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  Mahashivratri 2025: VIP darshan suspended for three days at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi

  Uttar Pradesh | February 23, 2025 20:56 IST

  Mahashivratri 2025: The CEO of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple appealed for cooperation in the arrangements made for the convenience and safety of the devotees.

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  Mahakumbh: How many devotees have taken dip so far? CM Yogi replies, refutes VIP bathing allegation

  Uttar Pradesh | February 11, 2025 15:45 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath refuted the allegations of VIP bathing at Mahakumbh, saying they (Opposition leaders) are the same people who took VVIP treatment from the government throughout their lives and are now, spreading negativity.

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  Mahakumbh: VIP movement restricted on Basant Panchami, security heightened ahead of third Amrit Snan

  Uttar Pradesh | January 30, 2025 15:24 IST

  Mahakumbh stampede: To monitor the situation of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has postponed his visit to Delhi for the Assembly election campaign.

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  PM Modi’s crackdown on VIP treatment: Stories that show rise of 'every person is important' culture

  India | April 23, 2024 18:58 IST

  PM Narendra Modi has taken several steps portraying his government's crackdown on the VIP culture since taking over the charge in 2014. From journey in metro trains to honouring the workers of the Central Vista project, PM Modi has led from the front in this regard.

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  Video: Fishermen carry Tamil Nadu minister on shoulders after he refuses to step into water

  India | July 08, 2021 23:43 IST

  Tamil Nadu Minister for Fisheries Anitha Radhakrishnan's "inspection" in Thiruvallur is hogging headlines for all the wrong reasons. Making way for a fresh controversy surrounding "VIP culture", Radhakrishnan on Thursday refused to step into the water when he was out to inspect the region after receiving complaints of erosion.

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  Pakistan’s new government bans VIP culture at airports

  World | August 27, 2018 10:56 IST

  Any FIA official who is caught giving protocol to a VIP would face strict action, the ministry warned all zones of the agency through a letter. 

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  There is no 'VIP culture' in airports at all: Aviation minister Jayant Sinha

  Business | November 25, 2017 20:01 IST

  Aviation minister Jayant Sinha today denied that "VIP culture" was prevalent at Indian airports, saying that leeway given is only for security reasons.

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  Railways moves to end VIP culture; scraps 36-year-old protocol

  India | October 08, 2017 14:19 IST

  The Railways Ministry has brought to an end a 36-year-old protocol where it was mandatory for GMs to present themselves on arrival and departure of senior officers.

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  Lucky to have PM like Narendra Modi: Preity Zinta on Centre's move to end VIP culture

  Bollywood | May 01, 2017 18:15 IST

  The charming actress Preity Zinta recently praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for putting an end to VIP culture in India. She said that Modi’s intent to make difference to the lives of ordinary citizens will pay off.

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  No VIP in New India, more importance to EPI - every person is important: PM in Mann Ki Baat

  Politics | April 30, 2017 13:57 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat where he spoke on a range of issues, from climate change to VIP culture.

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  Crackdown on VIP culture: UP BJP MP Anshul Verma caught using siren

  Politics | April 24, 2017 14:36 IST

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  Hema Malini speaks up on red beacon ban

  Bollywood | April 22, 2017 12:28 IST

  Hema Malini was given the Dada Saheb Phalke award for her immense contribution in Indian cinema.

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  No red beacon for VIPs starting May 1 as PM cracks down on 'lal batti' culture

  India | April 19, 2017 18:49 IST

  In a major move towards ending the VIP culture in India, the Union Cabinet today banned the use of red beacon on vehicles attached to dignitaries, including the President, Prime Minister, and central and state ministers.

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  Shocking! Ambulance carrying bleeding child stopped for VVIP movement in Delhi

  News | April 05, 2017 14:38 IST

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  No red beacons, officials to disclose assets: Yogi Adityanath hits ground running on day 1 as new UP CM

  Politics | March 20, 2017 17:03 IST

  UP CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered that no minister in the state will be allowed to use the red beacons atop vehicles.

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  Ban on beacons, restriction on foreign travel: Amarinder govt to end VIP culture in Punjab

  Politics | March 19, 2017 7:19 IST

  Beacons will be only allowed on vehicles engaged in emergency services like ambulances and fire brigades, and on cars of the Chief Justice and judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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  Punjab cabinet announces reservation for women, shuns VIP culture

  India | March 18, 2017 18:31 IST

  Reservation for women in jobs and urban and rural local bodies has been announced by the new Punjab Cabinet in its maiden meeting and also decided to completely shun the VIP culture by removing the

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  The fancy words you see on the number plates of vehicles is illegal

  India | September 10, 2015 14:38 IST

  Down with VIP culture seems to be the theme of the season. From primetime debates on television to online petitions, discussion about VIP culture has occupied center stage. Nowhere is the VIP culture more evident,

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  I don't believe in VIP culture: Devendra Fadnavis

  Politics | March 02, 2015 10:53 IST

  Mumbai: A day after traffic policemen stalled movement of public vehicles to make way for his convoy, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to people and insisted that he