Chhattisgarh Youth Workers Complete 2,300 km Bike Rally, Welcomed by CM Saye
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Saye welcomed 54 youth workers who completed a 2,300 km bike rally from Varanasi to Vadnagar. Chhattisgarh Youth Workers Complete 2,300 km Bike Rally, Welcomed by CM Saye
IIT (BHU) Project Research Scientist Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has released the notification for the post of Project Research Scientist-1 (Non-medical). Eligible candidates can send their applications by email till 05 November 2026. Further details are available at iitbhu.ac.in.
The Railways have begun a final location survey for the proposed Mathura-Aligarh railway line via Medu junction to improve connectivity between the two cities, around 60 km apart. The proposal was raised by Mathura MP Hema Malini. The Railways are also considering extending the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express to Mathura after adequate train maintenance facilities are developed at the station.
Devotees throng temples on 2nd day of Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The second day of Shardiya Navaratri, dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, began with prayers, devotion and faith across the nation, as devotees flocked to temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and seek blessings. On the second day of Navratri, devotees visited the renowned Jhandewalan Devi Temple in New Delhi and offered prayers to Maa Brahmacharini. Devotees waited patiently in long queues, hands joined, to catch a glimpse of the Goddess while temple workers applied tika on their foreheads. A priest in Jhandewalan temple said, Today is the second day of Brahmacharini, in Ashin Maash, of Shukla Paksha. Brahmacharini means tapasyarini. Maa Bhagwati did deep penance to attain Lord Shiva. Brahma means tapa, which means to bear pain, to have patience. If we want to attain something, we have to bear with sacrifice, bear pain, and conquer it, he told IANS. He added that wishes of people who worship Maa Brahmacharini are fulfilled. One of the devotees, Gitanjali, told IANS that she comes to the temple every year with her family. The experience was really good. This year too, despite the torrential rains and bad weather, we were able to come with Devi Maas blessings, Gitanjali said. Another devotee said, We wait for Navratri the entire year to seek the blessings of Mata Rani. Arrangements at the Jhandewalan temple are very good. It's smooth and quick. There is no chaos at all. In Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, devotees gathered at the Maa Brahmacharini Devi Durga Temple in long queues in the early hours of the second day of Navaratri. One of the devotees, Munni, said that she has been visiting the temple for the last 25 years. Everyone comes here with devotion and faith in the Goddess. May our faith in the Goddess prevail forever. Another devotee, Renu, said, We come when Devi maa calls us. We pray for both their blessings and love. Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 2 falls on Monday and is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga. After worshipping Maa Shailputri on the first day, devotees seek Maa Brahmacharini's blessings for patience, wisdom, self-discipline and spiritual growth. The day is associated with devotion and perseverance, reminding people that determination and faith can help them overcome challenges.
Tourism Beyond Destinations: Why Indias Next Leap Must Be Built on Partnership
India has never suffered from a shortage of destinations. What it has occasionally lacked is the institutional imagination to make the world discover them, reach them, experience them and, most importantly, return to them. Our civilisational inheritance is almost without parallel: ancient cities and living traditions, sacred landscapes and wildlife, architecture and crafts, cuisine and festivals, mountains and coastlines. Yet tourism is not created by heritage alone. A monument does not constitute a destination; a destination is an ecosystem. It is the road that leads to it, the story that precedes the journey, the hospitality that receives the traveller, the artisan who gives it authenticity, the technology that makes it discoverable, and the community whose participation determines whether tourism becomes an economic opportunity or merely an intrusion. This is why the next chapter of Indian tourism must be written not in terms of destinations alone, but in terms of partnerships. The old architecture of tourism was largely hierarchical. Governments built infrastructure, destinations were promoted, industry transported and accommodated visitors, and communities remained largely at the periphery. The new architecture must be horizontal. Government, industry, technology companies, creators, investors, States, local bodies and communities must become co-creators of the tourism experience. The distinction is more than semantic. It represents a fundamental change in how we understand development. Tourism today is no longer simply the movement of people from one place to another. It is the movement of ideas, stories, aspirations, capital and cultural influence. The traveller increasingly seeks not merely to see India but to encounter it to taste its food, understand its traditions, enter its homes, meet its artisans and participate, however briefly, in its living culture. That transformation presents India with an extraordinary opportunity. But opportunity without coordination rarely becomes outcome. The State therefore has a vital, though changing, role. Its responsibility is not to do everything; it is to make more things possible. Public investment in roads, airports, railways, sanitation, digital infrastructure, heritage conservation and civic amenities provides the foundation upon which private enterprise can innovate and invest. Political will provides continuity and direction. Industry contributes capital, managerial expertise, technology and access to markets. Communities contribute what no government or corporation can manufacture: authenticity. The real challenge is to bring these capacities together. The Ministry of Tourism s expanding engagement with industry is an attempt in this direction. Eleven strategic MoUs have been entered into, including five