Ranbirs RRR Comment Sparks Backlash
During an interview, the actor said that while RRR opened doors for Indian cinema in international markets, Ramayana had now opened doors for Varanasi
Air quality deteriorates in north post-Diwali
New Delhi: A thick layer of smog hung over parts of north India on Monday, a day after Diwali celebrations during which crackers were burst beyond permitted hours, pushing air quality to alarmingly high levels.Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Western Uttar Pradesh's Air Quality Index (AQI) levels were well above 350, falling into the 'very poor' range.Also Read: 'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightOn Sunday, Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI at 376. The next morning, the AQI dropped marginally to 371, according to the CPCB.The overall AQI stood at 371 on Monday till 10 am, the highest for a post-Diwali day since 2021. Of the 51 monitoring stations that recorded data, 14 were in the 'severe' category, four in the 'poor' category and the remaining 33 in the 'very poor' category. Delhi Technological University (DTU) recorded the worst reading of 439. Earlier in the morning, the overall AQI was 370 at 8 am.According to CPCB data, Delhi's AQI was 376 on Diwali, the highest recorded on the festival day since 2021, when it was 382.Also Read: Mumbai bans sky rockets, aerial fireworks till November 25 after fire incidentsHowever, according to real-time readings on AQI.in, Delhi's air quality climbed to 2,283 after Diwali. Six other Indian cities also recorded AQI levels above 1,000 at 9 pm on Sunday, according to the platform.On Monday morning, AQI.in recorded Delhi's air quality at 637, classifying it as 'hazardous'.According to IQAir, the concentration of PM2.5 stood at 170 micrograms per cubic metre, around 34 times the World Health Organisation's annual guideline value.The high AQI also pushed up PM 10 and PM2.5 levels in the national capital.The concentration of PM10 was 126 micrograms per cubic metre, while ozone levels stood at 31, nitrogen dioxide at 44.6 and sulphur dioxide at 32. Carbon monoxide concentration was recorded at 1,461.5 micrograms per cubic metre.PM2.5, fine particulate matter capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and entering the bloodstream, is among the major pollutants of concern due to its adverse health effects.IQAir's dashboard also showed a prominent air quality alert for Delhi, with data from 32 monitoring stations provided by 12 contributors.In Uttar Pradesh, the western region bore the brunt of post-Diwali air pollution, with several cities and localities recording 'very poor' air quality and some pockets in Ghaziabad, Meerut and Saharanpur reporting AQI levels in the 'severe' category, according to official and local data.Among the 24-hour average readings from November 8 to 4 pm on Monday, Noida recorded an AQI of 332, Greater Noida 252, Ghaziabad 324, Baghpat 305, Bulandshahr 303, Muzaffarnagar 225, Meerut 269, Shamli 275 and Hapur 202.In Meerut, doctors reported an increase in patients complaining of breathing difficulties, asthma, throat infections and eye irritation after Diwali.In Ghaziabad, the municipal corporation intensified mechanical road sweeping, water sprinkling and dust-control operations at identified pollution hotspots, City Health Officer Mitlesh Kumar said.The post-Diwali pollution levels were not uniform across the state.Among the places covered in the 24-hour readings, Bareilly recorded a comparatively lower AQI of 102 and Vrindavan 110. Fatehabad registered 138, Pratapgarh 141, Jhansi 144, Mathura 169, Firozabad 176 and Agra 187.Other major cities also recorded poor air quality, with Lucknow at 245, Kanpur at 221, Prayagraj at 241, Varanasi at 274 and Gorakhpur at 261.In neighbouring Punjab and Haryana, the air quality was in the 'very poor' category on Monday.According to the 24-hour average AQI, which is reported at 4 pm every day, Bahadurgarh in Haryana recorded 400, while Charkhi Dadri was at 389.The CPCB's data further showed that Gurugram's AQI was 345, Rohtak 378, Manesar 333, Faridabad 350, Ballabhgarh 316, Bhiwani 340, Kaithal 347, while Narnaul recorded an AQI of 305.The air pollution was so severe that many residents complained of breathing difficulty.Gurugram resident Praveen Bhardwaj said that when he stepped out of his home on Monday morning, he began to experience eye irritation and difficulty breathing.I used to go for a walk in the park every morning. But now, due to the pollution, I'm afraid to even step outside. Many people are even having to give up their morning walks for the sake of their health, he said.Ashok Yadav, a resident of Sector-14, said pollution has become a cause for concern even for those who head out for morning walks.Instead of merely issuing directives, the government and the administration should take concrete, on-the-ground measures to control pollution so that people can get relief, he added.In Punjab, the 24-hour AQI reading in Jalandhar and Mandi Gobindgarh was 336, in the 'very poor' category, while Ludhiana (292), Amritsar (257) and Patiala (221) were all in the 'poor' category. Chandigarh, the common capital of Haryana and Punjab, recorded an AQI of 148 in the 'moderate' category.
