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Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi. Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026.
Stay ahead with the latest from Varanasi. Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for January 8, 2026.
The Banke Bihari Temple draws thousands daily, but concerns over crowd mismanagement raise a critical question: can spirituality flourish amid administrative lapses? Read more.
Varanasi gears up for the three-day Pindra Mahotsav from January 30 to February 1, featuring renowned artists and children's competitions. Key officials finalize preparations.
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.
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.
A social media-promoted sari sale at Rs 599 triggered a dangerous crowd surge in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, leaving three women unconscious. Police registered an FIR for negligence. Read the full details.
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.
A dispute between police and temple authorities over a special queue for devotees at Puri's Jagannath Temple led to a 30-minute halt in darshan. Senior officials had to intervene to restore order. Details inside.
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.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple installs Lord Vishwanath's idol at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Varanasi police finalise crowd control plans based on Maha Kumbh 2025 patterns for devotees' safety. Read details.
Discover how Bengaluru police used AI heatmaps, CCTV, and strategic planning to ensure a largely incident-free New Year's Eve. A model for urban crowd management.
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Despite bone-chilling cold, a sea of over 5 lakh pilgrims flooded Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Dham on New Year's Day 2025, continuing a massive trend since 2022. Authorities deployed drones and full force for crowd management. Read more.
A drunk driver ploughed his SUV into pedestrians at Bengaluru's Mall of Asia, injuring four. Police arrested the 24-year-old driver. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Delhi's roads and metro stations witnessed unprecedented chaos on January 1, 2026, as massive New Year crowds caused severe gridlock across central and south Delhi. Read the full story of the traffic nightmare.
More than 50 devotees sent apology letters to Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan after cancelling New Year visits due to a crowd advisory. Despite warnings, large crowds thronged the temple town on Jan 1, 2026. Read the full story.
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.
Bengaluru welcomed 2026 with vibrant celebrations on MG Road and Brigade Road. Large crowds gathered under strict police security for crowd management. Read more about the city's festive night.
Hundreds of police in Bengaluru's MG Road area had a quick meal on footpaths before New Year's Eve duty. A cafe's small gesture offered rare comfort. Read about the security preparations.
Mumbai GRP deploys over 900 personnel for New Year's Eve bandobast on Western & Central Railway. Focus on crowd control, women's safety, and anti-terror checks. Read for details.
Bengaluru gears up for New Year 2026 with 20,000 police, women squads, heat maps & special transport. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar ensures safe celebrations. Read the full plan.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela 2024 with an AI-powered Integrated Command Center. 1600 cameras will manage security and crowd flow for over 15 crore expected pilgrims. Key details inside.
Puri Jagannath Temple implements a massive security plan with 344 CCTV cameras and 70 police platoons to manage over 3 lakh devotees on New Year's Day. Read about the foolproof arrangements.