Varanasi
19-Year-Old Maharashtra Teen Makes History by Reciting 2,000 Vedic Mantras After 12 Years of Preparation
Dec 03, 2025 09:10 pm CST
A remarkable achievement in Vedic tradition has been made by 19-year-old Devvrat Mahesh Rekhe from Maharashtra, who successfully memorized and recited 2,000 sacred verses from the Shukla Yajurveda in the rare and complex Dandkarma Parayanam style. This extraordinary feat, accomplished after 12 years of rigorous preparation, has earned recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reviving an ancient spiritual discipline performed only three times in recorded history.
Union Minister L Murugan Highlights Language Rights Barrier: "Unable To Learn Hindi Due To Tamil Nadu Politics"
Dec 03, 2025 11:17 am CST
Union Minister L Murugan revealed he was unable to learn Hindi due to political circumstances in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing language learning as his right during the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 inauguration. The event showcases cultural connections between Kashi and Tamil Nadu while promoting linguistic exchange amid ongoing debates about India's three-language education policy.
Security Breach at Kashi Tamil Sangam: Mentally Ill Man Breaks Through UP CM Yogi Adityanath's Security Cordon
Dec 03, 2025 12:55 am CST
A security incident occurred at Varanasi's Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0 event when Joginder Gupta, a mentally unstable and intoxicated water vendor, breached Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's security perimeter. Security personnel quickly apprehended the man, who was later sent for medical examination and transferred to a mental health facility. Family members confirmed his history of alcohol abuse and ongoing mental health treatment.
UP Authorities File Cases Against 12 More Pharmaceutical Companies in Codeine Cough Syrup Smuggling Investigation
Nov 29, 2025 09:07 am CST
Uttar Pradesh's food and drugs department has expanded its investigation into codeine-containing cough syrup smuggling in Varanasi by filing cases against 12 additional pharmaceutical firms. These companies were found either closed or replaced by other businesses when investigators attempted to inspect them. This action follows earlier cases filed against 26 other pharmaceutical companies involved in the same smuggling operation.
Mumbai Police Reunites Missing 4-Year-Old With Family After 6-Month Search: Anand Mahindra Praises Exceptional Effort
Nov 25, 2025 09:57 pm CST
Mumbai Police successfully located 4-year-old Aarohi six months after her disappearance from the CSMT area, reuniting her with her family on Children's Day. The extensive search operation spanning multiple states concluded when a Varanasi journalist recognized the child at a local orphanage, leading to an emotional reunion that earned praise from industrialist Anand Mahindra, who called Mumbai Police "one of the finest forces in the world."
PM Modi Inaugurates Four New Vande Bharat Express Trains Enhancing National Connectivity and Tourism
Nov 08, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding India's high-speed rail network to 160 operational trains. These new routes connect major religious, cultural, and commercial hubs across India, reducing travel times significantly while boosting tourism and regional economic development through enhanced transportation infrastructure.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's Spiritual Transformation: How Bathing in the Ganga Changed His Life
Nov 01, 2025 01:17 pm CST
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan shares his transformative experience of becoming vegetarian after bathing in the sacred Ganga river during a visit to Kashi 25 years ago. While inaugurating a new Tamil Nadu-funded lodging facility in Varanasi alongside CM Yogi Adityanath, he highlighted the strengthening cultural bonds between North and South India and praised the spiritual renaissance taking place in Kashi under PM Modi's leadership.
After Row Over "I Love Muhammad", "I Love Mahadev" Posters Surface In UP
Sep 24, 2025 11:36 pm CST
A counter-campaign has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi after weeks of controversy around posters proclaiming "I Love Muhammad". Religious leaders took to the streets on Tuesday with placards reading "I Love Mahadev".
Women Empowerment, Armed Forces Among Many Themes Of Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals
Sep 23, 2025 12:15 am CST
Tracing back to August 16, 1946, when large parts of Kolkata were engulfed in communal frenzy, residents of a south Kolkata neighbourhood stood firm to prevent troublemakers from disturbing peace in the Hindustan Park-Purna Das Road-Lake area.
Lullaby To Death: Woman Throws 3-Year-Old In Lake, Lover Didn't Like Child
Sep 18, 2025 02:59 pm CST
The woman, who had been living in Rajasthan's Ajmer with another man after leaving her husband, was reportedly fed up of her partner taunting her over her daughter from her marriage.