Varanasi

Rs 1 rent a year: UP-Bhutan ink deal for monastery in Varanasi

June 10, 2026 9:32 pm

Move follows PM Narendra Modi’s November 2025 announcement of the project

Why 40-year-old popular goat market in Varanasi was sealed before Bakrid

May 28, 2026 5:03 pm

Municipal corporation officials said the move followed complaints of poor sanitation and crowding at the Benia Bagh goat market. Livestock traders, however, said no notice was issued

Viral 'Biryani in Ganga' video case: Accused apologise in court, 8 granted bail

May 16, 2026 10:45 am

In separate judgments for eight accused, Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla granted bail to five while Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha granted bail to three others. 

HMWSSB rejects SS Rajamouli’s request for 150 water tankers for Varanasi underwater shoot

May 04, 2026 8:45 pm

With Hyderabad's summer water demand already stretched thin, civic authorities refused to supply 15 lakh litres to the Varanasi set in Gaganpahad, leaving the production team of one of India's most anticipated films to find alternatives.

Varanasi Iftar row: 14 men in jail for 45 days, cops await forensic, Instagram reports

May 02, 2026 8:14 pm

The bail hearing of the 14 jailed youths is to come up on May 5 now. Meanwhile, boat owners adopt own “precautions”, install cameras, ban non-veg food items

Varanasi businessman beaten to death after his car accidentally hits woman

April 28, 2026 3:54 pm

Based on the complaint by Manish’s family, an FIR has been registered at Phoolpur police station against eight named accused and several unidentified persons.

Varanasi ‘horror’ restaurant faces backlash after viral video shows child distressed during 'spooky' act: ‘Please papa nahi’

April 21, 2026 6:20 pm

The video has racked up nearly 80 million views, with many users questioning the ethics of such experiences involving children.

'Were falsely implicated': UP MLA & MLC after acquittal in 2002 'attack' on ex-MP Dhananjay Singh

April 16, 2026 11:03 am

All six accused had been out on bail during the pendency of the trial.

Cough syrup case: 5 women arrested from Varanasi for 'sending money to prime accused through hawala'

April 08, 2026 8:54 pm

Varanasi police have arrested five women for allegedly laundering profits from six liquor shops to a Dubai-based drug kingpin via hawala. The group is accused of funding the lavish lifestyle of absconding cough syrup racketeer Shubham Jaiswal through an organized profit-sharing syndicate.

Varanasi plot leaked: Mahesh Babu’s Rudhra travels through time for an ancient artifact, as Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Kumbha tricks him

April 08, 2026 2:37 pm

A recently surfaced synopsis of Varanasi suggests a crucial turning point in the story, indicating that Mahesh Babu’s character begins to suspect that the antagonist, played by Prithviraj Sukumaran, may ultimately betray him.

In pics: After Gyanvapi verdict, celebrations break out on streets of Varanasi

September 13, 2022 2:40 pm

Rain wreaks havoc, UP and Bihar reel under floodwaters

August 28, 2022 10:39 pm

PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

February 14, 2022 2:30 pm

The Rs 339-crore project, the foundation of which was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, has been completed in less than three years as planned, despite the Covid pandemic.

Day before inauguration, Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath corridor decks up to welcome PM Modi

February 14, 2022 2:31 pm

The gateways and other parts of the structure are built using traditional craftsmanship and 23 buildings are set to be inaugurated on Monday.

Dev Deepawali 2019: Devotees light earthen lamps in Varanasi

November 13, 2019 12:54 pm

Dev Deepawali is also called the 'Diwali of the Gods' as the Gods are believed to have descended on Earth to bathe in the Ganges on this day. This year it was celebrated on November 12.

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor shoot for Brahmastra in Varanasi

June 04, 2019 9:51 am

A day after Modi's show of strength in mega roadshow, PM files nomination from Varanasi

April 26, 2019 6:50 pm

Senior leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the BJP by his side, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi’s Lok Sabha constituency.

PM's show of strength in Varanasi: Thousands throng mega roadshow

April 26, 2019 6:40 am

Ahead of filing his nomination from Varanasi on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in the city today. The roadshow stretched over six kilometres from the Lanka area to Dashashwamedh Ghat via Godoliya.

From thandai to baati chokha: Popular street foods of Varanasi you must try

April 25, 2019 2:05 pm

Food is a important part of Varanasi's culture, and if you are visiting the holy city you are in for a gastronomic treat. Here are some of the best street foods that you can try out.

PM Modi in Varanasi: 'By 2022, every poor in urban and rural area will get a home'

September 23, 2017 1:51 pm

Addressing a gathering of farmers in Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi said cleanliness is a way to serve the poor of India. I was also happy to see that a lot of toilets have already been constructed in rural areas. Swachhata is a Puja for me."

PM Modi attends BHU's convocation ceremony

February 22, 2016 8:03 am

Varanasi, Feb 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary convocation of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Monday. The university celebrated its foundation day on February 13 and a number of events have been organised to mark the anniversary for the past many days. PM Modi also visited the Sant Ravi Das temple at Seer Govardhanpur area of Varanasi to offer prayers on the occasion of the 639th birth anniversary of the saint.

Security beefed up at Ardh Kumbh

January 21, 2016 5:46 am

Haridwar, Jan 21 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at the Ardh Kumbh Mela in Varanasi after four suspected terrorists who were allegedly planning to launch an attack at the mela were nabbed on Wednesday. Thousands of Hindu devotees are seen thronging banks of Ganga. The police are using latest technology and equipments to monitor the activities in Haridwar. Meanwhile, a suspicious bag has been found at Haridwar Railway Station gate and is being inspected by the police.

PM Modi to flag off new Varanasi-Delhi train on January 22

January 21, 2016 5:35 am

Varanasi, Jan 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Mahamana Express, which will run triweekly from Varanasi to New Delhi, on January 22. PM Modi will flag off this train on his ground visit to Varanasi. Northern Railway Chief Area Manager Ravi P Chaturvedi said the train has all the modern facilities, including dustbins and bio-toilets in every coach. Besides, AC coaches are equipped with LED screen for passengers’ entertainment.

French tourist vows to clean Ganga

January 14, 2016 12:15 pm

Varanasi, Jan 14 (ANI): A French tourist is actively promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Clean Ganga' campaign in Uttar Pradesh, vowing to spread the message of keeping the holy river free from impurities in rural parts of the country. Krish, who came to India to take part in the 'Kumbh Mela' or 'Pitcher Festival' last year, was concerned on seeing the condition of the river considered holy by the Hindus. Inspired by the Clean Ganga campaign, Krish took the responsibility of cleaning the river in the 3,000-year-old riverside city of Varanasi. Krish says he will soon embark on an expedition from the holy town of Rishikesh to Kolkata city by boat in a bid to spread the message of keeping the river free from impurities.

Colourful kites hit markets ahead of Makar Sankranti festival

January 13, 2016 5:57 am

Varanasi, Jan 13 (ANI): Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated with tartness on 14th January every year across India. It is also seen as the festival of kites. People across the city of Varanasi were seen quite enthusiastic about flying kites this Makar Sankranti. Kites of various colours, sizes and shapes ruled the market, with 'Modi kites' being the favourite for most of the kite lovers. The kite festival is also seen as a traditional celebration and keeping the Indian culture alive.