After weeks of negotiations and hard bargaining, the opposition India national development inclusive alliance, sealed a few seat-sharing pacts with its coalition partners. Three alliance partners, the Samajwadi party, Aam admi party and The Indian national congress have reached a consensus on the seat sharing. Watch to know more!

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi blasted the opposition Monday (Feb 19) while speaking at the fourth groundbreaking ceremony of UP Global Investors Summit (UPGIS)&nbsp;in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state governed by his Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).</p>

<p>Modi said the state had moved on from the culture of red tape to laying the red carpet in the seven years of the ‘double-engine’ government.&nbsp;Speaking at the UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow, the PM said the state used to witness riots and violence everywhere but now it was on the path of development.</p>

<p>"It has been 7 years since a double-engine government was formed in UP. In the last 7 years, the 'red tape culture' in the state has been ended and a 'red carpet culture' has been brought here. In the last 7 years, crime has reduced in UP and business culture has expanded," Modi said.</p>

<p>“In the last 7 years, an environment of business, development and trust has been formed in UP. The double-engine government has shown that if there is a true intention for change, nobody can stop it,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>14,000 projects launched</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, PM Modi launched over 14,000 projects worth INR 10 trillion at the summit. The raft of projects comes&nbsp;ahead of India’s general elections in which the BJP has set the ambitious target of winning at least 370 seats.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Uttar Pradesh Police recruitment faces surge</strong></p>

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<p>Uttar Pradesh boasts 80 parliamentary seats, the highest number in any Indian state. The BJP won 64 seats here in the 2019 elections and is now eying to register a clean sweep under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a firebrand leader.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi lays the foundation of Kalki Dham temple</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi also participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Hindu shrine, Kalki Dham, in Sambhal.</p>

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<p>The ceremony was&nbsp;also attended by Yogi Adityanath and led by&nbsp;Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the chief of Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust. A number of saints, religious leaders, and other prominent figures also attend the event.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, PM Modi is scheduled to visit his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, on February 24-25.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi blasted the opposition Monday (Feb 19) while speaking at the fourth groundbreaking ceremony of UP Global Investors Summit (UPGIS) in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state governed by his Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi blasted the opposition Monday (Feb 19) while speaking at the fourth groundbreaking ceremony of UP Global Investors Summit (UPGIS) in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state governed by his Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). Modi said the state had moved on from the culture of red tape to laying the red carpet in the seven years of the ‘double-engine’ government. Speaking at the UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow, the PM said the state used to witness riots and violence everywhere but now it was on the path of development. "It has been 7 years since a double-engine government was formed in UP. In the last 7 years, the 'red tape culture' in the state has been ended and a 'red carpet culture' has been brought here. In the last 7 years, crime has reduced in UP and business culture has expanded," Modi said. “In the last 7 years, an environment of business, development and trust has been formed in UP. The double-engine government has shown that if there is a true intention for change, nobody can stop it,” he added. 14,000 projects launched Earlier in the day, PM Modi launched over 14,000 projects worth INR 10 trillion at the summit. The raft of projects comes ahead of India’s general elections in which the BJP has set the ambitious target of winning at least 370 seats. Watch: India: Uttar Pradesh Police recruitment faces surge × Uttar Pradesh boasts 80 parliamentary seats, the highest number in any Indian state. The BJP won 64 seats here in the 2019 elections and is now eying to register a clean sweep under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a firebrand leader. PM Modi lays the foundation of Kalki Dham temple PM Modi also participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Hindu shrine, Kalki Dham, in Sambhal. Also read: India: Tejashwi Yadav takes the wheel as Rahul Gandhi drives forward Bihar leg of `Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra The ceremony was also attended by Yogi Adityanath and led by Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the chief of Shri Kalki Dham Nirman Trust. A number of saints, religious leaders, and other prominent figures also attend the event. Meanwhile, PM Modi is scheduled to visit his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, on February 24-25. (With inputs from agencies)

‘From red tape to red carpet:’ Indian PM blasts opposition while inaugurating 14,000 projects

