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4 ‘Namo’ cities to be developed in Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan, says Minister Manohar Lal | India News

4 ‘Namo’ cities to be developed in Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan, says Minister Manohar Lal | India News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 03:47 PM IST Four greenfield cities would be developed in the National Capital Region, with one each in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, at a total cost of Rs 5,000 crore over the next five years, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said on Tuesday. The decision was made at a meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NRCPB) chaired by Lal and attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and Rajasthan Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra. Addressing a press conference after the board meeting, Lal said the cities would be chosen through a challenge, with each state submitting three proposals. In the case of Delhi, a sub-city would be proposed, he said. These new cities or sub-city would be along the transport nodes, including the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). He added that the name “Namo” cities would be in line with the name of the RRTS trains, Namo …

Toxic: Yash introduces Balaji Manohar as Bheera with an intriguing poster of Geetu Mohandas directorial

Toxic: Yash introduces Balaji Manohar as Bheera with an intriguing poster of Geetu Mohandas directorial

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Geetu Mohandas’s upcoming gangster film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, has been keeping the audience intrigued by dropping key assets every day. Yet again, the protagonist Yash introduced cinebuffs with Bheera, played by Balaji Manohar. Check out the intriguing poster! Balaji Manohar joins Yash’s Toxic as Bheera The third week of March 2026 will see superstar Yash in a fierce and raw avatar. He is all set to play a dual role in Geetu Mohandas’s upcoming mass entertainer, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Minutes ago, Yash dropped an intriguing poster featuring actor Balaji Manohar, who is set to play Bheera in the actioner. Check out his post: By unveiling a character from their film, the makers are maintaining the momentum while feeding the curiosity of Yash’s fans. The thriller teaser gave them a peek into Geetu’s toxic world that is dark, gory, and horrifying. On February 23, 2025, the team shared the killer poster of Sudev Nair, who will be seen playing a character called Karmadi.  Soon after, they announced that Akshay Oberoi, …

Essential that we frame our own rules adhering to our necessities: Power Minister Manohar Lal

Essential that we frame our own rules adhering to our necessities: Power Minister Manohar Lal

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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. File | Photo Credit: ANI It is imperative that we make our own rules adhering to our own necessities instead of directly borrowing regulations from others, said Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal on Monday (January 19, 2026). Speaking at the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT Delhi, he explained, “We [India’s power sector] are competing with the world. They will frame their own regulations; we will also frame our regulations. However, it is necessary that instead of [borrowing entirely] their regulations, we frame regulations that adhere to our requirements.” Separately, he had stated, “There must come a day when our regulations are accepted by the world [as a standard].” Further, Mr. Lal emphasised that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to do away with redundant regulations. “Regulations are important; however, it is essential that regulations further drive excellency,” he said, adding, “There is no gain if we keep regulating but do not scale any excellence.” ‘Discoms in profits …

India On Track To Soon Overtake US In Metro Network Length, Says Manohar Lal Khattar | India News

India On Track To Soon Overtake US In Metro Network Length, Says Manohar Lal Khattar | India News

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Last Updated:December 20, 2025, 19:23 IST India’s operational metro network has expanded to approximately 1,090 km across 26 cities Speaking at the inauguration of the priority corridor of the Bhopal Metro’s Orange Line, the minister highlighted that India currently ranks third globally, trailing only China and the US. (Image: X) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar asserted on Saturday that India is on the verge of overtaking the United States to become the world’s second-largest metro rail network. Speaking at the inauguration of the priority corridor of the Bhopal Metro’s Orange Line, the minister highlighted that India currently ranks third globally, trailing only China and the US. With the successful launch of the nearly 7-km stretch in Bhopal, India’s operational metro network has expanded to approximately 1,090 km across 26 cities. The minister provided a comparative roadmap for this infrastructural leap, noting that the United States currently maintains a total metro length of around 1,400 km. With approximately 900 km of metro projects currently in the pipeline or under construction across …

Firmly Believe Tibet Will Rise Again: BJP Leader Murali Manohar Joshi | India News

Firmly Believe Tibet Will Rise Again: BJP Leader Murali Manohar Joshi | India News

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Last Updated:November 16, 2025, 17:31 IST Murali Manohar Joshi said he had “unwavering faith” that Tibet will rise again and reclaim its realm that was far larger than that of China Murali Manohar Joshi was speaking on Saturday at the launch of journalist-author Arvind Yadav’s book “Anashwar”. (PTI File) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former minister Murali Manohar Joshi hailed the spirit of the exiled Tibetan Buddhists, and said that Tibet will rise again through the teachings of non-violence of the 14th Dalai Lama. Joshi, along with former MP Karan Singh and Tibet House director Geshe Dorji Damdul, was speaking on Saturday at the launch of journalist-author Arvind Yadav’s book ‘Anashwar’ — the first authorised biography in Hindi of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. “I bow to the Tibetan Buddhists and the Tibetan people for how much they have endured and accepted for their guru, his ideals, and for his instructions. Yet they never wavered from their principles. The Tibetan people who came and lived here went through immense hardship. So many …

Manohar Lal Khattar’s former media adviser Amit Arya appointed vice-chancellor of Haryana university | Chandigarh News

Manohar Lal Khattar’s former media adviser Amit Arya appointed vice-chancellor of Haryana university | Chandigarh News

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Dr Amit Arya, a close confidant of Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar, has been appointed vice-chancellor of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts in Haryana’s Rohtak. Arya, a former journalist, served as Khattar’s media adviser when he was the Haryana chief minister. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, also the chancellor of the university, announced the appointment through a notification issued by the Raj Bhavan. “Consequent upon the recommendation of the Government of Haryana, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by sub-section 1 & 2 of Section 11 of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak Act, 2014, I, Bandaru Dattatraya, Governor of Haryana and Chancellor of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, hereby appoint Dr. Amit Arya as Vice-Chancellor, Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak, for a period of three years or till he attains the age of 70 years whichever is earlier with effect from the date he assumes the charge of his office,” the …

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday met veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Murli Manohar Joshi at his residence in the national capital. In a separate event, Gupta said, “If we want to make Delhi successful, to develop Delhi, then we all have to take responsibility on our shoulders that my city, my Delhi, should not become dirty or polluted because of me. If you make this small resolution today that you will not throw garbage on the road, then I promise you that you will get a Delhi where you want to live, you will not need to leave Delhi, you will not need to go to Gurgaon, NCR.” Earlier on Friday, Gupta slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for creating a ruckus over the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, stating that “all this drama is just an excuse.” The CAG report in question has flagged a Rs 2,000 crore loss due to the AAP government`s liquor policy. “All this drama is just an excuse because they could not listen to the facts …

Govt. will support real estate sector, says Nadendla Manohar

Govt. will support real estate sector, says Nadendla Manohar

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Minister of Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar at the property show being organised by NAREDCO, in Guntur on Saturday. | Photo Credit: T. VIJAYA KUMAR Asserting that the real estate sector in Andhra Pradesh suffered a lot during the previous YSRCP government’s term, Minister of Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar said on Saturday that the NDA government would extend full cooperation to the sector. Addressing the media at the ongoing three-day property show being organised here by NAREDCO, Mr. Manohar said the real estate sector had been contributing to the development of the State, and it should not be neglected for political reasons. He said the government appreciates the activities of NAREDCO, which had been striving for the development of the sector despite facing numerous problems. He said the construction activity would help foster economic growth and create employment opportunities. Published – January 12, 2025 08:22 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

Sixteen-fold rise in urban sector investments since 2014, says Manohar Lal Khattar

Sixteen-fold rise in urban sector investments since 2014, says Manohar Lal Khattar

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Manohar Lal Khattar. File | Photo Credit: PTI Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday (December 10, 2024) said there has been a substantial increase in investments in the urban sector since 2014 and emphasised the Centre’s dedication to realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Addressing a press conference on achievements of his Ministry, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister said investments have increased 16-fold, rising from approximately ₹1,78,053 crore between 2004 and 2014 to ₹28,52,527 crore since 2014. “Urban development schemes have been expanded and implemented with greater speed and efficiency in the past six months, asserting that the rapid pace of urbanisation has made urban development a key pillar of India’s growth strategy,” he said. The Minister said that under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) between 2004 and 2014, projects worth ₹66,837 crore were sanctioned, but the Modi government has sanctioned projects worth ₹2.73 lakh crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) since 2014. Talking about urban housing and PMAY 2.0, Mr. Khattar …

BJP will form govt in state under Nayab Singh Saini’s leadership, says Manohar Lal Khattar – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar backs Nayab Singh Saini as Haryana’s CM face. Haryana Assembly elections 2024: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will emerge victorious in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections and form the government in Haryana under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Speaking to the media, Khattar emphasised that the BJP is on track to form the government again, citing the lack of any strong opposition or coalition efforts by the Congress.  Khattar took a sharp dig at the Congress party, predicting their defeat, and highlighted its isolation in the political landscape. “No party has extended their hand for an alliance with Congress, which shows their weakening position,” Khattar remarked. He also criticised Congress leaders for making “absurd” and “irresponsible” statements on sensitive issues such as reservation and the Sikh community.  ‘Saini is BJP’s CM face in Haryana’ Khattar’s statements come as the BJP ramps up its campaign efforts ahead of the state elections, with Saini emerging as the key …