Japanese Tourists Confronted at Varanasi Ghat Over Ganga Bath
A video of Japanese tourists being questioned by locals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat sparks online debate. Police confirm peaceful resolution. Read details.
A video of Japanese tourists being questioned by locals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat sparks online debate. Police confirm peaceful resolution. Read details.
A viral video shows Japanese tourists in Santa caps & swimwear being questioned by devotees at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat. The incident on Dec 25 ignites a social media debate on cultural sensitivity & hospitality. Police confirm peaceful resolution.
A tragic accident on the Agra-Mumbai highway in Barwani claimed the lives of a couple and injured two children after a trailer's brakes failed. The driver fled the scene. Read the full details.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division completes electrification of the challenging Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road ghat section, a major step towards eco-friendly operations and 100% railway electrification. Read more about this engineering feat.
South Western Railway achieves full electrification of the treacherous 55km Ghat section after a successful trial. The Rs 93.5 crore project overcomes steep gradients, 57 tunnels, and landslides. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
In Nagpur, a unique library at a crematorium offers silent study space for competitive exam aspirants. Discover how this civic innovation is shaping futures. Read the full story.
Heavy winter fog paralyzed ferry services on the Brahmaputra, stranding over 300 passengers and vehicles for hours. Read about the impact on Majuli's lifeline and official warnings.
Angry villagers in Maragodu, Madikeri, protested the 20-year neglect of the Maragodu-Katlekadu road. Officials promised repairs after KSRTC buses stopped plying. Read the full story.
A 19-year-old died and a woman was critically injured in Mandya after their car overturned on ragi crops spread for drying on a main road. Police warn farmers against the dangerous practice.
Discover the spiritual power of Karnataka's Kukke Subramanya Temple, a revered site for mitigating Sarpa Dosha. Learn about key rituals, best times to visit, and the temple's divine connection to serpent deities. Plan your pilgrimage today.
Jaipur traffic police modify signal timings on Delhi, Agra & MI Roads to ease peak season gridlock. New one-way on Amer Road diverts traffic, prompting strategic changes.
A newly built stretch of Nagpur's Besa-Pipla road has a dangerous flaw: a full-grown tree left in the carriageway. Commuters call it a death trap. Read about the oversight and delays.
Uttar Pradesh intensifies Road Safety Mitra & Rahveer schemes under CM Yogi's orders. 423 volunteers trained, Rs 25K reward for helpers during golden hour. Details inside.
The 7 UP Naval Unit NCC at Banaras Hindu University launched a Kayak Club at Assi Ghat to promote water sports, discipline, and Ganga conservation. Read about the initiative shaping youth leadership.
The 5.2km Thiruvellarai-Omandur road in Trichy is being widened to 7 metres at a cost of ₹7 crore. The project, set for completion by March 2026, will improve safety and access for thousands of temple devotees and local residents.
Punjab & Haryana High Court reduces jail term for man in fatal accident case, citing his young age and family responsibility. The court emphasizes the need for a balanced approach between deterrence and reformation in sentencing. Read the full judgment de
Construction on Bhopal's crucial SOS-Awadhpuri tri-section road restarted after a TOI report highlighted public distress. BMC promises completion in weeks.
A tigress halted a police patrol in Wardha's Ashti taluka, standing guard as her cubs crossed. Police showed restraint, ensuring safety. Read the full story and learn about the official caution for night travel.
At Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat, death is the ultimate equalizer, stripping away ego and illusion. Discover the profound spiritual truths this sacred space reveals about humility and liberation.
A 28-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a milk tanker on Nakodar Road in Jalandhar. Police have registered a case and are investigating the fatal road accident.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation launches intensive campaign at Manikarnika Ghat, enforcing new rules for wood shops and planning parking to ease congestion. Read about the 'Clean Kashi' initiative.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launches Road Safety Month with a strict 4E model. Learn how Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and Emergency Care aim to curb alarming accident rates.
Thane MACT dismissed a 2018 road accident compensation claim, citing the claimant's failure to prove the other rider's negligence. Key details and legal implications explained.
Patna administration bans physical training at Gandhi Maidan to preserve it, allocates Digha and Collectorate Ghats as new venues. Move aims to reduce overcrowding and aid beautification.
Despite spending Rs 415 crore on relaying 5,215 roads, Coimbatore's key stretches like Vilankurichi-Thaneerpandal and Nallampalayam-Sanganoor are in shambles, causing accidents and dust pollution. Residents demand urgent action.
Ferry services between Guwahati and North Guwahati suspended for two days due to security for PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha on the Brahmaputra. CM inspects preparations. Details on traffic diversions inside.
The Dom Raja family in Varanasi issues a 72-hour ultimatum to clear encroachments at Manikarnika Ghat. Authorities take action after the threat to stop cremations. Read the full story.
India's pioneering hydrogen fuel cell catamaran taxi in Varanasi was struck by a boat, halting operations. Police investigate if the crash was deliberate. Read the latest details.
Two separate accidents within 30 minutes on a poorly lit Ludhiana road sent vehicles plunging into a water channel, injuring three. Locals demand immediate installation of safety barriers.
Bombay High Court directs three Andheri housing societies to remove structures blocking a key DP road within a week. Justice Jadhav's order aims to ease traffic congestion and improve access to civic amenities.