Delhi-Varanasi-Guwahati: India's North Bullet Train Corridor Plan | Route, Stops & Travel Time
Indias proposed North Bullet Train Corridor is set to connect Delhi with major cities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, extending up to Guwahati. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared indicative travel times, including 59 minutes between Delhi and Agra, 3 hours and 33 minutes between Delhi and Varanasi, and around six hours between Delhi and Siliguri. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the Delhi-Guwahati journey could take less than eight hours. The proposed route also includes the strategically important Chicken Neck corridor. However, the project remains at the planning stage, with its final alignment, stations, construction schedule and detailed project report yet to be finalised.
Varanasi: Is SS Rajamouli's film inspired by Ramayana? Here's what we know
Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has sparked speculation about a possible Ramayana connection with its first-look reveal. Now, a story claiming to outline the film's basic plot has gone viral on social media.
NDTV Creators' Manch, Varanasi | Kavyaraag: Where Poetry Meets Music
An enchanting celebration of words, rhythm and melody! Kavyaraag brings together the beauty of poetry and the magic of music at NDTV Creators' Manch in Varanasi, celebrating India's rich artistic and cultural heritage.
Kailash Kher Brings His Musical Magic to NDTV Creators' Manch
Get ready for a musical celebration as the iconic Kailash Kher takes centre stage at NDTV Creators' Manch in Varanasi. Known for his powerful, soulful voice and unforgettable melodies, he celebrates the spirit of Indian music, art and culture.
Varanasi: Passengers jostle for space amid Diwali and Chhath Puja travel rush
Rs 150-cr textile unit in Varanasi to create 1K jobs
Kashi steps up security, fire safety for Diwali
Over 2L devotees seek Maa Annapurnas golden blessings on Dhanteras
Exercise caution in bursting crackers, buying sweets: Health dept
Kashis iconic Lakshmi-Ganesh idols set to get a GI identity
Homegrown device to tackle sleep apnea earns BHU team a patent
Two held in Ghazipur with 34kg ganja
Yogi to celebrate Diwali with Van Tangiyas, gift 52 projects worth Rs 82cr
Gorakhpurs Nashra scripts history, becomes AMU students union VP
3 held for duping, robbing people with cheap dollar scam
Pre-Diwali crackdown: 669 kg illegal fireworks recovered, four held
Accused in high-profile cases, women inmates turn mentors for fellow prisoners
IRRI showcases farm-tech innovations
'All mafias are associated with BJP': SP hits back at Nitin Nabin over remarks on Azam Khan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) President Nitin Nabin's remarks on SP leader Azam Khan, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with a money laundering case, saying all mafias and goons are associated with the BJP and are seen alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This comes after Nabin, during an exclusive interview with IANS, accused the SP leadership of pursuing vote-bank politics by standing with people associated with criminal elements. These are the same people who gave Uttar Pradesh the identity of 'One District, One Mafia'. During the Samajwadi Party government, every district had a strongman, and they used these figures to gain and maintain power, Nabin said, responding to SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav's claims of injustice against Azam Khan. Reacting to Nabin's remarks, SP MLA Sangram Yadav said: All the mafias are associated with the BJP and are seen alongside CM Yogi Adityanath. Can't you see who the mafia from Varanasi is sitting with? Who the mafias from Jaunpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Deoria and Allahabad are associated with? Do you only see PDA members as mafias? Can't you see people from Yogi Adityanath ji's own community as mafias? He questioned the BJP about who is a mafia, and what are the criteria for identifying one. The Allahabad High Court questioned how these people obtained licences. One of them even displayed 500 weapons on Dussehra. Did the Chief Minister not notice it?...It is the BJP which is the party of mafias, goons and corruption, Sangram Yadav remarked while speaking to IANS. Citing the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, SP MLA Jai Kishan Sahu asserted that the people of Uttar Pradesh will respond to all such statements in the 2027 elections by bringing the Samajwadi Party to power. While maintaining that everyone is entitled to their opinion, Sahu told IANS, The people of Uttar Pradesh are watching everything closely. Voters would give a strong reply in the 2027 Assembly elections and elect an Akhilesh Yadav-led government...under both the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments, young people are roaming in search of jobs, while students demanding employment opportunities are being met with police batons. Meanwhile, BJP MP Prakash Pal backed the BJP Chief Nabin over his criticism of the Samajwadi Party. Speaking to IANS, Pal said: There were people like Atiq Ahmed, Mukhtar Ansari, Azam Khan and countless others. There used to be at least one mafia in every district, whose muscle power was used to illegally occupy people's land and properties. Look at their old photographs and records. Judges would refuse to hear cases involving Atiq Ahmed, and he would even hold police personnel hostage. In Mukhtar Ansari's case, a pond was reportedly built inside the jail so he could eat fresh fish, and the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police would visit him in jail to play badminton. That was the kind of influence these mafias enjoyed, he claimed, adding that under CM Adityanath's government such mafias have been completely eliminated.
Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP and its narrow-minded allies over the demolition in a social media post, calling them orthodox conservatives with a narrow mindset
Varanasi Ropeway Set For December Debut
Glimpses of India's first urban transport ropeway, which is undergoing trials in Varanasi ahead of its scheduled December 2026 opening.
Sarnath to Varanasi: GBU to conserve heritage sites across UP, Delhi, Haryana
20-year jail for child rape convict
Diwali ushers in jobs, self-reliance for 2,792 youths in Kashi
BHU-Australia team brews a next-gen functional drink from Palash
Maa Annapurnas golden darshan, treasure draw devotees in Kashi
Two IIT-BHU scholars win Young Scientist & Poster awards at HABIT-2026
CM Yogi to celebrate Diwali with Vantangiyas, unveil projects worth 78 crore
Khalistani Terror Outfit Threatens Hindu Temples Ahead of Diwali
A disturbing security alert has gripped Uttar Pradesh after a Khalistani terror outfit allegedly threatened bomb attacks on prominent Hindu religious sites in Ayodhya, Mathura and Varanasi ahead of Diwali. The threatening emails, reportedly issued in the name of the Khalistan National Army, warned of explosions between November 8 and November 27, 2026. The messages [] The post Khalistani Terror Outfit Threatens Hindu Temples Ahead of Diwali appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Ferrero Rocher's Golden World Meets Varanasi
Why Are People Gathering For This Rs 20 Chole Papdi At 2 AM In Varanasi?
A viral video has put the spotlight on a late-night street food stall in Varanasi, where an elderly vendor serves chole papdi from 2 AM to 6 AM.
Varanasis ropeway is nearly 95% complete, and trial runs have started. It will take passengers from Cantt railway station to Godowlia, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, in 16 minutes for Rs 50, against more than 45 minutes by road. It is expected to open around Dev Deepawali on November 24.
Varanasis ropeway is nearly 95% complete, and trial runs have started. It will take passengers from Cantt railway station to Godowlia, near Kashi Vishwanath Temple, in 16 minutes for Rs 50, against more than 45 minutes by road. It is expected to open around Dev Deepawali on November 24.
Varanasis Kashi ropeway nears completion, passenger services likely from December 2026
Rs 5L Cr NH works underway in UP, will soon export energy: Gadkari
Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Gorakhnath temple
Chirag Paswan launches partys campaign from Kashi
Over 950kg crackers seized in police raids across Purvanchal districts
22 school students, 2 teachers suffer injuries in road accident in Jaunpur
Security prep reviewed at Maa Annapurna Temple
Distressed over newborns condition, woman dies by suicide at BHU hosp
Cong raises 5-point demand for justice to UPs extremely backward classes
Oppn skipped SIR process, now misleading people: Nabin
Nabin rallies BJP cadre for united push towards 2027 poll victory
Allahabad HC junks petition against Rahul Gandhi over alleged remarks on Sikhs
Prayagraj, Aug 5 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Thursday provided relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, refusing to overturn a Varanasi court order rejecting an application for an FIR against him over his alleged remarks on Sikhs during his US visit in 2024. The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Varanasi on October 17, 2025 rejected the application of petitioner Nageshwar Mishra to register a case against Gandhi for his alleged statement. Newspaper reports quoted Gandhi as saying that Sikhs are not feeling safe in India. Mishra filed a revision petition before the sessions court which also dismissed it on
HC refuses FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Sikh remarks in US
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleged remarks made about Sikhs during his US visit. The court upheld previous rejections by Varanasi courts, citing a lack of specific details regarding the alleged statement.
