Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari worships at Tirupati temple
Last Updated:
Tirupati, Aug 2 (PTI) Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday offered prayers at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple here, TTD said.
Gadkari was accorded a grand reception by TTD additional executive officer Venkaiah Chowdary.
'Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala on Saturday," said the press release.
Following his darshan, Gadkari was offered Vedic blessings by the priests at Ranganayakula Mandapam.
Later, the additional executive officer presented theertha prasadams and a photograph of the deity to the minister. PTI STH ADB
First Published:
August 02, 2025, 17:00 IST
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
20 minutes ago
- News18
Bengaluru: PM Modi To Launch Yellow Line Metro On August 10, Lay Foundation For Phase 3 Expansion
Last Updated: Along with launching the much-awaited Yellow Line, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for Phase-3 of the Namma Metro project. BJP leader Tejasvi Surya on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru and inaugurate the Yellow Line Metro on August 10. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for Metro Phase-3, he said. In a post on 'X', Surya said, 'Hon. PM Sri @narendramodi Ji's visit to Bengaluru on August 10 will be a landmark moment for Bengaluru South. He will not only inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line Metro operations but also lay the foundation stone for Metro Phase 3 – a project that received Cabinet approval within the first 100 days of his third term." He said the Yellow Line will cater to close to eight lakh riders and the 'infamous Silk Board jam' will be addressed greatly. Public transport is the only option to reduce traffic congestion. 'Together, these projects will benefit nearly 25 lakh people in Bengaluru South," he said. The MP said by inaugurating it on August 10, the Yellow Line Metro project would meet the August 15 deadline. Surya, who is also the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) national president, quoted Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who said on 'X', 'I am pleased to announce that the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has kindly agreed to inaugurate 19.15 km Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra of Bangaluru metro with 16 stations at the cost of Rs 5,056.99 crore and lay the foundation stone of 44.65 km of Bangalore phase-3 at the cost of Rs 15,611 Crore on 10th August 2025." Surya had staged a demonstration to open the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro Rail project recently. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
41 minutes ago
- News18
Karnataka School Water Tank Poisoned in Alleged Hate Crime Against Muslim Headmaster
Karnataka School Water Tank Poisoned in Alleged Hate Crime Against Muslim Headmaster | News18 Last Updated: Breaking News India In Karnataka, a government school's water tank was poisoned in a bid to oust Muslim headmaster Suleiman Gaurinaik. The incident, linked to a right-wing group, left 12 students ill and sparked outrage, with the Chief Minister condemning the act as a threat to communal harmony. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App -
The Hindu
41 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Gadkari invokes Nehru-Gandhi ideals to drive mining-led jobs in Vidarbha
Drawing from the foundational ideas of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Sunday (August 3, 2025) said the Centre's upcoming mining policy would aim to boost industrial production while ensuring broader participation and employment — especially in backward regions like Vidarbha. Speaking at the 'India@100: Charting Vidarbha's Journey to a Developed India' event in Nagpur, Mr. Gadkari recalled Nehru's emphasis on maximising production and Gandhi's insistence on inclusive economic participation. 'Nehruji used to say, that we need maximum production, while Gandhiji used to say, 'we need maximum production with the involvement of the maximum number of people. That's the principle we want to adopt for Vidarbha. We want to increase maximum production with the involvement of maximum number of people,' Mr. Gadkari said. The Minister said that the mining sector would be central to this plan, and a new national mining policy is being finalised to remove red tape and fast-track industrial activity in resource-rich areas like Gadchiroli. 'The draft policy was recently tabled before the cabinet. While the Prime Minister had some reservations, after I shared my suggestions, he directed the cabinet secretary to review the policy with me,' Mr. Gadkari said. He emphasised the need for time-bound clearance of mining projects. 'Environmental approvals should not take more than a month. All state and central permissions must be completed within three months. From the fourth month, production should begin,' he said, underlining that such efficiency would significantly improve ease of doing business in the sector. Mr. Gadkari said the intent is not just faster economic growth but also job creation in tribal and underdeveloped districts, where mining and related sectors can be a major employment generator. Gadchiroli, part of the Vidarbha region, has recently seen industrial interest in mining and steel sectors, and Gadkari said the region is well-placed to benefit from the upcoming reforms. The Central Government's new mining policy, he added, will mark a shift from bureaucratic delays to rapid, transparent implementation.
