Varanasi
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Varanasi: 14 arrested after biryani iftar party on boat in Ganga; AIMIM claims 'hatred for Muslims'
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 18, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTA controversy broke out in Varanasi after a viral video showed an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga River, leading to the arrest of 14 Muslim youths. Police took action following complaints that non-vegetarian food was served and claims of hurting religious sentiments.
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Wanted sharpshooter with Rs 1 lakh bounty shot dead in late-night encounter in Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 04, 2026, 07:56 AM ISTA wanted contract killer with a Rs 1 lakh reward, Banarasi Yadav, was shot dead in an encounter with the UP STF in Varanasi. He was accused of murdering a fertiliser trader and had multiple criminal cases against him.
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Varanasi release date out: Know when Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra's action epic will hit the screens
Regional Cinema | Jan 30, 2026, 06:37 PM ISTMahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra's most anticipated film, Varanasi gets its release date. Read on to know when will this film hit the big screens.
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Varanasi release date: New update on SS Rajamouli's film featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra
Regional Cinema | Jan 21, 2026, 01:33 PM ISTThe Varanasi team has once again tweeted that Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli's film will be released in 2027. Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran will also be seen in the film.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 19, 2026
India | Jan 19, 2026, 08:58 PM ISTThe UP government on Monday formed a three-member SIT to probe the death of a 27-year-old techie, who died after his car drowned into a pit in Greater Noida's Sector 150 area.
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IndiGo flight with 216 passengers on board makes emergency landing in Varanasi after bird hit
India | Jan 12, 2026, 05:52 PM ISTGiven 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 | Dec 23, 2025, 01:58 PM ISTInvestigations 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 | Dec 18, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTSevere 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 | Dec 07, 2025, 12:43 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 28, 2025, 02:43 PM ISTA 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 | Nov 20, 2025, 04:41 PM ISTA 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 | Nov 18, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTVaranasi 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 | Nov 17, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTFrom 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 | Nov 15, 2025, 10:34 PM ISTSS 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 | Nov 06, 2025, 05:37 PM ISTThese 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 | Oct 30, 2025, 01:32 PM ISTTransporting 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 | Oct 14, 2025, 06:02 PM ISTAccording 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 | Oct 02, 2025, 10:44 AM ISTPandit 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 | Sep 30, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTBharat 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 | Sep 26, 2025, 08:47 AM ISTPM 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.