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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.

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  PM Modi to visit Varanasi on August 2, to release 20th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi

  Uttar Pradesh | August 01, 2025 18:14 IST

  PM Modi will also distribute several assistive devices to persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Later in the day, he will also address a public rally in Banauli, which falls under the Sevapuri Assembly constituency.

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  Beer, obscene pics and hotel room: How a 57-year-old Varanasi doctor lost Rs 8 lakh on gay date

  India | July 24, 2025 18:44 IST

  The doctor had met the man - identified as Vikas - via gay dating app, and later gave his phone number and the address of the hotel. The accused arrived at the hotel with beer at around 10 pm on July 20.

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  Varanasi: Sports Minister Mandaviya Promotes Fitness at BHU With 'Fit India Sundays On Cycle’

  News | July 20, 2025 13:55 IST

  Varanasi: Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, promoted fitness and drug-free youth by leading 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' at Banaras Hindu University on July 20. Here's what he said about the campaign.

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  Varanasi floods: Several ghats inundated as Ganga nears danger mark; IMD sounds rain alert

  Uttar Pradesh | July 20, 2025 10:50 IST

  Water entered the narrow lanes, forcing shops to shut down at Manikarnika Ghat. Boats were used to navigate the area and provide relief to people.

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  Varanasi: Temples Submerged Due to Rise in the Water Levels of Ganga River

  News | July 08, 2025 14:35 IST

  Varanasi: Temples were submerged due to the rising water level of Ganga River. As of now, cremation activities have been shifted to rooftops at the Manikarnika Ghat as all the platforms are now under water.

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  Varanasi court dismisses plea against Rahul Gandhi over 'Lord Ram mythological figure' remark

  Uttar Pradesh | May 28, 2025 6:50 IST

  A complaint in the matter was filed in the court on May 12 with Advocate Harishankar Pandey alleging that Rahul Gandhi during his speech at Brown University had described Lord Ram as a "mythological and fictional figure".

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  Varanasi Weavers Craft Saree With IAF-Inspired Theme To Honour ‘Operation Sindoor’

  News | May 23, 2025 14:07 IST

  Varanasi weavers crafted special ‘Operation Sindoor’ sarees featuring weapons like BrahMos, S-400, and Rafale to honor the Indian Army.

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  Allahabad High Court halts demolitions for Dalmandi road widening in Varanasi

  Uttar Pradesh | May 14, 2025 23:51 IST

  The Allahabad High Court has halted demolitions in Varanasi's Dalmandi area, directing status quo on a road widening project aimed at improving access to the Kashi Vishwanath temple. The order came in response to petitions alleging that the demolitions were planned without proper land acquisition.

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  UP Police reshuffle: SSPs of Gorakhpur, Ayodhya among 14 IPS officers transferred | Check full list

  Uttar Pradesh | May 06, 2025 8:18 IST

  In a major administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 14 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of Gorakhpur and Ayodhya as well as the Police Commissioner of Varanasi. The transfer orders were issued late Monday night.

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  Padma Shri awardee Baba Sivanand passes away at 128 in Varanasi, PM Modi pays tribute

  Uttar Pradesh | May 04, 2025 12:29 IST

  Recognised for his contributions to yoga and spirituality, Baba Sivanand was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2022.

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  RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat performs 'father's role' at mass wedding, blesses tribal bride in Varanasi

  Uttar Pradesh | May 01, 2025 8:11 IST

  In a symbolic gesture of unity, the RSS chief performed 'kanyadaan' of a tribal woman. The wedding procession of all 125 brides and grooms began from Shankuldhara pond and proceeded with traditional music, drums, and fireworks to the historic Dwarkadhish temple.

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  Bomb threat creates panic among passengers on Varanasi-Bengaluru IndiGo flight, Canadian detained

  Uttar Pradesh | April 27, 2025 21:56 IST

  As per officials, the flight was grounded and inspected as per standard security protocols. After receiving clearance from security agencies, the aircraft departed for Bengaluru on Sunday.

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  Varanasi gang-rape case: Accused's family alleges inconsistency in survivor's testimony

  Uttar Pradesh | April 17, 2025 20:43 IST

  In Varanasi, a 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by 23 people at multiple locations between March 29 and April 4.

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  PM Modi briefed on Varanasi gangrape, directs 'strictest possible action' against accused

  Uttar Pradesh | April 11, 2025 12:16 IST

  During his visit to Varanasi, PM Modi ordered the harshest action against the accused in the gang rape case and unveiled Rs 3,000 crore worth of infrastructure, power, education, and law enforcement projects across the city and nearby districts.