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There’s relatable factor in playing small town characters, says Rajkummar Rao
There’s relatable factor in playing small town characters, says Rajkummar Rao
Published on May 06, 2025 11:03 PM IST
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Allahabad HC adjourns hearing on plea seeking ASI survey of Gyanvapi wazukhana
Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal passed the order in a petition filed by Rakhi Singh who is one of the plaintiffs in the Shringar Gauri worshipping suit 2022
Published on May 06, 2025 05:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
390 Varanasi gram panchayats now under CCTV surveillance
Varanasi's 390 gram panchayats are getting 2,190 solar-powered, night-vision CCTV cameras for enhanced security under Operation Trinetra.
Published on May 05, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
Yoga guru, Padma Shri awardee Swami Sivananda dies at 128 in Varanasi
Swami Sivananda Saraswati was born in British India's Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh) and lost his mother and father at age 6.
Updated on May 04, 2025 12:05 PM IST
Padma Shri awardee Baba Sivanand dies in Varanasi
Padma Shri awardee Baba Sivanand dies in Varanasi
Published on May 04, 2025 10:43 AM IST
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Matuka river to flow again through lush farmlands of Varanasi
The Matuka river is revived, benefiting 5,000 farmers in Varanasi with improved irrigation and groundwater recharge, marking a milestone in water conservation.
Published on May 04, 2025 05:32 AM IST
Sudhir Kumar, Varanasi
UPCC chief visits kin of slain student in Varanasi
Hemant Patel, a Class 12 student, was allegedly shot dead on April 22 in a room located in the compound of a car parking area in Khushahal Nagar under the Shivpur police station limits.
Published on May 02, 2025 10:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
During Mahakumbh, Ayodhya leads as most preferred spiritual destination: Survey
Ayodhya led with 22.55% of respondents naming it as their top choice. Sangam in Prayagraj followed at 19.96%, while Varanasi received 12.72% of the votes. Mathura stood at 6.31%, and Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar at 2.67%.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 09:27 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Canadian national detained for hoax bomb threat in Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight
IndiGo crew promptly informed the Air Traffic Control (ATC) after the individual threatened fellow passengers
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 06:40 PM IST
Varanasi boy’s murder: Sirathu MLA, supporters booked for staging dharna sans permission
Patel, who became an MLA on a Samajwadi Party ticket, started the dharna when her party workers and she were allegedly stopped by police
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
SP delegation meets family of youth shot dead in UP school
SP delegation meets family of youth shot dead in UP school
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 12:07 AM IST
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UP Board Results: Jail inmates record over 96% pass in HS, 86.67% in Inter
These inmates recorded an overall pass percentage of 96.81% in the High School examinations and 86.67% in the Intermediate examinations.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Fam trip to boost eco-tourism, attract global visitors to U.P.
The initiative aims to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical heritage to international tour operators and media. The goal is to strengthen the state’s position on the global tourism map and promote sustainable tourism, officials said.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 10:06 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
17-year-old dies, 3 injured in clash over DJ song at wedding celebration in UP
A few members of the groom’s side allegedly attacked four neighbours of the bride with sticks when they reportedly objected to a song requested by them
Updated on Apr 20, 2025 08:00 PM IST
Traders a worried lot as Dalmandi road widening set to begin
A joint team of VNN and PWD, along with the team of Sadar tehsil, carried out a survey for the project and identified 146 buildings along the 650-metre stretch, says official
Published on Apr 19, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Kin of accused seek to puncture Varanasi gang-rape survivor’s claims; SIT to probe case
Team to submit its report in 30 days; families of a number of accused allege that the woman, at times, demanded “money to omit certain names from the complaint”
Published on Apr 18, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya Recruitment 2025: Apply for Assistant Professor posts
Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya Recruitment 2025: Applications underway for four Assistant Professor posts. Check last date to apply below.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 02:57 PM IST
Samajwadi Party worker alleges attack by Karni Sena members in UP's Varanasi
Samajwadi Party worker alleges attack by Karni Sena members in UP's Varanasi
Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:07 PM IST
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Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with grandeur in Varanasi; special rituals, processions held across city
Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with grandeur in Varanasi; special rituals, processions held across city
Published on Apr 12, 2025 02:07 PM IST
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Projects worth ₹50k crore transformed Kashi in 11 years: Yogi
PM’s dedicated efforts to bring national, international recognition to Kashi and UP products have yielded remarkable results, says chief minister
Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:52 AM IST
‘Parivar ka saath, parivar ka vikas’: PM Modi takes dig at Opposition in Varanasi
Soul of India resides in its diversity and Kashi is its most beautiful picture, says PM Modi as he launches projects worth nearly ₹3900 crore in his Lok Sabha constituency
Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Drugged, raped over 6 days by 23: 19-year-old's horrific gang rape in Varanasi
The survivor was allegedly gang raped by 23 men across multiple locations between March 29 and April 4.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 10:56 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar
PM Modi seeks update on Varanasi gangrape at airport, orders ‘strictest action'
At least nine persons have been arrested and sent to judicial custody in connection with the alleged gangrape of a 19-year-old student in Varanasi
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 04:17 PM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Sudhir Kumar
102nd Sankat Mochan Music Festival: A confluence of musical and dance performances to enchant Varanasi
Among the participating artists, many are internationally acclaimed, said Sankat Mochan Temple chief priest Prof Vishwambhar Nath Mishra
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
PM to launch ₹3,884-crore projects on 50th visit to Varanasi today
Among the projects to be unveiled are schemes focused on rural development, including 130 drinking water projects, 100 new anganwadi centres, 356 libraries.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 06:10 AM IST
PM Modi to launch 44 projects on his 50th visit to Varanasi
PM Modi plans to address a public meeting at Mehdiganj, inaugurate 19 projects valued at ₹1,629.13 crore, and lay the foundation stone for 25 projects estimated at ₹2,255.05 crore
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 12:29 PM IST
Chief secretary & DGP oversee preparations for PM Modi’s Vns visit
They then proceeded to the police line, where they reviewed the accommodation facilities for police personnel.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 05:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Nine arrested in 19-year-old woman's gang-rape case in Varanasi
Nine arrested in 19-year-old woman's gang-rape case in Varanasi
Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:36 PM IST
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Passenger on board Indigo Varanasi flight dies
An Indigo spokesperson confirmed that Flight 6E 5028, operating from Mumbai to Varanasi, was diverted on Sunday due to a medical emergency onboard
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh student gangraped by 23 men: Report
The class 12 student went missing for seven days after a friend took her to a hookah bar in Varanasi.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 06:42 PM IST