A probe into the allegations of female staff being removed from the Eiffel Tower during a BAPS visit has found that the delegation did not make any such “explicit request”. Last month, female staff at the landmark had alleged that they were excluded during a visit by a delegation of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. The staff even went on strike, following which the Eiffel Tower was shut for a day. The Hindu group had denied the charge.&nbsp;The findings came after a probe by the General Inspectorate of the City of Paris (IGVP) and were reported by Le Parisien.&nbsp;<h2>‘Message distorted through word-of-mouth’</h2>&nbsp;The probe found that there had been “no explicit request” by BAPS regarding the removal of female staff, but women employees were sidelined owing to a message distorted through word-of-mouth communication.&nbsp;“The initial request brought to the attention of SETE concerned the lack of physical contact between religious figures and women,” the report said.&nbsp;However, on the day of the BAPS visit, security posts were assigned “that very morning” to men, including the posts of the agents in charge and at the exit of the elevators.&nbsp;The report further said that the employees at the reception and in charge of customer relations were asked to temporarily leave “during the ascent of part of the delegation to the North pillar.” A cleaning service provider’s employee had to wait for her break, and another employee was replaced in an elevator during the group’s descent, eventually leading to the female staff being sidelined, said the report accessed by Le Parisien.&nbsp;The findings attribute this to “an internal process in which a requirement for no contact was progressively translated into the assignment of male staff to various positions and then extended in its implementation to the point of dismissing or replacing female employees already in place.”&nbsp;“Through word of mouth, the message was distorted,” it said.&nbsp;<h2>Eiffel Tower chief to step down</h2>&nbsp;The communication failure has, however, resulted in significant repercussions, with the operating firm that runs the Eiffel Tower confirming that its chief will step down by the end of the year.&nbsp;The firm named Société d’Exploitation de la tour Eiffel (SETE) said that its director general Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave his post after an internal probe revealed that “operational flaws and shortcomings” in organising the visit led to the removal of women staff.&nbsp;Ruivo has served as the director general of SETE since the end of 2018.

The probe found that there had been no explicit request by BAPS for the removal of female staff, but women employees were sidelined owing to a message distorted through word-of-mouth communication. The request was for ensuring no physical contact between religious figures and women.

A probe into the allegations of female staff being removed from the Eiffel Tower during a BAPS visit has found that the delegation did not make any such “explicit request”. Last month, female staff at the landmark had alleged that they were excluded during a visit by a delegation of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. The staff even went on strike, following which the Eiffel Tower was shut for a day. The Hindu group had denied the charge. The findings came after a probe by the General Inspectorate of the City of Paris (IGVP) and were reported by Le Parisien. ‘Message distorted through word-of-mouth’ The probe found that there had been “no explicit request” by BAPS regarding the removal of female staff, but women employees were sidelined owing to a message distorted through word-of-mouth communication. “The initial request brought to the attention of SETE concerned the lack of physical contact between religious figures and women,” the report said. However, on the day of the BAPS visit, security posts were assigned “that very morning” to men, including the posts of the agents in charge and at the exit of the elevators. The report further said that the employees at the reception and in charge of customer relations were asked to temporarily leave “during the ascent of part of the delegation to the North pillar.” A cleaning service provider’s employee had to wait for her break, and another employee was replaced in an elevator during the group’s descent, eventually leading to the female staff being sidelined, said the report accessed by Le Parisien. The findings attribute this to “an internal process in which a requirement for no contact was progressively translated into the assignment of male staff to various positions and then extended in its implementation to the point of dismissing or replacing female employees already in place.” “Through word of mouth, the message was distorted,” it said. Eiffel Tower chief to step down The communication failure has, however, resulted in significant repercussions, with the operating firm that runs the Eiffel Tower confirming that its chief will step down by the end of the year. The firm named Société d’Exploitation de la tour Eiffel (SETE) said that its director general Patrick Branco Ruivo will leave his post after an internal probe revealed that “operational flaws and shortcomings” in organising the visit led to the removal of women staff. Ruivo has served as the director general of SETE since the end of 2018.

The probe found that there had been no explicit request by BAPS for the removal of female staff, but women employees were sidelined owing to a message distorted through word-of-mouth communication. The request was for ensuring no physical contact between religious figures and women.