exchanged on World Tourism Day 2026. Their importance lies not in the documents themselves but in the capabilities they seek to connect technology, mobility, hospitality, content, digital outreach and local enterprise. Consider the changing economics of destination discovery. A generation ago, a traveller might have encountered India through a travel guide or an advertisement. Today, a destination can enter the global imagination through a film, a streaming platform, a creator s narrative or an image encountered on a mobile phone. The collaboration with Netflix demonstrates this new grammar of destination promotion, bringing India s culture, wildlife and mountain landscapes to international audiences. Flavours of India, showcased at ITB Berlin 2026, and promotional campaigns in London and New York illustrate how the geography of tourism is increasingly preceded by the geography of storytelling. But storytelling must eventually lead to a reason to travel. This is where the next generation of partnerships becomes significant. Project Varanasi Priceless, developed with Mastercard, moves beyond advertising towards an experience that can actually be discovered and booked: the Ganga at sunrise, classical music, conversations around literature, Banarasi weaving communities and heritage stays. The significance of such an initiative is that Varanasi is presented not as a monument to be photographed but as a civilisation to be experienced. This distinction should inform our entire tourism strategy. India must move from selling attractions to curating experiences. Air connectivity is an equally important part of this architecture. Partnerships with Alliance Air, Air India and IndiGo extend Incredible India into the passenger ecosystem itself, bringing destination promotion into flights, digital platforms and international markets. Technology adds another dimension: intelligence. The future tourism system must increasingly understand who is travelling, what travellers seek, where demand is emerging and how preferences are changing. The collaboration with Google India, including capacity-building and work towards understanding global travel demand and traveller behaviour, points towards a tourism policy that can become progressively more evidence-led. Yet the most consequential transformation may occur far away from the traditional tourism centres. If tourism is to become genuinely inclusive, the village must become as important to tourism policy as the metropolitan gateway. The homestay can become as important as the hotel. The artisan can become as important as the attraction. The local entrepreneur can become as important as the large operator. Partnerships involving Airbnb, Soul of India and MakeMyTrip are attempting precisely this democratisation of opportunity equipping homestay hosts with digital capabilities, giving lesser-known destinations greater visibility and connecting unexplored villages with creators and bookable accommodation. The underlying proposition is profound: when a destination enters the traveller s imagination, the economic opportunity it creates must enter the lives of the people who give that destination its identity. This is the true test of tourism-led development. Visitor numbers alone cannot be the measure of success. We must ask a more searching question: Who benefits when a destination succeeds? Does the artisan earn more? Does the young person find an opportunity locally? Does the woman entrepreneur gain a market? Does the community acquire an incentive to preserve its cultural and natural inheritance? Does the traveller leave with a deeper understanding rather than merely a photograph? If the answer to these questions is affirmative, tourism becomes more than an industry. It becomes an instrument of cultural confidence and distributed economic development. India s lesser-known destinations offer an especially significant opportunity in this regard. Technology can bring them to younger audiences; mobility can make them accessible; private investment can create appropriate infrastructure; and community participation can ensure that growth does not come at the cost of identity. Initiatives supporting community-led heritage tourism in the Himalayas, including the documentation of oral traditions, crafts and indigenous knowledge, demonstrate how tourism can become an ally of preservation rather than its adversary. But partnership must not become another bureaucratic vocabulary for signing agreements. An MoU is only a beginning. The real partnership begins when an agreement produces a product, when a campaign produces a traveller, when a traveller produces local income, and when that income produces greater community ownership of the destination. Industry associations and the travel trade therefore remain indispensable. Their knowledge of markets, travellers, itineraries and distribution can convert aspiration into actual journeys. States and local institutions, meanwhile, determine the quality of the experience on the ground. The future of Indian tourism will consequently depend upon our ability to dissolve old institutional boundaries between government and industry, Centre and States, technology and tradition, global platforms and local communities. Varanasi offers a glimpse of this possibility: storytelling, music, heritage, weaving, hospitality and technology converging around a single destination. The larger lesson is unmistakable. India does not need merely more tourists. It needs a stronger tourism society. A society in which the citizen sees tourism not as an industry belonging to someone else, but as an opportunity in which he or she has a stake. A society in which public investment creates the platform, private investment multiplies possibilities and community participation gives development legitimacy. The tourism destination of the future will therefore not be a place marked on a map. It will be a network of relationships. And India s competitive advantage may ultimately lie not merely in the magnificence of what we possess, but in our capacity to bring together the many people and institutions capable of transforming that inheritance into an experience the world values. The question before us is no longer whether India has enough to offer the traveller. It plainly does. The question is whether we can build the partnerships necessary to ensure that every journey into India becomes a journey into its civilisation and that the prosperity generated by that journey reaches the people who keep that civilisation alive. (The author is Union Minister for Culture & Tourism. Courtesy: PIB)
