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BJP's nationwide events to mark Modi's birthday on Thursday; Shah, Rajnath to flag off bike rallies
The BJP will organize nationwide programs on Thursday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off a bike rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also flag off a similar bike rally from Varanasi to Vadnagar. A nationwide cleanliness campaign and blood donation camps are also planned for the occasion.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to Join Varanasi-Wadnagar Service Yatra on September 17
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will participate in the Service Sankalp Abhiyan in Varanasi, marking PM Modis 25 years of public service. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to Join Varanasi-Wadnagar Service Yatra on September 17
CM Naidu to Participate in Seva Sankalp Abhiyan In Varanasi on Sep 17
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Grand Bike Rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi to Celebrate PM Modis Birthday
A bike rally celebrating PM Modis birthday will travel from Vadnagar to Varanasi, engaging local communities and promoting government initiatives. Grand Bike Rally from Vadnagar to Varanasi to Celebrate PM Modis Birthday
Chandrababu Naidu To Attend Seva Sankalp Event On PM Modi's 76th Birthday
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Alia Bhatt on Mahesh Bhatt: My father is very theatrical
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has spoken about her filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recalling a childhood memory that captured his theatrical and his larger-than-life personality. Following a special screening of Om Ka Hari which stars her mother Soni Razdan, Alia spoke about one of her fathers quirks that has stayed with her. She said in a statement: My father is very theatrical and that sometimes makes for great memories. For example, when I was in 1st standard, I had a spelling test and I was worried I was, for some reason, going to forget the spelling of the. My father made it a point to build into my memory, so he did some overbearing gesture to teach me the spelling so I dont forget it. But I remember him being this, like, grizzly bear, highly theatrical and highly entertaining. Om Ka Hari explores the complexities of the father-son relationship through comedy, drama and the things families often struggle to say to one another. Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav in the titular roles of Om and Hari. The film follows a stubborn father and his independent-minded son, whose relationship is shaped by generational differences, disagreements and deeply held expectations. When Hari believes he has only a few days left to live, he decides to make a journey to Varanasi, with Om accompanying him. What begins as a journey marked by conflict gradually becomes an opportunity for the two to confront the love, hurt and things left unsaid between them. At its heart, Om Ka Hari explores one of mankinds oldest rivalries, father versus son and asks a deeply personal question: When was the last time you said I love you to your father. Produced by First Ray Films, Om Ka Hari releases theatrically on September 18.
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IIT Madras ready to extend blockchain technology, career counselling support to J&K
Chennai, Sep 15: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has expressed its willingness to assist the Jammu and Kashmir government in using blockchain technology to establish the authenticity of local products and help curb adulteration and counterfeiting. Director IIT Madras Prof V Kamakoti said the institute has recently signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh Government for an initiative based on blockchain technology, under which a QR code can be generated for products to establish their authenticity and help prevent adulteration and counterfeiting. Interacting with journalists from Kashmir during a PIB tour of Chennai, Prof Kamakoti said IIT Madras is ready to extend the technology to Jammu and Kashmir if the UT Government approaches the institute with a formal request. Replying to a question from a Greater Kashmir correspondent on the challenge of adulteration and counterfeiting of Kashmiri products such as carpets and saffron, he said the technology was still at an early stage but IIT Madras was willing to assist J&K in developing and implementing it. Prof Kamakoti also highlighted the institutes innovative School Connect Programme, through which career counselling and guidance are provided to school and college students, familiarising them with national and international educational and career opportunities. He said IIT Madras could extend the School Connect initiative to Jammu and Kashmir as well, provided the UT Government or School Education Department approaches the institute. The IIT Madras Director also spoke about Vidyashakti, another initiative under which trained teachers provide academic guidance and support to students. He said the programme could also be introduced in Jammu and Kashmir subject to a formal request from the UT government and signing of an MoU. Rashmi Udhay Kumar from Communication Office of IIT Madras said that any education institution of Jammu and Kashmir can approach the institute through mail address school-connect@study.iitm.ac.in with a request for School Connect programme. SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS IN R&D-BASED EDUCATION IIT Madras is setting new benchmarks in research and development-based education by combining its extensive on-campus academic programmes with innovative outreach initiatives aimed at making quality higher education accessible to students