Eiffel Tower probe finds ‘no explicit request’ from BAPS delegation to remove female staff

India has distanced itself from the controversy over the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam (BAPS) delegation’s visit to the Eiffel Tower, with the ministry of external affairs saying on Thursday that it was an issue between two organisations and did not offer further comments.&nbsp;Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government was aware of reports surrounding the visit of a delegation from the BAPS organisation to Paris.&nbsp;Jaiswal said a temple associated with BAPS had recently been inaugurated in the Paris region, and described the specific matter concerning the Eiffel Tower as an issue between two organisations and declined further comments.&nbsp;The Eiffel Tower was closed for a day on Monday when employees went on strike over allegations that female staff members had been “moved away” during a visit by a Hindu religious group.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pa-c-k-of-lies-pakistan-s-ai-victory-video-claims-hits-on-32-iaf-bases-8-aircraft-2-s-400s-and-indian-parliament-1788792189590">Pa(c)k of lies: Pakistan’s AI ‘victory’ video claims hits on 32 IAF bases, 8 aircraft, 2 S-400s and Indian Parliament</a>&nbsp;Diane Davoine, a union representative in France, said female employees had been “moved away from their workstations as the delegation passed by”. Employees condemned what they described as workplace instructions that resulted in female staff being sidelined because of their gender.&nbsp;Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said the anger expressed by Eiffel Tower employees was legitimate and described the reported conditions as unacceptable.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following the backlash, the BAPS Hindu temple in Paris has apologised over the incident and said it took the concerns raised “very seriously”. It said the visit had been organised in coordination with Eiffel Tower teams at the beginning of normal opening hours to minimise disruption to other visitors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/secret-reactor-in-syria-could-have-been-used-for-nuclear-weapons-says-iaea-after-finding-73-tonnes-of-natural-uranium-1788812570475">‘Secret reactor in Syria could have been used for nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA after finding 73 tonnes of natural uranium</a>&nbsp;Replying to a question on India-China border issues, Jaiswal shared details of recent military engagements along the LAC. He said meetings of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) had been held in Beijing and New Delhi following agreements reached between the two countries’ Special Representatives in August 2025 and August 2026.&nbsp;“The first senior military commander-level flag meeting following those developments was held on September 6 at Vacha, on the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh, followed by another meeting on September 7 at Damai on the Chinese side,” he said.&nbsp;Referring to the issue of Indians involved in the Russia-Ukraine war, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have around two dozen people who still continue to be in the Russian army, and we have taken up this matter with the Russian government and hope to have them released at the earliest.”

Referring to the issue of Indians entangled in the Russia-Ukraine war, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said around two dozen people still continue to be in the Russian army. Delhi has taken up this matter with the Russian government and hopes to get them released at the earliest, he added.

India has distanced itself from the controversy over the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam (BAPS) delegation’s visit to the Eiffel Tower, with the ministry of external affairs saying on Thursday that it was an issue between two organisations and did not offer further comments. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government was aware of reports surrounding the visit of a delegation from the BAPS organisation to Paris. Jaiswal said a temple associated with BAPS had recently been inaugurated in the Paris region, and described the specific matter concerning the Eiffel Tower as an issue between two organisations and declined further comments. The Eiffel Tower was closed for a day on Monday when employees went on strike over allegations that female staff members had been “moved away” during a visit by a Hindu religious group. Also Read: Pa(c)k of lies: Pakistan’s AI ‘victory’ video claims hits on 32 IAF bases, 8 aircraft, 2 S-400s and Indian Parliament Diane Davoine, a union representative in France, said female employees had been “moved away from their workstations as the delegation passed by”. Employees condemned what they described as workplace instructions that resulted in female staff being sidelined because of their gender. Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said the anger expressed by Eiffel Tower employees was legitimate and described the reported conditions as unacceptable. Following the backlash, the BAPS Hindu temple in Paris has apologised over the incident and said it took the concerns raised “very seriously”. It said the visit had been organised in coordination with Eiffel Tower teams at the beginning of normal opening hours to minimise disruption to other visitors. Also Read: ‘Secret reactor in Syria could have been used for nuclear weapons,’ says IAEA after finding 73 tonnes of natural uranium Replying to a question on India-China border issues, Jaiswal shared details of recent military engagements along the LAC. He said meetings of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) had been held in Beijing and New Delhi following agreements reached between the two countries’ Special Representatives in August 2025 and August 2026. “The first senior military commander-level flag meeting following those developments was held on September 6 at Vacha, on the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh, followed by another meeting on September 7 at Damai on the Chinese side,” he said. Referring to the issue of Indians involved in the Russia-Ukraine war, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have around two dozen people who still continue to be in the Russian army, and we have taken up this matter with the Russian government and hope to have them released at the earliest.”

Referring to the issue of Indians entangled in the Russia-Ukraine war, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said around two dozen people still continue to be in the Russian army. Delhi has taken up this matter with the Russian government and hopes to get them released at the earliest, he added.

