Narendra Modi
In a recent visit to Varanasi, PM Modi has given an auspicious gift to all the Hindus of the country. The revered first phase of Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi has been opened for devotees. It is a temple spread in 5,00,000 square feet, encompassing a capacity of 70,000 devotees daily. Moreover, the temple is near the river Ganga's banks, which is easily accessible from the ghats.
Before the inauguration, a special prayer was held, where PM Modi, UP's CM Yogi Adityanath, and other people attended it.
What Are the Facilities at New Temple?
Before this temple, only a fraction of devotees could visit and worship Kashi Vishwanath daily due to the space constraint. But now, the building complex is expanded to 5,00,000 square feet, and it can accommodate many devotees at a single time.
The complex is filled with facilities like suvidha kendras, bhogshala, galleries, museums, food courts, tourist facilitation centers, and more.
What are The Costs Behind Building Such a Huge Temple?
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is unarguably a vast temple premise, and it is many folds bigger than the previous temple at this place. The government figures show that this modern temple was built at the cost of 339 crores. This also includes the cost of land acquisition in the surrounding areas.
Around 300 houses and commercial spaces were purchased to clear up the land for this massive construction process. Moreover, all the residents have been paid, and they've moved to another place.
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Narendra Modi
Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi likes to take exceptional care of his parliamentary constituency, and this has been well-known throughout the years. PM Modi has revamped Varanasi entirely since he was first elected in 2014. As a leader from the BJP, he has been a forerunner in restoring our ancient sites to their spark.In a recent visit to Varanasi, PM Modi has given an auspicious gift to all the Hindus of the country. The revered first phase of Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi has been opened for devotees. It is a temple spread in 5,00,000 square feet, encompassing a capacity of 70,000 devotees daily. Moreover, the temple is near the river Ganga's banks, which is easily accessible from the ghats.Before the inauguration, a special prayer was held, where PM Modi, UP's CM Yogi Adityanath, and other people attended it.What Are the Facilities at New Temple?Before this temple, only a fraction of devotees could visit and worship Kashi Vishwanath daily due to the space constraint. But now, the building complex is expanded to 5,00,000 square feet, and it can accommodate many devotees at a single time.The complex is filled with facilities like suvidha kendras, bhogshala, galleries, museums, food courts, tourist facilitation centers, and more.What are The Costs Behind Building Such a Huge Temple?The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is unarguably a vast temple premise, and it is many folds bigger than the previous temple at this place. The government figures show that this modern temple was built at the cost of 339 crores. This also includes the cost of land acquisition in the surrounding areas.Around 300 houses and commercial spaces were purchased to clear up the land for this massive construction process. Moreover, all the residents have been paid, and they've moved to another place.
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BJP leader Pankaja Munde pledges support for Dalits and OBCs in Maharashtra, emphasizing unity and addressing caste tensions. Speaking at her annual Dussehra rally, she reiterated her commitment to alleviating issues faced by marginalized communities and vowed to honor her father's legacy amid rising social divides.
Remark against PM Modi: SC to hear Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's plea in defamation case
The Supreme Court will hear a plea by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor against a Delhi High Court verdict. The High Court refused to quash defamation proceedings related to Tharoor's 'scorpion on Shivling' comment about Prime Minister Modi. Previously, the Supreme Court stayed proceedings in the defamation case and sought responses from the Delhi Police and BJP leader Rajiv Babbar.
Thane civic body's new administrative building to cost Rs 727 crore, will have 32 floors
The Thane civic body has unveiled plans for a new administrative building estimated at Rs 727 crore. The project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, includes a 32-floor structure and a 5-storey 'Mahasabha' building, aiming to centralize municipal offices for the benefit of Thane's citizens.
BJP is killing democracy in MCD: Manish Sisodia on Delhi L-G forcing late-night MCD vote
Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia accused the BJP of undermining democracy in the Delhi Municipal Corporation by forcing a late-night election for a standing committee member. Despite the House meeting being adjourned, Delhi LG VK Saxena ordered the election to be conducted immediately, leading to allegations of premeditated actions by BJP councillors.
