Varanasi: News
03 Oct 2023
LifestyleExploring India's ancient towns and their timeless charm
Ancient civilizations have left behind signs of their presence in the shape of towns and communities that have withstood the test of time, weaving their threads into India's rich tapestry of history.
23 Sep 2023
Uttar PradeshWhat makes Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi International Cricket Stadium special
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday officially laid the foundation stone of the Varanasi International Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh in a grand ceremony attended by several political and sports personalities.
06 Aug 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi Mosque survey enters secondary stage with machines
A 55-member team of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) resumed the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Sunday to determine if the 17th-century mosque has been built over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.
05 Aug 2023
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)Gyanvapi Mosque: ASI survey resumes in presence of Muslim side
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) resumed its second day of scientific survey at the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday.
04 Aug 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi Mosque survey to continue in 'non-invasive method': SC
The Supreme Court on Friday said the survey of Gyanvapi Mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi should be done in a "non-invasive method," reported NDTV.
04 Aug 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi Mosque: Survey underway, SC to hear Muslim side's plea
A team of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) started a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Friday morning to determine if the 17th-century mosque has been built over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.
26 Jul 2023
Gyanvapi Mosque'You don't trust anyone': Allahabad HC to Gyanvapi Mosque committee
The management committee of Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque on Wednesday told the Allahabad High Court that it is afraid of the historic structure falling.
24 Jul 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi Mosque: ASI survey begins, mosque committee moves SC
A team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began the scientific survey of Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque at around 7:00am on Monday.
21 Jul 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueVaranasi court allows ASI survey of Gyanvapi Mosque
The Varanasi District Court on Friday allowed a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), except for the spot that was sealed earlier.
08 Jun 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi Mosque case: After stepping down, Hindu petitioner seeks 'euthanasia'
Rakhi Singh, one of the five women petitioners in the Varanasi Gyanvapi Mosque case, has written to President Droupadi Murmu requesting "euthanasia," days after withdrawing her name from the case, reported NDTV.
28 May 2023
Narendra ModiJapanese ambassador's tryst with 'pani puri,' 'Banarasi thali' in Varanasi
Japanese Ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, posted a series of tweets on Saturday about his recent visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
19 May 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi case: SC stays carbon dating of 'Shivling'
Hearing the plea of the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee of the Gyanvapi Mosque against the scientific survey of the alleged "Shivling" discovered in the mosque complex, the Supreme Court on Friday deferred the survey by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
18 May 2023
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi case: SC to hear plea against carbon dating tomorrow
The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court order that granted permission for a scientific survey, including carbon dating of the "Shivling" found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.
04 Apr 2023
Uttar PradeshBanarasi Paan, Langada mango, among others get the GI tag
Here's some good news coming in from Uttar Pradesh.
03 Apr 2023
Bollywood'Pinky Beauty Parlour' trailer is out; details inside
A few days back, Akshay Singh's upcoming directorial Pinky Beauty Parlour's first look poster was released. The actor is donning many hats and will make his directorial debut with this film and now the makers have released the trailer.
27 Mar 2023
Suicide#AkankshaDubey suicide case: Singer-boyfriend Samar Singh accused of murder
The news of Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey's sudden demise on Sunday shocked the nation.
26 Mar 2023
CelebrityBhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey allegedly dies by suicide aged 25
Rising Bhojpuri actor Akanksha Dubey is no more.
24 Mar 2023
Narendra ModiModi to visit Varanasi today, launch India's first passenger ropeway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit his Lok Sabha constituency in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.
12 Mar 2023
Indian Government22 smart cities to be ready by April: Check list
As many as 22 smart cities in India will be soon ready as they are set to finish all required projects under the central government's National Smart Cities Mission by April, PTI reported citing officials.
18 Feb 2023
Ajay RaiRahul Gandhi's plane landing: Ajay Rai booked for 'false statements'
Congress leader Ajay Rai has been booked for allegedly making false statements that Varanasi airport authorities denied permission for Rahul Gandhi's plane to land earlier this week, the police confirmed on Saturday.
14 Feb 2023
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi's plane allegedly denied permission to land in Varanasi
The Congress has alleged that Rahul Gandhi's plane was "deliberately" not allowed to land in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by the airport authorities—under pressure from the government—on Monday night.
16 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiGanga Vilas cruise stuck in Bihar on Day 3: Reports
The luxury river cruise ship—MV Ganga Vilas—inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week is stuck in Bihar's Chhapra, ANI reported.
13 Jan 2023
Narendra ModiModi flags off world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the world's longest river cruise, 'MV Ganga Vilas' from Varanasi.
28 Dec 2022
IndiaGanga Vilas: All about the world's longest river cruise
The world's longest river cruise is set to begin from Varanasi on January 13.
15 Nov 2022
Travel And TourismWorld's longest river cruise set to start from January 2023
The Indian government is all set to launch the world's longest luxury river cruise in January 2023.
11 Nov 2022
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi case: SC extends protection to 'shivling' till further orders
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday extended protection to the area at the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, where it was claimed that a shivling had been found.
14 Oct 2022
Gyanvapi MosqueGyanvapi case: Varanasi court rejects 'carbon dating of shivling' plea
A Varanasi court in Uttar Pradesh on Friday rejected the plea by Hindu petitioners seeking a scientific probe on shivling which was reportedly found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque complex during a survey.