India distances itself from Eiffel Tower row during BAPS delegation visit, says it’s a matter between two entities

A Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Greenwood, Indiana, was vandalised on Wednesday (Aug 13) in what is being termed as a hate crime. The Hindu American Foundation alleged that the attack was carried out by pro-Khalistan separatists. the foundation shared images on social media and said that this is the fourth such incident in less than a year. Images shared by the Hindu American Foundation show desecrated temple walls. The Indian Consulate in Chicago issued a statement on the attack and saud that it is in contact with the authorities and have urged them to take action. &nbsp;&nbsp;“For the 4th time in less than a year, a Hindu Mandir (temple) has been desecrated—this time the BAPS Mandir in Greenwood, IN. Vandalising temples with anti-India graffiti is a tactic often used by pro-Khalistan separatist activists—and a stark reminder of how slurring American Hindus as “Hindutva” fuels hate like this. It’s time elected officials move beyond empty condemnations and ensure perpetrators are held accountable,” the Hindu American Foundation said in a statement.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BREAKING| For the 4th time in less than a year, a Hindu Mandir (temple) has been desecrated—this time the <a href="https://twitter.com/BAPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BAPS</a> Mandir in Greenwood, IN. Vandalizing temples with anti-India graffiti is a tactic often used by pro-Khalistan separatist activists—and a stark reminder of how slurring… <a href="https://t.co/bqH6y1kq9c">pic.twitter.com/bqH6y1kq9c</a>— Hindu American Foundation (@HinduAmerican) <a href="https://twitter.com/HinduAmerican/status/1955306948263379060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Consulate General of India in Chicago, USA, shared its statement in a post on X and said that the desecration of the main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana, is "reprehensible." In the statement, it added that the Consulate is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with law enforcement authorities for prompt action. It also said that the Consul General addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership, including the Mayor of Greenwood. The Consulate General called for unity and solidarity, and vigilance against miscreants there.&nbsp;“Desecration of main signboard of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Greenwood, Indiana is reprehensible. The Consulate is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with law enforcement authorities for prompt action. Today Consul General addressed a gathering of devotees and local leadership including Hon’ble Mayor of Greenwood, calling for unity &amp; solidarity, and vigilance against miscreants there,” the statement read.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250813/image-1755070940664.png"></figure>

A Hindu temple in Greenwood, Indiana, was reportedly defaced with anti-India graffiti, in what is being described as the fourth act of vandalism targeting the site in less than a year.

A Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Greenwood, Indiana, was vandalised on Wednesday (Aug 13) in what is being termed as a hate crime. The Hindu American Foundation alleged that the attack was carried out by pro-Khalistan separatists. the foundation shared images on social media and said that this is the fourth such incident in less than a year. Images shared by the Hindu American Foundation show desecrated temple walls. The Indian Consulate in Chicago issued a statement on the attack and saud that it is in contact with the authorities and have urged them to take action. “For the 4th time in less than a year, a Hindu Mandir (temple) has been desecrated—this time the BAPS Mandir in Greenwood, IN. Vandalising temples with anti-India graffiti is a tactic often used by pro-Khalistan separatist activists—and a stark reminder of how slurring American Hindus as “Hindutva” fuels hate like this. It’s time elected officials move beyond empty condemnations and ensure perpetrators are held accountable,” the Hindu American Foundation said in a statement.

A Hindu temple in Greenwood, Indiana, was reportedly defaced with anti-India graffiti, in what is being described as the fourth act of vandalism targeting the site in less than a year.

‘Fourth attack within a year’: Hindu temple in US vandalised with anti-India graffiti - Here's what we know

India on Friday (Sep 27) strongly deplored the vandalism of a Hindu temple of&nbsp;BAPS in the US state of California, where the graffiti 'Hindus go back' was painted earlier this week.

In a post on its X handle, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, said it "strongly deplores the act of vandalism" which took place on the night of 24 September at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California. &nbsp;

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The temple of BAPS, or Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, was vandalised after it criticised anti-Hindu sentiments.

Besides the 'Hindus go back' message, the vandals also wrote expletives addressed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

In a post on X, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the graffiti was spray-painted on the temple building by the vandals who also damanged some water pipes.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-baps-temple-vandalised-in-us-in-less-than-10-days-with-anti-hindu-messages-762042">Also read: 'Hindumisia on rise in the US': Second BAPS temple vandalised in a month with anti-Hindu messages</a>

“Detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Gang Suppression Unit, which investigates hate crimes in Sacramento County, responded to the scene and began their investigation. Allied State and Federal law enforcement agencies were also notified of the incident and will assist with the investigation,” it said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hindu-temples-in-bangladesh-threatened-to-pay-half-a-million-for-celebrating-durga-puja-761700">Also Read: Hindu temples in Bangladesh threatened to pay $4200 for celebrating Durga Puja</a>

In the recent past, several BAPS temples in the US and Canada have been targeted in a similar manner.