across the country. Prof Andrew Thangaraj of the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras, said the institute is not only offering hundreds of courses on campus but has also developed outreach programmes for students who could not secure admission through the conventional JEE route. Through funnel-type programmes, students from across the country can enrol in university-level courses and pursue quality education, Thangaraj said while interacting with a group of journalists from Kashmir and Varanasi currently visiting Chennai as part of a PIB tour. He said the National Programme for Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is one of the major outreach initiatives of IIT Madras. The programme, launched in 2014, offers certified online courses, with examinations conducted offline. Under the SWAYAM platform, more than 10,186 courses have been offered, recording over 4.16 crore enrolments without fees, while 57.2 lakh certificates have been issued so far. The institutes other outreach initiatives include BS programmes in Data Science and Applications, Management and Data Science, Electronic Systems, and Aeronautics and Space Technology, providing learners with opportunities to pursue specialised programmes through flexible modes of education. Meanwhile, the IIT Madras campus also reflects its emphasis on environmental sustainability. The green campus has extensive forest cover, while bicycles are widely used by students and staff for internal movement, helping reduce vehicular pollution and maintain a cleaner environment. Interacting with journalists, another official of the institution said that IIT Madras is contributing in every sector of the country including space sciences, maritime and shipping industry, defence sector with engineering and technology remaining the core of all practices.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 15 (IANS) A total of 17 proposals were approved at a Bihar Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday, with major decisions covering agriculture, healthcare, education, water resources, taxation, recruitment and infrastructure development. Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved an allocation of Rs 89.79 crore for the Central Sector Makhana Development Scheme for the financial year 2026-27. The Cabinet also approved the contractual appointment of Assistant Professors against 366 vacant posts across five government medical colleges under the Health Department, pending completion of regular recruitment. The institutions covered under the decision are Government Medical College, Bettiah; Government Medical College, Purnea; Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College, Madhepura; Government Medical College, Chhapra, Saran; and Ram Janaki Medical College, Samastipur. Approval was also granted for contractual appointments against vacant posts of Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, Lecturer and Assistant Professor in government dental colleges and hospitals under the Health Department, pending regular recruitment. The Cabinet also approved the termination of the services of Dr Ravi Shankar Prasad, a General Medical Officer posted at the Additional Primary Health Centre in Bahadurpur, Alauli, Khagaria. The action was taken over his continuous unauthorised absence from duty since November 17, 2021. An allocation of Rs 2.10 crore was approved for the implementation of the centrally sponsored National Mission on Edible OilsOil Palm (NMEO-OP) during 2026-27. The scheme aims to promote oil palm cultivation and reduce dependence on imports by increasing domestic edible oil production. The Cabinet also approved Rs 78.34 crore for programmes under the centrally sponsored Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture for 2026-27 and 2027-28. One of the major decisions was administrative approval of Rs 3,516.05 crore for the development of the Vishnupad Temple precinct in Gaya on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi. The project will include several infrastructure and pilgrim-facility works, including a multi-level car park, elevated pathway, a ramp connecting the Mansarovar-Manpur bridge, dormitory and canteen facilities, ghat development and construction of Sita Kund. The Cabinet also approved the construction of an intake well 23 kilometres upstream of the Indrapuri Barrage. The facility will enable the required quantity of water to be transferred from the Sone River to the North Koel Main Canal through a pipeline. The Cabinet approved expenditure of Rs 1,000 crore by the Water Resources Department, to be drawn in advance from the Bihar Contingency Fund. A One-Time Settlement scheme was also approved to address outstanding dues of brick kiln operators. According to the government, Rs 266 crore is currently outstanding against brick kiln operators, and the scheme is intended to provide them relief in settling their dues. Two additional posts were approved for the State Information Commission. The Cabinet further approved the creation of six postsfour instructors and two lower-division clerksfor establishing a school at Bihar Animal Sciences University in Patna. An amount of Rs 45,98,832 was sanctioned for the purpose. The Cabinet approved the Bihar State Aviation Cadre Recruitment Rules, 2026, paving the way for recruitment and service-related arrangements for the state's aviation cadre. It also approved the Bihar District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2026. The decisions taken at the meeting cover a range of sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, water management, tourism-related infrastructure and administrative reforms, with the government aiming to accelerate development and improve public services across the state.
