Mahindra Kabira Festival 2025 Begins in Varanasi
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
American senators express horror after viewing classified Venezuela boat strike footage. Blumenthal demands public release, while Sheehy calls it military reality. Details inside.
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.
A new cancer registry report for Varanasi reveals one in 36 men is at risk of oral cancer, primarily due to tobacco. Breast cancer is most common in women. Learn the key findings and risks.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation identified and acted against 110 'yellow spots' for open urination from Dec 12-16. Beautification and awareness campaigns launched to keep the holy city clean. Join the effort!
US Defense Secretary says no plans to release unedited video of strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. Lawmakers demand answers after briefing reveals second strike on survivors.
Four fishermen from Nagapattinam clung to a capsized boat for four hours in turbulent seas off Kodiyakkarai before a dramatic rescue by fellow fishermen. Read their harrowing survival story.
SWTD operates only 50% services on Mattancherry route due to silt. Delays prompt passenger association to approach rights body and High Court. Read more.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal details 7 collision incidents off Kerala, including the 'Prathyasa' case. New DG shipping circular mandates safety protocols for fisherfolk. Read the full report.
The Umngot Traditional Boat Race & Tri-Hills Ensemble Festival in Meghalaya's Darrang concluded, reviving indigenous water sports and culture. Read about the event's highlights and government's focus on river conservation.
Azgara assembly area in Varanasi becomes the first to complete the Special Intensive Revision exercise. District election officer targets full completion by Tuesday. Read the latest updates.
A major fire gutted 10 fishing boats in Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. No casualties reported. Authorities order probe, fishermen seek compensation. Read the full report.
Varanasi's 'Sundays on Cycle' event saw enthusiastic participation to celebrate India winning the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read about the vibrant community initiative.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth declines to confirm release of video from Sept 2 strike that killed 11. White House confirms second missile hit survivors. Read the full details.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended military strikes on suspected drug cartel vessels, citing presidential authority. Over 80 deaths reported as legal scrutiny grows. Read the full analysis.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth defends Donald Trump's claim of ordering strikes on drug cartel boats, stating a president can use force as he sees fit. Details and reactions inside.
US Coast Guard snipers disable a 'go-fast' boat, seizing over 20,000 pounds of cocaine in a record bust. Details on Operation Pacific Viper and the escalating war on drug cartels.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
Dozens rallied outside the White House on Dec 7, 2025, protesting US military strikes on Venezuelan vessels. Demonstrators demand transparency and diplomatic solutions. Read the full report.
Kanpur's Ganga Boat Club reopens on December 9 after monsoon delay. Officials review prep, new parasailing & adventure tourism hub launched. Details inside.
In a major international drug bust, the US Coast Guard intercepted a 'go-fast' boat, seizing 20,000 pounds of cocaine. The operation involved a helicopter and cutter Munro. Read the full details.
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' starring Mahesh Babu & Priyanka Chopra is sparking a massive bidding war for its digital rights, with a potential Rs 1000 crore deal. Details inside.
A US Navy admiral testified to lawmakers that no 'kill them all' order was given in a controversial Caribbean strike. The probe examines the deaths of two survivors, raising legal and ethical questions.
A US military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Pacific Ocean kills 4, as global outrage intensifies over a previous attack on survivors. Details inside.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav launches 20 new Shikara boats on Bhopal's Upper Lake, boosting water tourism. Experience Dal Lake-like rides with food and shopping. #Bhopal #Tourism
Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam warns agencies to complete Varanasi's Sarnath elevated road and Kazzakpura flyover within revised deadlines or face strict action. Details on the inspection here.
US Admiral Frank Bradley showed a classified strike video to senators, revealing survivors on a drug boat. This intensifies the probe into Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the Venezuela operation.
An Israeli Navy admiral testified he ordered a second strike on a Gaza aid boat, viewing survivors as legitimate targets. Read the full investigation details and international reactions.
Residents of Varanasi performed a special aarti and organized a friendship march on December 3, 2025, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. The event highlighted local support for India-Russia ties.
New details reveal the US military's rationale for a second strike on a drug-smuggling boat on Sept 2, citing survivors' actions. The incident raises legal questions. Read the full report.