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Sanskriti Sansad 2026: Discussions on culture, nation, new generation in Varanasi
Sanskriti Sansad 2026 will be held in Varanasi from November 3 to 5 to foster a national debate on Indian culture, knowledge traditions, cultural and social values, and their relationship with the new generation. The sixth Sansad, to be held at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, will see the participation of saints, scholars, organisers, scientists, experts, youth, and artists. The event is being organised by the Ganga Mahasabha under the guidance of the All India Sant Samiti, the All India Akhara Parishad, and the Shri Kashi Vidvat Parishad. Around 3,000 saints from across the country are expected to gather for the event. The framework of the Sanskriti Sansad is not limited to discussions, but also includes youth dialogues, cultural presentations, painting, photography, and various competitions. Dialogue will take place through six major events. The Sanskriti Sansad will include the main Sanskriti Sansad, a Gen Z conclave, a cultural festival, a painting exh...
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Sports Min Mandaviya Leads Youth In Anti-drug Pledge During Fit India Sundays On Cycle In Varanasi
Sports Min Mandaviya: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle here, bringing together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants to champion the message of a drug-free youth and a healthier India. The event, centred on the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, witnessed the participation of medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, including Prachi Chaudhary, Parul Chaudhary, Jay Kumar and Raj Kumar Pal. The event commenced at Namo Ghat with a meditation session led by Nivedita Shreyans, Director, Youth Affairs, Heartfulness Institute, Kanha Shantivanam, Hyderabad, highlighting the importance of mental well-being alongside physical fitness in leading a healthy life. Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya called upon young people to make fitness a part of their daily routine and embrace healthy lifestyle choices. Reinforcing the importance of a drug-free society, the minister and participants took the Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge, reaffirming their collective resolve to combat substance abuse and build a drug-free generation. Following the address, Mandaviya led the cycle rally from Namo Ghat to Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, carrying the message of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat across the streets of Varanasi. The event also celebrated Indias sporting achievements with the felicitation of distinguished medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The felicitated sportspersons included Prachi Chaudhary, bronze medallist in the womens 400m; Parul Chaudhary, double bronze medallist in the womens 3000m steeplechase and 5000m; Jay Kumar, silver medallist in the mixed 4x400m relay and bronze medallist in the mens 4x400m relay; and Raj Kumar Pal, gold medallist as part of the Indian mens hockey team. By bringing accomplished athletes closer to communities, Fit India Sundays on Cycle also provided an opportunity for young people to interact with sporting role models and draw inspiration from their journeys. The 94th edition reinforced the message that fitness goes beyond physical activity, it is a way of life that promotes discipline, mental well-being and responsible choices. By bringing accomplished athletes closer to communities, Fit India Sundays on Cycle also provided an opportunity for young people to interact with sporting role models and draw inspiration from their journeys. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mansukh Mandaviya promotes cycling for fitness at 94th Fit India Sundays in Varanasi
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Mansukh Mandaviya joins 94th Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday highlighted the benefits of cycling for physical fitness, pollution control and fuel conservation while participating in the Fit India Sundays on Cycle (SoC) programme at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. Reinforcing the message of fitness, youth empowerment and a drug-free India, the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was organised in Varanasi on Sunday along the route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University from 6:00 AM onwards. Centred on the theme
Varanasi Hosts Sunday on Cycle Event to Promote Fitness and Environmental Awareness
Central Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Sunday on Cycle event in Varanasi, promoting fitness and environmental awareness among citizens. Varanasi Hosts Sunday on Cycle Event to Promote Fitness and Environmental Awareness
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On SS Rajamouli's 53rd Birthday, Mahesh Babu, Jr NTR Pen Sweet Notes
Sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from the sets of Varanasi, Mahesh Babu wished the filmmaker a memorable birthday.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sunday in Varanasi
To reinforce the message of fitness, youth empowerment, and a drug-free nation, the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will take place in Varanasi on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026. Organised around the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, the cycling rally will route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap at Sampurnanand Sanskrit [] The post Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sunday in Varanasi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Varanasi introduces a new language as part of its time-travel narrative
SS Rajamoulis Varanasi is adding another unusual element to its ambitious time-travel story; a language created specifically for the film. A sequence will involve the characters going into a cave where the walls have been painted with writings ...
