Varanasi

BJP campaigns for Narendra Modi’s public service milestone

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: BJP to launch month-long campaign marking 25 years of Narendra Modi’s public service

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated a series of strategic campaigns to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, spanning his tenure from Chief Minister of Gujarat to his current role

India 2026 monsoon rainfall intensifies across regions

360 clusters · 322 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Odisha hit by heavy rainfall as low-pressure system moves over Bay of Bengal

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

India Rashtriya Poshan Maah nutrition campaign

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: India launches 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 nutrition campaign

The ninth Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, a month-long national campaign to combat malnutrition in India, was launched on September 9 in Varanasi by Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi. The initiative ru

River flooding in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar

10 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bihar floods affect over 4.6 million people across 15 districts

The humanitarian crisis following a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse and ice-rock landslide in Nepal has intensified significantly. While earlier reports estimated deaths approaching 475, the death toll has since climbed t

Rajamouli's Varanasi film progress

19 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Varanasi film project eyes massive commercial scale

Production on S.S. Rajamouli’s multilingual epic Varanasi remains on schedule for a worldwide theatrical release on 7 April 2027. The film, which blends mythology, history, and science fiction, features an ensemble cast

Flooding in Uttar Pradesh regions

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Yogi Adityanath distributes flood relief in Chitrakoot

Severe flooding has impacted several regions in Uttar Pradesh, notably in Chitrakoot and Varanasi. In Chitrakoot, the Mandakini River reached unprecedented levels, flooding areas near the Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh bor

Varanasi cultural and infrastructural development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Varanasi undergoes infrastructure and sports facility upgrades

Varanasi is experiencing a period of cultural and infrastructural expansion. In late August 2026, the city hosted major events to promote tourism and heritage, including the 56th annual conference of the Federation of Ho

Indian Army operational readiness and tech inspections

10 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: General Dhiraj Seth reviews Spear Corps readiness and border development

In early June 2026, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi toured the Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur, receiving briefings on multi-domain operations, technology upgrades, and Amarnath Yatra preparations, while not

Flooding along Ganga and Varuna rivers in Varanasi

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ganga River flooding triggers emergency relief in Varanasi

The Ganga river has crossed the warning mark in Varanasi, reaching 70.29 metres against a warning level of 70.26 metres. In response, the district administration has suspended all boat operations and advised residents an

Varanasi industrial and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: IWAI Chairman orders expedited development of Varanasi transport projects

Varanasi is undergoing significant industrial and infrastructure development aimed at boosting economic activity and logistics. Initial reports indicate substantial industrial investment growth, with 201 Memorandums of

India 2026 CUET university admissions

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Banaras Hindu University releases 2026 CUET UG spot round cutoffs

In early August 2026, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) posted the Round 1 seat-allotment results for the CUET UG 2026 admissions, directing candidates to view their status on the Samarth portal and confirming seats by the

Temple crowd surges in Bihar

2 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: India sees massive crowds at Shiva temples on final Sawan Monday

During the holy month of Shravan, multiple incidents of crowd surges and stampedes occurred at temples in Bihar, India. On August 17, 2026, a stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple in the Lakhisarai district resulted in at l

India domestic violence surge widens

23 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Domestic violence incidents result in fatalities in Uttarakhand and Haryana

The wave of intra‑family and wedding‑related violence that began in late May 2026 has expanded across multiple Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Punjab, Gujarat, Ha

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ghaziabad police arrest two suspects after shootout

Kashi Vishwanath Temple religious activity

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Satish Mahana visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi

Large crowds of devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to observe Sawan Shivratri, performing rituals such as Jalabhishek. To manage the influx of pilgrims, local authorities utilized security measu

Massive Shiva worship crowds and stampede in Bihar (2026)

5 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Shiva temples see massive crowds during Sawan and Nag Panchami

Throughout the holy month of Sawan, millions of devotees gathered at major Shiva shrines across India to perform rituals such as ‘jalabhishek’. During the second Monday, massive turnouts were reported at the Jharkhand Ma