Manikarnika Ghat Work Speeds Up in Varanasi
Ground clearing and leveling work intensifies at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi as political visits and protests unfold nearby. Congress leaders take a symbolic dip in the Ganga.
Ground clearing and leveling work intensifies at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi as political visits and protests unfold nearby. Congress leaders take a symbolic dip in the Ganga.
Varanasi police investigate FIRs alleging AI-tampered images of Kumbha Mahadev temple were shared on X to spread false narratives about Manikarnika Ghat renovation project.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Varanasi on Saturday, offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath and Kaal Bhairav temples. He interacted with children and devotees during his second visit to the city this January.
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.
Former MP Jagmeet Brar, ex-OSD to CM Mann, and SAD rebel Charanjit Brar join BJP, strengthening party's presence in crucial Malwa belt with 69 seats.
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.
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.
BJP plans seat-sharing with allies in Assam's BTR region, crucial for 15+ seats. Key political moves ahead of 2026 assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remark calling Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam 'Chatam' triggers a major controversy. BJP labels it an insult to Konkan people, aiming to sway Marathi voters ahead of crucial BMC polls. Get the full story.
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.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
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.
Internal discussions in Delhi fuel speculation of a BJP-JD(S) merger. Explore the electoral benefits, risks to core vote banks, and the survival urgency for the regional party. Read the full analysis.