Varanasi Headlines: Major Updates You Shouldn't Miss
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi. Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 7, 2026. Watch the full video for details.
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi. Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 7, 2026. Watch the full video for details.
Discover the Tulsi Manas Mandir in Varanasi, the sacred site where Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas. Learn about its viral manuscript and why it's a living scripture. Explore India's spiritual heritage now!
Discover Tulsi Manas Mandir in Varanasi, the sacred site where Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas. A viral video shows its original manuscript. Explore this living scripture.
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.
Police in Varanasi and Mirzapur arrest five individuals in separate cases involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act.
SS Rajamouli's epic 'Varanasi' starring Mahesh Babu is reportedly set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on April 9, 2027, coinciding with Rama Navami. Get the latest updates on the ₹1300 crore film.
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi. Get all major updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments for January 5, 2026.
PM Modi inaugurates National Volleyball Tournament, highlights Varanasi's sports infrastructure boom and its rise as a hub for events like G20. 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.
Get the latest updates from Varanasi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest news from the holy city.
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi! Get crucial updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments for January 1, 2026.
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.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M and SSP Kartikeya K Sharma direct officials for swift action on prohibition cases, land disputes, and against mafia. Drones, tech to curb illegal mining. Read more.
Saudi Arabia's strict alcohol ban, a cornerstone of its laws, traces back to a shocking 1951 murder involving a Saudi prince. Discover the full story behind the prohibition that shaped the kingdom for decades. Read more.
The inaugural Ajay Singh memorial 3x3 basketball tournament concluded at BLW Varanasi. SHEAT Public School boys and Rajarshi Dominator girls clinched the titles. Read more about this sporting tribute.
Varanasi launches a Make in India AI app, 'Better-Way,' for pedestrian navigation and crowd management in its historic lanes. Part of a global challenge, it aims to boost smart tourism.
Varanasi police implement extensive traffic diversions from Dec 30 to Jan 5, 2026, for New Year crowd management. Key routes near ghats declared no-vehicle zones. Details inside.
MP WCD officials investigated an anonymous complaint about minors at an Indore mass wedding of 242 couples. Organizers claim screening prevented underage participation. Details inside.
A video of Japanese tourists being questioned by locals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat sparks online debate. Police confirm peaceful resolution. Read details.
Vadodara police crushed liquor worth Rs 1.71 crore using road rollers to send a strong message to bootleggers ahead of New Year. Over Rs 7.5 crore worth of alcohol has been destroyed in the city in 2025. Read the full story.
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.
Discover why Varanasi is a must-visit in 2025. Explore India's first hydrogen-powered water taxi on the Ganga, the ethereal aarti, and the transformed Kashi corridor. Plan your spiritual and modern journey.
Varanasi's Prohibition Week is back, transforming the city's ghats with music, yoga, and cultural events. Discover how this initiative promotes wellness and a drug-free lifestyle.
Pune police arrested three for illegal liquor sale in Kondhwa, seizing over Rs 1 crore cash from their house. Accused Amarkaur had prior cases. Details inside.
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
Kondhwa police raided an illegal liquor operation in Kakade Vasti, Pune, confiscating over Rs 1 crore in unaccounted cash and liquor worth Rs 3.47 lakh. Three suspects face charges under the Prohibition Act. Read the full details.
Explore India's dry states like Gujarat, Bihar, and Nagaland where alcohol is banned. Learn about the constitutional directive, historical bans, and unique state laws shaping prohibition.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
Patna police's massive 24-hour operation in the west zone leads to 39 arrests, 36 warrants executed, and 11 surrenders. Key details on recovered liquor and traced missing persons inside.