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Uttar Pradesh: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga river at Varanasi ahead of Ram Mandir inauguration

Ahead of Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony today, devotees took a holy dip in the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi despite the severe cold. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahindra Kabira Festival 2023 captures syncretic nature of music

Mahindra Kabira Festival in Varanasi, organised by Teamwork Art is in its seventh edition and had classical, folk, fusion and rock music at the fore

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Gyanvapi dispute: Court defers decision on making ASI’s scientific survey report public till January 24

Gyanvapi case: Varanasi district court to decide on Jan 24 if ASI's survey report on Gyanvapi mosque should be made public.

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Varanasi court to decide on making ASI survey report on Gyanvapi mosque public on January 6

Varanasi court to rule on January 6 on making ASI survey report on Gyanvapi mosque public. Hindu and Muslim sides to receive copies.

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Two ferries meant for Kochi Water Metro to operate in Ayodhya, Varanasi

In a move that took many by surprise, the Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) has shipped two ferries that were built for the Kochi Water Metro to Uttar Pradesh for being operated in Ayodhya and Varanasi by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

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ASI asks Varanasi court not to make Gyanvapi survey report public for four more weeks

The Archeological Survey of India urged a Varanasi court not to make its Gyanvapi mosque complex survey report public for at least four more weeks

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IIT-BHU rape accused posted photos with top BJP leaders, of BJP campaigns

The social media profile of at least one of the three accused, who have been arrested over an alleged gangrape on IIT-BHU premises, is replete with pictures of him posing with senior BJP leaders. It should be noted here that none of these posts were made after the alleged crime.

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Congress protest over IIT-BHU sexual assault case turns violent

Uttar Pradesh Congress workers were prevented by police from holding a protest in Varanasi outside the Prime Minister’s constituency office

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Congress demands PM Modi’s apology in IIT-BHU sexual assault case

Opposition parties demand justice for IIT-BHU molestation case, UP Congress to protest outside PM's Varanasi office.

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Gyanvapi verdict: Varanasi Court to present ASI scientific report today

The Varanasi district Court will present the Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) scientific report on the Gyanvapi mosque survey today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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U.P. to launch Statewide career guidance programme for minority girls in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Minority Affairs Department to launch UPMG, a Statewide 'Upliftment Programme for Minority Girls', in Varanasi on Dec 21.

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India Court To Weigh Future Of Mosque In Hindu Holy City

An Indian court has weighed into one of the country's most bitter religious disagreements by greenlighting cases on whether a mosque in the holy city of Varanasi should be opened to Hindu worshippers.

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Allahabad HC says Gyanvapi title suit not barred by Places of Worship Act, rejects plea of Muslim side

Allahabad High Court rules civil suits by Hindu petitioners seeking temple restoration at Gyanvapi mosque not barred.

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ASI submits Gyanvapi mosque survey report before Varanasi court in a sealed cover

The Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute: The ASI carried out the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

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ASI submits Gyanvapi survey report before Varanasi court in sealed cover

On the other hand, a petition has been moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (which manages Gyanvapi Mosque) seeking information about the survey report. Read further on Dynamite news:

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India declared freedom from slave mentality, says PM Modi after inaugurating Swarved Mahamandir

PM Modi inaugurates world's largest meditation centre in Varanasi with UP CM Yogi Adityanath, seating 20,000 people for meditation.

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'Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat dons saffron colour, has new features': Railway Min.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and New Delhi with superior passenger amenities & saffron colour on December 18.

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam strengthening idea of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Kashi Tamil Sangamam, mocks Congress' 'garibi hatao' slogan and launches 37 projects worth ₹19,000 crore in Varanasi.

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PM may inaugurate Vande Bharat Express from Delhi to Varanasi

PM Modi to inaugurate 2nd Vande Bharat train on Delhi-Varanasi route Dec 18. Demand high; 1st train running at 100% occupancy. 2nd train to run opposite timings, on Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat.

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As Nitish gets ready for Varanasi rally, BJP calls him ‘fused bulb’; JD(U) says BJP is ‘jittery’

Nitish Kumar's proposed public meeting in Varanasi stirs war of words between BJP and JD(U). BJP's Sushil Modi challenges Kumar to contest against PM Modi from Varanasi. JD(U) leader Jama Khan says BJP jittery over Kumar's visit.

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ASI granted one more week by Varanasi court to submit Gyanvapi survey report

This comes after ASI asked for one week's time to file the survey report. The court fixed December 18 as the next date of hearing in the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ASI likely to file Gyanvapi survey report in Varanasi court today

The report of the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is likely to be presented in the Varanasi court on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Governor meets stakeholders regarding Kashi Tamil Sangamam

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi interacted with stakeholders from various fields to discuss the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a cultural event celebrating the links between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu. PM Modi inaugurated the event last year, which was attended by many from TN.

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ASI gets 10 more days from Varanasi court to submit Gyanvapi survey report

The next date of hearing is December 11. It is the sixth extension given by the court to the ASI to submit its report.

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VIP movement disrupts air travel, three flights diverted in one day

Amidst political campaigning, 3 IndiGo flights diverted from RGIA due to VIP movement. 6E 407 (Pune-Hyderabad) & 6E 473 (Raipur-Hyderabad) rerouted to Bengaluru & Vijayawada respectively, while 6E 626 (Varanasi-Hyderabad) diverted to Vijayawada. ATC based decision due to flight congestion.

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