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Infrastructure not ‘Rajniti’ but ‘Rashtra Niti’ for us: PM
Laying the foundation Stone of Noida International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that for his government, infrastructure is not part of ‘Rajniti’ (politics) but part of ‘Rashtra Niti’ (national policy).
Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone of the airport in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia, General V.K. Singh, Sanjiv Baliyan, S.P. Singh Baghel and B.L. Varma.
Addressing the public gathering after laying the foundation stone, the Prime Minister said, “Infrastructure is not part of politics for us but part of national policy (rashtra niti). We are making sure that the projects do not get stuck, do not hang in limbo or do not go astray. We try to ensure that the infrastructure work is completed within the stipulated time”.
He mentioned that proposed International Airport will play a major role in the growing aviation sector of India and will be a key centre of maintenance, repair and operations of aircraft.
“A Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility is coming up in 40 acre, giving employment to hundreds of young people. Today India spends thousands of crores of rupees for getting these services abroad. Now, all repairs and maintenance work will be carried out at proposed MRO centre and thousands of crores will be saved,” he said.
The Prime Minister pointed out that the new India of the 21st century is building one of the best modern infrastructure today. “Better roads, better rail network, better airports are not just infrastructure projects but they transform the entire region, transforming people’s lives completely,” he said.
The Prime Minister mentioned that the new International Airport will become the logistics gateway of northern India. “This airport will make the entire region a powerful symbol of the National Gati Shakti Masterplan,” he said.
Talking about benefits of infrastructure projects, Modi said, “Employment opportunities are created during airport construction. The airport also requires thousands of people to run smoothly. Therefore, this airport will also give new employment to thousands of people of western Uttar Pradesh.”
The Prime Minister stated that after seven decades of independence, for the first time, Uttar Pradesh has started getting what it has always deserved. “With the efforts of the double engine government, today Uttar Pradesh is turning into the most connected region of the country,” he said.
Commenting on the integrated multi-modal cargo hub that is coming up, he said that in a land-locked state like Uttar Pradesh, airport will be very useful and this hub will serve industrial centres like Aligarh, Mathura, Meerut, Agra, Bijnor, Moradabad and Bareilly. “Khurja artisans, Meerut Sports Industry, Saharanpur furniture, brass industry of Moradabad, Agra footwear and Petha industry will get huge support from the upcoming infrastructure,” Modi said.
Hitting out at the opposition parties, Prime Minister said, “Uttar Pradesh, which the previous governments kept in deprivation and darkness, the Uttar Pradesh which was shown false dreams by the previous governments is making its mark not only nationally but also internationally.”
Citing Jewar airport as an example how the earlier governments in Uttar pradesh and at the Centre ignored the development of western Uttar Pradesh, he said that two decades ago the BJP government in state had conceptualised this project and later this airport was entangled in the tussle of the earlier governments in Delhi and Lucknow for many years. “The government which was earlier in UP had written a letter to the then central government and told that the project of this airport should be shelved. Now with the efforts of the double engine government, today we are witnessing the Bhumi Pujan of the same airport,” he said.
The Prime Minister mentioned that some political parties in our country have always kept their self-interest paramount. “The thinking of these people is self-interest, only their own and the development of their family. Whereas, we follow the spirit of nation first — Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka prayas is our mantra,” he said.
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Akhilesh Yadav to meet SP veteran Azam Khan in Rampur amid rumours of latter’s party switch

