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  IndiGo flight with 216 passengers on board makes emergency landing in Varanasi after bird hit

  India | January 12, 2026 17:52 IST

  Given the seriousness of the situation, the pilot immediately contacted the Varanasi Air Traffic Control and safely landed the aircraft at the Varanasi airport, officials added.

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  UP cough syrup racket: Lookout notice issued against 'kingpin' Shubham, bounty raised to Rs 50,000

  Uttar Pradesh | December 23, 2025 13:58 IST

  Investigations have revealed that the accused set up fake pharmaceutical companies using different names to procure large quantities of cough syrup.

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  Cold wave hits UP: Kanpur shuts schools for two days, Varanasi revises timings till further orders

  Education | December 18, 2025 23:48 IST

  Severe cold and dense fog have prompted authorities to alter school schedules in Uttar Pradesh. While Kanpur has announced a two-day closure of all schools up to Class 12, Varanasi has revised school timings to operate from 10 am to 3 pm until further notice.

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  'Sundays on Cycle' organised in Varanasi to celebrate India hosting Commonwealth Games 2030

  Uttar Pradesh | December 07, 2025 12:43 IST

  The event, which was flagged off by Pandit Mishra, Pooja Sihag and boxer Amit Panghal, was organised at BHU's MP Theatre Ground. It was dedicated to India being officially awarded the hosting rights for the Commonwealth Games 2030.

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  Delhi-Varanasi sleeper bus, carrying 30-40 passengers, catches fire | Video

  India | November 28, 2025 14:43 IST

  A sleeper bus, carrying 30-40 passengers and travelling from Delhi to Varanasi, caught fire in Kanpur in a life-threatening incident. A sudden smoke blew as the bus caught fire, leaving the passengers fighting to save their lives.

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  Varanasi title dispute: Everything you need to know about controversy over SS Rajamouli's film

  Regional Cinema | November 20, 2025 16:41 IST

  A major dispute has broken out over SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi, focusing on the question of who holds the legal rights to the film's title. Read on to know the details.

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  FIR filed against SS Rajamouli over his controversial statement on Lord Hanuman at Varanasi event

  Regional Cinema | November 18, 2025 16:28 IST

  Varanasi director SS Rajamouli's comments on Lord Hanuman backfired on Tuesday as an organisation has filed a lawsuit against him.

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  Mahesh Babu's Varanasi to Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: 7 biggest films and their release years

  Regional Cinema | November 17, 2025 18:33 IST

  From Mahesh Babu’s highly anticipated Varanasi to Ranbir Kapoor’s much-talked-about Ramayana, several massive Indian films are gearing up for release in 2026 and 2027. Here's a list.

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  Varanasi promo out: Mahesh Babu is Rudhra in SS Rajamouli's film; can you spot Priyanka Chopra

  Regional Cinema | November 15, 2025 22:34 IST

  SS Rajamouli’s 'Varanasi' teaser introduces Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in a sweeping action–adventure filmed across global landscapes. Revealed at a record-breaking event in Hyderabad and streamed on JioHotstar, the teaser sets the stage for Rajamouli’s most ambitious film yet.

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  PM Modi to launch four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi on November 8

  India | November 06, 2025 17:37 IST

  These trains are expected to significantly cut travel times, improve regional connectivity, promote tourism and boost economic activity.

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  UP: Spitting in public to attract Rs 250 fine as Varanasi cracks down on littering

  Uttar Pradesh | October 30, 2025 13:32 IST

  Transporting garbage in uncovered vehicles or damaging municipal bins and vehicles carries a Rs 2,000 fine. The highest penalty of Rs 5,000 will be imposed on anyone creating water stagnation or unsanitary conditions that endanger public health.

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  Delhi-Varanasi high-speed train to halt at Noida International Airport: Check details

  Business | October 14, 2025 18:02 IST

  According to the report, two stations will be built in Gautam Buddha Nagar for the bullet train between Delhi and Varanasi.

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  Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, renowned classical vocalist, passes away in UP, PM Modi expresses grief

  India | October 02, 2025 10:44 IST

  Pandit Chhannulal Mishra was celebrated as one of the foremost exponents of Hindustani classical music and a distinguished torchbearer of the Banaras gharana. Renowned for his evocative renderings of khayal, thumri, and bhajans, his music reflected the depth and beauty of India’s cultural heritage.

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  Bharat Gaurav tourist trains to run from October 5: Check fares, boarding station, other key details

  Business | September 30, 2025 16:38 IST

  Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshana: The total duration of the journey will be 9 days, with the departure date of the Bharat Gaurav Tourist train scheduled for October 5, 2025.

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  PM Modi Uttarakhand visit LIVE: Prime Minister to conduct aerial survey in rain-ravaged state

  India | September 26, 2025 8:47 IST

  PM Modi Varanasi visit LIVE: MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) were signed between India and Mauritius in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi.

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  Varanasi gets new Vande Bharat – Route, schedule, stops and fare details inside

  Business | August 27, 2025 16:38 IST

  The Meerut-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train will play a significant role in boosting tourism in several cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Varanasi, Lucknow, Ayodhya, and Meerut.

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  Incessant rains cause flood havoc in UP, Varanasi and Prayagraj worst-hit; Akhilesh Yadav takes dig

  Uttar Pradesh | August 03, 2025 14:48 IST

  The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds and lightning in several districts of the state over the next 24 hours. An orange alert has been issued for 55 districts, including Lucknow, Mau, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Varanasi and Sonbhadra.

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  Flood threat looms over Varanasi: Ganga River flows above danger mark, ghats submerged

  India | August 02, 2025 19:03 IST

  The iconic Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat has been shifted to rooftops, as the steps of the ghat are entirely submerged. Likewise, cremation ceremonies at Manikarnika Ghat are now taking place on elevated platforms and rooftops, since the ghat remains underwater.

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  PM releases 20th installment of Kisan Samman Nidhi, Shivraj reaffirms farmers welfare as priority

  Business | August 02, 2025 13:33 IST

  The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme continues to be a flagship initiative supporting rural households by providing steady financial assistance to farming families. It has been instrumental in enhancing rural consumption, safeguarding livelihoods, and delivering timely aid during economic uncertainties.

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  PM Modi dedicates success of Operation Sindoor to feet of 'Mahadev' in Varanasi | Video

  Uttar Pradesh | August 02, 2025 12:50 IST

  Among the key projects the prime minister is scheduled to announce are a four-lane widening of the Varanasi-Bhadohi road, the construction of a railway overbridge, and the installation of advanced medical equipment, like robotic surgery units, at cancer hospitals.