Varanasi
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Incessant rains cause flood havoc in UP, Varanasi and Prayagraj worst-hit; Akhilesh Yadav takes dig
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 03, 2025, 02:48 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 02, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 02, 2025, 01:33 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 02, 2025, 12:50 PM ISTAmong 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 | Aug 01, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTPM 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 | Jul 24, 2025, 06:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 20, 2025, 01:55 PM ISTVaranasi: 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 | Jul 20, 2025, 10:50 AM ISTWater 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 | Jul 08, 2025, 02:35 PM ISTVaranasi: 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, 06:50 AM ISTA 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, 02:07 PM ISTVaranasi 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, 11:51 PM ISTThe 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, 08:18 AM ISTIn 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 PM ISTRecognised 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, 08:11 AM ISTIn 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 | Apr 27, 2025, 09:56 PM ISTAs 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 | Apr 17, 2025, 08:43 PM ISTIn 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 | Apr 11, 2025, 12:16 PM ISTDuring 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.
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PM Modi visits Varanasi for 50th time as MP, says 'I am indebted to love received from Kashi'
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 11, 2025, 12:04 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore in Varanasi for the development of his parliamentary constituency. He also handed over Ayushman Vay Vandana cards to senior citizens for the first time in over 70 years.
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Uttar Pradesh: Nine arrested in 19-year-old woman's gang-rape case in Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 09, 2025, 04:34 PM ISTThe accused had allegedly drugged the woman and took her to several hotels. She was allegedly raped by 23 people over six days.