Dont just meet own people, get to the ground: OP Rajbhars advice to Akhilesh Yadav
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar took a fresh dig at Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday, advising him not to remain confined to his own voter base but rather embrace all sections, including the marginalised, as his popular slogan PDA stands for. Rajbhars swipe came on the back of SP supremos recent visits to Rampur and Varanasi, the MLC constituency where party candidates trounced the two nominees of the ruling BJP decisively. Taking to social media, Rajbhar wrote, You went to Rampur to meet the 'A', visited the homes and shops of your own caste-fellows represented by 'P', and while you were at it, you even took a stroll through the mansion of an MP represented by 'D' - just to make a name for yourself. Taking aim at Yadavs previous tenure as Chief Minister, Rajbhar said, In any case, during your rule, the condition of the real 'D' - the Dalits, remained in pathetic state, even as you focused only on the 'P' and the 'A'. He further stated, By the way, if you ever get the chance, visit the homes of some of these 'real' Dalits in today's 'new' Uttar Pradesh. You will see that they now have permanent houses and toilets; their women are earning an income through self-help groups, and their children are receiving a good education and finding employment - all of which were forcibly snatched away from these very people during your government's time. Offering a piece of advice to Akhilesh, Rajbhar said, Sir, come down to the ground level. Don't just visit your own inner circle; meet the common people. Only then will you realise how much has changed under the current administration compared to your era of misgovernance. Do give it some thought. Notably, the SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has consistently maintained that the 'PDA', which his party is committed to, seeks to uplift the backward classes, Dalits, and minorities and would alleviate the difficulties and sufferings of every segment of society. Broadening the ambit of PDA, he stated that the P also stands for those Brahmins who are troubled or victimised.
Interstate liquor smuggling gang busted in Chandauli; 33, including 18 women, held
Former BHU VC gets APQN Quality Champion Award
25 yrs jail to school driver for sharing minors AI-generated obscene pic
IIT-BHU rises to 219th in QS Asia University Rankings
1,269 get offer letters on 1st day of mega job fair in Kashi
1,336 fined Rs 8.4 lakh for chain pulling
Oppn undermining democracy, creating atmosphere of anarchy: CM
Shun caste politics, Ravi Kishan urges people
Veer Bahadur Univ improves rank in QS Rankings 2027
Muslims, madrassa students in BJP march with Yogi
Rahul, Oppn trying to destabilise country after poll defeats: Pankaj
Schools and religious places in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura received threatening emails warning of explosions on November 8, prompting heightened security ahead of Diwali.
Kangana Ranaut Praises PM Modi During Visit to Varanasi, Highlights Citys Transformation
Kangana Ranaut visits Varanasi, commends PM Modi for the citys development and responds to political rival Akhilesh Yadavs metro project claims. Kangana Ranaut Praises PM Modi During Visit to Varanasi, Highlights Citys Transformation
Nirmala Sitharaman releases 250 coin to mark 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshithar
The ceremony in Varanasi brought together students, academics and musicians to celebrate the composers enduring contribution to Indias classical music tradition.
SP leaders lack courage to face public, voters will reject them: Anil Rajbhar slams Akhilesh Yadav
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Anil Rajbhar on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over his criticism of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP governments development claims, accusing the opposition party of avoiding the public and engaging in political theatrics. Reacting to Akhilesh Yadavs remarks, Rajbhar said that SP leaders lacked the courage to face people because they were aware of the publics dissatisfaction with their politics. They do not have the courage to face the public. They know this very well and are simply making excuses and engaging in political theatrics, the minister told IANS. Targeting the Samajwadi Party further, Rajbhar described it as anti-development and accused its leadership of being opposed to the interests of farmers, youth, students and women. The Samajwadi Party and its leaders are anti-development, anti-farmer, anti-youth, anti-student and anti-women. They lack the courage to face the people because they know that if they go among the public, voters will reject them decisively, he added. Rajbhars remarks came after Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at the BJP government over waterlogging in Varanasi, sharing a video of a waterlogged road and questioning the claims of world-class development in the Prime Ministers parliamentary constituency. In a post on X, the SP chief wrote: This is the spectacle of the BJPs world-class development claims in the prime city of Varanasi dissolving into water out of sheer shame. Couldnt turn it into Kyoto, so they just put up a photo of Kyoto instead, he added. Akhileshs reference to Kyoto was a swipe at the BJPs earlier promise to develop Varanasi along the lines of the Japanese city. Earlier on Sunday, CM Yogi had also launched a fresh attack on the SP chief, alleging that the Samajwadi Partys politics was associated with land-grabbing and lawlessness. Contrasting his governments record with that of the opposition, CM Yogi asserted that the BJP stood for development, investment and progress, while accusing the SP of pursuing divisive and anti-development politics.