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch more than 14,000 projects in the northern Uttar Pradesh state worth ₹10 trillion ahead of the country's General Election later in the summer. The state of&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh sends&nbsp;80 of the 543 Lok Sabha parliamentarians to New Delhi and the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party has managed to win 71 and 62 seats in the state in the 2014 and 2019 general elections, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The projects to be launched are related to sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, IT, food processing, housing and real estate, hospitality and entertainment, and education among others.</p>

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<p>The Indian prime minister will also visit Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, about 162 km east of New Delhi, where he will lay the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple.</p>

<p>The event is set to have a remarkable blend of faith and politics as the temple is being constructed by a temple trust whose chairperson is a just-expelled Opposition politician: Acharya Pramod Krishnam of the Indian National Congress.</p>

<p>The projects to be launched also&nbsp;include about 300 proposals of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the export promotion department worth about&nbsp;₹45,000 Crore.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India's PM Modi launches BJP's election campaign in UP's Bulandshahr | WION News</strong></p>

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<p>Besides, about 750 projects of the housing department involving an investment of about ₹57,000 Crore are also going for implementation at the groundbreaking ceremony.</p>

<p>Nearly 40 projects of the excise department involving investment worth about ₹7500 Crore are to be implemented at the groundbreaking ceremony.</p>

<h2><strong>Ashok Leyland's manufacturing unit to be set up; focus on temple towns of Ayodhya, Mathura</strong></h2>

<p>In Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, an electric vehicle manufacturing unit by Chennai-headquartered Ashok Leyland will be set up on the land of Scooters India Limited (SIL).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also launch projects worth ₹10,155.79 crores for the temple town of Ayodhya, while projects worth ₹13486.63 crores will be launched for Mathura.</p>

<p>For his own Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi, Prime Minister Modi will launch projects worth&nbsp;₹15,313.81 crore.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch more than 14,000 projects in the northern Uttar Pradesh state worth ₹10 trillion ahead of the country's General Election later in the summer.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch more than 14,000 projects in the northern Uttar Pradesh state worth ₹10 trillion ahead of the country's General Election later in the summer. The state of Uttar Pradesh sends 80 of the 543 Lok Sabha parliamentarians to New Delhi and the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party has managed to win 71 and 62 seats in the state in the 2014 and 2019 general elections, respectively. The projects to be launched are related to sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, IT, food processing, housing and real estate, hospitality and entertainment, and education among others. Also read | PM Modi says world is assured he is returning for third term in power: Top points The Indian prime minister will also visit Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, about 162 km east of New Delhi, where he will lay the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham Temple. The event is set to have a remarkable blend of faith and politics as the temple is being constructed by a temple trust whose chairperson is a just-expelled Opposition politician: Acharya Pramod Krishnam of the Indian National Congress. The projects to be launched also include about 300 proposals of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the export promotion department worth about ₹45,000 Crore. Also watch | India's PM Modi launches BJP's election campaign in UP's Bulandshahr | WION News × Besides, about 750 projects of the housing department involving an investment of about ₹57,000 Crore are also going for implementation at the groundbreaking ceremony. Nearly 40 projects of the excise department involving investment worth about ₹7500 Crore are to be implemented at the groundbreaking ceremony. Ashok Leyland's manufacturing unit to be set up; focus on temple towns of Ayodhya, Mathura In Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, an electric vehicle manufacturing unit by Chennai-headquartered Ashok Leyland will be set up on the land of Scooters India Limited (SIL). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also launch projects worth ₹10,155.79 crores for the temple town of Ayodhya, while projects worth ₹13486.63 crores will be launched for Mathura. For his own Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi, Prime Minister Modi will launch projects worth ₹15,313.81 crore. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi to launch projects worth 10 trillion rupees in Uttar Pradesh state

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<p>BJP MP Satyapal Singh on Saturday (Feb 10) while speaking in Parliament called the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya a "historic".</p>

<p>Stating that Lord Ram is everywhere, Singh said that the construction&nbsp;of Ram Temple was not a "communal" issue.</p>

