Sudhir Kumar

Varanasi: Day after stampede, another religious gathering passes off peacefully

The police seemed to have learnt their lesson after Saturday’s tragedy and crowd control was much better.

24 killed, 50 injured in stampede at religious gathering in Varanasi

At least 24 people were killed and more than 50 others were injured in a stampede on Saturday when thousands of devotees rushed to cross a bridge over the Ganga during a religious gathering in Varanasi, officials said. The dead included 15 women.

Om Puri in Varanasi to atone for controversial remarks about Indian soldiers

Actor Om Puri, who was in the eye of the storm over his comments about Indian soldiers recently, on Friday said he would do prayashchit (atone) for his remarks.

Decision to strip Shivpal Yadav of portfolios too late: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader, who was addressing a farmer rally in the Madihan area of Mirzapur in eastern Uttar Pradesh, was referring to the chief minister stripping his senior minister and uncle Shivpal Yadav of several important portfolios.

See pics: Akshay Kumar shoots for next film on the banks of Ganga

Wearing a saffron-coloured shirt, Akshay Kumar accepted greetings from his fans by waving at them.

Rahul’s visit becomes a smile-stone for Mau tea stall owner

Rahul got off the kisan rath and went up to the tea stall and shook hands with the owner. “Will you

Right wing outfit seeks ban on Sunny Leone’s portal

Goa-based right wing outfit seeks ban on Sunny Leone’s portal

Hindu Janjagruti Samiti volunteers will launch a national campaign against the website on September 10 from Kashi.

Mayawati takes fight to SP chief Mulayam’s turf

UP assembly polls: Mayawati takes fight to SP chief Mulayam’s turf

BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday attacked the Narendra Modi government, claiming it could start a war with Pakistan on the issue of terrorism just to divert people’s attention from its failures.

For more medals: Azamgarh hamlet nurtures girls’ Olympic dreams

A bunch of 18 girls in Azamgarh aspire to be the next Sakshi Malik who bagged a wrestling bronze for India at the Rio Olympics.

Ex-soldier gifts road to village on I-Day

Road to prosperity: Ex-soldier gifts road to village on I-Day

An ex-serviceman has given a unique gift to his village this Independence Day — one kilometre road constructed from the money he received after his retirement.

Sonia takes the fight to PM Modi’s turf in UP

Sonia Gandhi falls ill during Varanasi road show, flown back to Delhi

Sonia Gandhi had to call off off her much-publicised “road show” in Varanasi on Tuesday evening after falling ill. She was flown back to New Delhi late in the night.

Cong president Sonia Gandhi falls ill in Varanasi , cuts short her road show

Congress president Sonia Gandhi launched her party’s poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday by holding a road show in Varanasi but had to cut short her visit in the evening after falling ill.

Sonia launches UP poll campaign in Varanasi

Gandhi and hundreds of her supporters gathered near a statue of Ambedkar in Kutchery area and paid floral tributes to the architect of the Constitution.

Sonia Gandhi’s road show today to expose ‘Kashi’s pain’

During her road show ‘Dard-e-Banaras’ on Tuesday, Congress president Sonia Gandhi will expose the plight of the city, the pathetic condition of the Ganga and lack of development in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency, to take on Modi on his ‘home turf’.

As Sonia comes calling, what Varanasi weavers have to say about Modi rule

Weavers discussing politics in their villages are not very impressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They feel the Centre has failed to deliver on its promises, and think the Congress can do better.

Kashi best model of Modi govt’s failure: Prashant Kishor

“There has been no development in Varanasi in last two years. The condition in other parts of the country can be easily gauged from the plight of Prime Minister’s constituency,” he said.

From panchayat to director’s chair, she champions the cause of education

First, she heads the Dalit majority Bhitari village panchayat on the outskirts of Varanasi. Second, she dabbles in film-making. The Bhojpuri movie Manwa Base La Gaon Me produced by her is slated for a December release after lying in the cans for about a year.

‘We can teach the BJP a lesson’: Breeding discontent among Dalits in UP

Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar Singh’s derogatory comment against BSP chief Mayawati has added fuel to Dalits’ discontent.

UP: Newly-inducted minister shares a strong bond with BHU

BJP MP from Chandauli Mahendra Pandey, who took oath as Union minister of state on Tuesday, has a strong connection with the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

Ishant Sharma gets engaged to cager Pratima Singh, to tie knot in December

India fast bowler Ishant Sharma got engaged on Sunday, joining the list of cricketers to have recently exchanged rings with their lady love.

Bihar CM to campaign in Noida for ban on alcohol

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar will launch a liquor ban campaign covering western UP and the National Capital Region (NCR) from Noida on June 29 after having received an ‘overwhelming response’ in eastern Uttar Pradesh, especially among women. Kumar has already enforced prohibition in his home state.

JD(U) drops grand alliance plan for UP polls

JD(U) drops grand alliance idea for UP polls, says will work to defeat BJP

The Janata Dal (United) has dropped the idea of a Bihar-like alliance of so-called secular parties in Uttar Pradesh to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in next year’s assembly elections.

Ghazipur villagers refuse to take cult leader’s body

Ghazipur villagers refuse to take Ram Vriksh’s body

Additional superintendent of police Anil Kumar Sisodiya said, “Locals have refused to take body of Ram Vriksh. They have declined to visit Mathura for the purpose. They are shocked and not interested in taking his body...” 

A leader who spoke of peace but followed the path of violence