PM Narendra Modi hailed India's space programme in his 52nd Mann Ki Baat radio podcast on January 27 I File photo | Photo Credit: PTI

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the 52nd episode of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address on January 27. This is the first radio podcast by PM in 2019. He will travel to Tamil Nadu and Kerela later today.

The podcast radio podcast began broadcasting at 11 am. It is being aired on All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan. The programme was also streamed PMO, Information and Broadcasting Ministry, AIR and DD News YouTube channels.

PM Modi's first 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address: Live Updates

Top highlights

11:47 am: 30th January is death anniversary of revered Bapu. At 11 am, the country pays homage to martyrs. Wherever we are, we must pay two minutes tribute to our martyrs. Remember our revered Bapu. Take a vow to fulfill dreams of Bapu, Modi said.

11:41 am: On Jan 29, at 11 am, in '#ParikshaPeCharcha', I will touch upon lot of things related to exams with my young friends, especially on topic of stress-free exams. I urged people to send me their inputs, ideas with regard to this programme, Modi said.

11:31 am: "My younger friends, the days of #examinations are approaching. Students, their parents, teachers, all are engaged in tasks related to exams. I wish all the students, their parents and teachers all the best," Modi said.

11:21 am: We have also created world record for launching 104 satellites simultaneously from the same spacecraft. We will soon register India’s presence on the moon through the Chandrayaan-2 campaign

11:15 am: "Our country is using Space Technology in devices employed in saving assets and life. Whether it is cyclone, or rail and road safety, all of these safety measures are being augmented by Space Technology," he said.

11:10 am: PM Modi condoled the death of Shivakumara Swami and hailed the seer's social work. The Siddaganga mutt seer breathed his last on 21 January.

11:05 am: PM Modi hailed Election Commission for its endeavours in conducting free and fair polls in the country over the years and urged listeners to register and exercise their franchise.