<p>"I am fortunate to get the opportunity to speak about the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram's idol&nbsp;on January 22. It is historic to see the Pran Pratishtha and offer prayers to Lord Ram at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya," he said while initiating the discussion on the consecration ceremony during the last session of the ongoing Budget session of Parliament ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<h2><strong>Lord Ram is a source of inspiration, not a communal issue, says Singh</strong></h2>

<p>The BJP MP further said that Lord Ram was a source of inspiration for people and not a communal issue.</p>

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<p>"Ram is not a communal issue; Bhagwan Ram is a source of inspiration for us," he said, adding that "Ram was Maryada Purushottam (the man who is supreme in honour)."</p>

<p>"A discussion on Ram is also a blessing for all of us; Ram is a feeling for us..it is our legacy and heritage," the BJP MP said.</p>

<p>He then said "Ram is everywhere..."</p>

<p>Singh further&nbsp;slammed the previous Congress-led UPA government for filing an affidavit in the Supreme Court in 2007 at the time the Ram Setu project was taken up.</p>

<p>"In 2007, when the Ram Setu project was taken up, the UPA government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that there is no such person as Ram; it&nbsp;is a myth," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Jan 22 will be remembered as historic day:&nbsp;Amit Shah</strong></h2>

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing Lok Sabha on the Ram Temple resolution said that January 22 would be remembered as a historic day for decades to come as it was when the "aspirations of Ram devotees were fulfilled."</p>

<p>"January 22 will be a historic day for the years to come...It was the day that fulfilled the hopes and aspirations of all Ram devotees," Shah said.&nbsp;It "was the beginning of great India...Those who imagine a country without Lord Ram do not know our country well and they represent the days of colonialism".</p>

<p>"No one can read the history of this country by ignoring the Ram Mandir movement. Since 1528, every generation has seen this movement in some form or the other. This matter remained stuck for a long time. This dream had to be fulfilled during the time of the Modi government," he added.</p>

<p>Saturday (Feb 10) will be the last session of the ongoing budget session of Parliament and also of the current Lok Sabha ahead of the general elections that are likely&nbsp;to take place in April-May 2024.</p>

<p>Earlier, the budget session was scheduled to conclude on Feb 9 but was extended by a day.</p>

<p>Rajya Sabha will also hold a short-duration discussion on the Ram Temple consecration ceremony held in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Jan 22 and on the White Paper that was put out by the Modi government in the Parliament on Thursday (Feb 8).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


BJP MP Satyapal Singh on Saturday (Feb 10) while speaking in Parliament called the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya a "historic". Stating that Lord Ram is everywhere, Singh said that the construction of Ram Temple was not a "communal" issue.

BJP MP Satyapal Singh on Saturday (Feb 10) while speaking in Parliament called the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya a "historic". Stating that Lord Ram is everywhere, Singh said that the construction of Ram Temple was not a "communal" issue. "I am fortunate to get the opportunity to speak about the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram's idol on January 22. It is historic to see the Pran Pratishtha and offer prayers to Lord Ram at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya," he said while initiating the discussion on the consecration ceremony during the last session of the ongoing Budget session of Parliament ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Lord Ram is a source of inspiration, not a communal issue, says Singh The BJP MP further said that Lord Ram was a source of inspiration for people and not a communal issue. Also read: 'White Paper is serious document', says Nirmala Sitharaman as she slams opposition in Lok Sabha "Ram is not a communal issue; Bhagwan Ram is a source of inspiration for us," he said, adding that "Ram was Maryada Purushottam (the man who is supreme in honour)." "A discussion on Ram is also a blessing for all of us; Ram is a feeling for us..it is our legacy and heritage," the BJP MP said. He then said "Ram is everywhere..." Singh further slammed the previous Congress-led UPA government for filing an affidavit in the Supreme Court in 2007 at the time the Ram Setu project was taken up. "In 2007, when the Ram Setu project was taken up, the UPA government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that there is no such person as Ram; it is a myth," he said. Jan 22 will be remembered as historic day: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing Lok Sabha on the Ram Temple resolution said that January 22 would be remembered as a historic day for decades to come as it was when the "aspirations of Ram devotees were fulfilled." "January 22 will be a historic day for the years to come...It was the day that fulfilled the hopes and aspirations of all Ram devotees," Shah said. It "was the beginning of great India...Those who imagine a country without Lord Ram do not know our country well and they represent the days of colonialism". "No one can read the history of this country by ignoring the Ram Mandir movement. Since 1528, every generation has seen this movement in some form or the other. This matter remained stuck for a long time. This dream had to be fulfilled during the time of the Modi government," he added. Saturday (Feb 10) will be the last session of the ongoing budget session of Parliament and also of the current Lok Sabha ahead of the general elections that are likely to take place in April-May 2024. Earlier, the budget session was scheduled to conclude on Feb 9 but was extended by a day. Rajya Sabha will also hold a short-duration discussion on the Ram Temple consecration ceremony held in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Jan 22 and on the White Paper that was put out by the Modi government in the Parliament on Thursday (Feb 8). (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The year 2024 has begun with a bang for Uttar Pradesh cricketer Sourabh Kumar as he was listed in the Indian national side against England for the second Test match scheduled for February 2. Ravindra Jadeja’s exit, due to a hamstring niggle he suffered on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad, paved the way for Kumar’s entry into the squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in 2022, Sourabh Kumar was named in the national squad against Bangladesh but he didn’t get any game.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Sourabh Kumar?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Sourabh was born and raised in Baghpat in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Coming from a middle-class family background, he developed a passion for cricket from a young age. His playing style bears resemblance to that of Jadeja, as he is proficient in both left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling.</p>

