Tejas Rajdhani Halted After Bomb Threat, Search Finds Nothing
The Delhi-Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express stopped for over half an hour on Saturday night following a bomb threat. Security forces conducted thorough checks but found no suspicious items.
The Delhi-Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express stopped for over half an hour on Saturday night following a bomb threat. Security forces conducted thorough checks but found no suspicious items.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vows strict action against those spreading false information about Varanasi's development projects, citing the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor as an example.
Dense fog across northern India caused significant delays to several long-distance and premium trains at Chandigarh railway station on Thursday, affecting hundreds of passengers.
Varanasi witnessed massive crowds for Makar Sankranti celebrations. Devotees took holy dips in the Ganga, visited temples, and enjoyed kite flying across the city.
Varanasi GRP arrested Rajesh Shukla from Thane for making repeated hoax bomb calls about the Gorakhpur-Mumbai Kashi Express, causing train halts and panic among passengers.
Prime Minister Modi shares insights from the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, highlighting its success in bridging cultural divides and strengthening national integration through shared heritage.
UPCC president Ajay Rai condemns the Manikarnika Ghat rejuvenation, calling it a demolition of historical heritage and an assault on Sanatan culture. He demands immediate halt to the project and Dalmandi road-widening.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam's role in strengthening cultural bonds and fostering national integration through academic and people-to-people exchanges.
BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan challenges Rahul Gandhi's claim that PM Modi suppresses Tamil voice, citing initiatives like Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0 and global recognition.
Varanasi schools and colleges plan regular Tamil classes under Kashi Tamil Sangamam. 50 teachers may go to Tamil Nadu to teach Hindi, boosting cultural ties.
Varanasi plans daily Tamil classes in colleges and a teacher exchange program, inspired by PM Modi's Kashi Tamil Sangamam vision. Read about this cultural bridge.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.