Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has signed a Statement of Intent with the Institute for Sustainable Employment and Growth (ISEG) to prepare a comprehensive Economic Master Plan for Bengaluru and transform the city into a world-class hub. Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department Tushar Giri Nath, and ISEG Director Shirish Sankhe exchanged signed documents in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at an event organised in Vidhana Soudha.Speakin…
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Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) The producer of the upcoming film ‘Varanasi’, S. S. Karthikeya has shared insights into building the sets of the S. S. Rajamouli epic. The film is one of the most anticipated Indian films, and stars Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film also made an international appearance at Comic Con Experience Mexico 2026, where producer S. S. Karthikeya spoke about creating the world of real Varanasi.S. S. Karthikeya, who attended the Comic Con Exper…
Varanasi, May 4 (IANS) Women offered special prayers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Monday, seeking victory for the BJP in West Bengal. They performed Ganga Aarti, Shankhnaad, and Surya Upasana, expressing hope for political change in the state. Speaking to IANS, several women shared their expectations and aspirations. One woman said, “We have prayed here and performed aarti. We hope the BJP comes to power. There should be a change in Bengal. It will benefit students, and we want the BJP to win…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the health of Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, wishing him a speedy recovery after reports of his illness surfaced. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “I have received the news of Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai Ji being unwell. I pray for his speedy recovery.”According to reports in the state Congress unit, Ajay Rai was admitted to a hospital in Varanasi after he compl…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of late legendary singer Asha Bhosle, gave fans a sweet glimpse into her personal life as she revealed her phone wallpaper, a heartfelt picture featuring her late grandmother, the legendary Asha Bhosle. The picture on the wallpaper appears to be captured during a celebratory moment, shows Asha Bhosle dressed in an elegant light-coloured saree, and Zanai looking radiant in a shimmering outfit.She is seen smiling warmly while holding her gran…
Hardoi (UP), April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, one of India’s largest greenfield infrastructure projects that was completed in less than 3.5 years, connecting Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh with Prayagraj in the eastern region of the country’s most populous state, with Adani Road Transport Limited (ARTL), the roads arm of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), developing 464 km, or nearly 80 per cent of the alignment.For decades, east…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Air India on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘hub-and-spoke’ push to develop India into a global aviation hub, while announcing plans to launch international routes from Varanasi under the proposed hub-and-spoke model.Tata Group-owned airline’s CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson described the government’s initiative as a ‘transformative step’ for the aviation sector, saying it would strengthen connectivity and enable optimal use of airport in…
Varanasi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for the happiness and well-being of the citizens while offering prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The Prime Minister visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Har Har Mahadev! I was fortunate to have darshan and perform pooja at Baba Vishwanath Temple in Kashi. Here, I prayed …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, where he participated in traditional rituals accompanied by Vedic chants on Wednesday. Upon his arrival at the temple, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome, marked by the sounds of ‘Damru beats’ and ‘shanknaad.’During the visit, he performed the ‘arti’ and ‘Abhishek’ for Lord Shiva, seeking blessings.The Prime Minister was gifted a ‘Trishul’ and ‘D…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishawanath temple in Varanasi on Wednesday before heading to Hardoi for inaugurating the 594-kilometre Ganga Expressway built for Rs 36,230 crore.The Prime Minister is scheduled to perform darshan and pooja at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple at around 8.30 am. Thereafter, he will travel to Hardoi and, at around 11.30 am, inaugurate the Ganga Expressway and address a gathering, said an official state…