<p>Despite starting his career in a stable job at the Indian Air Force (IAF), Sourabh couldn't suppress his cricketing ambitions. Driven by the dream of representing his country at the highest level, he made the bold decision to leave his job&nbsp;at the IAF to pursue his cricketing career full-time.</p>

<p>Sourabh's journey in cricket began in earnest when he made his debut for Uttar Pradesh in first-class cricket in 2014. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for his state team. Batting in the middle order, Sourabh has showcased his reliability with an impressive batting average of over 27. In addition to his batting prowess, his left-arm orthodox bowling has proven to be a valuable asset for Uttar Pradesh, having claimed a total of 290 wickets in 68 first-class matches.</p>

<p>The turning point in Sourabh's career came during his debut Ranji Trophy season when he made headlines by scoring 304 runs and picking up 17 wickets. This remarkable performance not only announced his arrival on the domestic cricket scene but also solidified his position as a key player for Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p>Sourabh's consistent performances in domestic cricket did not go unnoticed, as he was rewarded with contracts in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He represented teams like the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant and Punjab Kings, although he is yet to make his debut in the lucrative tournament.</p>

<p>Recently, Sourabh's stellar performance for India A against England Lions in Ahmedabad caught the attention of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors. His impressive contribution of 77 runs with the bat and six wickets with the ball earned him recognition, putting him in contention for national selection. Alongside his India A teammates Washington Sundar and Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh was named in the India squad for the second Test match against England, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey.</p>

<p>India’s Updated Test Squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The year 2024 has begun with a bang for Uttar Pradesh cricketer Sourabh Kumar as he was listed in the Indian national side against England for the second Test match scheduled for February 2.

