Varanasi: News
24 Jan 2025
MumbaiFearing scolding from family, rape-victim inserts blade into private parts
In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman from Nalasopara, Mumbai, inserted a surgical blade and stones into her private parts after an auto-rickshaw driver allegedly raped her.
13 Jan 2025
PrayagrajMaha Kumbh 2025: World's largest spiritual gathering begins
The world's largest spiritual congregation, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, officially began in Prayagraj on Monday.
20 Dec 2024
AyodhyaAyodhya surpasses Taj Mahal as UP's top tourist spot
Uttar Pradesh saw a remarkable rise in tourism, drawing 476.1 million tourists between January and September 2024.
07 Dec 2024
Waqf BoardVaranasi: Students protest, demanding removal of mosque from college campus
Tensions remain high at Varanasi's Uday Pratap College, where students are demanding the removal of a mosque located on the campus.
04 Dec 2024
Uttar PradeshVaranasi: 7 detained briefly for chanting Hanuman Chalisa during namaz
Seven people were detained briefly for chanting the Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PTI reported.
30 Nov 2024
Railway Protection ForceVideo: Massive fire at Varanasi railway station destroys 200 two-wheelers
A massive fire broke out in the vehicle parking area of Cantt railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning.
30 Nov 2024
Upcoming MoviesXavier Samuel, Sonal Sehgal to star in 'The Great Departure'
Xavier Samuel, known for Hollywood films such as Frankenstein and Elvis, and Sonal Sehgal (Aashayein) will lead the upcoming film, The Great Departure.
29 Nov 2024
Allahabad High CourtSC to hear petition challenging Sambhal mosque survey today
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging a lower court's order for a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
24 Nov 2024
IndiaVideo: Varanasi cop attacked by mob after car hits auto
A mob allegedly assaulted a police officer in Varanasi on Saturday evening after his car collided with an auto.
20 Nov 2024
Uttar PradeshMonkey jumps on car, breaks through sunroof
A monkey in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, made quite a scene by smashing the sunroof of a parked car.
14 Nov 2024
AmritsarDelhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432
Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.
25 Oct 2024
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Varanasi court rejects plea for additional ASI survey at Gyanvapi
A Varanasi court has rejected a plea seeking a fresh survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the Gyanvapi complex.
21 Oct 2024
Delhi'Kanda Express' brings 1,600 tons of onions to Delhi
In a bid to tackle skyrocketing onion prices, the Indian government has launched an unusual initiative, "Kanda Express."
16 Oct 2024
Ashwini VaishnawCentral government hikes MSP for 6 rabi crops
The central government has announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season.
02 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Hindu group removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples
Statues of Sai Baba were removed from several temples in Varanasi as part of a campaign launched by a Hindu outfit—Sanatan Rakshak Dal.
17 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiModi turns 74: How he celebrated his last 5 birthdays
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 74th birthday on Tuesday.
07 Sep 2024
DelhiIndiGo apologizes after passengers 'suffocate, faint' due to AC malfunctioning
IndiGo Airlines has issued an apology following an air conditioning system malfunction on its Delhi-Varanasi flight (6E 2235) that led to extreme heat inside the cabin.
02 Sep 2024
AyodhyaElectric boats in Varanasi, Ayodhya: UP plans to boost tourism
In an effort to enhance religious tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government plans to introduce electricity-powered boats and water adventure activities in Ayodhya and Varanasi.
24 Aug 2024
KolkataJanmashtami weekend triggers over 16% surge in domestic flight prices
The upcoming long weekend, coinciding with the vibrant festival of Krishna Janmashtami, has triggered a significant increase in domestic airfares.
26 Jul 2024
Elvish YadavYouTuber Elvish Yadav accused of violating Kashi Vishwanath temple rules
Elvish Yadav, a renowned YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner, is facing legal action for allegedly violating rules at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.
13 Jul 2024
Nita AmbaniAnant-Radhika's wedding: Nita Ambani honors family through traditional 'mehendi' design
Nita Ambani, Chairperson and founder of Reliance Foundation, showcased an intricate henna design on her hands at her son Anant Ambani's wedding on Friday.
12 Jul 2024
Mukesh AmbaniJanhvi Kapoor, rumored boyfriend Shikhar go public at Anant-Radhika's wedding
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is preparing to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of business magnate Viren and Shaila Merchant.
12 Jul 2024
ItalyAnant Ambani rocks golden 'sherwani' ahead of grand Mumbai wedding
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is all set to marry long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant, the daughter of business tycoon Viren and Shaila Merchant.
12 Jul 2024
Mukesh AmbaniAnant-Radhika's wedding: Ambani family to pay tribute to Varanasi
Anant Ambani, son of business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, is set to marry his fiancée Radhika Merchant at the Jio World Centre later today (Friday).
09 Jul 2024
Mukesh Ambani'Palak Chaat,' 'Dahi Puri': Surprisingly down-to-earth menu for Ambani wedding
Anant Ambani, son of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, is set to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant on Friday (July 12).
04 Jul 2024
BengaluruShort-term exposure to air pollution kills 33,000 Indians annually: Report
A recent study published in Lancet Planetary Health states that air pollution levels below India's national clean air threshold are responsible for approximately 33,000 deaths annually across ten cities in the country.
23 Jun 2024
ChennaiMinor sends hoax bomb threat to Dubai-bound flight 'for fun'
A 13-year-old boy was recently detained by the Delhi Police for sending a hoax bomb threat to a Dubai-bound flight from Delhi airport.
19 Jun 2024
ChennaiAviation regulator considers flying ban for hoax callers
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is planning to propose a stringent action against hoax callers, potentially including a five-year ban from flying on any airline.
18 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi releases ₹20,000cr for 9.26+ crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released the 17th installment amounting to over ₹20,000 crores to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer in Varanasi.
18 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi'No-confidence vote against PM...': Congress ahead of Modi's Varanasi visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Varanasi after his win in the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Tuesday said the constituency's voters had given a vote of no confidence in him.
18 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi to visit Varanasi, release 17th PM-Kisan installment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday—his first trip since winning the Lok Sabha seat.
04 Jun 2024
Congress PartyElection results: Congress gains ground, touches 100-mark in early trends
The Congress Party is showing promising early leads in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with projections indicating over 100 seats.
Bomb threat note found on Vistara flight from Paris
A full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Sunday after a bomb threat note was found on a Vistara flight from Paris.
01 Jun 2024
ChennaiChennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight makes emergency landing due to bomb threat
An IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai, carrying 172 passengers and crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing on Saturday due to a bomb threat.
28 May 2024
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Bomb threat in IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated through emergency door
An IndiGo flight, bound for Varanasi was halted on the runway on Tuesday morning at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a bomb threat.
24 May 2024
LifestyleVaranasi, India: A journey through silk-weaving heritage
Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, is not just known for its spiritual significance but also for its centuries-old tradition of silk-weaving.