Lucknow, Oct 8: In a significant political development in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav is set to meet old warhorse Azam Khan on Wednesday, a meeting seen by many as an attempt to bring an end to ‘differences and distrust’ with the party stalwart.
The meeting between the duo will be closely watched, not just by SP workers but also by political analysts, as this is expected to have greater ramifications for the party in strengthening its Muslim votebank, as the latter is one of the biggest Muslim faces of the party and commands strong influence in Western Uttar Pradesh areas like Moradabad, Amroha, and other cities.
SP’s Bareilly president Shivcharan Kashyap said that Akhilesh Yadav will arrive in Bareilly from Amausi Airport and from there, he will travel to Rampur by road.
He informed that the two leaders will meet and discuss issues in private.
The proposed meeting between the two comes amidst rumours of Azam Khan, once one of the most powerful ministers in the SP government, contemplating a switch to BSP.
Azam Khan, one of the tallest SP leaders in Uttar Pradesh, was incarcerated in jail for about two years, and this left him ‘disillusioned and disenchanted’ with the SP leadership, as the latter failed to show solidarity with him during his difficult time.
After his release from Sitapur jail on September 23, Azam Khan also said that he will meet only Akhilesh Yadav and no one else.
“Akhilesh Yadav will meet me, and I will meet only him,” he said, while replying to reporters, when quizzed about meeting the SP supremo.
He also said sarcastically, “It’s his magnanimity that he’s coming to meet a goat thief and a buffalo thief.”
Rumours of Azam Khan joining the BSP have been circulating in political circles for quite some time. However, he rubbished all these speculations, calling himself a true soldier of the party.
Azam Khan was one of the founding members of the Samajwadi Party and one of the closest aides of late Mulayam Singh Yadav. The meeting with Akhilesh Yadav is not only an attempt to rekindle old relationships but also to convey a message of unity within the party.
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FICCI Frames 2025: ‘Shaved Again After Reaching Colaba From Juhu But Now..’ Akshay Kumar Praises CM Fadnavis For Easing Traffic Congestion In Mumbai

Mumbai, October 7: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar engaged in a candid conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, applauding the state’s rapid infrastructure development. Sharing a personal experience, Akshay said with a laugh, “Four days ago, I travelled from Juhu to Colaba in just 35 minutes. Earlier, it used to take so long that I had to shave twice, once before leaving home and again after reaching the set,” he said jokingly, drawing smiles from the audience.
He went on to highlight how the city’s connectivity has transformed. “There was a time when we used to talk about South Bombay and North Bombay, but now, because of the infrastructure you’ve created, it feels like one Mumbai,” the actor remarked.
During the conversation, Akshay urged the Chief Minister to focus on improving Film City in Goregaon, which he described as the heart of India’s film industry.
Responding to Akshay’s appeal, CM Fadnavis acknowledged the issue and shared his long-standing vision for the project. “I’m glad you brought this up. During my tenure between 2014 and 2019, one regret I have is that I couldn’t execute the Film City redevelopment. We had planned and designed it to become a vibrant international ecosystem and had even spoken to the film fraternity,” he said.
The Chief Minister assured that under the current government, he intends to turn that vision into reality. “This time, I will ensure that Film City is developed into a world-class ecosystem—one that reflects Mumbai’s global creative strength,” he added.
The interview offered a blend of star power and state vision, underscoring how infrastructure and creativity together shape Mumbai’s identity as India’s commercial and cultural capital.
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Navi Mumbai: Man Arrested For Molesting 19-Year-Old College Girl At Vashi Railway Station

Navi Mumbai: A 19-year-old college student was allegedly molested at Vashi railway station on Saturday morning while she was talking on her phone. The shocking incident, which took place around 11:40 am, has once again raised concerns about women’s safety in public transport spaces.
According to the police, the young woman was standing on the platform waiting for her train when a man came and stood close to her. While she was still on the call, the accused reportedly touched her inappropriately. Shocked and disturbed, the girl immediately approached a woman Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel who was on duty at the station and informed her about what had happened.
Senior Inspector Kiran Undre of the Vashi GRP said, “The complainant was returning home from college at around 11.40 am when the accused came and stood next to her on the platform. As she was talking on call, the accused touched her inappropriately. The victim immediately informed an on-duty woman GRP personnel. In the meantime, the accused had escaped.
The GRP officers quickly reviewed CCTV footage from the station and managed to identify the accused. A manhunt was launched, and the suspect was arrested from his residence on Monday, just two days after the incident. Senior Inspector Undre confirmed, “The accused’s image was obtained from the CCTV and he was arrested from his residence on Monday.”
Police said the accused will face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code related to molestation and outraging a woman’s modesty.
Earlier this year, Vashi GRP arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl in the Panvel-CSMT bound train on July 1 night. Kiran Undre, senior inspector of Vashi GRP, said that the arrested accused was identified as Indrajit Mukhiya, who works at a sweet confectionery in Kharghar. Acting on a complaint by the victim, the accused Mukhiya was booked under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Pocso Act.
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