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News18
26 minutes ago
- News18
PM Modi To Inaugurate Rs 11,000 Cr Dwarka Expressway, UER-II Projects In Delhi Shortly
Last Updated: The 10.1 km-long Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway has been developed at a cost of around Rs 5,360 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly inaugurate two National Highways projects in Delhi today. The projects—the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II)—are worth Rs 11,000 crore. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi also interacted with the construction workers. #WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to shortly inaugurate two major National Highway projects worth a combined cost of nearly Rs 11,000 projects — the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) have been developed under… — ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2025 According to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) are part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing congestion in the capital. The statement said, 'These initiatives reflect Prime Minister Modi's vision of creating world-class infrastructure that enhances ease of living and ensures seamless mobility." The 10.1 km-long Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway has been developed at a cost of around Rs 5,360 crore. The section will also provide multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi, DMRC Blue line and Orange line, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station and the Dwarka cluster bus depot, the PMO said on Saturday in an official statement. The newly developed stretches are expected to: ⦁ Significantly improve connectivity ⦁ Reduce travel time ⦁ Ease traffic congestion in Delhi and surrounding regions The project includes: ⦁ A 5.9 km section from Shiv Murti intersection to the Road Under Bridge (RUB) at Dwarka Sector-21 ⦁ A 4.2 km section from the RUB to the Delhi-Haryana border ⦁ These stretches offer direct connectivity to the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) 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.
Hindustan Times
42 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
'God made me protector': Pak Army chief Asim Munir denies political ambitions, says report
As rumour and denials fly over his next move — possibly to become President — Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir has reportedly said he has no political ambitions. He only wants to remain 'a servant of the state', according to report in a Pakistani media outlet. People holding pictures of Field Marshal Asim Munir during a rally in support of Pakistan Army in Karachi.(Reuters file) Suhail Warraich, senior editor for the Daily Jang newspaper, wrote in an article on Saturday that Munir told him as much in Brussels, Belgium, while on the way back home after a visit to the United States. There was no confirmation or denial yet from Munir's office, though he had indeed stopped over in Belgium, Dawn reported. Warraich said Munir spoke on stage, too, at Brussels in a small gathering: 'God has made me protector of the country. I do not desire any position other than that.' Munir was further quoted as having said: 'I am a soldier and my greatest desire is martyrdom.' He also warned India against destabilising Pakistan's peace through the use of 'proxies', and cautioned Afghanistan against 'pushing the Taliban into Pakistan', the column said. He was further quoted as having said Pakistan would maintain equilibrium between the US and China. "We will not sacrifice one friend for the other," he reportedly told the Jang columnist. Will he, won't he? Rumours rife of Zardari being replaced Pakistan's army leaders are often the subject of palace whispers and media speculation, given the history of coups, martial law impositions, and takeovers. Munir's alleged desires to replace President Asif Ali Zardari have made headlines ever since he was promoted to the rank of Field Marshal claiming successes against India, which had launched Operation Sindoor in May after a terror attack in Pahalgam. He is only the second officer to hold the rank in Pakistan's history — the first being Ayub Khan, who did take over Pakistan's governance. Field Marshal Munir's recent visits to the US, including a lunch meet with President Donald Trump, also fed rumours. "The talk started with politics and especially on the rumours that work is being done to change the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister. General Asim Munir clearly said in the Brussels meeting and in the two-hour-long meeting with me that the rumours about the change are completely false," the Saturday column by Warraich read, as per ANI. Has a 'roadmap' for Pakistan Warraich said Munir also told him that the rumours weren't started by either civil or military agencies 'He said, 'In fact, there are elements behind this who oppose both the government and the authorities and wish to create political anarchy'," Warraich wrote. The rumours were earlier denied at least twice by minister Mohsin Naqvi, as well as by a military spokesperson The columnist further said Munir spoke of an ambitious roadmap to transform Pakistan, especially with its untapped potential in the mineral sector. "Pakistan has a rare earth treasure; with this treasure, Pakistan's debt will also be reduced, and Pakistan will soon be counted among the most prosperous societies," Munir stated in the interview with the Daily Jang.
Time of India
42 minutes ago
- Time of India
PM Modi inaugurates Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway, Urban Extension Road-II project in NCR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday inaugurate two major national highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore in Rohini, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across Delhi, the national capital region. According to the Prime Minister's office, the projects — the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) — have been developed under a comprehensive decongestion plan for Delhi. The ceremony is scheduled around 12:30 pm in Rohini, where Modi will also inspect both projects. Show more Show less
