Syria Regains Full Control of Aleppo, Evacuates Kurds
Syrian government forces secure Sheikh Maqsoud, the last rebel-held Aleppo district. Over 400 Kurdish fighters evacuated, 300 detained after intense fighting displaces thousands.
Syrian government forces secure Sheikh Maqsoud, the last rebel-held Aleppo district. Over 400 Kurdish fighters evacuated, 300 detained after intense fighting displaces thousands.
Padma Shri historian Meenakshi Jain challenges truncated history of Kashi, cites Upanishadic roots. She credits common people for preserving India's civilisation through faith. Read her full insights.
Indian Railways launches the weekly Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express (Train 11032/11031). Offering affordable travel, it connects West Bengal to Maharashtra with 35 stops. Check the full schedule here.
Canada's latest Express Entry draw saw the CRS score drop to 511. Learn about the process, costs, and what this lower cut-off means for skilled Indian professionals seeking permanent residency.
PWD accelerates demolition of purchased buildings for Varanasi's Dalmandi road widening project. Drone surveillance & tight security deployed. 187 buildings identified for ₹224 crore project.
Ludhiana judicial complex evacuated after bomb threat email to district judge. Police, bomb squad conduct search; no device found. Case registered, link to KCF arrests probed.
Mangaluru prepares for the birth centenary Mangala Utsava of Jagadguru Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji. A golden padayatra and special rituals mark the celebrations led by Shrimad Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji. Read more.
Kasaragod district court was evacuated after a hoax bomb threat email. Police found no explosives and have launched an investigation. Read the full details.
Varanasi police ban vehicles on Maidagin-Godowlia road due to massive pilgrim influx during Magh Mela. New traffic plan ensures safe darshan. Read details.
BJP workers braved cold, foggy weather to give a grand welcome to newly elected UP state president Pankaj Chaudhary in Varanasi. The event featured chants, conch shells, and floral tributes along his route.
Discover the nine sacred Shivlings in Varanasi, each installed by a celestial planet. Learn their divine legends and how worshipping them can mitigate planetary doshas.
A false bomb threat on the Gorakhpur-Mumbai Kashi Express led to a major security operation in Mau. Passengers were evacuated as police conducted a thorough search. Details inside.
BJP's new UP president Pankaj Chaudhary receives a grand 10-point welcome in Varanasi. Details on his two-day visit, temple prayers, and key party meetings. Read more.
Dharwad High Court and district courts were evacuated on January 6, 2026, following bomb threat emails. Security was heightened and proceedings suspended. Read the latest updates.
I-League champions Inter Kashi FC announce a Rs 60 crore project to develop an international-level football ground in Varanasi, providing a major boost for Indian football. Read more.
A bomb threat email caused panic and evacuation at Karnataka's Dharwad High Court and district courts in Mysuru, Gadag & Bagalkot. Security was heightened, proceedings halted. Read details.
A bomb threat call triggered a major security scare at Mau junction, leading to the evacuation of the Kashi Express. Authorities confirm it was a hoax. Read the full details.
A bomb threat call triggered major panic at Uttar Pradesh's Mau railway station, leading to the evacuation of the Kashi Express. Security forces conducted a thorough search. Read for details.
Varanasi's PWD issues a final warning before demolishing 20 purchased buildings for the Dalmandi road-widening project. The Rs 224 crore initiative aims to create a 17.4-meter-wide road. Read the latest updates.
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
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A visual journey from India's Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the aftermath of a U.S. strike in Venezuela and snowy scenes in Glenariffe. See the day's defining moments.
New UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary starts a crucial review of party functioning in Gorakhpur, Kashi, Awadh & Bundelkhand. This overhaul is key for the 2027 state polls. Read more.
CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Varanasi's development projects, stressing global branding, faster land acquisition, traffic decongestion, and law & order. Read his key directives.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Varanasi's development projects, stressing global promotion, traffic ease, and land acquisition. He also focused on law & order and Magh Mela preparations.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple installs Lord Vishwanath's idol at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Varanasi police finalise crowd control plans based on Maha Kumbh 2025 patterns for devotees' safety. Read details.
Despite bone-chilling cold, a sea of over 5 lakh pilgrims flooded Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Dham on New Year's Day 2025, continuing a massive trend since 2022. Authorities deployed drones and full force for crowd management. Read more.
Union Minister & UP BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary arrives in Varanasi for a 2-day organizational review. Key meetings with Kashi region leaders to strategize for the 2027 Assembly elections. Details inside.
New Year 2026 began with lakhs of devotees visiting Kashi Vishwanath, Ayodhya's Ram Temple, and other holy sites for blessings. See the spiritual celebrations across India.
Varanasi deploys massive security for over 5 lakh New Year devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Key routes declared no-vehicle zones. Read about the extensive police arrangements.