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G-20 nations arrive at consensus on issues of cultural heritage

The G-20 nations at the meeting of G-20 Culture Ministers in Varanasi, arrived at a consensus on cultural issues, however, there was no unanimity on “geopolitical issues” like the war in Ukraine

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Consensus likely at G-20 Culture Ministers’ meet tomorrow

G-20 nations to reach consensus on cultural issues like restitution of artefacts and sharing of ‘intangible heritage’ at Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Varanasi.

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Chandrayaan-3: Havan performed at Varanasi's Kamakhya Temple for success of India’s third lunar mission

As the Chandrayaan-3 lander neared its destination, a 'havan' (religious ritual) was performed at Kamakhya Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for the success of India's third lunar mission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Ink attack on BJP candidate Dara Singh Chauhan during campaigning for Ghosi assembly by-poll

VARANASI: Ghosi assembly by-poll campaigning took an ugly turn on Sunday when a youth threw ink on Bhartiya Janata Party candidate Dara Singh Chauhan in Adari area of Mau district on Sunday afternoon.

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Congress workers want Rahul Gandhi to contest from Amethi in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: UP party chief Ajay Rai

People of Amethi want Rahul Gandhi to contest 2024 polls; Congress-SP alliance to defeat BJP-led NDA; UP Cong. Chief Ajay Rai says workers, public want to rectify mistake of 2019. INDIA alliance will uproot NDA

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Rahul Gandhi is like family for people in Amethi: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai

"Rahul Gandhi has connected with local people by doing the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and people now believe that it is the Gandhi family." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Youth holds the key to social growth: CM Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath lauds youth's role in shaping society, praises PM Modi for giving UP opportunity to host G-20 related events.

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Rahul Gandhi will contest from Amethi in 2024, says new U.P. Congress president

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claims Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi. He adds if Priyanka Gandhi wishes to contest from Varanasi, every Congress worker will put all effort for her success. Mr. Rai expresses confidence that common voters of Varanasi will accept Priyanka as…

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Priyanka Gandhi can surely win in Varanasi, claim U.P. Congress leaders

Congress leaders based in Varanasi expressed confidence that common voters of the Varanasi parliamentary constituency across caste and religious affiliation will accept Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as their favourite candidate and Ms. Vadra will emerge victorious against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, if she decides to contest from the high-profile seat

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Amid a tourism boom, Varanasi’s traditional boatmen fear backwash from water taxi plan

Busy Bind helps boatmen in Varanasi discuss their future amid tourist surge. Government plans to bring water taxis, but boatmen worry about their income not increasing with inflation. Survey found taxi and boat drivers only saw 20% hike in income, while hotel industry saw 40-65% spike.

The Hindu

Social media divided after star India batter 'denied entry' by airline

NEW DELHI: Indian women's cricket team opener Shafali Verma on Saturday shared her disappointment over a 'denied entry' by airline while travelling from Delhi to Varanasi.

The Times of India

Gyanvapi case: fresh application seeks curbs on entry to mosque to protect Hindu symbols

Rakhi Singh files application in Varanasi court to seal areas in Gyanvapi Mosque with Hindu symbols and restrict namaaz visitors. Seeks to protect symbols from Anjuman Masjid Committee and visitors. Application filed to safeguard Hindu symbols found in ASI survey and prevent irreparable injury. High Court dismissed application to seal…

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U.P. CM Yogi inaugurates air service between Lucknow and Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday inaugurated the direct flight to Varanasi from Lucknow. With the launch of a flight by IndiGo Airlines to Varanasi, it has become the 25th domestic destination connected with the state capital Lucknow.

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Gyanvyapi mosque survey: court asks petitioners and respondents to refrain from speaking to media

The Varanasi district court on August 9, 2023, banned all kind of media bytes and interactions by any side of the petitioners related to the ongoing Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Gyanvyapi mosque premises. The order came after the mosque committee approached the court seeking direction from…

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ASI survey of Gyanvapi resumes on Day 4; start delayed due to rush at Kashi Vishwanath

The Archaeological Survey of India resumed the survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on the fourth day, during which the work of mapping, measuring and photography of the places will continue

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Devotees throng Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer prayers on fifth ‘Shravan Somwar’

A large number of devotees thronged the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on the occasion of the fifth ‘Shravan Somvar.’ Read further on Dynamite News:

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Decision in Gyanvapi case should be taken on basis of evidence, says UP minister Asim Arun

NEW DELHI: Welcoming the decisions of the Allahabad high court and the Supreme Court allowing ASi survey of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh social welfare minister Asim Arun on Sunday said a decision should be taken when all evidence come to the table.

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Gyanvapi survey resumes on day 3, mosque committee threatens boycott over 'rumours'

VARANASI: The Archaeological Survey of India resumed the survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on the third day on Sunday to determine if the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure, even as the Muslim side warned they would boycott the entire exercise if "rumours" are spread that…

The Hindu

Gyanvapi survey continues amid boycott threat by mosque panel

Government counsel Rajesh Mishra said that on August 6 the survey work began at around 8.00 am and will continue till 5.00 pm. Read more on The Hindu

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ASI team begins day-3 of scientific survey at Gyanvapi mosque premises; Possibility of radar usage today

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials reached at the Gyanvapi mosque here on Sunday morning to continue the scientific survey of the complex. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ASI conducts scientific survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex for second day, to continue on Sunday

VARANASI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Saturday examined the central hall of the Gyanvapi mosque on the second day of the scientific survey to determine if the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

The Hindu

Court grants four weeks to finish survey at Gyanvapi

ASI resumes survey of Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi to determine if it was built over pre-existing Hindu temple. District court grants ASI an additional month to complete survey by September 4.

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ASI survey to resume after Friday prayers at Gyanvapi mosque complex

Amid the ongoing asi">Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Gyanvapai mosque complex, the Varanasi district administration has made elaborate arrangements at the complex for the Friday prayers anticipating an increased footfall. Read further on Dynamite News :

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SC refuses to halt ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque premises

The Supreme Court allowed a non-invasive survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, asking the Archaeological Survey of India to not conduct any excavations within the premises. The ASI will submit its report in the Allahabad High Court.

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