Azgara Leads Varanasi's Voter List Revision Drive
Azgara assembly area in Varanasi becomes the first to complete the Special Intensive Revision exercise. District election officer targets full completion by Tuesday. Read the latest updates.
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Varanasi cycles to celebrate India hosting Commonwealth Games 2030
Varanasi's 'Sundays on Cycle' event saw enthusiastic participation to celebrate India winning the bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Read about the vibrant community initiative.
Varanasi's 3D Digital Twin Wins Smart City Award 2025
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' Streaming Deal Could Hit Rs 1000 Cr
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' starring Mahesh Babu & Priyanka Chopra is sparking a massive bidding war for its digital rights, with a potential Rs 1000 crore deal. Details inside.
Varanasi's Top Official Issues Deadline Warning to Infrastructure Agencies
Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam warns agencies to complete Varanasi's Sarnath elevated road and Kazzakpura flyover within revised deadlines or face strict action. Details on the inspection here.
Varanasi Hakim Arrested for Rape of 9-Year-Old
Kotwali police in Varanasi arrested a 65-year-old traditional healer for allegedly raping a minor girl. The accused, a neighbour, was handed over by locals. Read the full details.
Varanasi welcomes Putin with aarti and friendship march
Residents of Varanasi performed a special aarti and organized a friendship march on December 3, 2025, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. The event highlighted local support for India-Russia ties.
Viral Video Shows Used Diapers Hanging on Tree in Varanasi
A viral video from Varanasi showing a tree covered in used diapers ignites a nationwide conversation on waste disposal, civic responsibility, and community hygiene. Watch and join the discussion.
Varanasi's Aarti for Putin Before India-Russia Summit
Ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit, a viral video shows Varanasi residents performing 'aarti' for his photo. Watch the unique welcome and read about the key 23rd Annual Summit details.
IIVR & ABM Partner on AI Spore Trap for Farmers
IIVR Varanasi and ABM Knowledgeware join forces to test an AI-enabled spore trap device for early detection of fungal diseases in vegetables, aiming to cut crop losses and reduce pesticide use.
Police encounters in Varanasi region net murder accused, smugglers
In a series of overnight police encounters in Varanasi region, a murder suspect and seven cattle smugglers were arrested after exchanges of fire. Key details on the dramatic arrests.
NER Varanasi Fortress Check Recovers ₹3.81 Lakh
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi Division conducted a massive ticket-checking drive, fining 716 passengers and recovering ₹3.81 lakh. November revenue surged 71% to ₹3.1 crore. Read the full report.
IIT-BHU Concludes National Drug Discovery Conference DDTH 2025
IIT-BHU's national conference DDTH 2025 concluded in Varanasi, featuring AI in drug design, over 250 delegates, and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Prof GPS Raghava. Explore the future of healthcare innovation.
TOI's Latest: Varanasi Growth, UPI Security, T20 World Cup
Explore Times of India's latest initiatives: RTE Summit, city growth dialogues in Varanasi & Lucknow, and deep dives into Red Gold, data security, and UPI's future. Get the full story.
Check-in systems fail at Indian airports, flights disrupted
A major IT system failure disrupted flight check-ins at multiple Indian airports, forcing airlines to use manual procedures. IndiGo, Air India, and others report delays. Read for latest updates.
India Airport Check-in Systems Hit by IT Outage, Flights Delayed
A widespread Microsoft Windows service outage has crippled check-in systems at airports across India, leading to significant flight delays. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates.
Teen's 50-Day Vedic Feat Wins PM Modi's Praise
Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe, 19, revived a 200-year-old Vedic chanting ritual in Kashi. PM Modi hails the monumental achievement. Read the inspiring story.
Microsoft outage disrupts flight check-ins at Indian airports
A major Microsoft system outage disrupted flight operations across Indian airports, forcing airlines to switch to manual check-in. Passengers face delays. Read for details.
Midnight Clash at BHU Varanasi, Police Deployed
Violent clash erupts between BHU hostel inmates and proctorial board in Varanasi. Police, PAC rush to campus. Several sustain minor injuries. Details inside.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2025 Strengthens National Ties
UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Kashi Tamil Sangamam, announces inclusion of Tamil, other languages in vocational education to foster cultural and spiritual unity across India.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Opens in Varanasi
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, a month-long cultural confluence. Over 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will explore Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya. Read more.
Murugan Inaugurates Kashi-Tamil Culture Exhibition in Varanasi
Union Minister L Murugan inaugurated a Central Bureau of Communication exhibition at Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, showcasing the shared heritage of Kashi and Tamil Nadu and highlighting central government policies. Open until December 15.
CM Yogi felicitates teen Vedic scholar Devvrat Rekhe
CM Yogi Adityanath honoured 19-year-old Devvrat Mahesh Rekhe, who memorised 2000 Vedic mantras, at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. Read about this inspiring feat of spiritual tradition.
Yogi Adityanath visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on December 2, 2025. Read the full details of their spiritual visit here.
Varanasi Woman Booked for Firing Pistol at Wedding
Sarnath police file FIR against 'Revolver Rani' for celebratory firing at a wedding. The woman, Sonali, fired a pistol in the air. Investigation into firearm license underway.
CM Yogi's Security Foils Breach Attempt in Varanasi
A youth breached security at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, attempting to approach CM Yogi Adityanath. Police arrested Jogindar Gupta, who was intoxicated and mentally disturbed. Read the full details.
First Batch of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Arrives
The first batch of 216 delegates for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 arrived in Varanasi to a grand welcome. Read about their spiritual journey, temple darshan, and Ganga Aarti experience.
Pradhan: Vested Interests Create Language Barrier, Not People
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan invites TN CM Stalin to Varanasi, emphasizes cultural unity at Kashi Tamil Sangamam. Read about the 'Learn Tamil' theme and the political backdrop.
Teen's 50-Day 2000 Mantra Ritual in Varanasi
A 13-year-old boy completes a rigorous 50-day Dandakrama Parayanam in Kashi, chanting 2000 mantras daily. Discover the spiritual significance of this ancient Vedic ritual.
5 Places in India That Look Different at 6 AM vs 6 PM
Discover five iconic Indian locations where the atmosphere shifts dramatically from the serene calm of sunrise to the vibrant energy of sunset. Plan your visit to experience these dual worlds.
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