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Asiad medal winners to join Sports Min for Fit India Sunday on Cycle in Varanasi
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 10 (IANS) Asian Games medallists will be joining Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in the upcoming Fit India Sunday on Cycle in Varanasi to emphasise the message of fitness, youth empowerment and a drug-free India. The event will be organised in Varanasi on Sunday, along the route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, from 6:00 AM onwards. The theme, Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, will zero in on highlighting the importance of active lifestyle and encouraging the youth to stay away from substance abuse and will bring together young people, fitness enthusiasts, citizens and sporting icons. Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, will be the chief guest for the occasion, while some of India's Asian Games medallists will also grace the event, including Prachi Chaudhary, Parul Chaudhary, Jay Kumar and Raj Kumar Pal. Chaudhary won bronze in the womens 400m, while Parul secured two bronze medals in the womens 3000m steeplechase and 5000m events. Jay also achieved glory at the Aichi-Nagoya Games as he won a silver in the mixed 4x400m relay and bronze in the mens 4x400m relay, while Pal won a gold medal with the Indian men's hockey team. The participation of the Asiad medal winners will add the sporting flavour to the event and offer an opportunity for youngsters and sports lovers to connect with the athletes. The event will include a variety of fun and fitness activities at Namo Ghat, which will include yoga sessions, Zumba, fun games and exciting interactive activities, which will offer the participants an engaging platform to embrace fitness and wellness. The campaign will be under the ambit of the vision of building a Fit India and a drug-free society by influencing citizens to make physical activities like cycling, walking and other forms of exercise part of their daily routines.
Jr NTR wishes SS Rajamouli on birthday, says he keeps raising the bar and then jumps over it himself
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Actor Jr NTR extended a heartfelt birthday wish to filmmaker SS Rajamouli. celebrating the director's readiness to raise the bar with his cinema and then surpass his own achievements. The actor shared a warm picture with Rajamouli on his social media account, offering fans a glimpse of the camaraderie they share beyond the screen. In the picture, Jr NTR can be seen hugging Rajamouli from behind, wrapping his arms around the filmmaker as the two share a cheerful moment. Rajamouli, dressed in black, smiles as Jr NTR affectionately holds him, while the actor is seen leaning over his shoulder smiling. Alongside the picture, Jr NTR wrote, Happy Birthday to the man who keeps raising the bar and then jumps over it himself. Love you Jakkanna @ssrajamouli. For the uninitiated, actor Jr NTR and ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli share a long-standing professional association that began with Student No. 1 in 2001. The film marked an important milestone in the actor's career, with their collaboration continuing with Simhadri in 2003 and Yamadonga in 2007. The duo reunited after a gap of 14 years for RRR in 2022, which also starred Ram Charan. Over the years, SS Rajamouli has built a reputation for combining emotionally charged storytelling with high-octane action sequences and large-scale cinematic worlds. His filmography includes Magadheera in 2009, Eega in 2012, Baahubali: The Beginning in 2015, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in 2017 and RRR in 2022. The Baahubali franchise established his ability to mount large-scale historical fantasy dramas. Rajamouli is currently working on Varanasi, which he has called an ambitious action-adventure film featuring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The project marks Priyanka's return to a major Indian movies after focusing extensively on international projects. Mahesh Babu plays Rudhra, Priyanka portrays Mandakini, and Prithviraj takes on the role of Kumbha. The makers have scheduled its theatrical release for April 7, 2027.
Emerging from humble beginnings with a mere salary of Rs 50, SS Rajamouli has risen to fame as a top-tier filmmaker. With hits like Baahubali and RRR under his belt, his next venture, Varanasi, stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Expected to be a visually stunning adventure, this film is slated for release on April 7, 2027. Read on to know more about SS Rajamouli's journey.
