Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, commemorating the life and ideals of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 101st birth anniversary. Speaking at the event, PM Modi highlighted the contributions of Atal Ji, Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya, Maharaja Bijli Pasi, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, and Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in nation-building, unity, and governance. The Rashtra Prerna Sthal, built on reclaimed land, features grand statues of national stalwarts and symbolizes India’s journey of self-respect, service, and inspiration. The Prime Minister also connected the day to Christmas greetings, emphasizing inclusive development, welfare schemes, and initiatives like One District One Product and the defense corridor in Uttar Pradesh, reinforcing India’s path toward progress and self-reliance.
The Noida International Airport is a greenfield project being built in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Starting Tuesday and continuing through December 27, dense fog is expected to blanket several areas, leading to challenging travel conditions, especially during nighttime and early morning hours
The case surfaced on December 15 after Chandausi Kotwali police recovered a severely decomposed torso stuffed inside a black bag from behind an Idgah on Patroua Road
A dense fog cluster has started forming over northern Haryana and parts of Punjab, with weather experts indicating that this fog is likely to spread overnight and lead to near-zero visibility across large areas of north India
Property prices in Ayodhya, Vrindavan: The real estate market in both places has seen a rapid appreciation in property values, driven by massive infrastructure development and increased tourism.
While conditions improved on the ground, flight disruptions continued to ripple through Delhi airport
Poor visibility due to thick fog caused eight buses and three cars to collide, setting off a fire that quickly engulfed the vehicles and left drivers and passengers with little time to react
Ayodhya is witnessing one of the biggest transformation stories in India’s modern history. After the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, the city has seen an extraordinary boom in tourism, infrastructure, hospitality, and local employment. From January to June 2025, more than 23 crore tourists visited Ayodhya, with projections crossing 50 crore by year-end, pushing tourism revenue toward ₹4 lakh crore. Over 76 new hotels have opened, major global chains are expanding, and local businesses have grown 3-5 times. The city now plays a pivotal role in Uttar Pradesh’s $1 trillion economy ambition and contributes significantly to GSDP. Ayodhya is no longer just a spiritual landmark-it is a thriving cultural, economic, and developmental powerhouse redefining India’s temple economy.
IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that maximum temperatures could stay above normal in the western Himalayan region, the Himalayan foothills and other areas.
The flag hoisting ceremony was attended by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath





