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India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Mohan Yadav to pitch Madhya Pradesh to foreign investors during Dubai, Spain visits
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday that he would pitch his state to foreign investors during his visits to Dubai and Spain. The chief minister is set to leave for Dubai this afternoon. 'We are all working equally hard in every sector for the betterment of our state... Across the country, we have been conducting a grand endeavour to attract investors, and we are receiving tremendous support for it,' Yadav told reporters. 'This year, for the foreign visit, I will be travelling to Dubai and Spain from today until the 19th. There, too, we will introduce our foreign investors who want to expand their businesses to the possibilities in Madhya Pradesh,' he said. As per an official release, the chief minister will meet several well-known people to tell them about the strengths of Madhya Pradesh. He will speak about investment, education, and building strong cultural ties between Madhya Pradesh and Dubai. He will also meet members of the Indian community living there. During his visit, Yadav will also visit a temple in Dubai whose foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apart from this, he will also hold the first international roadshow in Dubai. Yadav's visit will start with several meetings. There will be important discussions along with lunch in the initial meeting. Reliance Group SR Vice President Farhan Ansari, as well as Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammad Al Yamahi will also be present in this meeting. In this meeting, topics like strategic investment cooperation, education, youth exchange program, parliamentary dialogue and cultural friendship between Madhya Pradesh and Dubai will be discussed. After this, Yadav will hold a meeting with the Indian business delegation in Dubai. The Chief Minister will visit the grand BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. The foundation stone of this temple was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024. This temple is the first traditional stone-built Hindu temple in the Middle East region. It is a living symbol of spiritual tolerance and cultural harmony between India and the United Arab Emirates. Yadav will participate in a round table meeting on the tourism sector in Dubai in the evening. It will include tourism experts, hoteliers, travel agents and other stakeholders. Attempt to reconnect with roots. In the evening, the 'NRI and Friends of MP Samvad' program will be held at the Taj Hotel, Dubai. More than 500 NRI entrepreneurs, professionals, cultural representatives and prominent institutional members will participate in it. This event will not be just a formal dialogue, but will be an extension of the spirit of Chief Minister Yadav through which he will urge the diaspora community to reconnect with their roots, enrich the state with their experiences and make them partners in the development of their state. This strategic engagement will form a solid foundation for future social and industrial investment. Chief Minister Yadav will also hold the first international road show of 'Industry and Employment Year 2025'. The next day, Chief Minister Yadav will hold one-to-one meetings with various global groups. In these discussions, the possibilities of joint ventures, technical cooperation and FDI projects in areas like food processing, renewable energy, logistics, IT, urban infrastructure, mining, textile and tourism will be considered. Investors are showing special interest in projects related to farm-to-market supply chain, infrastructure, solar-green energy, cold chain logistics, data centres, smart city models, rare earth mineral processing, export-oriented textile hubs and development of religious tourism. The same evening, 'Invest in Madhya Pradesh-Business Forum' will be organised at the Taj Hotel. In this, the state government will present its new industrial policies, logistics network, skill cluster, textile park, MSME zone and major tourism investment schemes to global investors. Through this forum, the preliminary outline of investment proposals, MoUs and possible joint projects will also be discussed. (ANI)
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav to leave for Dubai today for investment outreach
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to go on an official visit to Dubai in the UAE and Spain from July 13 to July 19. The aim of his visit is to bring global investment to Madhya Pradesh, encourage technology sharing, and create new job opportunities. As per the release, Yadav will leave for Dubai on Sunday afternoon. Soon after reaching, he will meet several well-known people to tell them about the strengths of Madhya Pradesh. He will speak about investment, education, and building strong cultural ties between Madhya Pradesh and Dubai. He will also meet members of the Indian community living there. During his visit, Yadav will also visit a temple in Dubai whose foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apart from this, he will also hold the first international roadshow in Dubai. Yadav's visit will start with several meetings. There will be important discussions along with lunch in the initial meeting. Reliance Group SR Vice President Farhan Ansari, as well as Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammad Al Yamahi will also be present in this meeting. In this meeting, topics like strategic investment cooperation, education, youth exchange program, parliamentary dialogue and cultural friendship between Madhya Pradesh and Dubai will be discussed. After this, Yadav will hold a meeting with the Indian business delegation in Dubai. The Chief Minister will visit the grand BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. The foundation stone of this temple was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024. This temple is the first traditional stone-built Hindu temple in the Middle East region. It is a living symbol of spiritual tolerance and cultural harmony between India and the United Arab Emirates. CM Yadav will participate in a round table meeting on the tourism sector in Dubai in the evening. It will include tourism experts, hoteliers, travel agents and other stakeholders. Attempt to reconnect with roots In the evening, the 'NRI and Friends of MP Samvad' program will be held at the Taj Hotel, Dubai. More than 500 NRI entrepreneurs, professionals, cultural representatives and prominent institutional members will participate in it. This event will not be just a formal dialogue, but will be an extension of the spirit of Chief Minister Yadav through which he will urge the diaspora community to reconnect with their roots, enrich the state with their experiences and make them partners in the development of their state. This strategic engagement will form a solid foundation for future social and industrial investment. Chief Minister Yadav will also hold the first international road show of 'Industry and Employment Year 2025'. Next day, Chief Minister Yadav will hold one-to-one meetings with various global groups. In these discussions, the possibilities of joint ventures, technical cooperation and FDI projects in areas like food processing, renewable energy, logistics, IT, urban infrastructure, mining, textile and tourism will be considered. Investors are showing special interest in projects related to farm-to-market supply chain, infrastructure, solar-green energy, cold chain logistics, data centres, smart city models, rare earth mineral processing, export-oriented textile hubs and development of religious tourism. The same evening, 'Invest in Madhya Pradesh-Business Forum' will be organised at the Taj Hotel. In this, the state government will present its new industrial policies, logistics network, skill cluster, textile park, MSME zone and major tourism investment schemes to global investors. Through this forum, the preliminary outline of investment proposals, MoUs and possible joint projects will also be discussed. (ANI)