Kashi terrace artwork to showcase Varanasi culture along ropeway
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IUST convenes 4th board of studies meeting
Awantipora, Oct 9: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), convened its 4th Board of Studies (BoS) meeting on October 7. The meeting was held to review and deliberate upon the academic curricula of the undergraduate programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Automation. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Faroze Ahmad, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, IUST. The Board comprised distinguished external experts from academia and industry, including Prof. Mohammad Zaheer Khan Yusufzai, IIT (BHU), Varanasi; Prof. Arun Dayal Udai, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad; Dr. Sheikh Shahid Saleem, NIT Srinagar; Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq, SMVDU, Katra; and Mohammad Farooq Tass, ONGC, Agartala. The deliberations focused on three major areas. The first was the review of the curricula of the four-year B.Tech. programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Automation. The external experts offered valuable academic and industry-oriented suggestions to strengthen the programmes in line with emerging technologies and professional requirements. The second agenda concerned Open Elective courses for students across the University. The Board appreciated the proposed interdisciplinary courses Introduction to Aerospace, Drones and Space Technology and Emerging Trends in Sustainable Engineering Design and Technologies. The Board also deliberated upon Skill Enhancement/Skill-Based courses and recommended the introduction of Fundamentals of CAD and 3D Printing, aimed at providing students with practical exposure to computer-aided design and contemporary additive manufacturing technologies. The meeting provided a valuable platform for academicindustry interaction, with the external experts sharing perspectives on emerging technological trends, industry expectations and the skills required by future engineers.
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Bihar: SVU raids Gopalganj ADMs properties; assets worth over Rs 3.12 crore detected
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 9 (IANS) The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Friday conducted searches at four locations across Patna, Rohtas and Gopalganj linked to Rajeshwari Pandey, Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Gopalganj, in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets case. During the searches, investigators recovered documents relating to the purchase of around a dozen plots of land and flats in Patna, Varanasi, Sasaram and other parts of Rohtas district. The properties, registered in the names of Pandey, his wife and his son, are valued at approximately Rs 1.32 crore. One of the properties searched was a flat at Bhavani City Apartment near RPS School under the jurisdiction of Rupaspur police station in Patna. According to the SVU, investigators identified 35 bank accounts maintained with the State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), HDFC Bank and Central Bank of India. The accounts reportedly contain deposits totalling Rs 1,49,17,400 (Rs 1.49 crore). A paragraph mentioning private companies has been removed as per instructions. Documents relating to fixed deposits worth Rs 8.5 lakh were also recovered. A search of the ADM's residence yielded Rs 1.85 lakh in cash and gold and silver jewellery valued at approximately Rs 32 lakh, officials said. The SVU's preliminary findings indicate that Pandey's movable and immovable assets exceed Rs 3.12 crore. Of this amount, assets worth approximately Rs 2.5 crore have been assessed as disproportionate to his known sources of income, allegedly exceeding his legitimate earnings by 135 per cent. Searches continued until late Friday evening at Pandey's ancestral village of Thorsan in the Kargahar block of Rohtas district. Investigators expect the valuation of the assets under scrutiny to increase as the search and verification process continues. Pandey joined government service in 2010. An FIR has been registered against him in connection with the alleged disproportionate assets. Confirming the operation, SVU Additional Director General of Police Sudhanshu Kumar said that, following the registration of an FIR regarding disproportionate assets, raids were conducted at four locations linked to the Gopalganj ADM. He said assets exceeding known sources of income by around Rs 2.5 crore had been detected and that searches were continuing at the officer's ancestral village. The SVU is continuing to examine the documents and financial records recovered during the searches. The allegations and valuation of the assets remain subject to further investigation.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is stepping up efforts to help small and medium-sized businesses in Uttar Pradesh access stock market funding, as 764 companies across India have listed on its NSE Emerge platform, collectively raising over Rs 24,520 crore. As part of this initiative, NSE, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government and Kotak Mahindra Bank, conducted an interactive workshop titled Idea to IPO in Varanasi on October 8 to educate entrepreneurs about raising capital through public listings. According to NSE, the 764 companies listed on its Emerge platform have a combined market capitalisation of approximately Rs 2.78 lakh crore. The initiative comes as NSE seeks to expand access to capital markets for smaller businesses, enabling them to raise funds for expansion and improve their visibility through stock exchange listings. Sriram Krishnan, Chief Business Development Officer at NSE, said the exchange has witnessed growing participation from Uttar Pradesh...
