Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is the first such Hindu temple in the Gulf country. In other news,&nbsp;Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in the first round of Indonesia’s presidential election on Wednesday (Feb 14).&nbsp;

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Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in the first round of Indonesia’s presidential election on Wednesday (Feb 14) after preliminary results indicated he was leading the polls.&nbsp;

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The farmers from Punjab resumed their "Chalo Dilli" march on the second day.&nbsp;On Wednesday (Feb 14), tear gas shells were fired and water sprayed from tankers on the protesting farmers who tried to cross the Shambu border.

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The Israeli military said on Wednesday (Feb 14) that its fighter jets "began a series of strikes in Lebanon". Meanwhile, a Lebanese security source said that Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed four civilians, including two children, and wounded several others.&nbsp;

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres blasted countries and accused them of buying weapons at the cost of policies to tackle global warming and hunger. Meanwhile, global defence spending increased by nine per cent last year, hitting a record high of $2.2 trillion.&nbsp;

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England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. Bumrah was named player of the match in the Vizag Test, the second of the series, which India won by 106 runs.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is the first such Hindu temple in the Gulf country.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is the first such Hindu temple in the Gulf country. In other news, Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in the first round of Indonesia’s presidential election on Wednesday (Feb 14). Click on the headlines to read more: BAPS Abu Dhabi Temple Live: 'Golden chapter' for UAE, says PM Modi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is the first such Hindu temple in the Gulf country. Indonesia election: Defence minister Prabowo Subianto claims victory in first round Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in the first round of Indonesia’s presidential election on Wednesday (Feb 14) after preliminary results indicated he was leading the polls. VIDEO: Ukraine claims it destroyed another Russian warship in Black Sea Ukraine on Wednesday (Feb 14) claimed it had destroyed another Russian warship in the Black Sea as the war intensified between the two countries, approaching its second anniversary, according to a report by news agency AFP. Unravelling the life of Anand Sujith Henry: Techie found deceased in US with wife, kids Anand Sujith Henry and Alice Priyanka, an Indian couple, along with their twins, Noah and Neithan, four years old, were found dead in a $2.1 million California mansion. Farmers' Protest 2.0: Tear gas shells fired, water sprayed as protests resume at Shambu border The farmers from Punjab resumed their "Chalo Dilli" march on the second day. On Wednesday (Feb 14), tear gas shells were fired and water sprayed from tankers on the protesting farmers who tried to cross the Shambu border. Iranian pipelines hit in act of ‘terrorism and sabotage’, gas supply disrupted Iranian state media reported that two explosions struck gas pipelines early Wednesday (Feb 14), claiming it to be an act of "terrorism and sabotage". NATO chief says 18 countries are expected to hit their defence spending target after Trump’s remarks NATO chief, on Wednesday (Feb 14) said Europe had increased its spending on defence with 18 out of the alliance’s 31 countries expected to hit their target this year. Israel 'begins series of strikes' in Lebanon amid concerns over cross-border escalation The Israeli military said on Wednesday (Feb 14) that its fighter jets "began a series of strikes in Lebanon". Meanwhile, a Lebanese security source said that Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed four civilians, including two children, and wounded several others. UN chief slams record spending on arms over climate; report suggests world faces a ‘dangerous decade’ United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres blasted countries and accused them of buying weapons at the cost of policies to tackle global warming and hunger. Meanwhile, global defence spending increased by nine per cent last year, hitting a record high of $2.2 trillion. This guy's a joke: England's Ollie Robinson on Jasprit Bumrah's nine-wicket haul in second Test England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. Bumrah was named player of the match in the Vizag Test, the second of the series, which India won by 106 runs.

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According to a media report, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi is set to be adorned with Hindu scriptures and epics including popular motifs from the Gulf countries.

Reports said the construction of the BAPS Hindu Mandir was released in a video posted on its website.

The masterplan which was completed early this year includes a library, community centre and classroom in the compound in Abu Mureikhah area.

Ashok Kotecha, the spokesperson of the temple said that the carvings include portions of India’s geography and Hindu belief systems which includes the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The spokesman said that the work has been proceeding under the guidance of India and UAE amid the coronavirus pandemic with stonework continuing in India.

The work for the temple started in December with the foundation stone laid in April last year.

The temple is due to be completed in 2022.

According to a media report, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi is set to be adorned with Hindu scriptures and epics including popular motifs from the Gulf countries.

According to a media report, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi is set to be adorned with Hindu scriptures and epics including popular motifs from the Gulf countries. Reports said the construction of the BAPS Hindu Mandir was released in a video posted on its website. The masterplan which was completed early this year includes a library, community centre and classroom in the compound in Abu Mureikhah area. Ashok Kotecha, the spokesperson of the temple said that the carvings include portions of India’s geography and Hindu belief systems which includes the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The spokesman said that the work has been proceeding under the guidance of India and UAE amid the coronavirus pandemic with stonework continuing in India. The work for the temple started in December with the foundation stone laid in April last year. The temple is due to be completed in 2022.

First Hindu temple in UAE's Abu Dhabi set to be completed in 2022

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Top 10 world news: PM Modi inaugurates Hindu temple in UAE; Prabowo 'wins' Indonesia presidential race & more

First Hindu temple in UAE's Abu Dhabi set to be completed in 2022