Varanasi weaver's heartfelt birthday gift for PM Modi: A silk-thread portrait with mother
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, a Varanasi-based weaver has prepared a unique artistic tribute depicting the Prime Minister receiving his late mother Heeraben Modis blessings. Weaver Sarvesh Kumar Srivastava has created a special portrait of Prime Minister Modi and his mother using pure Indian silk threads. The artwork shows Heeraben blessing PM Modi, capturing an emotional moment between the mother and son through the intricate traditional craft of Kashi. According to Srivastava, the portrait has been created using the traditional Uchand Kala, an ancient art form believed to have links to the era of Lord Ram. The intricate artwork took around one-and-a-half months to complete and showcases the craftsmanship and weaving traditions for which Varanasi is renowned. The portrait is being sent to Prime Minister Modi as a special birthday gift. Srivastava has previously sent Banarasi sarees as gifts to the Prime Minister on his birthdays. Speaking about his creation, Srivastava said the artwork was his way of paying tribute to the Prime Minister and preserving a representation of his bond with his mother through the traditional art of Varanasi. Our Prime Minister is a great personality for India. If we say that we gained independence again in 2014, it would not be an exaggeration, because the work done under his leadership after 2014 by his government has been remarkable and highly commendable. I made a saree, and the portrait of PM Modis mother giving blessings to him is a kind of work that can be framed and preserved, he told IANS. The weaver said the portrait was created with the hope that it would reach the Prime Minister and remain preserved as a distinctive piece of traditional Indian craftsmanship. The artwork also highlights the cultural and artistic legacy of Kashi, where generations of artisans and weavers have preserved traditional techniques while adapting them to contemporary themes. By depicting the Prime Minister and his mother through silk threads, the artist has combined a personal tribute with the regions centuries-old weaving heritage. The special creation is expected to be presented to PM Modi on the occasion of his birthday, offering a distinctive gift that brings together Varanasis renowned silk craftsmanship, traditional art and a deeply personal mother-son theme.
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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 14 (IANS) More than 1,000 young volunteers from across the country will take part in a 21-day Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Seva Yatra connecting Prime Minister Narendra Modis childhood home town of Vadnagar in Gujarat with his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, organisers said on Monday. The Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra will begin on September 17 and continue until October 7, with participants travelling simultaneously in two directions from Vadnagar to Varanasi and from Varanasi to Vadnagar. The campaign is being organised to mark and draw inspiration from 25 years of PM Modis public life and his emphasis on public service and nation-building. BJYM national president and Vadodara Lok Sabha MP Hemang Joshi said the programme would not be limited to a motorcycle journey, but would seek to involve young people in community service activities along the routes. Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years of public life represent an inspiring journey of service, dedication and putting the nation first for the youth of India. This Seva Yatra from Varanasi to Vadnagar is an effort to transform that philosophy of life into a resolve of the nations youth, Joshi said. Our objective is to ensure that the youth of India are not merely spectators of change, but active participants in nation-building, he added. The participants, or Seva Yatris, will come from several parts of the country, including Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Bihar and the Northeast. The organisers said the participation of young people from different regions, languages and cultures was intended to reinforce the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. The Yatra will cover 20 routes named after sacred Indian rivers and pass through 10 states, 193 districts, 773 tehsils and 1,159 villages. At each halt, the participants will undertake service-oriented activities. Nearly 25 types of initiatives have been planned, including tree plantation and the creation of Seva Vatikas, cleanliness drives, Nasha Mukt Bharat and TB Mukt Bharat campaigns, water conservation and awareness programmes for a plastic-free India. The programme will also include the honouring of saints and seers and felicitations for sanitation workers. Joshi said the organisers would avoid traditional receptions for the participants and instead focus on cleanliness and community service. Under the Swachhta Se Swagat initiative, local BJYM workers will conduct cleanliness drives at each destination two days before the Seva Yatris arrive, he added. The Yatra will also establish a symbolic connection between Vadnagar and Varanasi through river water. Participants travelling from Vadnagar to Varanasi will carry sacred water from rivers in Gujarat for Jalabhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Those travelling in the opposite direction will carry sacred water from rivers in Uttar Pradesh for Jalabhishek at Shri Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Vadnagar. Joshi said rivers were central to Indias civilisation, culture and faith and that using river water as a symbol of the Yatra was intended to represent cultural unity and a shared commitment to service. Nation-building is not the responsibility of the government alone. It is the responsibility of every citizen, and particularly of the youth. Inspired by PM Modi, we want every young Indian to make seva a part of their life in their respective communities and contribute to the building of a Viksit Bharat, he asserted. The Yatra will therefore seek to link Vadnagar, associated with PM Modis childhood and formative years, with Varanasi, where he has represented the constituency in the Lok Sabha and continued his public life.
BJYM launches Varanasi to Vadnagar Seva Yatra for Modi
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Uttar Pradesh suspends engineer over waterlogging negligence in Varanasi
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Prof. Romshoo elected as NASI fellow
Awantipora, Sep 13: Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has been elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), the countrys oldest science academy, established in 1930. The prestigious Fellowship recognises Prof. Romshoos sustained contributions to Earth and Environmental sciences and adds to the recognition of his scientific work. He will be formally inducted into the Academy during the 96th annual session of NASI at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in December 2026. Prof. Romshoo has made significant contributions to glaciology, hydrology, climate change and remote sensing, with particular emphasis on understanding climate-change impacts on Himalayan glaciers and water resources. To mention, Prof. Romshoo is already an elected Fellow of the prestigious Indian Academy of Sciences, besides being a Fellow of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing and the Indian Society of Geomatics. He is also a recipient of the prestigious J. C. Bose Fellowship and several international, national and state-level awards and honours.
