Varanasi: News
'Bhool Chuk Maaf,' 'Kapkapiii': Movies hitting theaters this Friday
As the week progresses, cinephiles are in for a treat with a bunch of films releasing in theaters on Friday.
Despite release delay, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' tops IMDb's most-anticipated list
Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films is creating some serious buzz with its next film, Bhool Chuk Maaf.
Kedarnath temple reopens for devotees
The gates of the Shri Kedarnath Dham, a popular Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva, reopened for devotees at 7:00am on Friday.
Supreme Court reprimands UP over child trafficking; sets trial deadline
The Supreme Court has sent a strict message to state governments and high courts on dealing with trafficking cases.
How RSS is preparing groundwork for BJP's 2027 UP elections
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is increasing its outreach ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Dhanush-Kriti's 'Tere Ishk Mein' moves to Banaras after Delhi shoot
The shooting of Aanand L Rai's upcoming movie, Tere Ishk Mein, has shifted to Banaras after a successful Delhi shooting schedule. Makers of the film shared this update on Instagram.
Varanasi teen kidnapped, gang-raped by 23 ex-classmates, Instagram contacts
A 19-year-old girl from Varanasi has alleged that she was abducted and subjected to sexual assault by various individuals from March 29 to April 4.
'Bhool Chuk Maaf': Wamiqa-Rajkummar to film romantic song in Varanasi
The release of the Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer Bhool Chuk Maaf, was recently pushed from April 10 to May 9.
Meet IFS officer Nidhi Tewari, PM Modi's new private secretary
Nidhi Tewari, an officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the new Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Bhool Chuk Maaf's OTT release confirmed—here's where to watch!
The much-anticipated romantic comedy, Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, will stream on Amazon Prime Video post its theatrical release.
Golden kalash atop historic temple damaged after monkeys shake it
A group of monkeys destroyed the golden kalash of the Baikuntheshwar Mahadev section of the Kashi Vishwanath temple on Tuesday.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 concludes today with Maha Shivratri snan
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the grand spiritual congregation in Prayagraj, will come to an end on Wednesday with the last holy dip on Maha Shivratri.
Fearing scolding from family, rape-victim inserts blade into private parts
In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman from Nalasopara, Mumbai, inserted a surgical blade and stones into her private parts after an auto-rickshaw driver allegedly raped her.
Maha Kumbh 2025: World's largest spiritual gathering begins
The world's largest spiritual congregation, the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, officially began in Prayagraj on Monday.
Ayodhya surpasses Taj Mahal as UP's top tourist spot
Uttar Pradesh saw a remarkable rise in tourism, drawing 476.1 million tourists between January and September 2024.
Varanasi: Students protest, demanding removal of mosque from college campus
Tensions remain high at Varanasi's Uday Pratap College, where students are demanding the removal of a mosque located on the campus.
Varanasi: 7 detained briefly for chanting Hanuman Chalisa during namaz
Seven people were detained briefly for chanting the Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PTI reported.
Video: Massive fire at Varanasi railway station destroys 200 two-wheelers
A massive fire broke out in the vehicle parking area of Cantt railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning.
Xavier Samuel, Sonal Sehgal to star in 'The Great Departure'
Xavier Samuel, known for Hollywood films such as Frankenstein and Elvis, and Sonal Sehgal (Aashayein) will lead the upcoming film, The Great Departure.
SC to hear petition challenging Sambhal mosque survey today
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging a lower court's order for a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
Video: Varanasi cop attacked by mob after car hits auto
A mob allegedly assaulted a police officer in Varanasi on Saturday evening after his car collided with an auto.
Monkey jumps on car, breaks through sunroof
A monkey in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, made quite a scene by smashing the sunroof of a parked car.
Delhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432
Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.
Varanasi court rejects plea for additional ASI survey at Gyanvapi
A Varanasi court has rejected a plea seeking a fresh survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the Gyanvapi complex.