Preparations Intensify for Air Show at Namoh Ghat in Varanasi
Varanasi gears up for an Air Force show on October 22, 24, and 25, with extensive preparations underway for safety and crowd management. Preparations Intensify for Air Show at Namoh Ghat in Varanasi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) After the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Cabinet passed a resolution to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, said that the decision will serve as a reminder for the youth to work towards achieving PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Pathak said: Taking a major step, the Noida International Airport, has been named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will serve as an important lesson for future generations, reminding them of the Prime Ministers resolve to build a Viksit Bharat. It will also motivate the youth to contribute in building a developed India, he added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the announcement after the Cabinet meeting. Speaking to IANS, UP Minister Somendra Tomar said: It is a matter of great happiness for us that PM Modi has completed 25 years in public service, more so since he is MP from here (in Varanasi). We congratulate him. Minister Danish Azad said that under PM Modi's leadership, the way CM Adityanath has transformed UP is exemplary. We believe that Uttar Pradesh will fully contribute in realising PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, he told IANS. BJP State President, Pankaj Chaudhary, congratulated the UP Cabinet for the resolution, saying: The person who has made significant developmental efforts in Uttar Pradesh and across the country for so many years, deserves this respect. Meanwhile, addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Adityanath referred to the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service as pivotal to the development of both the nation and the state. It is a moment of immense pride for the UP Cabinet as it is from the land of Uttar Pradesh that PM Modi was elected, he said. He noted that the Prime Minister shares a deep, personal bond with UP, and that under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of development. CM Adityanath added that the Prime Minister has made service, dedication, and nation-building his mission, and that India's global stature has strengthened under his leadership.
Indian Railways is planning a major expansion of high-speed rail connectivity, with seven proposed corridors expected to slash journey times between some of the country's biggest cities. The proposed routes include Delhi-Varanasi, Mumbai-Pune and Chennai-Bengaluru, with travel times projected to fall to less than four hours, 48 minutes and around 73 minutes, respectively. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the corridors are intended to improve passenger mobility, connect economic centres and support regional development.
CM Adityanath announces renaming of Noida airport as Narendra Modi International Airport
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Friday announced the renaming of the Noida International Airport in Jewar to Narendra Modi International Airport, following a resolution passed by his Cabinet to mark PM Modi's 25 years in public service. During a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet approved a total of 39 proposals. While announcing the decision after the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service as pivotal to the development of both the nation and the state. Addressing a press conference, the Chief Minister said: It is a moment of immense pride for the UP Cabinet as it is from the land of UP (Varanasi) that PM Modi was elected as MP. He noted that the Prime Minister shares a deep, personal bond with UP, and under his leadership, the state is scaling new heights of development. Leaders from alliance partners, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, were present alongside the Chief Minister. CM Adityanath added that the Prime Minister has made service, dedication, and nation-building his mission, and that India's global stature has strengthened under his leadership. Linking the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to the end of a 500-year wait, the Chief Minister cited the development of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and the repatriation and installation of the idol of Goddess Annapurna from abroad as significant examples of the Prime Minister's efforts. He observed that while the state lacked basic infrastructure prior to 2017, connectivity has now improved significantly through projects such as expressways, highways, the Metro, and the Regional Rapid Transit System. The UP Cabinet is grateful to PM Modi for gifting Noida International Airport to the state, which is UP's biggest airport and is going to become the country's biggest aviation hub in the future, CM Adityanath said. Therefore, the Cabinet has passed the resolution to rename the airport as Narendra Modi International airport, Jewar, Noida, he added. The development of Jewar Airport is expected to boost UP's air connectivity and economic activity. PM Modi had inaugurated the first phase of the airport in March this year. Its initial annual passenger capacity is estimated at approximately 12 million. Upon the completion of all four phases, it is scheduled to rank among Asia's largest airports. Highlighting industrial development in the state, CM Adityanath noted that projects such as the BrahMos missile manufacturing unit and the PM MITRA Textile Park in Lucknow will generate new opportunities for investment and employment. Uttar Pradesh is also strengthening its position as a logistics hub through improved road and air connectivity, he mentioned. Meanwhile, Energy and Urban Development Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma announced that 1,725 new electric buses would be deployed across 18 municipal corporation areas to enhance the urban transport system. Under the established procurement policy, 50 per cent of the buses will be purchased from the company quoting the lowest rate in the tender, while the remaining buses will be sourced from companies manufacturing buses within Uttar Pradesh. Further, the UP CM highlighted schemes implemented for the poor, farmers, women, and marginalised sections of society. He stated that over 65 lakh houses have been provided under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana', and free food grains are being distributed to 3.67 crore ration cardholders. He asserted that the UP Cabinet reaffirms its commitment to work towards realising the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' 2027.
