Making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi
VARANASI, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and declared his government was committed to providing more and more players greater opportunities to compete by hosting mega sporting events in the country. Addressing the inaugural function of the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, being held here, via video conference, Modi said, the government was making every possible effort to provide exposure to budding athletes to take [] The post Making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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PM inaugurates National Volleyball Tournament, draws parallels between sport and Indias growth
AMN / LUCKNOW Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Indias performance in various sports has consistently improved since 2014. Inaugurating the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi today via video conferencing, Mr Modi said that India is strongly bidding to host the 2036 Olympics. He said that his government has brought many changes and []
Confident that Varanasi's enthusiastic people will make National Volleyball a huge success: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi. He praised the city's sporting spirit and the participation of 28 states. Modi highlighted Varanasi's rich sports history and its growing modern sports facilities. The championship, featuring over 1,000 players, is expected to boost the city's profile as a major event destination.
'India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympics': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's strong preparations to host the 2036 Olympic Games, citing the nation's successful track record in organizing major international sporting events. The 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi further highlights India's commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure and promoting athletic development.
India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi
India is gearing up to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the nation's strong preparation for this major event. He also mentioned India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. These announcements highlight India's growing role in international sports. The 72nd National Volleyball Championship in Varanasi further emphasizes this commitment to sports development.
Varanasi has been turned into a spectacle Hindi writer Kashinath Singh
Renowned Hindi author Kashinath Singh looks back at seven decades he has spent in the holy city of Banaras, or Varanasi, and remembers the city that was a peaceful recourse for those seeking divine guidance, or looking to learn the Indian classical arts, or to experience centuries of syncretic culture. Having lived for years in a city he loves, Singh is filled with pain at its current condition and feels it is losing its character. It was a city of [] The post Varanasi has been turned into a spectacle Hindi writer Kashinath Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Promote Kashis global image, speed up land acquisition for projects: CM
Man held in Gkp with Rs50L; hawala deal suspected
PM to virtually inaugurate volleyball cship in Varanasi today
Mascots Nandu & Neera represent Kashi culture at natl volley tourney
1 held for morphing womans photos, posting them online
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PM Modi to inaugurate 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi tomorrow
AMN/ WEB DESK Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi tomorrow via video conferencing. Over 1,000 players will compete as part of 58 teams representing various states and institutions in the tournament, which will be held till the 11th of this month. The tournament is expected to showcase high []
IIT-BHU Duo Wins Top Prize for Portable Microscope at RISE 2026
The Rs.5 lakh top prize went to Arkya Jyoti Ghosh and Supratim Mahapatra, final-year biochemical engineering students from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, for their portable imaging device.
Watch: Priyanka Chopra, Rajamouli dance like nobodys watching at party
Hyderabad: SS Rajamouli, the director behind massive hits like Baahubali and RRR, is back with his highly anticipated film Varanasi. With a huge budget of Rs. 1300 crores, the film is set to break new records and deliver a cinematic experience like never before. The excitement around Varanasi is growing fast, especially after the release Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Corporators son slaps SI, arrested
AIIMS intensifies AMR awareness
Three thieves nabbed at Churk railway station
Bharat Kala Bhawan not just a museum, but is living consciousness of Indian art
NER Varanasi finance dept receives 5S leadership award
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Varanasi draws record 7.26 crore tourists in 2025, says UP govt
Varanasi recorded a surge in tourism in 2025, with more than 7.26 crore visitors, according to the Uttar Pradesh government. The state said infrastructure upgrades, including the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, beautification of Ganga ghats, temples and roads, and improved tourist facilities, have helped turn the spiritual city into a major global tourism hub.
BJP corporator's son slaps sub-inspector in U.P.s Varanasi, beaten up by people
According to DCP Gaurav Banswal, a case has been registered against the corporator's son, Himanshu Srivastava, in connection with the incident, and he is being sent to jail
Truck driver burnt alive after collision amid dense fog on UP highway
A truck carrying gypsum from Ahlanabad in Haryana to Varanasi rammed into another truck ahead of it after the latter suddenly applied brakes amid poor visibility due to dense fog, says Police
IndiGo Warns Of Flight Delays Across Cities As IMD Forecasts Dense Fog, Cold Wave Over North India
IndiGo warns of flight delays in Varanasi, Udaipur, Jammu, Visakhapatnam and Jaisalmer due to dense fog, as IMD forecasts poor visibility and cold wave in north and central India.
