US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children, began his four-day official visit to India with a visit to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi on Monday.
Following the death of Karnataka DGP Om Prakash, the Bengaluru police have detained his wife, Pallavi, after she allegedly threw chili powder in his face and later stabbed him to death in their residence at HSR Layout, Times of India reported.
Akshardham temple spokesperson, Radhika Shukla, said that the US Vice President spent 55 minutes exploring the temple, appreciating its intricate carvings, and offering prayers for world peace.
After targeting the CJI, Godda BJP MP Nishikant Dubey attacked former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi. He wrote in Hindi, "You were not an election commissioner, you were a Muslim commissioner."
The project has faced several delays over the years. The main reasons included problems with land acquisition, legal hurdles, and issues between different departments.
The weather forecast department has issued a 'yellow' alert for several regions, warning of impending heatwave conditions. Isolated areas in south Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh may experience heatwaves from April 22-24, while Rajasthan and Haryana are expected to face similar conditions.
To ensure safe movement for the visiting delegation, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for Monday. Restrictions will be in place across several key roads and areas during the day.