Varanasi: News
Bharat bandh on February 1 over UGC's new regulations?
Protests against the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new Regulations 2026 entered their third day on Thursday, with student groups and social organizations across Uttar Pradesh and other states.
'Broken idols brought from outside': Adityanath on ghat demolition controversy
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has dismissed allegations of idol destruction at the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
Sex racket busted during raid at IAS officer's rented house
A sex racket was busted during a police raid at a house in Prayagraj's Kydganj area. The house was allegedly rented from a woman Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, per India Today.
Viral video shows Japanese tourists harassed at Varanasi ghat
A video of Japanese tourists being allegedly harassed at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat has been widely shared over social media.
No VIP/special darshans at Kashi Vishwanath Temple this New Year
The much-revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has suspended VIP darshan and other special darshan facilities until further notice.
'Raktanchal' Season 3 filming begins in Lucknow, Varanasi
The third season of MX Player's crime-drama Raktanchal has begun filming in and around Varanasi and Lucknow.
Exploring India? Skip these overrated tourist spots
India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions, but some tourist destinations are often considered overrated.
Microsoft outage delays IndiGo, SpiceJet flights at multiple airports
Flight operations were severely affected on Wednesday morning as check-in systems at several airports went down.
India's most overrated tourist spots: A list
India is a land of diverse culture and history, making it a popular tourist destination.
Overrated tourist spots in India: A list
India is a vast and diverse country that attracts millions of tourists every year.
5 must-try breakfast spots in Varanasi
Varanasi, the ancient city on the banks of the Ganges, is not just a cultural and spiritual hub but also a paradise for food lovers.
Varanasi: PM Modi flags off 4 new Vande Bharat trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, his constituency in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, November 8.
4 Vande Bharat trains to be launched tomorrow; check routes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on Wednesday from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Spitting in public, littering to now attract fines in Varanasi
The Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has introduced new sanitation rules under the Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management and Sanitation Rules 2021.
Crispy, spicy, irresistible Varanasi breakfast: Aloo puri
Varanasi, a city famous for its rich cultural heritage, serves a unique breakfast experience with its aloo puri street breakfast.
Shweta Tripathi begins 'Mirzapur the Film' shoot in Varanasi
Actor Shweta Tripathi joined the shoot of Mirzapur: The Film in Varanasi on Tuesday, reported Mid-Day.
Foreign visitors to Kashi rise 120 times in 3 years
In the last three years, Varanasi, described by Mark Twain as "older than history," has emerged as a major tourist destination, with both domestic and international tourists flocking to the city in record numbers.
Which states have banned sale of meat, eggs during Navratri
The Bhopal district administration in Madhya Pradesh has imposed a ban on the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri.
Air India Express passenger 'looking for loo' tries entering cockpit
An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi witnessed a bizarre incident on Monday, when a passenger on board the flight reportedly tried to enter the cockpit while looking for a toilet.
Modi's 75th birthday today: How BJP is celebrating across India
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 with nationwide events and the launch of health, welfare, and development programs.
UP Congress chief detained ahead of PM's Varanasi visit
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai was detained on Thursday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Varanasi.
Days after Anjali controversy, Pawan Singh joins 'Rise & Fall'
Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and wrestler Sangeeta Phogat are the latest entrants in the reality show Rise & Fall.
Varanasi ghats inundated; cremations carried out on rooftops
A fresh bout of floods has hit Varanasi due to the rising water levels in the Ganga and Varuna rivers.
Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh in trouble: Fraud case explained
A Varanasi court has ordered the police to register a case of fraud against Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh and three others.
UP: Ganga, Saryu rivers on rise; waterlogging in several cities
The Ganga River in Varanasi is nearing the danger mark due to heavy monsoon rains. The Namo Ghat has been submerged under knee-deep water.
Ganga, Yamuna breach danger mark after rain; 13 districts flooded
Uttar Pradesh is reeling under severe floods as continuous rainfall has pushed the water levels of major rivers above the danger mark.
Lucknow schools closed due to heavy rainfall; Ayodhya area flooded
Due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers, all government and private schools from Classes 1-12 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, will remain closed on Monday, District Magistrate Visakh G Iyer announced.
'India on track to become 3rd-largest economy': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy.
PM Modi launches projects worth ₹2,183.45cr in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched and laid the foundation stone for 52 development projects worth ₹2,183.45 crore in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Delhi, Uttarakhand; Amarnath-Kedarnath yatras suspended
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and Uttarakhand. The forecast predicts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in these regions.
'They're labeled criminals...terrorists': Adityanath backs Kanwar Yatris amid vandalism reports
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has come out in support of Kanwar Yatris, who have been accused of vandalism and violence during their pilgrimage.
UP minor, raped by father, dumps newborn in train toilet
A horrifying incident has come to light from Bihar, where a minor girl was allegedly raped by her father.
'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.