VARANASI
Nita Mukesh Ambani brings Varanasi's elegance to Anant Ambani & Radhika Merchant's wedding
Nita Ambani's visit to Varanasi before her son's wedding showcases her deep connection to the spiritual city. She explores local attractions and plans to incorporate India's heritage in the wedding celebrations, including traditional crafts and delicacies.
Anant Ambani wedding: Nita Ambani's first look out; groom's mom dazzles in timeless Manish Malhotra saree
Nita Ambani made a striking appearance at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, adorned in a stunning Rangkat saree that pays homage to Varanasi's cultural heritage. Her attire, designed by Manish Malhotra, featured intricate floral motifs and vibrant zari hues, crafted over six months by India's master artisans. The ceremony, hosted at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marks the culmination of months of celebrations and promises a grand reception to follow.
Anant Ambani wedding Menu: Famous Varanasi tomato chaat on menu, check other snack items
Anant Ambani Radhika Merchant Wedding Menu: No Indian wedding is complete without a delicious feast! Naturally, the highly anticipated grand wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant will feature a mouthwatering menu. Some details about the menu have already been unveiled ahead of the big day.
Annamalai on NEET issue: Fear-mongering of opposition parties can be put to rest now
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai stated that the NEET 2024 paper leak was 'localized and controlled,' dismissing opposition fears. The Supreme Court acknowledged the leak, tasking the National Testing Agency (NTA) to identify affected candidates and locations. The NEET-UG exam, crucial for medical admissions, faces controversy and calls for a retest.
HC seeks Gyanvapi mosque body's reply on plea demanding ASI survey of 'wazukhana'
Allahabad High Court grants a month to the Gyanvapi Masjid committee for affidavit challenging refusal of ASI 'wazukhana' survey, excluding 'Shivling'. Hearing is on August 14. Rakhi Singh and lawyers Tiwari and Trivedi advocate necessity. Varanasi court's October 21 prohibited protected areas' survey. ASI's Varanasi complex report was already submitted.
Gyanvapi Mosque case: Allahabad High Court to hear plea on August 20
The Allahabad High Court postponed the Gyanvapi Mosque case to August 12 after a plea contesting the Varanasi District Court's decision to deny the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) access to survey the Wuzkhana area within the mosque. The area had been sealed in 2022 by a Supreme Court order. The ASI had said that the survey revealed that a Hindu Temple existed before the mosque was constructed.
RBI cancels licence of Varanasi-based Banaras Merchantile Co-op Bank
RBI cancels Banaras Merchantile Co-operative Bank's license citing financial instability. Depositors to receive up to Rs 5 lakh from DICGC. Bank lacks capital and earning prospects, leading to liquidation.
'Slight water leakage': Northern Railway responds to water leak incident on Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express. Watch viral video
Passengers aboard the Delhi to Varanasi Vande Bharat Express were in for a surprise when water started dripping from the train's roof, soaking seats. In a viral video, a frustrated passenger captures the scene, exclaiming, “Tell everyone in your college! No body should be travelling…..”
9 year old becomes IPS officer for a day, while battling brain cancer
Pediatric brain tumors are abnormal cell growths that begin in or near the brain in children. These tumors can enlarge and press on surrounding brain regions, causing symptoms such as headaches and nausea. Each year, approximately 2,500 children in India are diagnosed with brain cancer.
PM Modi, senior ministers take oath as members of 18th Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, marking his third consecutive term. He, along with his Council of Ministers, had previously taken oath on June 9. Modi, who retained the Varanasi seat, has been representing it since 2014. As the Leader of the House, he was the first to take the oath. Additionally, B Mahtab also took the oath as a member of the new House and as the pro-tem speaker earlier in the day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
PM Modi has collapsed psychologically, he can't stop paper leaks: Rahul Gandhi on NEET scam
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of failing to address alleged paper leaks in competitive exams and claiming that the PM has "psychologically collapsed" following the Lok Sabha disappointment. Gandhi referenced a video of a shoe being thrown at Modi's car, stating that the country is no longer scared of him due to a strong opposition.
Modi visits Varanasi after 'unprecedented mandate', says Maa Ganga has adopted him
The prime minister said the mandate given by the people in this Lok Sabha election is truly unprecedented and has created history, and added that the first decision of the new government related to farmers and the poor. "I consider farmers, women, the youth and the poor strong pillars of 'Viksit Bharat'," Modi said.
PM-Kisan world's largest direct benefit scheme: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi is the largest direct benefit transfer scheme in the world, using technology to ensure it reaches its intended beneficiaries. He expressed gratitude to the 64 crore voters of Kashi (Varanasi) for electing him and praised the strength of Bharat's democracy.
People gave vote of no-confidence in him: Cong before Modi's first Varanasi visit since polls
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also posed a set of nine questions to the prime minister on issues concerning his constituency and asked why they have not been addressed.
Not some 'prasad' for farmers, but their legitimate right: Congress on PM-KISAN
Congress has slamemd Prime Minister Modi ahead of his Varanasi visit, where he will participate in the PM-Kisan Samman Sammelan and release Rs 20,000 crore as part of the income support scheme for over 9.26 crore farmers. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said "PM is not bestowing some prasad on kisaans. It is their legitimate right and entitlement".
Goods train catches fire in UP's Sultanpur, no one hurt
A bogie of a goods train heading to Varanasi caught fire at Sultanpur Railway Station, causing commotion on the Varanasi-Lucknow track. No casualties were reported. The train from Panipat was promptly stopped and the fire brigade extinguished the fire. The cargo on board was coal, according to Sultanpur Railway junction Superintendent V K Gupta.
SP MP Afzal Ansari praises Yogi Adityanath, says Modi magic is over
SP MP Afzal Ansari, brother of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, attributed BJP's success of winning 30 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh to CM Yogi Adityanath. He stated that PM Modi's influence was limited to three seats and that without Yogi's efforts in Varanasi, retaining the seat would have been challenging. Ansari claimed that Yogi's strategy was crucial in avoiding a potential setback for BJP in the state. He accused the government of protecting criminals by allegedly killing his brother.
UP Congress wanted Priyanka Gandhi to contest polls from Varanasi: Ajay Rai
Modi's victory margin this year was less than the 2019 and 2014 general elections when he won by 4,79,505 and 3,71,784 votes, respectively. Rai said the Congress along with its INDIA bloc allies will undertake a 'dhanyavad yatra' to thank the people for supporting the opposition coalition.
Had Priyanka contested polls from Varanasi, Modi would have lost: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi claimed that if Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had contested Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi would have lost by 2-3 lakh votes.
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