The year 2024 has begun with a bang for Uttar Pradesh cricketer Sourabh Kumar as he was listed in the Indian national side against England for the second Test match scheduled for February 2. Ravindra Jadeja’s exit, due to a hamstring niggle he suffered on Day 4 of the first Test in Hyderabad, paved the way for Kumar’s entry into the squad. Earlier in 2022, Sourabh Kumar was named in the national squad against Bangladesh but he didn’t get any game. Who is Sourabh Kumar? Sourabh was born and raised in Baghpat in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Coming from a middle-class family background, he developed a passion for cricket from a young age. His playing style bears resemblance to that of Jadeja, as he is proficient in both left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling. Despite starting his career in a stable job at the Indian Air Force (IAF), Sourabh couldn't suppress his cricketing ambitions. Driven by the dream of representing his country at the highest level, he made the bold decision to leave his job at the IAF to pursue his cricketing career full-time. Sourabh's journey in cricket began in earnest when he made his debut for Uttar Pradesh in first-class cricket in 2014. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for his state team. Batting in the middle order, Sourabh has showcased his reliability with an impressive batting average of over 27. In addition to his batting prowess, his left-arm orthodox bowling has proven to be a valuable asset for Uttar Pradesh, having claimed a total of 290 wickets in 68 first-class matches. The turning point in Sourabh's career came during his debut Ranji Trophy season when he made headlines by scoring 304 runs and picking up 17 wickets. This remarkable performance not only announced his arrival on the domestic cricket scene but also solidified his position as a key player for Uttar Pradesh. Sourabh's consistent performances in domestic cricket did not go unnoticed, as he was rewarded with contracts in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He represented teams like the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant and Punjab Kings, although he is yet to make his debut in the lucrative tournament. Recently, Sourabh's stellar performance for India A against England Lions in Ahmedabad caught the attention of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors. His impressive contribution of 77 runs with the bat and six wickets with the ball earned him recognition, putting him in contention for national selection. Alongside his India A teammates Washington Sundar and Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh was named in the India squad for the second Test match against England, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey. India’s Updated Test Squad for 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KS Bharat (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar. (With inputs from agencies)

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The archaeological survey of India reveals it found around 55 stone sculptures of Hindu deities’ n the Gyanvapi mosque complex located in state of Uttar Pradesh. The report has concluded that a temple appears to have been destroyed in the 17th century during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

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Earlier this week, the Ram temple in Ayodhya opened its doors. Since then, devotees have been making generous donations in cash, gold, jewels, etc. Where will these treasures be kept?

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Three days after his auspicious inauguration of the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party campaign for the upcoming General Elections in 2024 . Prime Minister Modi held a rally today. In the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh, where he launched a slew of developmental projects and also his connection with lakhs of voters in the region.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated developmental projects worth Rs 19,100 crore to the nation in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh where he. Virtually kicking off his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi said that his government was ensuring that no Labharthi (eligible beneficiary) is left out of the mabit of the Centre’s welfare schemes.

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As the temple doors in Ayodhya prepare for the grand opening, watch author Amish Tripathi as he talks about the profound historical, cultural, and religious significance of the Ram Mandir for India.

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Ram Mandir Ayodhya: Sea of devotees pours in to offer prayers at India’s Ayodhya Ram Temple. Hindu devotees turned up in huge numbers to offer prayers and catch a glimpse of the newly-consecrated idol of Lord Ram in India's Ayodhya on January 24. Crowds of devotees amassed outside the gates and were seen pushing each other to get through amid an increased security presence.

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The Uttar Pradesh government has halted buses from Lucknow to Ayodhya. This decision comes after hundreds of thousands of devotees packed the temple town to visit the newly inaugurated Ram Mandir.

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With the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India has sent a message of peace to a war-torn world. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lead the prayer in Ayodhya, said 'Ram is not fire but energy, Ram is not a dispute but a solution'.

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The Indian diaspora illuminated New York's Times Square with vibrant colours, gathering to celebrate the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla.

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The first look of the new idol of Lord Ram, with the face covered with a white cloth, has been revealed. The 51-inch idol has been sculpted by Mysuru-based artist Arun Yogiraj. The new idol of Lord Ram was placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday, days ahead of the grand consecration ceremony on January 22.

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The consecration ceremony of Ram temple was celebrated all across the globe with enthusiasm being felt not just in India but all across the world.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his 11-day fast on January 22 with the culmination of the historic consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

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In the lead-up to the consecration ceremony for the Ayodhya temple, Indians across the world are celebrating. The entire ceremony will be live-streamed in New York's Times Square. The country has also put up billboards and organised rallies. Other countries are also celebrating. Has the Ayodhya temple become a global phenomenon?

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Ahead of the Ayodhya temple consecration, prices of air tickets to the city have skyrocketed. The tourism board is expecting a footfall of 300,000 tourists every day in the coming months.

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Preparations are underway in full swing for the Ram Temple inauguration on January 22, which will draw dignitaries and people from all walks of life. Watch this report for more details!

