On January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai. During the event, he paid his respects to Srila Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and took part in the traditional blowing of the conch shell. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, with a focus on spreading spiritual teachings. The ceremony was attended by devotees and dignitaries, and PM Modi praised the efforts of ISKCON in promoting Indian culture and values worldwide. This temple will serve as a center for devotion, cultural activities, and community service.

ISKCON Kolkata Vice President, Radharaman Das, has reported that an ISKCON center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was set on fire by miscreants. The incident took place early in the morning, around 2-3 am. According to Radharaman Das, the attackers poured petrol and burned down the temple. The idol of Lakshminarayan was also vandalized during the attack. The entire temple was destroyed in the fire. This event is part of a larger concern about violence against minorities in Bangladesh. ISKCON, a religious organization, has expressed deep concern over the safety of its temples and followers in the region following this unfortunate incident.