Ahead of Modi's&nbsp;recent visit to the US, the BAPS temple in New York's Melville was painted with expletives on September 17.&nbsp;

Another BAPS temple in Edmonton, Canada was desecrated in July.

(With inputs from agencies)

India on Friday (Sep 27) strongly deplored the vandalism of a Hindu temple of BAPS in the US state of California, where the graffiti 'Hindus go back' was painted earlier this week.

India on Friday (Sep 27) strongly deplored the vandalism of a Hindu temple of BAPS in the US state of California, where the graffiti 'Hindus go back' was painted earlier this week. In a post on its X handle, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, said it "strongly deplores the act of vandalism" which took place on the night of 24 September at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California. Watch: Temple Vandalised In US With Anti-Hindu Messages, Water Supply Cut × The consulate has taken up the matter with local authorities "to take immediate action against those responsible", it added. The Consulate General of India, San Francisco strongly deplores the act of vandalism which took place on September 24th night at @BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California. @cgisfo has taken up the matter with local authorities to take immediate action against… — India in SF (@CGISFO) September 26, 2024 × The temple of BAPS, or Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, was vandalised after it criticised anti-Hindu sentiments. Besides the 'Hindus go back' message, the vandals also wrote expletives addressed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. In a post on X, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the graffiti was spray-painted on the temple building by the vandals who also damanged some water pipes. Also read: 'Hindumisia on rise in the US': Second BAPS temple vandalised in a month with anti-Hindu messages “Detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Gang Suppression Unit, which investigates hate crimes in Sacramento County, responded to the scene and began their investigation. Allied State and Federal law enforcement agencies were also notified of the incident and will assist with the investigation,” it said. Also Read: Hindu temples in Bangladesh threatened to pay $4200 for celebrating Durga Puja In the recent past, several BAPS temples in the US and Canada have been targeted in a similar manner. Ahead of Modi's recent visit to the US, the BAPS temple in New York's Melville was painted with expletives on September 17. Another BAPS temple in Edmonton, Canada was desecrated in July. (With inputs from agencies)

BAPS temple in US vandalised: India deplores vandals who painted 'Hindus go back' graffiti

UAE got its first Hindu temple. PM Modi inaugurated BAPS Hindu temple. It is situated in Abu Dhabi. Here are some unique details of BAPS Temple.

UAE BAPS Hindu Temple: From cost to key features, all about Abu Dhabi's first Hindu Mandir

Abu Dhabi is now home to the country’s first stone-built hindu temple. The doors of the BAPS temple will be open to public access from March 1. Ghadi Francis gets you more.

India Prime Minister Modi inaugurates BAPS temple, first stone-built Hindu temple

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated UAE's historic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi. This marks a significant moment for Indians.

UAE BAPS temple: PM Modi inaugurates Swaminarayan temple in Abu Dhabi

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb14) inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi. This is the first Hindu temple in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital. PM Modi arrived in UAE on Tuesday, in a first leg of his two-nation visit. After UAE, PM Modi will head to Qatar.

PM Modi arrived at the Abu Dhabi temple in the evening on Wednesday and was welcomed by BAPS' Ishwarcharandas Swami. In addition to the inauguration, PM Modi also offered prayers at the temple. Wednesday marked Basant Panchmi,&nbsp;an auspicious day, according to the Hindu calendar.&nbsp;

The Abu Dhabi temple is sure to draw devotees from various corners of the world following the inauguration.

The sentiment was echoed by PM Modi.

&nbsp;"...UAE, which till now was known for Burj Khalifa, Future Museum, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and other hi-tech buildings, has now added another cultural chapter to its identity. I am confident that a large number of devotees will come here in the coming times...," he said in his speech after inauguration of the temple.

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/land-from-muslim-king-architecture-by-christian-abu-dhabis-hindu-temple-is-an-icon-of-communal-harmony-690134">Christian architect, land given by Muslim king: Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu temple is an icon of communal harmony</a>

"UAE has written a golden chapter. The inauguration of the temple has years of hard work and dreams of many are connected with the temple. Swaminarayan's blessings are also connected..," said PM Modi. UAE Tolerance Minister Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan was also in attendance.

