Live: PM Modi arrives to inaugurate biggest Hindu temple in West Asia

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PM Modi performs 'arti' at BAPS Temple

PM Narendra Modi performed 'arti' and took part in religious rituals during the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi.

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PM Modi reaches BAPS Swaminarayan Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu Temple to be established in Abu Dhabi.

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar reaches BAPS Temple

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has reached the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

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IEA will benefit when India plays bigger role: PM Modi

India is the main economy with the fastest rate of growth in the world, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the International Energy Agency (IEA) will gain from the expertise, innovation, and technology that India brings to the table.

India surpassed its Paris Climate obligations ahead of schedule, according to PM Modi, who made this announcement in a recorded message during the Ministerial Meeting of the Paris-based organization.

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Inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi draws massive crowds

As they excitedly anticipate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic inauguration event today, the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi is seeing an incredible influx of people and reverberating with joyful "Modi-Modi" chants.

The BAPS Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, has drawn followers from all over the world and grown to be a center of cultural and spiritual significance.

As the faithful assemble in large numbers to see the product of years of devotion and labor that have gone into the construction of this beautiful temple, the atmosphere is fraught with enthusiasm.

A peek into the excitement around the temple can be had by visiting the Smruti shop in Abu Dhabi, where a variety of mementos capture the spirit of the BAPS Mandir.

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PM Modi holds meeting with President of Madagascar

During the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar had a meeting.

"Both leaders recognized the long-standing friendly relations and ancient geographical ties between the two countries. They discussed ways to advance bilateral ties and appreciated the close cooperation between the two countries in various multilateral fora, including the UN," MEA said in a statement.

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‘World today needs governments which are inclusive and corruption free’: PM Modi

PM Modi declared on Wednesday that the "world today needs inclusive governments, which take everyone along and are clean and free from corruption" during his speech at the World Government Summit in Dubai. According to Modi, it is the government's responsibility to make sure that its meddling in people's lives is kept to a minimum.

“My fundamental principle has always been ‘Minimum government, maximum governance’. I have always emphasised creating an environment in which the sense of enterprise and energy in the citizens grows,” he said.

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PM Modi inaugurates Bharat Mart in Dubai

The 'Bharat Mart' warehouse facility in Dubai was officially opened by Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday.

At the opening ceremony was Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai as well as the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates.

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PM Modi holds bilateral dialogue with UAE PM

During their meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates talked about a variety of topics related to their mutual collaboration, including trade and investment.

“Strengthening India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership! PM @narendramodi met VP & PM of UAE @HHShkMohd in Dubai. Discussions covered a wide range of areas of bilateral cooperation including trade & investment, technology, education, and people-to-people ties,” said a post on the official X handle of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).