NY buzz: Over 5L pilgrims throng Kashi, welcome 2026 in grand way
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Watch: Dense fog hits Varanasi, Ganga boat services suspended
Traffic curbs till Jan 5 in city
AI-based app to manage traffic in the city of lanes
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84kg ganja seized in Patna, 6 smugglers arrested
In a major crackdown, Patna police have uncovered an extensive ganja smuggling operation, leading to the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of 84 kg of marijuana worth around Rs1 crore. This gang utilized Patna as a crucial transit point, procuring drugs from the Northeast for distribution to cities like Delhi and Varanasi.
Hindon airport is No.1 in country by recording a 3000 per cent increase in patronage over last year
NEW DELHI: The latest Air traffic data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a shot in the arm for Hindon airports ambitions to enter the big league. Located just 30 km from Delhi in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad, the Indian Air Force owned airfield has clocked 1, 22,381 flyers in November 2025 versus just 3,950 flyers in November 2024. This marks a 2,998% growth over its past, marking the highest improvement among all airports in the country. Multiple reasons have contributed to this amazing turnaround, particularly for an airport which is permitted operations only from sunrise to sunset daily due to military restrictions. Airport Director Chilaka Mahesh told this newspaper, Initially we only had Star Air operating here which was connecting our airport to Nanded, Adampur and Keshod under the UDAAN Scheme. Air India Express and IndiGo have commenced operations here since March and July respectively this year. They connect key cities and traffic has been on the rise since then and we now have 25 departures and 25 arrivals on an average daily. The Airport Director said, Public in the Delhi-NCR and Western UP clearly prefer travelling via Hindon as they do not have to commute in the traffic upto Indira Gandhi International Airport to reach other cities. An Air India Express spokesperson said, Our operations from Hindon commenced on 1st March 2025. We connect to 9 direct destinations from Hindon Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna and Varanasi. We have 47 departing flights weekly. In a statement, IndiGo said it had 40 weekly departures from Hindon and all operations were carried out using A320 aircraft. IndiGo has daily flights between Hindon and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata apart from six weekly flights from Hindon to Chennai and Patna. Among the key developments this year was the incorporation of the SITA network for its ticketing centre. Rapido and Buzzway cab operators are functioning while Ola and Uber cabs have recently been allocated parking bays here. Increasing the parking slots for aircraft here would help improve the patronage further, Mahesh added. We had another round of talks with Defence authorities last week. We require 34, 500 square meters of their land to increase our parking slots to six from the present two. AAI began operations at this airport, built at a cost of Rs 46.6 crore, from October 11, 2019, largely to facilitate UDAAN operations.
Japanese tourists harassed, forced to apologise over attire and disrespect to the Ganga at Varanasi
A video of the incident triggers social media debate on hospitality towards foreign visitors, with users noting that such incidents never occurred before in the spiritual city with pluralistic identity. The Opposition blames the culture of intolerance practised by the BJP government for such the incident.
City breathes easy as westerly winds sweep pollution away
On Monday, invigorating westerly winds swept through cities including Patna, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Prayagraj, enhancing air quality dramatically. Patna celebrated a milestone, achieving its best AQI this month with readings landing in the 'satisfactory' category.
Uttar Pradesh govt orders closure of schools till January 1 amid intense cold wave
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the closure of schools up to 12th grade till January 1 due to the intense cold. Districts, including Varanasi, Kanpur, Aligarh, Sambhal, and 30 other districts, were shrouded in dense fog on Monday. Visibility had dropped to zero in 810 cities. Roads remain deserted with cold winds and dew creating a drizzle-like effect. The Meteorological Department warned of an intense cold wave to continue for the next four days. With Meerut recording the lowest temperature at 6.7C, over 100 trains were running late in Gorakhpur, Jalaun, Varanasi, and Lucknow. Dense fog and lack of visibility led to delayed flights. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Adityanath instructed the officials to immediately assess the situation and arrange bonfires and blankets at public places. The Meteorological Department advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take extra care of elderly and children. On Monday, temperatures remained below 10C in 38 districts. As per weather scientist Atul Singh, in the next few days, the cold will be more intense during the day and night because of snowfall in the Uttarakhand hills. Meanwhile, owing to the intense cold wave sweeping the state, number of patients with cold and fever has increased in hospitals. The weather is dangerous for cardiac patients as well. People are thronging hospitals with symptoms such as anxiety, heaviness in the chest, and pain. As per the health department sources, at the OPD of KGMU and Lohia Institute, the number of heart patients has increased by up to 30 percent. Due to the impact of cold and fog, potato and mustard crops are under threat. Farmers say that if the temperature continues to drop, production may decrease.