Over 500kg of crackers seized in Kashi; 1 held
Kashi Tamil Sangamam-5.0 from Nov 28 to Dec 12
Labourer killed as temple dome shuttering crashes in Azamgarh
Bismillah Khans legacy to get a new home in museum
Great urban leap: From crowded roads to aerial commute
TOI goes sky-high as Kashis ropeway nears take-off
KVT suspends ticket bookings for Aartis, Sugam Darshan for 2 days
No assembly polls for me, will take CM oath as LS MP: Akhilesh
Sitharaman releases coin to honour legendary Carnatic composer
Akhilesh, Rahul's days in politics over: Ravi Kishan
An Instagram reel showing the facilities inside the Vande Bharat Sleeper train has crossed 2 million views. Shared by @vlogwithprateek_, the video offers a glimpse of the onboard meals, bedding arrangements and sleeper coach interiors during a Varanasi-New Delhi journey. The new service connects the two cities via Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh and Ghaziabad.
Jeffrey Sachs Advocates for Independent Foreign Policy for India at Global Seminar
Jeffrey Sachs calls for Indias independent foreign policy and a shift towards green energy at a global seminar in Varanasi. Jeffrey Sachs Advocates for Independent Foreign Policy for India at Global Seminar
Invoking the ancient name of Varanasi, the abode of Shiva and the parliamentary constituency of PM Modi, Akhilesh Yadav mocked the BJPs double-engine government campaign slogan, saying he was incredibly pleased that the people of Kashi have handed them a double zero in the recently concluded MLC polls
Scholars Discuss Ancient Wisdom and Modern Challenges at Varanasi Conference
The Varanasi conference explores the relevance of ancient knowledge in addressing contemporary issues like AI and green energy. Scholars Discuss Ancient Wisdom and Modern Challenges at Varanasi Conference
UP woman electronics engineer Shrini Srivastava joined Indian Railways as an assistant loco pilot in April 2017. She got very famours in 2024 after operating the Vande Bharat between Varanasi and Prayagraj and receiving an invitation to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony. She is now part of the Varanasi-Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper operating crew.
Renowned economist Jeffrey D Sachs said India could become the worlds largest economy by the end of the century, with a population twice that of China. Speaking at the World Symposium on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges in Varanasi, he said the world was moving towards a multipolar order where no single country or region would dominate.
Ghaziabad loco pilot Shrini Srivastava makes mark after Vande Bharat feat
Shrini Srivastava, hailing from Ghazipur, has embraced the prestigious role of assistant loco pilot. Her prior achievement includes operating the VaranasiNew Delhi Vande Bharat Express train. With her recent appointment to the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, she symbolizes the increasing involvement of women in the railway sector. This service caters to overnight travelers between Varanasi and New Delhi, marking a pivotal shift in a profession historically dominated by men.
Congress loss in MLC polls in Karnataka should worry central leadership
BJP reverses in Varanasi are a jolt to both PM and Yogi Adityanath By Kalyani Shankar The biennial Legislative Council elections in four states once again put the nations two largest parties, the Indian National Congress (Congress) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the spotlight. The main takeaway is that local factors [] The post Congress loss in MLC polls in Karnataka should worry central leadership appeared first on Northlines .
IIT-BHU faculty gets BRSI Young Faculty Award
Murder attempt accused tries to escape, injured in encounter
Adani Group pledges $10 million to Bharat Knowledge Graph initiative
Rural women in Kashi prepare traditional Diwali gift hampers
Move aside, or you may get hurt: Yogis call of care for cows at Gorakhnath temple
From Namo Ghat to the clouds: Hot air balloons set to soar over Kashi again
