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The five people were arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police

Five arrested for cooking chicken, hosting liquor party on Ganga after video goes viral

Uttar Pradesh | Jun 24, 2026, 08:53 AM IST

The five people were arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Police after a video had gone viral on social media, showing them allegedly cooking chicken and consuming beer on a boat on river Ganga in Varanasi. A case has been registered against them under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Ganga Dussehra 2026: Is it on May 25 or 26? Know the correct date, shubh muhurat and puja vidhi

Spirituality | May 22, 2026, 04:42 PM IST

Confused whether Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on May 25 or May 26 in 2026? Here’s the correct date, Dashami Tithi timing, shubh muhurat and puja vidhi linked to the festival.

Woman takes holy dip in Ganga wearing bikini

Woman takes holy dip in river Ganga wearing bikini; sparks outrage online | Video

offbeat | Oct 22, 2025, 02:44 PM IST

A video showing a foreign tourist taking a dip in the Ganga wearing a bikini near Rishikesh’s famous Lakshman Jhula has gone viral, dividing opinions online.

NDRF personnel evacuate people from an area innundated by

Uttar Pradesh flood crisis: Ganga crosses danger mark, thousands displaced across 17 districts

Uttar Pradesh | Aug 04, 2025, 07:18 AM IST

Severe floods in Uttar Pradesh have impacted over 84,000 people across 17 districts, with major rivers including the Ganga and Yamuna flowing above danger levels. Relief efforts are underway with shelters, food, and medical aid, as over 11,000 people have been displaced and 343 homes damaged.

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Prayagraj police officer performs 'pooja' as Ganga floodwaters enter his home, video goes viral

Uttar Pradesh | Aug 03, 2025, 11:41 PM IST

As floodwaters from the Ganga and Yamuna rivers submerged parts of Prayagraj, a video of Sub-Inspector Chandradeep Nishad performing a ritual at his doorstep, which was now waterlogged, went viral. In the video, he offers milk and flowers to the floodwaters, calling it a blessing from the Ganga.

Woman drowns in Ganga while making a reel

Woman drowns in Ganga while making reel, this 16-second video will give you goosebumps | WATCH

Trending | Apr 16, 2025, 04:33 PM IST

Recently, a heartbreaking video of a woman surfaced on social media, showing her being swept away by the Ganges River in just a few seconds while filming. Read on to know more.

Murshidabad Waqf Act Protest: Central forces sent, CM Mamata opposes new law | 13 April | Speed News

News | Apr 13, 2025, 07:02 PM IST

Murshidabad Waqf Act protest: Central forces deployed, Mamata Banerjee rejects new law. Baisakhi 2025: Devotees take holy dips in Amrit Sarovar and Ganga. President and PM pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims on anniversary day. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News

PM Modi addresses gathering at Uttarakhand: 'There should be no off-season in state'

India | Mar 06, 2025, 12:13 PM IST

PM Modi arrived in Uttarakhand on Thursday, wearing the traditional dress 'Chapkan'. PM's visit comes as part of the state’s Winter Tourism Programme.

Ganga water unfit for bathing at several places in Bihar: Economic Survey

Bihar | Mar 02, 2025, 05:02 PM IST

High value of “bacteriological population” is present in the Ganga river mainly due to the discharge of sewage/domestic waste water from cities located on the banks of Ganga and her tributaries.

Woman performs 'Digital snan' for husband at Mahakumbh

Viral Video: Woman performs 'Digital snan' for husband, dunks phone into Ganga at Mahakumbh | WATCH

Trending | Feb 26, 2025, 03:30 PM IST

Recently, a video of a woman who is performing 'digital snan' for her husband while talking on a call has gone viral. Read more about it here.

Magh Purnima 2025: Know auspicious time for bathing, significance, method of worship and donation

Lifestyle | Feb 12, 2025, 11:20 AM IST

Magh Purnima, a sacred day in the Hindu calendar, holds great significance for spiritual growth and purification. On this auspicious day, devotees observe sacred rituals, including bathing, worship, and charitable donations.

Mahakumbh: What is 'Sangam Nose', the most sacred point for dip that triggered stampede in Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh | Jan 30, 2025, 09:14 AM IST

Mahakumbh 2025: The Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati -- is considered the holiest by Hindus, with a belief that taking a dip in it during Mahakumbh and particularly on special bathing dates washes away people's sins and provides them 'moksha' or salvation.

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Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways to operate special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya

Uttar Pradesh | Jan 28, 2025, 08:02 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways deployed special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya on January 29. Over 15 crore devotees have already participated, with enhanced facilities ensuring smooth travel.

Mahakumbh 2025: Flight, train or bus? Here's a complete travel guide to reach Prayagraj

Travel | Jan 10, 2025, 12:35 PM IST

Mahakumbh 2025: How To Reach Maha Kumbh 2025: If you also want to go to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh, then let us know how you can reach there cheaply and easily. Scroll down to know the complete travel guide.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: IRCTC to set up luxury 'tent city' at Prayagraj, know how and where to book

Travel | Nov 22, 2024, 08:38 PM IST

Maha Kumbh is going to be held in the year 2025. Preparations for Maha Kumbh are in full swing in Prayagraj. If you also want to take a dip in Kumbh, then know what is the arrangement for staying here, the rent of the tent city and what are the luxury facilities.

Nearly 10 lakh people hit as flood-like situation engulfs Bihar, CM Nitish visits affected areas

Bihar | Sep 21, 2024, 09:11 PM IST

The water level in all the five major rivers in Bihar is rising due to which flood-like situations have developed in almost 12 districts. CM Nitish Kumar has directed officials to remain alert. He also visited relief camps and assured the affected people of all possible assistance.

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