S S Rajamouli Hires Linguistic Expert for Varanasi?
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After 'Baahubali', Rajamouli creates new language for 'Varanasi'
Strict security and sanitation measures are being taken during the grand air show (Aerial Display-2026) to be held at Namo Ghat on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force. In this context, to protect the safety of fighter jets flying during the air show, the sale and cutting of meat and fish will be strictly prohibited within a 20-30 kilometer radius around Namo Ghat from October 19th until the end of the event. Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Srivastava, Public Relations Officer, Varanasi Municipal Corporation, said, The most important decision taken is that within the 30-kilometer aerial zone, shops selling meat, fish, or poultry won't be allowed to sell or slaughter anything there. The state government has declared this historic event a state event. The main air show will be held on October 22nd, 23rd, and 25th, with October 26th designated as a standby day. Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal said that extensive security and administrative arrangements are bein...
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IAF has evolved into exceptional, network-centric force: Air Chief Marshal A P Singh
Ghaziabad (UP), Oct 8: Since its inception in 1932, the IAF has evolved into an exceptional, capable, network-centric and multi-domain force that is alert and ready to meet any contingency, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said on Thursday. In his address at the Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindan air base here, the IAF chief also said conflicts in parts of the world have shown that air power is the primary means of protecting the national interest. Referring to Operation Sindoor, he said the Indian Air Force (IAF) showed speed of combat operations with both its precision strike and air defence capabilities. Air Force Day is observed on October 8 to commemorate the establishment of the force and the sacrifices made by air warriors. The IAF chief also said success in modern conflict demands deep synergy and that joint planning and integrated combat application with the Army and Navy is a daily activity. Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth and other senior military officials were also present at the event. Several former IAF chiefs were also in attendance. Air Chief Marshal Singh credited the air warriors with lending strength to the IAF, and said the force is alert, committed and ready to meet any challenges. Our operational capabilities are growing in the right direction, he said, adding that the force would leave no stone unturned to live up to expectations, rather exceed them. The IAF chief said an air force can have the most advanced aircraft in the world, but its true strength is measured by its operational preparedness -- how quickly and confidently it can act whenever the call comes. He underlined that 'Infallible, Impervious, Precise' is not just a tagline, it is the manifestation of our strength and resolve. He recalled the proud legacy of the IAF and urged it to remain an agile and combat-ready force. From four Wapiti aircraft, the force has evolved into an exceptional, capable, network-centric and multi-domain force ranked among the finest in the world, he said. According to the IAF website, the force's initial aircraft inventory consisted of four Westland Wapiti IIA army co-operation biplanes at Drigh Road as the 'A' Flight nucleus of the planned No.1 (Army Co-operation) Squadron. Today, the IAF has 29 fighter squadrons. On his superannuation on October 31, Air Chief Marshal Singh said serving as the IAF chief was my biggest fortune and it was a proud moment for him. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will be the next Chief of Air Staff. The IAF marked the 94th anniversary of its establishment with a ceremonial parade, a static display of some of its prized combat assets such as Rafale and Tejas and a flypast by three Mi-17 helicopters. Aerial manoeuvres by a British-era Tiger Moth drew loud cheers from the audience. Air Chief Marshal Singh arrived at the parade venue in a 1960s-era car, with the three helicopters in 'Dhwaj' formation flying past him. The creamy white left hand-drive car carries the plate number IAF 1. An IAF drum band made its parade debut, while 'Team Shakti', a group of women air warriors who performed skilful drills with rifles, also won the appreciation of the audience. The IAF Drummers Team, comprising 33 young air warriors, presented a vibrant display featuring snare drums, roto drums, bass drums and cymbals, accompanied by dynamic formations and acrobatic movements, officials said. The theme for this year's Air Force Day was 'Indian Air Force: Infallible, Impervious and Precise', reflecting the IAF's unwavering commitment to safeguard the nation's skies with precision, resilience and operational excellence. The IAF also put on display on the tarmac fighter jets such as Su-30 MKI, Jaguar; helicopters such as LCH Prachand and ALH Dhruv; and critical weapon and air defence systems such as BrahMos and Akash, Rohini radar system and a Dornier aircraft. The parade was commanded by Gp Capt Manish Sharma and was followed by an investiture ceremony, during which various air warriors were awarded medals for gallantry and distinguished service. Unit citations were also presented to various units for excellence. Five unit citations were presented to 24 Squadron -- 'The Hawks', 110 Helicopter Unit -- 'The Vanguards', 200 Squadron -- 'Skanda', 2402 Squadron -- 'Vajra', and the Electronic Warfare Range, the defence ministry said in a statement. Sqn No. 24 (The Hawks), which saw considerable action during the India-Pakistan War of 1965, also received a unit citation on Thursday, a senior official said. The Hawks was raised at Air Force Station Chabua in Assam in 1962. From Gnat to MiG-21, followed by Su-30K and ultimately Su-30MKI, it has reinvented itself with evolution of India's air power, the officials said. Following the celebrations at Hindan air base, the Air Force Day aerial display will be conducted at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, on October 25, officials said. Reiterating the IAF's commitment to technological advancement and self-reliance, the air chief marshal said, Atmanirbharta is our guiding principle, and emphasised that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, would be integrated while keeping human authority at the core. Space is a natural extension of air domain, he said, and highlighted the growing collaboration with ISRO and domestic space industry, including the IAF's role in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