'Kanda Express' brings 1,600 tons of onions to Delhi
In a bid to tackle skyrocketing onion prices, the Indian government has launched an unusual initiative, "Kanda Express."
Central government hikes MSP for 6 rabi crops
The central government has announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season.
Hindu group removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples
Statues of Sai Baba were removed from several temples in Varanasi as part of a campaign launched by a Hindu outfit—Sanatan Rakshak Dal.
Modi turns 74: How he celebrated his last 5 birthdays
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 74th birthday on Tuesday.
IndiGo apologizes after passengers 'suffocate, faint' due to AC malfunctioning
IndiGo Airlines has issued an apology following an air conditioning system malfunction on its Delhi-Varanasi flight (6E 2235) that led to extreme heat inside the cabin.
Electric boats in Varanasi, Ayodhya: UP plans to boost tourism
In an effort to enhance religious tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government plans to introduce electricity-powered boats and water adventure activities in Ayodhya and Varanasi.
Janmashtami weekend triggers over 16% surge in domestic flight prices
The upcoming long weekend, coinciding with the vibrant festival of Krishna Janmashtami, has triggered a significant increase in domestic airfares.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav accused of violating Kashi Vishwanath temple rules
Elvish Yadav, a renowned YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner, is facing legal action for allegedly violating rules at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.
Anant-Radhika's wedding: Nita Ambani honors family through traditional 'mehendi' design
Nita Ambani, Chairperson and founder of Reliance Foundation, showcased an intricate henna design on her hands at her son Anant Ambani's wedding on Friday.
Janhvi Kapoor, rumored boyfriend Shikhar go public at Anant-Radhika's wedding
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is preparing to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of business magnate Viren and Shaila Merchant.
Anant Ambani rocks golden 'sherwani' ahead of grand Mumbai wedding
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, is all set to marry long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant, the daughter of business tycoon Viren and Shaila Merchant.
Anant-Radhika's wedding: Ambani family to pay tribute to Varanasi
Anant Ambani, son of business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, is set to marry his fiancée Radhika Merchant at the Jio World Centre later today (Friday).
'Palak Chaat,' 'Dahi Puri': Surprisingly down-to-earth menu for Ambani wedding
Anant Ambani, son of India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, is set to tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant on Friday (July 12).
Short-term exposure to air pollution kills 33,000 Indians annually: Report
A recent study published in Lancet Planetary Health states that air pollution levels below India's national clean air threshold are responsible for approximately 33,000 deaths annually across ten cities in the country.
Minor sends hoax bomb threat to Dubai-bound flight 'for fun'
A 13-year-old boy was recently detained by the Delhi Police for sending a hoax bomb threat to a Dubai-bound flight from Delhi airport.
Aviation regulator considers flying ban for hoax callers
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is planning to propose a stringent action against hoax callers, potentially including a five-year ban from flying on any airline.
Modi releases ₹20,000cr for 9.26+ crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released the 17th installment amounting to over ₹20,000 crores to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer in Varanasi.
'No-confidence vote against PM...': Congress ahead of Modi's Varanasi visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Varanasi after his win in the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Tuesday said the constituency's voters had given a vote of no confidence in him.
Modi to visit Varanasi, release 17th PM-Kisan installment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday—his first trip since winning the Lok Sabha seat.
Election results: Congress gains ground, touches 100-mark in early trends
The Congress Party is showing promising early leads in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with projections indicating over 100 seats.
Bomb threat note found on Vistara flight from Paris
A full emergency was declared at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Sunday after a bomb threat note was found on a Vistara flight from Paris.
Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight makes emergency landing due to bomb threat
An IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai, carrying 172 passengers and crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing on Saturday due to a bomb threat.
Bomb threat in IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated through emergency door
An IndiGo flight, bound for Varanasi was halted on the runway on Tuesday morning at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a bomb threat.
Varanasi, India: A journey through silk-weaving heritage
Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, is not just known for its spiritual significance but also for its centuries-old tradition of silk-weaving.