Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Varanasi

‘Varanasi shouldn’t go the Surat way’: Comedian Shyam Rangeela to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi

Comedian Shyam Rangeela announced on May 1 that he will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Religious Tensions Escalate In Varanasi Ahead Of Indian Elections

Varanasi's Hindu-Muslim tensions under BJP rule raise concerns about religious harmony and minority rights in India.

Top News

Ranveer, Kriti showcase heritage of Kashi as they turn showstoppers for Manish Malhotra

Actors Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon grabbed eyeballs as they participated in a fashion show curated by designer Manish Malhotra on the theme 'Banarasi Saree.' Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Police dressed as priests in Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh questions move

U.P. police dress as priests in Varanasi temple, sparking mixed reactions; Akhilesh Yadav questions legality and safety concerns.

The Hindu

Elections that shaped India | 2014: The year Narendra Modi rose to power

2014 marked a historic election with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landslide victory, setting the stage for a new era in Indian politics.

The Hindu

Stolen SUV of J.P. Nadda's wife recovered from Varanasi, three held

The Delhi Police has recovered the SUV of BJP President J.P. Nadda’s wife from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, more than two weeks after it was stolen from a service centre in Delhi’s Govindpuri, according to officials

The Hindu

Delhi Police recover stolen SUV of BJP chief JP Nadda's wife; two held

The Delhi police have recovered the car of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda's wife from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

‘Varanasi is not an ordinary place – it’s an experience’: Svetlin Yosifov’s best phone picture

Capturing the sights, smells and heat of India’s spiritual capital

The Guardian - UK

Mukhtar Ansari: A career in crime and politics

Mukhtar Ansari death: Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who passed away due to cardiac arrest, entered the world of crime to establish himself and his gang in the government contract mafia that was then flourishing in the State.

The Hindu

In Frames | Rising from the ashes

Masaan Holi, a two-day event on different ghats of Varanasi, draws devotees from the world to witness the celebration by applying ashes from funeral pyre and gulal (pink powder) upon each other.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Congress U.P. chief Ajay Rai to take on PM Modi in Varanasi; AAP raises concern with CEC as Delhi Police block party office, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 24, 2024.

The Hindu

Congress U.P. chief Ajay Rai to take on PM Modi in Varanasi

Lok Sabha polls 2024: The Congress fielded its veteran leader Digvijaya Singh from Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh and newly-inducted leader Lal Singh from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur.

The Hindu

Bindu Art School opens a gallery space in Mamallapuram

Werner Dornik's journey from hippie to philanthropist, transforming lives of people with leprosy through art.

The Hindu

Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP as Varanasi road caves in; asserts ‘Thanks it didn't happen during G-20’

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav rapped BJP Government over road collapse In Varanasi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Dynamite News

Uttar Pradesh Bureaucracy: Senior IPS officers shifted in state; Varanasi gets new police commissioner

Three senior IPS officers have been transferred in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

PM Modi arrives in Varanasi, takes out roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome in his Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi

Dynamite News

Celebration across the country on the occasion of Maha Shivratri

In a display of devotion and religious fervour, hundreds of devotees gathered at the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to celebrate Maha Shivratri on Friday. The occasion drew worshippers from far and wide, forming long queues as they eagerly sought the blessings of Lord Shiva. Read further story on…

Dynamite News

Uttarakhand: Flight operations from Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar start tomorrow

The central government has approved the flight operations from Dehradun to three major cities of the country-- Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Varanasi and Punjab's Amritsar, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

BJP announces 51 candidates for Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, and Smriti Irani among BJP candidates for UP Lok Sabha seats; Varanasi, Lucknow, and Amethi contested.

The Hindu

2024 Lok Sabha polls | BJP first list of 195 candidates is out; PM Modi keeps Varanasi

BJP candidate list 2024: BJP announces PM Modi to contest from Varanasi in Lok Sabha elections, names 34 Union Ministers in first list.

Dynamite News

Lok Sabha Elections: BJP released its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LS Polls 2024 BJP First List Of 195 Candidates PM Modi Varanasi Amit Shah JP Nadda Lok Sabha Polls: BJP Fields PM Modi, Shah, Shivraj Chouhan In First List Of 195 Candidates. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

NGT seeks report from Uttar Pradesh government on floodplain zone demarcation of Ganga's tributaries in Varanasi

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to submit a report disclosing the steps taken for demarcation of floodplain zones of the Varuna and the Assi, the Ganga’s tributaries in Varanasi district.

The Hindu

Allahabad HC dismisses Gyanvapi mosque committee’s plea against puja in cellar

Allahabad High Court verdict on plea against prayers at Gyanvapi’s Vyas Tehkhana

The Hindu

PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi over ‘men lying drunk’ remarks, launches development projects in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Varanasi, emphasizing development and paying tribute to social reformer Gadge Maharaj.

Dynamite News

Rahul Gandhi to resume 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' from Prayagraj today

After halting in Varanasi, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will resume from Anand Bhawan in Prayagraj on Sunday. Read Further on Dynamite News:

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.