Lucknow, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway today during his visit to Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. This significant project, which spans 594 kilometers and features a six-lane, access-controlled design, has been developed at a cost of ₹36,000 crores.
The expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj from approximately ten hours to just six. In addition to the expressway, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for 163 projects worth ₹6,332 crores, including the Signature Bridge and a super-specialty hospital at the Kabirchaura District Hospital.
This visit marks PM Modi’s first trip to Kashi in 2026, and it is notable as his 54th visit to the region in the past eleven years.
In related news, the US Pacific Air Force General Kevin Schneider is currently on a week-long visit to India, aiming to strengthen strategic defense partnerships and discuss Indo-Pacific security issues with Indian defense leaders.
In entertainment, veteran actor Bharat Kapoor passed away on April 27 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of over 200 films spanning four decades.
In sports, the Indian women’s cricket team faced a 4-1 series defeat against South Africa in a T-20 series, concluding with a loss in the final match.
Overall, today’s events highlight significant developments in infrastructure, international relations, and cultural milestones in India.