Topic: Varanasi

/ Agencies: A heavy rush of devotees is being seen for darshan at the famous Maa Annapurna temple in Varanasi.

Ahead of Diwali, major cities of Uttar Pradesh have lit up with decorations, while Ayodhya is set to host a grand Deepotsav on Saturday.

Anant Singh, MLA from Mokama in Bihar, reached Varanasi with around 400 vehicles but police stopped the convoy in Dafi citing Dhanteras crowding and traffic concerns.

Accused granted bail in a case involving alleged cheating of Rs 11.72 lakh through the lure of an insurance policy bonus in Varanasi.

Police in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have filed an FIR against 45 people for placing a body on the Chaubepur-Babatpur route and blocking traffic.

At the three-day Kashi Sanskriti Sansad-2026 in Varanasi, speakers targeted Mamata Banerjee and sought use of Ram temple funds for gurukuls.

Dense fog in 10 cities of Uttar Pradesh affected traffic, while three flights were diverted in Varanasi. Rain and snowfall alerts were issued in several states.

The proposed Delhi-Varanasi bullet train corridor plans a journey time of about 3.30 hours, with stops including Lucknow and Ayodhya.

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla advised BHU-IIT students in Varanasi to set big goals, take risks and keep learning.

Around 96 percent work on the Kashi ropeway has been completed. The proposed minimum fare will start at Rs 10, with service to link key Varanasi locations.

Legislative Council election results in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra dealt the BJP setbacks in Varanasi and Nagpur, where SP and Congress candidates won.

Legislative Council election results in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have posed a new political challenge for the BJP after losses in Varanasi and Nagpur.

Lal Bihari Yadav won in Varanasi, while Dr. Akash Agarwal recorded success in Agra, as Uttar Pradesh MLC election results stirred political activity.

CCTV cameras stopped before MLC election counting in Varanasi; DM Satyendra Kumar said wiring burnt after a switch fault at the strong room.

Indian Air Force aircraft, including Sukhoi and Rafale, performed over the Ganga in Varanasi as commandos descended onto a cruise vessel during Wings Over Ganga.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on Sunday, October 25, inaugurate Arvind Mill’s new unit and attend the Indian Air Force air show at Namo Ghat.

A conference jointly organised by STPI and IIT BHU in Varanasi discussed artificial intelligence-based solutions for healthcare services and technology-driven innovation.

Ahead of Diwali, Varanasi police seized around 30 quintals of firecrackers from a house in Kunj Vihar colony and arrested Rahul Gupta.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the aim of service is not political gain, but reaching the last person, during an interaction under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact through video conference with Seva Yatra participants under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on September 24.