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Topic: Varanasi

Ex-BSP MLA Mukhtar Ansari gets life term in 34-yr-old case — ‘forged signatures for arms licence’

In 1987, Ansari had sought arms license for a double-barreled gun & allegedly forged signatures of then Ghazipur DM & SP for the same. An MP/MLA court in Varanasi had Tuesday convicted him.

‘Older than history,’ but slowly changing — Banaras after the Gyanvapi puja

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

After puja in Gyanvapi, Banaras, the city ‘older than history’, is quietly changing

Gyanvapi mosque committee says have to face 'daily harassment'. Local admin maintains 'approval for anything has to be sought from high-level committee headed by ADG-level officer'.

‘Hungry’ deity, fear of law & order crisis — why Varanasi admin facilitated puja at Gyanvapi overnight

Muslim side criticised Varanasi administration for exhibiting 'unnecessary haste' in executing orders of district court that permitted prayers in southern cellar of Gyanvapi structure.

How drama unfolded as Varanasi cops stopped Shankaracharya from carrying out parikrama of Gyanvapi

Pontiff’s office submitted letter requesting permission to carry out parikrama around Gyanvapi complex, maintaining that police & local admin can’t determine nature of place of worship.

What’s the 1937 Din Mohammed suit & why did Muslim side cite it in Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath dispute

In 1937 case, civil court held that land on which mosque stood & its plinth was waqf, belonged to Muslims. Petitioners were not satisfied & moved HC, which dismissed plea in 1942.

India now has a death care industry. Organising funerals to feasts, everything is costly

In 'The Final Farewell: Understanding the Last Rites and Rituals of India's Major Faiths', Minakshi Dewan explores the many ways in which some of the country's major faiths treat the dead.

BJP all set for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 ahead of 2024 polls, but says it’s ‘not an election campaign’

Cultural exchange event to start Sunday with PM in attendance. Tamil Nadu BJP's spiritual & temple development wing chief says part of activities to 'take central govt initiatives to people'.

Abandoned by father, surviving on handouts — tragic tale of UP sisters who lived with mother’s corpse

Sisters from Varanasi kept their mother's death quiet for a yr. Incident came to light in November when relatives alerted the police after the 2 refused to open the door to their house.

ASI seeks 3 more weeks to submit scientific survey report of Gyanvapi mosque complex

Varanasi court had asked ASI to submit report by 28 Nov. ASI Tuesday said it needed more time for assimilation of information generated by different experts.

On Camera

Desi weddings are now fake, vapid, meaningless extravaganzas. Billionaires pop out of nowhere

Once you sign up for a celebrity-driven destination ‘event’, you are held hostage for three days that test your sanity and stamina, unless you are Ranveer Singh, who always looks like he is having the best time.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.