22 Sep 2022
Gyanvapi MosqueVaranasi court to resume hearing in Gyanvapi Mosque case today
Days after Hindu petitioners scored a big win in the Gyanvapi Mosque case, the hearing is all set to resume on Thursday.
12 Sep 2022
Waqf BoardGyanvapi Mosque case ruling today, Section 144 imposed in Varanasi
The Varanasi district court on Monday is expected to announce its verdict on the maintainability of the plea filed by five Hindu women seeking the right to worship Maa Shringar Gauri inside the Gyanvapi Mosque premises.
28 Aug 2022
Jammu And KashmirHeavy rainfall causes Ganga to rise; flash floods in J&K
Monsoon continues to wreak havoc across the country. While flash floods were reported in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), rivers are flowing above the danger mark in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
06 Aug 2022
Uttar PradeshUP: MP cleared of rape charges, year after victim's suicide
A court in Varanasi on Saturday acquitted Uttar Pradesh legislator Atul Rai of a rape charge that he had been facing since 2019.
18 Jul 2022
Lord Shiva'Sawan' 2022: Know about the dos and don'ts of fasting
Sawan, the fifth month of the Hindu calendar is here when people worship Lord Shiva.
04 Jul 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaVaranasi court adjourns Gyanvapi Mosque case hearing till July 12
The Varanasi court on Monday adjourned the hearing in the Gyanvapi Mosque case till July 12.
10 Jun 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaJudge who ordered Gyanvapi survey gets threat letter; case filed
The Uttar Pradesh Police has registered a case in connection with a "threat letter" received by the judge who ordered the filming of the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi.
24 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGyanvapi case: Varanasi court to hear maintainability plea on Thursday
The Varanasi district court will begin its hearing on the maintainability of the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex case on Thursday.
21 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGyanvapi: DU professor arrested over 'derogatory' Shivling post gets bail
Delhi University's associate professor Ratan Lal, who was arrested on Friday for posting derogatory remarks on the Shivling found inside Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque complex, was granted bail after furnishing a bond of Rs. 50,000.
20 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGyanvapi case to be heard by 'experienced' district judge: SC
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday said that it would not interfere with the survey order passed by the Varanasi court in the Gyanvapi Mosque case, adding that an experienced district judge must now hear the case.
19 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC defers Gyanvapi hearing, asks Varanasi court to halt proceedings
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Varanasi District Court not to issue any order in the Gyanvapi Mosque case until it hears the matter on Friday at 3:00 pm.
18 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGyanvapi Mosque survey: Singh betrayed me, alleges outgoing commissioner Mishra
After a Varanasi court removed Ajay Mishra as the advocate commissioner for leaking the Varanasi Gyanvapi Mosque survey information to media on Tuesday, the latter said he was betrayed by Vishal Singh, who is the new Chief Advocate Commissioner.
17 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaVaranasi court removes Gyanvapi Mosque survey commissioner for leaking information
A Varanasi court on Tuesday removed Ajay Mishra as the advocate commissioner for leaking the Gyanvapi Mosque survey information.
17 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC to hear plea on Varanasi Gyanvapi Mosque matter today
The Supreme Court will hear the Varanasi Gyanvapi Mosque management's plea against the court-mandated videography survey on Tuesday.
16 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaVaranasi's Gyanvapi Mosque: Survey complete; Shivling found inside well
The Varanasi Gyanvapi Mosque complex's court-ordered videography survey was completed on Monday, a day before the next court hearing.
14 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaVaranasi's Gyanvapi Mosque: Videography survey concludes peacefully on day 1
As per court orders, the videography survey of Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque complex resumed on Saturday amid tight security arrangements.
13 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaGyanvapi Mosque survey: SC refuses to grant interim status quo
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant an interim order of status quo on the survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
08 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaVaranasi: Ancient swastikas discovered near Gyanvapi mosque during survey
During a court-ordered survey and videography exercise in Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Masjid complex, timeworn traces of two swastikas (sacred Hindu symbol) were reportedly discovered near the mosque.
08 May 2022
Allahabad High CourtVaranasi's Gyanvapi Mosque controversy: Know details, timeline of events
On a Varanasi court's orders, an advocate commissioner-led team reached Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Dham-Gyanvapi Masjid complex on Friday and began surveying its premises and videographing the Shringar Gauri site there.
29 Mar 2022
Travel And TourismTop 5 spiritual sites in Varanasi
If you believe in spirituality and want to spend some quality time along the ghats of the sacred Ganga River, then you must visit Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
25 Mar 2022
Uttar Pradesh5 historical places in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is popularly known for housing several ancient forts, and heritage monuments of historical importance.
21 Dec 2021
Travel And Tourism5 heavenly dishes to try in Varanasi
Varanasi is not only popular for the narrow valleys, beautiful Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and the serene flow of the River Ganga, but it is also well-known for its delectable food options.
14 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiVaranasi: Modi to chair conclave with CMs of BJP-ruled states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday attend a conclave of Chief Ministers from a dozen states ruled by his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
13 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiKashi Vishwanath Corridor project: All you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.
13 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.