JEE Advanced AAT 2026 syllabus released at jeeadv.ac.in: Check topics, exam pattern here
IIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test 2026 syllabus. This exam is for admission to Bachelor of Architecture courses at IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT (BHU) Varanasi. The test assesses drawing skills, creativity, and design understanding. Registration begins June 1, with counselling starting June 2. Results are expected June 7. Candidates should check jeeadv.ac.in for updates.
Six accused arrested in codeine cough syrup racket from Varanasi, Mirzapur
Cybercrime police arrest fraudster posing as BSA
Police arrest murder accused after encounter
Odia studies introduced at BHU
BHUs two research papers in intl meet for German studies
100 farmers to take part in IIT-BHUs agri-biz meet today
Conman held for duping woman of jewels, 1.25L cash
Varanasi division accident relief trains receive 5s management certificates
Prep on for 72nd Sr Natl Volleyball Cship in Sigra from Jan 4-11
Drug racket busted, fake licence used for illegal codeine trade
Cold wave, dense fog grip north and east India
Large parts of north and eastern India continued to reel under intense cold and dense fog on Saturday, disrupting normal life and prompting weather warnings across several states. Sub-zero temperatures were recorded in Kashmir, while parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand and West Bengal reported cold day or cold wave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department. In Uttar Pradesh, dense to very dense fog prevailed across many districts, with daytime temperatures remaining well below normal. Gorakhpur recorded a maximum of 13.2 degrees Celsius, 7.4 degrees below average, while Prayagraj saw a high of 16.8 degrees Celsius, down by over six degrees. Varanasi, Bareilly, Etawah, Bahraich and Barabanki also reported daytime temperatures four to six degrees below normal. Minimum temperatures in the state ranged between 6 and 11 degrees Celsius, with Etawah recording a low of 6.2 degrees. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature stood at 18 degrees Celsius, while high humidity levels contributed to gloomy conditions. The weather department forecast dense fog during late night and morning hours, with dry weather likely to continue. Rajasthan also witnessed cold and dry conditions, with fog reported at isolated places in the Udaipur and Kota divisions. Karauli was the coldest location in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 3.1 degrees Celsius. Jaipur registered a low of 9.6 degrees, while Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 29 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to remain cold and dry in the coming days. Punjab and Haryana remained in the grip of intense cold, with dense fog enveloping several areas. In Punjab, Ballowal Saunkhri in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district was the coldest at 4.4 degrees Celsius. Gurugram recorded the lowest temperature in Haryana at 4.9 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees Celsius. Dense fog also covered the national capital on Saturday morning, while air quality remained in the very poor category. The overall Air Quality Index stood at 355 at 9 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius, with foggy conditions likely to persist through the day. Cold weather conditions prevailed across West Bengal as well, with Darjeeling emerging as the coldest place in the state at 5.8 degrees Celsius. In the plains, Alipurduar recorded a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius. Shallow to moderate fog is likely to continue over parts of the state over the next few days, the IMD said. In Jammu and Kashmir, night temperatures dipped below freezing at most places due to clear skies. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg was the coldest place in the Union Territory at minus 5.8 degrees. The weather office has forecast generally dry conditions till December 29, with the possibility of rain and snowfall around New Years Eve. Jharkhand also witnessed cold wave conditions, with the mercury dropping below 10 degrees Celsius in several districts. Gumla recorded the lowest temperature at 3.6 degrees Celsius. The IMD issued a yellow alert for cold wave conditions in six districts, warning that the cold spell is likely to persist till Sunday morning. Amid the severe cold, at least four members of a family, including three children, died of suffocation in Bihars Saran district after a fire was lit in a closed room to keep warm. Two others were found unconscious and were admitted to hospital. Police said the incident occurred early Saturday morning in the Bhagwan Bazar area. A forensic investigation has been initiated, and the case is being probed from all angles. (With inputs from PTI)
Kashi to host 72nd senior National Volleyball Championship
Kashi is set to host the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship from January 4-11, featuring 73 teams and over 1,000 players. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a formal invitation for the event, which aims to boost Kashi's sports infrastructure and inspire youth. Local mascots, 'Nandu' and 'Neera', will represent the championship.
