Varanasi's Mahakumbh-like Arrangements for New Year Crowds
Varanasi deploys massive security for over 5 lakh New Year devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Key routes declared no-vehicle zones. Read about the extensive police arrangements.
Varanasi deploys massive security for over 5 lakh New Year devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Key routes declared no-vehicle zones. Read about the extensive police arrangements.
Shadow Cresselia is back as a formidable 5-star Shadow Raid Boss in Pokemon GO. Learn the best counters, battle strategy, and catch tips for this tough Psychic-type encounter from 2025 into early 2026.
The inaugural Ajay Singh memorial 3x3 basketball tournament concluded at BLW Varanasi. SHEAT Public School boys and Rajarshi Dominator girls clinched the titles. Read more about this sporting tribute.
Varanasi launches a Make in India AI app, 'Better-Way,' for pedestrian navigation and crowd management in its historic lanes. Part of a global challenge, it aims to boost smart tourism.
Varanasi police implement extensive traffic diversions from Dec 30 to Jan 5, 2026, for New Year crowd management. Key routes near ghats declared no-vehicle zones. Details inside.
A video of Japanese tourists being questioned by locals at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat sparks online debate. Police confirm peaceful resolution. Read details.
A viral video shows Japanese tourists in Santa caps & swimwear being questioned by devotees at Varanasi's Dashashwamedh Ghat. The incident on Dec 25 ignites a social media debate on cultural sensitivity & hospitality. Police confirm peaceful resolution.
Drugs Control Administration officials raided an unlicensed clinic in Karimnagar, seizing illegal steroids and antibiotics. The crackdown highlights the public health risks of unauthorized drug sales. Read more.
Pune excise department raided The Noir pub in Viman Nagar, booking 52 people and seizing items worth ₹3.67 lakh in an illegal liquor party. 21 squads formed for New Year vigilance.
Discover why Varanasi is a must-visit in 2025. Explore India's first hydrogen-powered water taxi on the Ganga, the ethereal aarti, and the transformed Kashi corridor. Plan your spiritual and modern journey.
Residents of Mahadev Nagar in Surat took matters into their own hands, raiding an illegal country liquor den. Police seized 18 litres of liquor and arrested one alleged operator. Read the full story.
Varanasi's Prohibition Week is back, transforming the city's ghats with music, yoga, and cultural events. Discover how this initiative promotes wellness and a drug-free lifestyle.
Sahitya Akademi awardee Kashinath Singh expresses deep pain over Varanasi's transformation into a spectacle, fearing loss of its essence. Read his poignant critique.
A federal judge finds ICE agents violated the Fourth Amendment during a New York factory raid, questioning aggressive immigration tactics. Read the full details.
Get the latest from Varanasi on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Stay informed with the essential news from the city today.
Varanasi's eco-friendly e-bus service is getting a digital upgrade. A new app will show real-time bus locations, reducing wait times. Read about the features and public testing phase.
Varanasi celebrated Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary as Farmers' Day. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan detailed the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Ajeevika Mission, aiming to empower 700+ farmers with skills and sustainable livelihoods.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch raids Vatva godown, seizes 1,152 liquor bottles worth Rs 14.97 lakh ahead of New Year's Eve. Three arrested, one absconding. Read the full details.
Actor Siddharth Arora shares his Dev Deepawali experience on Varanasi ghats, talks about the city's transformation, his move to films & solo travels. Read more.
Varanasi takes a green leap! District's first commercial EV charging station inaugurated at Indian Oil outlet, aiming to cut pollution and boost convenience. Read more.
The Khadi Gramodyog Exhibition 2025-26 in Varanasi kicked off with impressive sales of Rs 18 lakh. Inaugurated by local leaders, the event features 113 stalls showcasing rural crafts until Dec 29. Discover the vibrant showcase of Indian handicrafts.
Gurgaon police raided a Bhondsi farmhouse, arresting 16 foreigners staying illegally. Rs 5 lakh worth of alcohol, cash, and cards seized. Organisers on the run. Read details.
Varanasi Press Club gears up for the 38th Kanishkadev Gorawala Memorial Media Cricket Competition. Six teams to compete from Dec 24-31 at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Complex. Read for full schedule and team details.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
Bhopal Crime Branch raids illegal liquor warehouse, seizes 888 boxes. Three arrested, hunt on for manager. Read the full details of the major crackdown here.
Donald Trump sparked laughter at a North Carolina rally by detailing the FBI's search of Melania's closet during the 2022 Mar-a-Lago raid. Read the full story and legal context here.
Chunar police raided an illegal slaughterhouse in a Mirzapur residential area, seizing 150 kg of buffalo/calf meat. Operator arrested. Details on the crackdown and legal action.
Padubidri police raided a lodge near NH 66 in Kaup, arresting two men for allegedly running a prostitution ring and rescuing women. The accused lured distressed women for illegal activities. Read the full details.
Donald Trump sparked controversy at a rally, claiming FBI agents made a mess of Melania Trump's wardrobe during the Mar-a-Lago raid. Read the full details of his surreal speech.
Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar inspected night shelters to ensure facilities for the needy during the cold wave. He directed officials to improve arrangements and urged public to report distress.