Prime Minister greets Manmohan Singh on 92nd birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to former PM Manmohan Singh on his 92nd birthday, praising his contributions to India. Modi expressed hopes for Singh's long and healthy life via a message on X. Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was finance minister from 1991 to 1996.
Prioritise development over expansion in Indo-Pacific, says PM Modi in Laos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Indo-Pacific region to adopt a development-focused rather than expansionist approach at the East Asia Summit. Emphasizing maritime law adherence and regional cooperation, Modi highlighted India's initiatives, aligned with ASEAN, for peace and prosperity. Agreements with Laos on defense and cultural projects were also noted.
Expanding network in Central Asia and Bangladesh led to HuT Ban
The Narendra Modi government is closely monitoring growing activities of terrorist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir in Central Asia and Bangladesh. Despite being banned in multiple Central Asian states and Bangladesh, HuT has become active, influencing movements and appointing officials. Security establishments worldwide are observing this increased network.
PM Modi's Laos visit: Key takeaways from Prime Minister's 'historic' visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a comprehensive 10-point plan to strengthen connectivity and resilience with ASEAN nations during his visit to Lao PDR. On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lao PDR, Secretary East in the MEA, Jaideep Mazumdar said, "ASEAN leaders and the Prime Minister reviewed our relations. The comprehensive relations that we have with ASEAN. ASEAN leaders very positively appraised our cooperation in many areas of diverse collaboration as a result of India's Act East policy and also they appraised very positively India's leadership role in digital public infrastructure and the fact that ASEAN countries can benefit significantly from this. The Prime Minister announced a ten-point special plan to strengthen connectivity and resilience with ASEAN. These involve a wide variety of initiatives that India is taking with ASEAN. They include, for example, celebrating next year as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism. The ASEAN leaders all universally welcomed this as a very positive development. It was also announced that India will contribute five million dollars towards joint cooperative activities in this area. To mark this decade of Act East policy, several people-to-people and people-centric initiatives were announced...".PM Modi's Laos visit: Key takeaways from Prime Minister's 'historic' visit
Congress questions PM Modi's 'silence' over 'growing drug trade' in MP, slams BJP
Congress alleges a close associate of Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Jagdish Devda is involved in drug trade following a major drug haul in Bhopal. They criticize PM Modi's silence on the issue and highlight the worsening drug addiction problem, purportedly affecting 40 crore people in India.
PM Modi gifts Indian handicrafts to leaders from Laos, Thailand, N Zealand and Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave beautifully crafted gifts to leaders of Laos, Thailand, New Zealand, and Japan at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit. These gifts included a silver lamp, a vintage brass Buddha statue, and a Patan Patola scarf. Each item highlighted the rich cultural heritage and artistry of India.
From attending ASEAN to watching Ramayan, PM Modi shares glimpses of his visit to Lao PDR
Vientiane (Lao PDR): PM Narendra Modi shared highlights from his visit to Lao PDR, where he met world leaders and saw a special Ramayan programme and interacted with the Indian community. From attending ASEAN to watching Ramayan, PM Modi shares glimpses of his visit to Lao PDR
East Asia Summit: Stability and peace in the South China Sea are crucial for India, Modi explains why
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the importance of peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea for the Indo-Pacific region. Modi highlighted the ongoing regional tensions and advocated for dialogue in West Asia, urging global leaders to combat terrorism with a focus on humanity, emphasizing the negative impact of conflicts on the Global South.
