Actor Kalyanram Nandamuri paid respects at his grandfather NTR's memorial in Hyderabad, but fans crowded him, making movement difficult. Security struggled to control the situation as videos showed pushing and shoving.
Varanasi police have registered eight FIRs against individuals for circulating fake images of the redevelopment work at Manikarnika Ghat, a key site in the city's heritage zone.
Police in Varanasi have registered eight FIRs after fake images of redevelopment work at Manikarnika Ghat circulated online, sparking misinformation and public concern.
Varanasi police registered two FIRs against eight individuals for allegedly posting AI-modified photos of Manikarnika Ghat renovation on X, misleading the public and risking communal harmony.
Amid a Rs 20 crore renovation project at Varanasi's sacred Manikarnika Ghat, allegations of heritage destruction clash with calls for modern amenities. The ghat's daily cremations proceed as political battles intensify.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of circulating fake images to defame Kashi's heritage projects. He defends the Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment.
Varanasi police have registered FIRs against eight individuals for allegedly circulating misleading content about Manikarnika Ghat on social media, sparking public outrage.
Former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan termed damage at Manikarnika Ghat 'inadvertent', while Khasgi Trust demands investigation and statue recovery, as administration denies demolition claims.
Raigad police arrest the absconding key accused in the Tamhini Ghat murder case. The victim was identified as a 22-year-old Pune resident. Two other accused were previously arrested.
Congress leaders in Varanasi accuse district administration of destroying culture at Manikarnika Ghat during development work. Officials say all artworks and idols are preserved and will be reinstalled.
Uttarakhand High Court permits Shri Ganga Sabha to manage Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat with strict conditions against exploitation and pollution.
Nitin Waghmare, accused in a Tamhini Ghat murder case, fled from police custody during a house search in Hingne Khurd. Police have launched a manhunt.
Aniket Mahesh Waghmare, arrested for a murder at Tamhini Ghat, escaped from police custody in Pune by pushing a constable. Police are searching for him.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge questions PM Modi's role in Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment, asking if he wants to affix his nameplate, igniting a political debate over credit for the project.
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.
Locals in Varanasi accuse administration of desecrating idols during Manikarnika Ghat rejuvenation. Officials deny, stating stone pieces are architectural artifacts to be preserved in new structure.
Buxar district celebrated Makar Sankranti with vibrant kite flying competitions and cultural programmes at historic Sipahi Ghat. Officials and children participated enthusiastically in various activities.
Residents and shopkeepers protested against a demolition drive at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat, citing lack of notice and livelihood concerns. Authorities aim to clear illegal structures.
Police detained two Haridwar residents who wore 'sheikh' attire at Har Ki Pauri for a YouTube video, sparking demands to restrict non-Hindus at Ganga ghats during Kumbh Mela.
District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh inspected Sarsaiya Ghat in Kanpur, directing officials to ensure safety, cleanliness, and convenience for Makar Sankranti devotees on January 15.
Varanasi district administration investigates demolition of a structure housing Ahilyabai Holkar's statue during Manikarnika Ghat renovation. Community protests demand reinstatement.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Kumar Srivastava inspected security and facility preparations at Shri Paramat Mandir and Ganga Ghat ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival in Kanpur.
The Public Works Department in Nashik is constructing a road and parapet wall at Saptashrungi ghat, leading to strict traffic controls with alternating one-way movement until March 15.
Raigad police solve the murder of a 22-year-old man found at Tamhini ghat. The victim was killed by friends during a weekend trip after a quarrel over property investment.
A Kolkata trader files an FIR after KMC staff at Nimtala Ghat allegedly mix up cremation furnaces, failing to provide his mother's ashes. Read the full story of negligence and emotional distress.
A wild elephant blocked the Charmadi Ghat road in Karnataka late Friday night, halting traffic completely and leaving vehicles stranded for nearly 3 km. Read the full report on the dramatic incident.
Key Pune roads, including Bopdev Ghat, are closed for upgrades ahead of the UCI 2.2 Pune Grand Tour cycling race from Jan 19-23. Know the diversions.
Three men from Shevgaon died in a horrific single-car crash at Kannad ghat in Jalgaon. The speeding vehicle hit a wall. Four others are injured but stable. Read the full report.
A Mumbai software engineer recovered her stolen Samsung phone by tracking it to a Varanasi house, leading to the seizure of 20 devices and a cop's suspension. Read how she did it.
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