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Topic: Varanasi

PM Modi meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolan in Varanasi, set to discuss bilateral cooperation

The two leaders will review cooperation in development, health, education, energy, infra, science & tech, renewables, digital public infra & blue economy.

‘Ganga at your doorstep to clean your feet’—UP minister to woman in flood-hit Kanpur

UP minister Sanjay Nishad's remarks have sparked outrage as several districts of the state, including Kanpur, Prayagraj & Varanasi, are currently affected by rising levels of Ganga, Yamuna.

Ghats submerged in Varanasi, cremations & Ganga ‘aarti’ moved to rooftops, raised platforms

The district authorities have banned boat movement with the NDRF patrolling the flood-affected areas and relocating stranded individuals to safer locations.

Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 2,200 crore in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi

The Prime Minister will visit Varanasi on 2 August & unveil projects spanning key sectors of infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, urban development & cultural heritage.

Varanasi ‘gangrape’: As PM calls for strict action, what family of 19-yr-old alleges in FIR

The mother alleges her daughter was raped by 23 men over a week in multiple incidents, with the accused in one not linked to others, police say. 12 accused named by family arrested so far.

How plea in SC over demolition of shops without prior notice led to halt of Varanasi ropeway work

While directing the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to the petition, the bench fixed 14 April to hear the matter further.

Varanasi’s Great Temple Hunt—Hindu groups are combing gullies, mosques, Muslim homes

Freelance Hindu groups are on a mission to ‘find’ temples in Varanasi. Mosques, Muslim homes, or often tense Hindu-Muslim neighbourhoods are their hunting grounds.

VHP, Kashi Vidvat Parishad enter Madanpura temple row. Their ‘revival plan’ & why shop owners are worried

After Hindutva outfits' call to reopen temple inside a Muslim family's premises, KVP urges revival of all such temples in Varanasi. District admin says it will 1st review property records.

A ‘hidden’ temple exposes tensions in Varanasi market best known for thriving Banarasi sarees

Leader of ‘Sanatan Raksha Dal’ who ‘discovered’ temple in Godowlia Market in Varanasi’s Madanpura has petitioned local administration to allow prayers at structure without delay.

Tensions continue in Varanasi as students protest demanding removal of mosque from college campus

Hundreds of students gathered at the Uday Partap College gate, shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' and waving saffron flags but were stopped from entering the campus by police personnel.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.