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During his speech, the PM thanked UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support for the temple and even asked those present to give a standing ovation to the president.

<h2>PM Modi's UAE visit</h2>

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a joint statement from President al-Nayhan and PM Modi on Wednesday evening.

The ministry listed mutual agreements signed during the visit.&nbsp;

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	<li>Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Electricity Interconnection and Trade.</li>
	<li>Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation with the National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal at Gujarat.</li>
	<li>Cooperation Protocol between the National Library and Archives of the UAE and the National Archives of India.</li>
	<li>Agreement on interlinking of the instant payment platforms – UPI (India) and AANI (UAE).</li>
	<li>Agreement on inter-linking domestic debit/credit cards - RuPay (India) with JAYWAN (UAE).</li>
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"The two leaders endorsed the efforts from both sides to strengthen the strong economic and commercial cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration. They welcomed the strong growth witnessed in the UAE-India trade relations since the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on May 1, 2022," said the joint statement.

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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb14) inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi. This is the first Hindu temple in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Feb14) inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir in Abu Dhabi. This is the first Hindu temple in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital. PM Modi arrived in UAE on Tuesday, in a first leg of his two-nation visit. After UAE, PM Modi will head to Qatar. PM Modi arrived at the Abu Dhabi temple in the evening on Wednesday and was welcomed by BAPS' Ishwarcharandas Swami. In addition to the inauguration, PM Modi also offered prayers at the temple. Wednesday marked Basant Panchmi, an auspicious day, according to the Hindu calendar. The Abu Dhabi temple is sure to draw devotees from various corners of the world following the inauguration. The sentiment was echoed by PM Modi. "...UAE, which till now was known for Burj Khalifa, Future Museum, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and other hi-tech buildings, has now added another cultural chapter to its identity. I am confident that a large number of devotees will come here in the coming times...," he said in his speech after inauguration of the temple. Also Read | Christian architect, land given by Muslim king: Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu temple is an icon of communal harmony "UAE has written a golden chapter. The inauguration of the temple has years of hard work and dreams of many are connected with the temple. Swaminarayan's blessings are also connected..," said PM Modi. UAE Tolerance Minister Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan was also in attendance. Watch | UAE BAPS temple: PM Modi inaugurates UAE's first Hindu temple × During his speech, the PM thanked UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support for the temple and even asked those present to give a standing ovation to the president. PM Modi's UAE visit India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a joint statement from President al-Nayhan and PM Modi on Wednesday evening. The ministry listed mutual agreements signed during the visit. These included, Bilateral Investment Treaty Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on Digital Infrastructure Projects Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Electricity Interconnection and Trade. Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation with the National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal at Gujarat. Cooperation Protocol between the National Library and Archives of the UAE and the National Archives of India. Agreement on interlinking of the instant payment platforms – UPI (India) and AANI (UAE). Agreement on inter-linking domestic debit/credit cards - RuPay (India) with JAYWAN (UAE). "The two leaders endorsed the efforts from both sides to strengthen the strong economic and commercial cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration. They welcomed the strong growth witnessed in the UAE-India trade relations since the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on May 1, 2022," said the joint statement. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Golden chapter’ for UAE: PM Modi inaugurates BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

UAE BAPS temple: PM Modi inaugurates UAE's first Hindu temple

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PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi today

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the UAE and one of the key highlights of the prime minister's trip will be the inauguration of the first Hindu temple named 'baps' (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) in Adu Dhabi.

BAPS Hindu Mandir UAE: PM Modi to inaugurate temple in UAE

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Gravitas | First Hindu temple in UAE: PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple

Going across to Abu Dhabi's jam-packed Zayed Sports City Stadium where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the Indian diaspora shortly. We are being told Prime Minister Modi is currently on a two-day visit to the United States of Emirates the Prime Minister earlier met with the UAE president as well.

Abu Dhabi: India's PM address 65,000-strong Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in UAE. This is the Indian prime minister's two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. The focus is on boosting cooperation in various sectors including energy, ports, fintech, digital infrastructure, Railways and investment flows.

Indian diaspora prepares for PM Modi's arrival at Abu Dhabi's stadium

PM Modi in UAE: PM Modi to meet UAE President later today

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (February 13). During his two-day visit, PM Modi will attend World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour and will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14. Watch in for more details!

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PM Narendra Modi is all set to launch the grand BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi next month. The temple is said to be an architectural wonder & will be located in Abu Dhabi's Mureikha area. Molly Gambhir reports.

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The inauguration of the Ram Temple on January 22nd in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The BAPS Hindu temple being built in Abu Dhabi is likely to be inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

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