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<p lang="en-US">In the wake of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, which is set to take place on January 22 in India's temple city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, the state's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered all the liquor shops to remain closed and all educational institutions to be shut.<br />
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Earlier, the chief minister had stated that the entire 84-Kosi Parikrama, which is an area around the temple premises, will be declared as a “no liquor zone”.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Meat shops closed in Lucknow</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Meanwhile, All India Jamiatul Quresh – a Muslim organisation – announced that all the meat shops will remain shut in Lucknow on January 22, when the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple will take place. The businesses of all the meat traders, who are functioning in the Bilochpura, Sadar Cantt, Fatehganj and Latouche Road areas, will be closed.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">“We all are Awadh residents. Keeping in mind the goodwill on the 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya, it has been decided unanimously that on January 22, 2024, all the meat traders of Bilochpura, Sadar Cantt, Fatehganj, and Latouche Road areas will keep their businesses closed," said Shahabuddin Qureshi, national secretary of All India Jamiatul Quresh.<br />
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The governments of Chhattisgarh and Assam have also decided to mark January 22 as a dry day. Lord Ram's sacred seating in the temple is scheduled to be held between 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm on January 22, 2024, which will coincide with the Mrigasira Nakshatra.<br />
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According to Indian news agency ANI, India's ruling Bharatiya Janta Party announced that it has planned to live telecast the temple's consecration ceremony at booth levels across the entire nation. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also set to address the country on the occasion.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Preparation in full swing for Ram Temple inauguration</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">From January 16, the Vedic rituals for Lord Ram's pran-pratishtha (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya will start and different rituals will be conducted throughout the week.<br />
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As per the official sources, invitation cards for the Ram temple's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya are being "hand-delivered to all the guests” by the temple trust's representatives as well as a large number of volunteers.<br />
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Also, different representatives of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and their allies are also assisting in hand-delivering the invitations. The invitation cards for the consecration ceremony have already been sent to some of the guests.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the wake of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, which is set to take place on January 22 in India's temple city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, the state's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered all the liquor shops to remain closed and all educational institutions to be shut.

In the wake of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, which is set to take place on January 22 in India's temple city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, the state's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered all the liquor shops to remain closed and all educational institutions to be shut. Earlier, the chief minister had stated that the entire 84-Kosi Parikrama, which is an area around the temple premises, will be declared as a “no liquor zone”. Meat shops closed in Lucknow Meanwhile, All India Jamiatul Quresh – a Muslim organisation – announced that all the meat shops will remain shut in Lucknow on January 22, when the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple will take place. The businesses of all the meat traders, who are functioning in the Bilochpura, Sadar Cantt, Fatehganj and Latouche Road areas, will be closed. Also read: Ayodhya Ram Temple: First majestic golden door installed, 42 out of 46 to be coated with gold “We all are Awadh residents. Keeping in mind the goodwill on the 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya, it has been decided unanimously that on January 22, 2024, all the meat traders of Bilochpura, Sadar Cantt, Fatehganj, and Latouche Road areas will keep their businesses closed," said Shahabuddin Qureshi, national secretary of All India Jamiatul Quresh. The governments of Chhattisgarh and Assam have also decided to mark January 22 as a dry day. Lord Ram's sacred seating in the temple is scheduled to be held between 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm on January 22, 2024, which will coincide with the Mrigasira Nakshatra. According to Indian news agency ANI, India's ruling Bharatiya Janta Party announced that it has planned to live telecast the temple's consecration ceremony at booth levels across the entire nation. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also set to address the country on the occasion. Watch: Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Preparation in full swing for Ram Temple inauguration From January 16, the Vedic rituals for Lord Ram's pran-pratishtha (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya will start and different rituals will be conducted throughout the week. As per the official sources, invitation cards for the Ram temple's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya are being "hand-delivered to all the guests” by the temple trust's representatives as well as a large number of volunteers. Also, different representatives of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and their allies are also assisting in hand-delivering the invitations. The invitation cards for the consecration ceremony have already been sent to some of the guests. (With inputs from agencies)

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