UP: Odia studies academic programme introduced at BHU for the academic year 2025-26
Banaras Hindu University has launched an Odia Studies academic programme for the 2025-26 academic year, aligning with NEP 2020. This Ability Enhancement Course aims to strengthen regional language education and cultural literacy by focusing on Odia language, literature, and the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.
UP: IIT-BHU to organize meeting to accelerate Agritech business park initiative for farmers
IIT-BHU, Varanasi, is spearheading an Agritech Business Park initiative to economically empower farmers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Collaborating with BHU, FPOs, and scientists, the project aims to triple farmer incomes by integrating modern technology, value addition, and direct market access. This aims to boost local economies and reduce rural migration.
UP: BHU researchers develop first molecular classification of oral cancer to guide precision therapy
Banaras Hindu University researchers have developed the world's first molecular classification of oral cancer, identifying five distinct biological groups. This groundbreaking study, published in Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, moves beyond traditional methods to guide precision therapy, particularly for Indian and Southeast Asian populations.
UP: Conman arrested in Azamgarh for duping women with fake rituals; jewelry, cash, weapon recovered
Police have arrested an inter-district conman in Azamgarh. The accused posed as a priest to trick women into giving him their gold jewelry for religious rituals. He would then flee with the valuables. Authorities recovered jewelry worth 1.25 lakh, cash, a weapon, and a motorcycle. The conman was apprehended after a brief exchange of fire.
An organized drug trafficking racket was exposed in Sonbhadra district, leading to the investigation of Bhola Prasad, father of kingpin Subham Jaiswal. Prasad allegedly used fake documents to obtain a drug license and establish fake firms, illegally smuggling codeine-based cough syrup. His ill-gotten gains are estimated at 30 crores, with authorities initiating proceedings to attach his properties.
Two murder accused nabbed in Ballia district
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Plan to double originating train capacity in 48 cities
NEW DELHI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative amid sustained growth in passenger travel demand, the Ministry of Railways has decided to expand coaching terminals and enhance sectional and operational capacities in a planned manner over the next five years. The objective is to meet emerging and projected travel demand by 2030 across 48 major cities in the country. After extensive deliberations covering all aspects, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has accorded priority to this long-pending requirement, setting a deadline for completion by 2030. The initiative aims to significantly ease congestion at busy stations that witness heavy footfalls of originating and terminating passengers. We are expanding coaching terminals, enhancing sectional and operational capacities in various cities to meet rising passenger demand and reducecongestions, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday.Under this mega plan, the railways intend to double train-handling capacity in 48 major cities over the next five years. Short- and medium-term measures proposed by railway zones will contribute to the required capacity addition, particularly at high-density stations. The plan includes major infrastructure upgrades such as construction of additional platforms and terminals in and around urban areas, along with multi-functional facilities to handle new originating trains. Cities identified for these developments include Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Gaya, Patna, Puri, Jammu and several others. Existing infrastructure will be augmented to meet future requirements through the creation of additional platforms, stabling lines, pit lines and adequate shunting facilities. As part of the effort to double the number of originating trains, the railways will identify and develop new terminals in and around urban centres, supported by maintenance facilities. A critical component of the plan involves increasing sectional capacity through traffic facility works, signalling upgrades and multi-tracking, which will be essential to manage higher train volumes at key locations. For instance, in Pune, Hadapsar, Khadki and Alandi have been identified for capacity enhancement, alongside additional platforms and stabling lines at Pune station. Following the Railway Ministers directive, a comprehensive, city-wise plan for all 48 major cities is under consideration, covering works that are planned, proposed or already sanctioned to achieve the target of doubling train-handling capacity within a defined timeframe. The cities included in the plan are Delhi, Mumbai (CR, WR), Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Patna, Lucknow, Pune, Nagpur, Varanasi among others. Notably, a majority of these stations experience consistently high footfalls due to pilgrimage traffic throughout the year.
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