A 38-year-old businessman was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Varanasi after a car accident led to a violent dispute. Police have arrested four individuals and are conducting raids to apprehend the remaining suspects.
Nursing students in Varanasi protested against the management of Upkar Nursing Home, alleging harassment and poor treatment after attending Prime Minister Modi's event. The protest was called off after administrative intervention.
Rinku Singh took some time off from the hectic grind of IPL 2026 to seek blessings at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi on Tuesday.
A 16-year-old boy in Varanasi, India, died after allegedly being beaten with sticks over suspicion of mobile theft. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Fourteen individuals have been arrested in Varanasi for allegedly defiling a place of worship and hurting religious sentiments after a video surfaced showing them consuming chicken biryani during an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga river.
A Varanasi court has remanded 14 people to judicial custody after they allegedly held an Iftar party and consumed chicken biryani on a boat in the Ganga river, sparking outrage and accusations of hurting religious sentiments.
Manasa Varanasi dresses like she's permanently floating through the soft-focus frame of a rom-com dressed in florals and cottagecore. But every now and then, the Couple Friendly actress switches lanes.
Police in Varanasi have booked three women for allegedly stealing undergarments worth approximately Rs 10,000 from a shop in the Chetganj area. The theft was reported by the shop owner, who provided CCTV footage of the incident.
Priyanka Chopra is currently shooting for SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated Telugu film Varanasi in Hyderabad, balancing her demanding schedule with a refreshing poolside Sunday.
An IndiGo Airlines aircraft made an emergency landing in Varanasi after a note claiming a bomb was found on board. Security agencies investigated the threat.
A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel room in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide. The woman, identified as Bhawna Sharma, was staying at the hotel with a male friend and her son. Investigations are underway.
A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.
Police in Varanasi arrested Himanshu Yadav, a Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha leader, for allegedly assaulting a student at Banaras Hindu University after inquiring about his caste.
After his arrest, the accused told police that it was his first time on a flight and he was feeling anxious.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the recovery of a teenage girl's body in Ghazipur, alleging attempts to change statements and calling the incident a repeat of the Hathras case.
Many places across northern states including Delhi recorded above-normal temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius, while the India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh in the coming days. Jammu and Kashmir saw a dip in temperatures with fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rainfall in the plains.
A Mumbai-based software engineer, Ankita Gupta, successfully tracked her stolen mobile phone in Varanasi, leading to its recovery and the suspension of a police officer for negligence.
Opposition leaders are demanding swift justice and alleging administrative indifference in the case of a teenage girl's death in Ghazipur, even as police report an arrest and ongoing investigation.
A special MP-MLA court acquitted all six accused, including Ayodhya MLA Abhay Singh, in a 24-year-old Nadesar shootout case involving former Jaunpur MP Dhananjay Singh due to insufficient evidence.
A 22-year-old student was shot dead at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi following a dispute with another student. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
The death of a Dalit girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has ignited a political controversy as opposition parties demand justice and action against officials. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav plans to visit the girl's family, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state.
A group in Varanasi organized an 'India-Russia Friendship March' to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his visit to India for the annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The march highlighted the strong ties between the two nations and expressed hope for strengthened cooperation and global peace.
As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates, driving demand for hill stations such as Mussoorie, Munnar, Varkala, Ooty and Kodaikanal.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of deploying its entire machinery, including Union ministers and NDA-ruled state CMs, to defeat her party in the West Bengal assembly elections. She also criticised the BJP's promises to migrant workers and alleged the misuse of central forces during the polls.
Raghu Rai, one of India's most celebrated photographers, passed away at a private hospital in New Delhi at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
He was childlike with a camera in his hands -- not nave, but wonderstruck, as though the world were always on the verge of delivering something unrepeatable. Pulitzer Prize nominee Namas Bhojani recalls his long association with Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer who passed into the ages on Sunday.
Police in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, seized 6.5 kg of marijuana and arrested two individuals following a highway accident involving an SUV used for smuggling.
A demolition drive at the Manikarnika Ghat was met with protests from locals, who alleged that the city's heritage was being destroyed in the name of redevelopment, a charge rejected by the district administration.
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Four individuals have been arrested in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly dumping non-vegetarian food waste near a freshwater drain used by an ashram temple. The incident sparked outrage and led to charges of hurting religious sentiments and promoting disharmony.
A five-year-old boy, Prateek, who was allegedly abducted from a village in Prayagraj district, has been rescued from Varanasi after a day-long search, police said.
Priyanka Chopra embarked on a spiritual journey to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where she offered prayers, participated in selfless service, and shared a glimpse of the traditional Punjabi cuisine.
A consignment of meat seized in Jalna, Maharashtra, on suspicion of being beef has been identified as buffalo meat, leading to its release along with the trucks that were transporting it.
Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas continues to master the art of balancing her high-profile international career in Hollywood and an anticipated return to Bollywood with cherished family moments, offering fans an intimate look into her dynamic life.
As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.
A watchman in Uttar Pradesh was critically injured after being allegedly set on fire by the son of a village head following a dispute over a malfunctioning handpump.
Ferrari unveiled the 1,050-hp 849 Testarosa in Mumbai, blending aggressive design with a hybrid V8 powertrain capable of 0-100 km/h in just 2.25 seconds.
S S Rajamouli announced his new epic Varanasi at a grand event at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City over the weekend.
A bride was critically injured after being shot by her alleged lover during her wedding ceremony in Buxar, Bihar, sparking a police investigation into the shocking incident.
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