PM Modi Unveils Rs 250 Crore Broadcasting Boost: DD Tamil Launch, 12 FM Projects, and 4 Transmitters in J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches and lays the foundation stone of projects related to the Broadcasting sector worth about Rs 250 crore. This includes the launch of the revamped DD Podhigai channel as DD Tamil; 12 Akashvani FM projects in 8 States; and 4 DD transmitters in Jammu and Kashmir. In addition, Prime Minister lays the foundation stone for 26 new FM transmitter Projects in 12 States.
Iqbal Ansari, Former Litigant in Ayodhya Land Dispute, Accepts Gift of Ram Temple, Will Attend Inauguration for Unity Between Hindus and Muslims
Former litigant in Ayodhya land dispute case Iqbal Ansari says, "Swami Sunil Das gave me a gift of the temple and I have accepted it. I am a resident of Ayodhya and respect every religion. I have been invited and I will attend (Ram temple inauguration). We want Hindus and Muslims of the country to have a good bond."
Chandigarh Declares Public Holiday on January 22 for Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony in Ayodhya
All government offices, boards and corporations under the Chandigarh Union Territory administration will remain closed on January 22 on the occasion of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. An order issued by Chanigarh's Home Department said the holiday has been declared to enable employees to participate in the celebrations.
India To Host 71st Miss World Pageant After Gap Of 28 Years
India is set to host the 71st Miss World pageant after a gap of 28 years. The official page of Miss World writes, "Chairman of Miss World, Julia Morley CBE stated, "Excitement fills the air as we proudly announce India as the host country for Miss World. A celebration of beauty, diversity, and empowerment awaits. Get ready for a spectacular journey! #MissWorldIndia #BeautyWithAPurpose." The last time the pageant was held in 1996 in Bengaluru. Reita Faria Powell became the first Indian woman to win the Miss World crown in the year 1966.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brought home the Miss World crown in 1994 while Diana Hayden was crowned the title in 1997. Yukta Mookhey became India's fourth Miss World in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra Jonas won the Miss World title in the year 2000. Manushi Chhillar was crowned Miss World crown in 2017.
Chief Priest Announces Placement of Historic Ram Lalla Idol in New Temple, to Coexist with New Idol
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das says, "The idol of Ram Lalla which is presently in the makeshift temple will also be placed at the same place in the new temple. The idol has been worshipped for many years, and now it will be worshipped with the new idol. After the evening prayers today, the old idol will be placed in the new temple. After the Pran Pratishtha is completed, only then will the people be able to worship both the idols."
NCP Sharad Pawar Faction Leader Rohit Pawar Summoned By ED
NCP-Sharad Pawar faction leader Rohit Pawar has been summoned by the ED to appear before the agency on January 24 in connection with the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank scam.
Uddhav Thackeray Faction Leader Kishori Pednekar Summoned By ED
Uddhav Thackeray faction leader and Mumbai former mayor Kishori Pednekar has been summoned by ED to appear before the agency on 25th January in connection with a body bag scam case.
ED Issues Fresh Summons to Lalu Prasad Yadav and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in Railways Land-for-Jobs Money Laundering Case
ED has issued a fresh summons to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in connection with the alleged railways land-for-jobs money laundering case. The agency has asked the father-son duo to appear before it for questioning at its Patna office, sources said, adding that while Lalu Prasad has been asked to appear on January 29, Tejashwi is called the next day, on January 30.
PM Modi Gets Emotional As He Talks About Houses Completed Under The PMAY-Urban Scheme
PM Modi gets emotional as he talks about houses completed under the PMAY-Urban scheme in Maharashtra. He says, “It gives immense satisfaction when the dreams of thousands of families are realized and their blessings become my greatest wealth." PM Modi dedicated to the nation more than 90,000 houses completed under PMAYUrban in Maharashtra and 15,000 houses of Raynagar Housing Society in Solapur, whose beneficiaries comprise thousands of handloom workers, vendors, power loom workers, rag pickers, Bidi workers, drivers, among others.
CM Yogi Adityanath Inspects Arrangements Ahead of Historic Ram Temple ‘Pranpratishtha’ Ceremony in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "There is an atmosphere of celebration in entire Ayodhya Dham, Uttar Pradesh and the country for Ram Temple's 'pranpratishtha' ceremony. I have come here to conduct an inspection of the arrangements given the programme. The authorities and the ministers of the state govt have already completed their planning for the historic programme on January 22."Yogi Adityanath further says, "The state government has made preparations to give full assistance to the devotees coming to Ayodhya for 'darshan'. A green corridor has also been set up for devotees coming from Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and other cities. Security has also been tightened."
