PM Modi in Bengaluru Highlights: Prime Minister lauds city's startup spirit, bats for good connectivity

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Piyush Goyal hails Bengaluru's new landmark

Karnataka's double engine govt is focussing equally on physical as well as social infrastructure

Modi inaugurates ‘Statue of Prosperity’ in Bengaluru in honour of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda

"Our government is also building new airports in the country. Before 2014, there were around 70 airports in the country. Now their number has increased to more than 140. Growing, these airports are increasing the business potential of our cities. They are also creating new opportunities for the youth," said PM in his address

"Last year, Karnataka was a pioneer in attracting FDI in the country. The investment isn't limited to just the IT sector, it's spread from biotech to defence manufacturing," saidPM Modi.

'Vande Bharat is not just a new train. It is also representative of a new India,' says PM Modi in Bengaluru

For India's advancement, along with physical infrastructure we need social infrastructure: Modi

"For India's advancement, along with physical infrastructure we need social infrastructure. I am glad Karnataka has been doing this," said Modi.

During pandemic, Karnataka got investment of Rs 4 lakh crore, says Modi

When the entire country was hit by Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka received an investment of Rs 4 lakh crore, said Modi. "All the development and investment in Karnataka is possible because of the double-engine govenment here," Modi said.

Bengaluru represents India's start-up spirit: Modi

KSR, Cantonment and other Bengaluru railway stations are set to be renovated: Modi

Bengaluru has played a great role in building Indian startup ecosystem, says PM Modi

KIA Terminal 2 is more modern than what it is seen in photos, says PM Modi in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Modi addresses the public rally

Karnataka CM addresses the rally now

Pralhad Joshi addresses the rally

WATCH | PM Modi to address public meeting in Bengaluru

PM Modi unveils Nadaprabhu Kempegowda statue near KIA

Thank you for memorable welcome, says Modi as he interacts with crowd

In Pics | Bengaluru Airport's swanky garden-themed Terminal 2 inaugurated by PM Modi

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PM inaugurates Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport

PM to inaugurate KIA Terminal 2 shortly, traffic restrictions eased in part of city

PM Modi waves at crowd from car on his way to attend scheduled events

Vande Bharat Express at Bangalore Cantonmentafter it was inaugurated by PM today.

Traffic curbs inside Bengaluru City lifted, restrictions apply towards KIAL from Yelahanka

"Traffic curbs inside Bengaluru City have been lifted. Traffic restrictions apply only towards KIAL from Yelahanka," Bengaluru City Commissioner of Police said in a tweet.

Prime Minister flags off Vande Bharat and Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Express

PM Modi pays tributes to Kanaka Dasa on his jayanti and Maharshi Valmiki

PM Modi lands in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in the city. On arrival at HAL Airport here, Modi was received by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and several of his cabinet colleagues, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, state BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel, BJP Parliamentary Board member B S Yediyurappa, party legislators and officials.

The 108 feet statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi today. (Credit: PTI Photo)

PM to inaugurate glitzy Terminal-2 of Bengaluru airport, flyers all set for a green walk

Walk through a garden before boarding your flight.

The glitzy Terminal-2 of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) awaiting inauguration seeks to give this pleasant experience to travellers, as the Rs 5,000 crore initiative has incorporated the concept of a "Terminal-in-a-garden", a first of its kind. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the airport Friday. (PTI)

Bengaluru all set to host PM Narendra Modi on his packed visit

Railway staff clean Vande Bharat Express at Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station on Thursday, which is awaiting to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today from platform 7. The train is set to run between Bengaluru-Mysore-Chennai.

Police personnel plan bandobast at Freedom Park on Thursday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city.

BBMP's mist cannon machine sprays water near Vidhana Soudha on Thursday ahead of PM Modi's visit.

BBMP staff clean gravel from the newly-asphalted Seshadri Road on Anand Rao circle flyover for PM's program.

6,000 police personnel for PM Modi's security in B'luru on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Bengaluru on Friday to take part in five events, including a public rally, and around 6,000 police personnel will be deputed to ensure the security, said police.

PM Modi will arrive at 9 am and will leave for Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu at 1:45 pm.

During his whirlwind tour spanning about four hours, PM Modi will take part in five programmes, including the inauguration of a 108-feet tall bronze statue of the founder of Bengaluru city Kempegowda. (IANS)

PM to launch 'Vande Bharat,' first semi-fast train of the South

The 'Vande Bharat' train from Mysuru to Chennai via Bengaluru would be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. (PTI)

PM Modi’s itinerary for Bengaluru visit:

10 am:Arrival, HAL Airport

10.50 am:Flagging off of Vande Bharat train and Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan, KSR Bengaluru Station

11.20 am:Travel from Air Force Training Command Centre, Hebbal, to KIA

11.50 am:Inauguration of Terminal 2, KIA

12.20 pm:Dedication of 108-ft statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowdanear KIA

12.50 pm:Public eventnear KIA

PM Modi has packed schedule for B'luru trip

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday described that it is a ‘divine coincidence’ that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unveiling the 108-foot-tall statue of prosperity of Kempegowda on the day of Kanakadasa Jayanti.

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PM Modi in Bengaluru on Friday; KIA flyers brace for 3-hour road chaos

The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) will restrict vehicular movement on the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) elevated corridor between 10 am and 1 pm on Friday, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the airport.

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