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Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the independence and efficacy of central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in combating corruption during an interview with Asianxt Digital Technologies Private Limited Executive Chairman Rajesh Kalra, Asianet News Executive Editor Sindhu Sooryakumar and Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajit Hanamakkanavar

ISRO Chairman visited the Asianet Suvarna News office in Bengaluru and had a casual interaction with the media personalities in the office. He says the space agency is looking to create an industry in India that can build all the technologies needed for space exploration. He says AI is already being used in space, for example in image analysis. He also says that ISRO is encouraging private companies to work in the space sector.

Badminton Legend Pullela Gopichand was among the guests who were invited to be a part of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya. He spoke exclusively to Bhavana Nagaiah, Chief Anchor, Asianet Suvarna News.

Umashankar Dixit, a priest in San Francisco for 30 years, handed over 1kg gold to Ayodhya Ram Mandir, collected from devotees. Born in Karnataka, Dixit studied in Bengaluru and served as a priest in Delhi, Jaalpur, and Badri before moving to the USA. He highlights his service and temple construction, mentioning the USA as "Rama Rajya" during Bill Clinton's presidency.

Iqbal Ansari, a litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, expressed his respect for all religions and announced his plan to attend the Ram Temple inauguration. Ansari emphasized the harmony between Hindus and Muslims in Ayodhya after the case verdict, stating that he is happy with the construction of the Ram Mandir and looks forward to fostering strong bonds between the communities.

Arun Yogiraj, sculptor of Ram Lalla idol, speaks exclusively to Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajit Hanamakkanavar.

Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajit Hanamakkanavar revisits Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, noting rapid progress in construction over 20 days. The entrance tower, adorned with a Bhagava Dhwaj, stands prominently. The sanctum sanctorum awaits Ram Lalla's idol installation on January 22. Devotees queue for darshan, with the temple opening on January 23. Pooja rituals and Homa Havans are underway as the grand inauguration approaches, echoing with chants of 'Jai Sri Ram.'

Asianet Suvarna News editor reports from Ayodhya on the innovative solution to the surge in devotees for the Ram Mandir inauguration. Temporary tents, built on government land over four months by a private company, offer resort-like facilities, including AC, bathrooms, and beds. Despite their temporary nature, these well-planned structures showcase efficiency and resourcefulness, successfully addressing the accommodation challenge. With the tents now filled with devotees, the initiative proves crucial in ensuring comfort for visitors ahead of the historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22.

Asianet Suvarna News editor Ajit Hanamakkanavar reports from Ayodhya, where a temporary city near the Ram Mandir is abuzz with over 150 priests performing prayers for the upcoming 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony on January 22, 2024. The event, blending culture and spirituality, features rituals, artistic presentations, and representations from diverse traditions, including historic tribal participation. Notable dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend, and the celebration extends nationwide with offerings pouring in from different states.

During an interview with Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajith Hanamakkanavar, Chetan, an individual involved in the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, expresses his admiration for the unique style of construction, particularly the stone carving and sculpting.

Amid a chilly winter evening, Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajith Hanamakkanavar observes the Sarayu Aarti, a significant ritual where thousands of devotees along the Sarayu River offer prayers to Lord Sri Ram. 

On the serene banks of the river Sarayu in Ayodhya, an enchanting light and sound show depicting the timeless Ramayan narrative has become a permanent attraction. Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajith Hanamakkanavar highlights the mesmerizing 20-minute display, drawing devoted crowds every evening.

Asianet Suvarna News Editor Ajith Hanamakkanavar, who travelled to Ayodhya recently, explores the cultural tapestry of the holy city, where spirituality and cultural evolution merge seamlessly. 

In Mandya, Councilor Nandish exposed 900 cases of female feticide involving hospitals, agents, and government staff. Urgent calls for investigation arose after Asianet Suvarna News aired the distressing revelation, prompting health officials' visits and demanding justice for the voiceless victims.

Asianet Suvarna News editor, Ajit Hanamakkanavar, who is reporting on the Israel-Palestine war, recently visited Kibbutz Be'eri, located just two kilometres from the Gaza border. The Asianet News Network crew, which observed the carnage that was unleashed by Hamas terrorists on October 7, spoke to a Major with the Israeli Defence Forces.