PM Modi highlights India and ASEAN’s crucial role in promoting global peace and ‘friendship’
Vientiane (Laos): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ASEAN-INDIA summit in Vientiane, Laos on October 10 and talked about India's Act-East policy and said that in the last decade the policy has worked towards giving new energy, direction and momentum to the historic relations between India and ASEAN countries. Speaking further, he said that, in the last 10 years, India’s trade with the ASEAN region has almost doubled to over 130 billion dollars. “I had announced India's Act-East policy. In the last decade, this policy has given new energy, direction and momentum to the historic relations between India and ASEAN countries”, said PM Modi. Continuing on his remark, he said that the members of the ASEAN are peace loving countries which respects each other national integrity and is committed to the bright future of the youth. “We are peace-loving countries, respect each other's national integrity and sovereignty and we are committed to the bright future of our youth. I believe that the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN countries. Today, when there is a situation of conflict and tension in many parts of the world, the friendship, cooperation, dialogue and cooperation of India and ASEAN are very important”, he added.PM Modi highlights India and ASEAN’s crucial role in promoting global peace and ‘friendship’
Why is Modi 'steadfastly refusing' to visit Manipur: Congress jabs PM over Laos visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Laos has sparked criticism from the Congress, questioning why he has not addressed the ongoing violence in Manipur since May 2023. Congress highlights India's northeast as crucial for ASEAN relations and emphasizes the need for Modi's visit to the troubled region.
PM Narendra Modi visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei
PM Modi shares photos from visit to Omar Ali Saifuddien MosqueIn a post on X, PM Modi shared photos from a visit to the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan.PM Narendra Modi visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei
Ratan Tata passes away: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh lead nation in paying tribute to 'the legend'
Ratan Tata, the 86-year-old chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, one of India's largest and most prominent companies, died on October 9. The business tycoon was brought to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for a standard checkup due to his age. However, his situation deteriorated during the past week. Political leader, took to X to pay to tribute to Ratan Tata for his exemplary in India’s Industrial growth. Taking to X Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolence over the death of Ratan Tata. Rajnath Singh also expressed his grief and said, he was a Titan of Indian industry. Known for his simplicity and humility, Ratan Tata was widely loved and celebrated throughout the nation. Post his demise, social media has been flooded with with all sections of society expressing grief.Ratan Tata passes away: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh lead nation in paying tribute to 'the legend'
‘Amaravati will be New Hyderabad': Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu aims to develop Amaravati to match Hyderabad's growth. He faces challenges restoring investor confidence due to actions of the previous government. Naidu is actively working on bringing back investors like the Singapore Consortium and Lulu Group. He stresses the importance of credible governance and aligning policies for sustainable development.
Donald Trump praises PM Modi as 'the nicest human being'
Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the nicest human being and a friend during a podcast. He recalled Modi's visit to Houston for the Howdy Modi event in 2019 and mentioned his good relationship with Modi. Trump shared how he offered to help Modi with threats against India.
PM Modi lays foundation stones of projects worth Rs 7,600 cr in Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra, including the upgradation of Nagpur airport, a new terminal at Shirdi Airport, 10 new medical colleges, and the Indian Institute of Skills in Mumbai, aiming to boost infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
Article 370 cannot be reinstated until the Prime Minister is changed, Omar Abdullah says, a day after election win
Omar Abdullah affirmed JKNC's unwavering stance on Article 370, stressing that expecting its reinstatement under the current Central government is unrealistic. He emphasized that meaningful discussions on this issue are only possible if the government and Prime Minister change, while also prioritizing broader regional development.
'Jalebis for Rahul Gandhi': Haryana BJP unit sends jalebis to Congress office in response to Pawan Khera's jibe
Following a significant victory in the Haryana Assembly elections, the BJP sent a kilogram of jalebis to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at his Delhi office. The delivery was a pointed jab at Gandhi's earlier remarks about the popular sweet, drawing reactions from BJP leaders. This incident reflects the ongoing political tensions and highlights the cultural significance of Gohana jalebis.
PM Modi addresses UN 'Summit of the Future' | LIVE
PM Modi Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the United Nations 'Summit of the Future' in New York, USA.PM Modi addresses UN 'Summit of the Future' | LIVE
News broadcast body to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) will hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss issues related to the broadcasting sector, including the draft Broadcast Bill and IT Rules 2021. The NBDA has raised concerns about government overreach and potential disruptions from the Department of Telecom's plans for 5G/6G spectrum allocation.