Prof Romshoo elected NASI Fellow
Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has been elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), the countrys oldest science academy, established in 1930. The prestigious Fellowship recognises Prof. Romshoos sustained contributions to Earth and Environmental Sciences and adds to the recognition of his scientific work. He will be formally inducted into the Academy during the 96th annual session of NASI at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in December 2026. Prof. Romshoo has made significant contributions to glaciology, hydrology, climate change and remote sensing, with particular emphasis on understanding climate-change impacts on Himalayan glaciers and water resources. To mention, Prof. Romshoo is already an elected Fellow of the prestigious Indian Academy of Sciences, besides being a Fellow of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing and the Indian Society of Geomatics. He is also a recipient of the prestigious J. C. Bose Fellowship and several international, national and state-level awards and honours.
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Varanasi: Alleged leaked pic from sets shows temples, dinosaur, giant creatures
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Imposing Emergency not our culture, dissent essential to democracy: HM Shah on Gen Z protests
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Asserting that open dialogue and consensus-building form the core tenets of the current administration, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday stated that running the government by imposing an Emergency is ot our culture, contrasting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) governance philosophy with that of the opposition Congress. HM Shah made these remarks during a press conference responding to media queries regarding the societal and political impacts of recent Gen Z student demonstrations across the nation. Addressing questions on public unrest and youth-led protests, the Home Minister emphasised that dissent is a fundamental feature of democratic governance. We live in a vibrant democracy. People naturally hold diverse views on various issues, and expressing those opinions is essential, HM Shah remarked. Our government does not believe in governing by declaring an Emergency. That reflects the culture of the Congress party. Our ethos is fundamentally differentwe prioritise open discussion, engagement, and continuous dialogue with citizens, he said. Maintaining a firm stance on national security alongside democratic discourse, the Home Minister reiterated the government's resolve regarding illegal immigration, asserting that every illegal infiltrator will be identified and deported from the country. During the press conference, HM Shah announced the BJP-led National Democratic Alliances (NDA) upcoming 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', scheduled to take place across the country from September 17 to October 17. The initiative marks Prime Minister Narendra Modis completion of 25 continuous years in high public office, spanning his tenures as Chief Minister of Gujarat and subsequently as Prime Minister of India. Highlighting PM Modis self-identification as the nations Pradhan Sevak (Prime Servant), the Home Minister noted that the campaign will showcase major policy breakthroughs while organising public welfare activities nationwide. The month-long campaign features a structured 12-point action plan designed to drive developmental and social engagement across every block and taluka level. The Seva Setu Abhiyan will be launched to ensure total saturation and delivery of central government welfare schemes at the local level. Nationwide blood donation drives, specialised Anganwadi services, and community outreach programmes (Namo Seva) will also be organised, said HM Shah. He added that there will be Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra, cultural musical-theatrical performances, and bidirectional pilgrimage journeys connecting Vadnagar and Varanasi. The Home Minister underscored Prime Minister Modis unique milestone of serving continuously for 25 years as head of governmentfirst as Chief Minister of Gujarat and subsequently as Prime Minister of India. He paid tribute to the Prime Minister's leadership philosophy, noting that it aligns with Guru Nanaks teachings and the ideals of Saint Samarth Ramdass concept of 'Upbhog Shunya Swami' (a leader who serves without personal self-interest or desire for consumption), defining himself as the nation's Pradhan Sevak (Prime Servant). Contrasting current administration outcomes with earlier eras, HM Shah stated that prior to 2014, the nation was heavily stymied by corruption, casteism, and dynastic politics. Under PM Modi's leadership, these systemic issues have been decisively eradicated, the Home Minister said. India has pulled 25 crore people out of poverty, established itself as the worlds fastest-growing major economy, significantly enhanced its global standing, and strengthened the value of the Indian passport, he added. The Home Minister further said, Direct benefit transfers arrive straight into bank accounts, and 13 crore farmers are receiving financial support through the PM-Kisan scheme. Further, 11 crore families have benefited from the Ujjwala Gas scheme, and 3 crore women have been empowered to become Lakhpati Didis. Through the modernisation and expansion of railways, India has reached the next level. We revoked Article 370 without shedding a single drop of blood. We have developed culturally significant landmark sites such as the Ram Mandir and Kashi Vishwanath, and successfully executed groundbreaking space missions like Chandrayaan-3, he noted.
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Varanasis Urban Development Minister AK Sharma addresses flooding issues and calls for strict action against drain blockages. Varanasi Officials Review Flood Management, Minister Calls for Action Against Blocked Drains
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