Times of Oman
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
ISKCON temple in US targeted in suspected hate crime; India urges swift action and stands in solidarity
Spanish Fork: The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, renowned globally for hosting the annual Holi Festival, has come under attack in a suspected hate crime, with over two dozen bullets fired at the premises over several days, causing significant structural damage. According to ISKCON, 20 to 30 bullets were fired at the temple building and surrounding property during nighttime hours while devotees and guests were inside. The incident resulted in thousands of dollars in damage, including to the temple's intricately hand-carved arches. Condemning the attack, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco expressed solidarity with the community and urged swift action. In a post on X, it stated, "We strongly condemn the recent firing incident at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. The Consulate extends full support to all the devotees and the community and urges the local authorities to take prompt action to bring the perpetrators to justice." A similar incident had occurred earlier this year when, on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was found desecrated just days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, according to temple authorities. The official page of BAPS for the United States shared the details of the March 9 desecration on the social media platform X and emphasised the community's resilience. "In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate... Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail," BAPS Public Affairs wrote. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) also pointed to the incident on X, linking it to rising anti-Hindu sentiment and noting that the vandalism came shortly before the planned 'Khalistan referendum' in Los Angeles. "Another Hindu Temple vandalised, this time the iconic BAPS temple in Chino Hills, CA... Not surprisingly, this happens as the day for a so-called 'Khalistan referendum' in LA draws close," CoHNA posted, while listing other recent temple attacks since 2022 and calling for an investigation. Last year, acts of vandalism also targeted the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, on the night of September 25. That incident followed closely after a similar attack on a BAPS temple in New York. Messages such as "Hindus go back" were found scrawled during those attacks, deeply alarming the local Hindu community. Despite repeated provocations, community leaders continue to affirm their unity and commitment to confronting hate.
Mint
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
ISKCON temple targeted in US: Over a dozen gunshots fired in suspected hate crime; India urges ‘prompt action'
More than two dozen bullets were fired at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple located in Spanish Fork, Utah, United States, over several nights in June, which has led to structural damage. The series of shooting cases is believed to be a suspected hate crime. India has condemned the incident and sought swift action. Nearly 20 to 30 bullets were fired at the premises,targeting the building and nearby property during nighttime hours, as devotees and others were inside. It has caused thousands of dollars in damage, including the temple's intricately hand-carved arches. 'We strongly condemn the recent firing incident at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. The Consulate extends full support to all the devotees and the community and urges the local authorities to take prompt action to bring the perpetrators to justice,' the Consulate General of India in San Francisco said. In a separate incident that took place earlier this year on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was desecrated days before a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, temple authorities said. The official page of BAPS for the United States posted the details of the desecration on X. Its public officer said, 'In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate... Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail.' The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) also raised it on X, connecting it to increasing anti-Hindu sentiments and stating that the vandalism came moments prior to the organised 'Khalistan referendum' in Los Angeles. While putting out other recent temple vandalism incidents since 2022 and demanding a probe, CoHNA said, 'Another Hindu Temple vandalised, this time the iconic BAPS temple in Chino Hills, CA... Not surprisingly, this happens as the day for a so-called 'Khalistan referendum' in LA draws close.' The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, was also attacked last year in an act of vandalism on the night of September 25. This incident occurred shortly after a similar attack on the BAPS temple in New York.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘20 to 30 bullets fired': Utah ISKCON temple targeted in suspected hate crime
The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, renowned globally for hosting the annual Holi Festival, has come under attack in a suspected hate crime, with over two dozen bullets fired at the premises over several days, causing significant structural damage. Bullet mark on a part of the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah.(X/ ISKCON) According to ISKCON, 20 to 30 bullets were fired at the temple building and surrounding property during night time hours while devotees and guests were inside. The incident resulted in thousands of dollars in damage, including to the temple's intricately hand-carved arches. Condemning the attack, the Consulate General of India in San Francisco expressed solidarity with the community and urged swift action. In a post on X, it stated, "We strongly condemn the recent firing incident at the ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. The Consulate extends full support to all the devotees and the community and urges the local authorities to take prompt action to bring the perpetrators to justice." A similar incident had occurred earlier this year when, on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was found desecrated just days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, according to temple authorities. The official page of BAPS for the United States shared the details of the March 9 desecration on the social media platform X and emphasised the community's resilience. "In the face of another Mandir desecration, this time in Chino Hills, CA, the Hindu community stands steadfast against hate... Our common humanity and faith will ensure that peace and compassion prevail," BAPS Public Affairs wrote. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) also pointed to the incident on X, linking it to rising anti-Hindu sentiment and noting that the vandalism came shortly before the planned 'Khalistan referendum' in Los Angeles. "Another Hindu Temple vandalised, this time the iconic BAPS temple in Chino Hills, CA... Not surprisingly, this happens as the day for a so-called 'Khalistan referendum' in LA draws close," CoHNA posted, while listing other recent temple attacks since 2022 and calling for an investigation. Last year, acts of vandalism also targeted the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, on the night of September 25. That incident followed closely after a similar attack on a BAPS temple in New York. Messages such as "Hindus go back" were found scrawled during those attacks, deeply alarming the local Hindu community. Despite repeated provocations, community leaders continue to affirm their unity and commitment to confronting hate.
