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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate month-long 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam' in Varanasi

NEW DELHI/VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a month-long programme, 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam', on November 19 in Varanasi to rediscover, reaffirm and celebrate age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi – two of the country's most important and ancient seats of learning.

The Times of India

UP: Varanasi Court To Hear Plea Seeking Worship Of 'Shivling' In Gyanvapi Mosque Complex

A Varanasi court on Thursday rejected Gyanvapi Masjid committee's objection to a petition seeking right to worship 'Shivling' claimed to have been found in the mosque complex and fixed 2 December as the next date of hearing in the case. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Jamtara, Giridih cyber gangs stationing recruits in small or KAVAL towns: Six cheats arrested in Prayagraj spill the beans

PRAYAGRAJ: After their traditional bases of Jamtara and Giridih districts of Jharkhand have come under police scanner, big cyber criminals are hiring young recruits, who live in rented accommodations in small or KAVAL (Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Allahabad and Lucknow) towns, open accounts in both private and government banks after changing…

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Uttar Pradesh: Girl, 3, falls off moving train in Varanasi, dad jumps too; both dead

VARANASI: One Hira Rayin (32) of Darbhanga in Bihar jumped off a moving train in his bid to save his 3-year-old daughter near Bahedwa halt in Varanasi on Sunday. They both died in the freak accident.

The Times of India

Exclusive! Shekhar Suman on hosting a segment on Bigg Boss and the return of Movers & Shakers

Back in the business of hosting, actor Shekhar Suman is enjoying every bit of his stint as a host on Bigg Boss 16. Shekhar, who is back with a bang, in a freewheeling chat with us, talked about his recent visit to Lucknow and Varanasi, bringing back his popular show…

The Times of India

ASI survey of Gyanvapi complex: Allahabad HC fixes Nov 28 for final hearing

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court on Friday fixed November 28 for final arguments on the petition of Anjuman Intezamia Masajid (AIM) challenging a Varanasi court order to conduct an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the Gyanvapi complex, adjacent to Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: After Ayodhya now Varanasi railway station gears up to handle 1 lakh footfall

LUCKNOW: After Ayodhya, the Lucknow division of northern railways is now preparing Varanasi railway station to handle more than one lakh footfall per day.

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Gyanvapi: Court rejects 6 pleas for becoming party in main Shringar Gauri case

VARANASI: VARANASI: District Judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha on Monday rejected six applications filed by individuals and organisations to become a party in the main case (No. 18/2022 Rakhi Singh vs state of UP and others) in which five Hindu women plaintiffs have sought the right to worship Shringar Gauri and…

The Times of India

Gyanvapi Mosque: Varanasi Court Rejects Applications For Third Party Intervention

The order was passed by the District Judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha on the applications moved under Order 1 Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). Read more on Dynamite News:

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Gyanvapi Case: Varanasi Court Rejects Plea Seeking Carbon Dating Of 'Shivling'

A Varanasi court on Friday rejected the plea seeking carbon dating and scientific investigation of the purported 'Shivling' claimed to be found in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court verdict on carbon dating of 'shivling' today

VARANASI: The Varanasi district judge court is set to deliver its verdict on the demand of four women plaintiffs, seeking court intervention for carbon dating of the purported 'shivling' claimed to have been found in the ablution pond of the mosque during court commission survey on May 16.

The Times of India

UP: 74-year-old beaten to death in Varanasi, five accused held; 9 police personnel suspended

Nine police personnel have been suspended for dereliction of duty by failing to act swiftly. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Court verdict on carbon dating of 'shivling' in Gyanvapi case on Oct 14

VARANASI: The Varanasi district judge court on Tuesday fixed October 14 as the date to deliver its order on the demand of four women plaintiffs, seeking court intervention for carbon dating of the purported ‘shivling' claimed to have been found in the ablution pond of the mosque during court commission…

The Times of India

Gyanvapi case | Varanasi court’s verdict on plea for carbon dating of ‘Shivling’ on October 14

The claim of the discovery of a ‘shivling’ was disputed by the Muslim side, which said the object was part of a ‘fountain’

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GST implementation, rising costs slowly pushing weavers of Varanasi out of business

Several handloom workers are giving up their traditional skills and migrating to Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata to switch to better-paying options. Others with professional degrees have moved to West Asia for a better future

The Hindu

Gyanvapi dispute | Varanasi court reserves order on application to carbon-date ‘shivling’

Masjid panel has insisted that the structure in question is part of the fountain in the mosque’s ablution pond

The Times of India

UP: French woman alleges she fell ill after being offered cocktailed drink by 'guide' in Kashi, accused held for interrogation

VARANASI: A woman tourist from France suffered serious stomach problems after being supplied cocktailed alcoholic drinks by a person who met her while posing as a guide in UP's Varanasi.

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U.P. ATS arrested six PFI members during raids in Varanasi and Meerut

They have been arrested under various Sections of IPC and UAPA

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Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests six PFI members from Meerut, Varanasi

LUCKNOW: The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UP Police on Saturday arrested six members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) from Varanasi and Meerut under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and for promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion.

The Hindu

Varanasi court issues notice to masjid panel on plea for carbon-dating of structure

District court dismisses application filed by Masjid panel seeking eight weeks’ time to appeal against September 12 order

The Hindu

River cruise service between Varanasi and Assam's Bogibeel to begin next year: Sonowal

The route will connect rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route

The Times of India

Uttar Pradesh: Jeweller on run after thrashing power official, linemen at gunpoint in Ballia

VARANASI: A prominent jeweller of Nagra market under the same police station in Ballia district of UP is absconding after police lodged an FIR against him for voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation among other charges.

The Hindu

Varanasi court’s judgment on Gyanvapi case | Left parties say wrong interpretation of ‘Places of Worship Act’ will lead to serious consequences

The Left parties comments come at a time when the Congress continues to maintain a studied silence on the issue.

Newslaundry

‘Crux of matter lies in politics, not law’: Editorials on court order on Gyanvapi mosque

After a few months’ break, the Gyanvapi mosque controversy has returned to the news cycle. Yesterday, the Varanasi district court upheld the maintainability of a petition filed by five Hindu women who sought the right to worship in the premises of the Gyanvapi mosque. The women claimed the mosque has…

The Hindu

Gyanvapi case | BJP, Hindu groups hail Varanasi court's verdict

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan hail decision

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