BJP functionaries work 24/7, unlike Cong which surfaces during polls: Nabin jabs Rahul and Oppn (Ld)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin, taking a derisive taunt at the Congress and INDIA bloc allies over Election Commission (EC) protests in the national capital, said on Thursday that their demonstration remains 'timed' with the elections and with an intent to earn electoral dividend from it. He asserted that the BJP and its workers remain in mission mode, 24x7 and every single day comes with new set of responsibilities while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conviction and commitment towards public welfare as the key inspiration behind it. Taking direct potshots at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition INDIA bloc, Nabin said that they possess an anarchist mindset and only know how to inject poison into society while criticising their protest against the EC, based on 'unfounded and baseless' allegations of vote theft. Questioning the rationale behind Opposition's protests, the BJP Chief said that this is the same Election Commission which conducted the elections in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where they are in power. If their allegations were true, it was this very Election Commission that conducted the elections in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, where they came into power through the backdoor, the elections were also conducted by this very Election Commission, Nabin added. He said that the nation was watching the game they (Opposition) were playing and demanded that Rahul Gandhi resigns, if he has the courage. Addressing the gathering in Varanasi, the BJP President also added that today's generation represents change public representatives running governments must understand their aspirations. The new generation wants to express its views, and we need to listen to them. The youth gave overwhelming support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, Nabin said. Outlining party's objectives, going forward, the BJP President added that the party's effort is to ensure that party leadership engages directly with young people and works towards finding solutions to their problems. We have not achieved everything yet, but we are certainly moving in the right direction, he asserted.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi on Thursday and expressed appreciation for her continued association with India. PM Modi described Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and a visionary leader who played a defining role in elevating bilateral ties to new heights. He welcomed the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, calling it as a fitting tribute to Shinzo Abe's lasting contribution to ties between India and Japan. Pleased to meet Mrs. Akie Abe, wife of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Deeply value her enduring association with India. Abe San was a dear friend and a visionary leader who played a defining role in elevating India-Japan relations to new heights, PM Modi posted on X. The inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi yesterday is a fitting tribute to his lasting contribution to India-Japan friendship, he added. The 'Abe Memorial Corridor', a memorial site for India-Japan friendship and cultural ties, was inaugurated in Varanasi on Wednesday in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Akie Abe. Yogi Adityanath described the Abe Memorial Corridor as a living symbol of Shinzo Abe's contributions to strengthening the historical, cultural, and diplomatic relations between India and Japan. Today, in the dignified presence of Mrs. Akie Abe, the wife of the late former Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe, the 'Abe Memorial Corridor' a vibrant memorial site for India-Japan friendship and cultural ties was inaugurated in Varanasi, Yogi Adityanath posted on X. This Memorial Corridor is a living symbol of Mr. Shinzo Abe's contributions to strengthening the historical, cultural, and diplomatic relations between India and Japan. On behalf of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and 140 crore Indians, humble tributes to him, he added. Former Japanese PM Abe had made immense contributions to elevate India-Japan relations to the level of a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. His association with PM Modi went back many years, having known the Indian PM since his long stint as Gujarat Chief Minister. India had announced a one-day national mourning as a mark of respect for PM Abe, who was shot dead while making a campaign speech in Japan's Nara on July 8, 2022. Following Abe's death, PM Modi, in an emotional message, expressed grief and shock at the ragic demise of one of his dearest friends, and also attended the state funeral of the late leader. He called Abe a owering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator who dedicated his life to making Japan and the world a better place.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi Recruitment 2026
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi has announced 8 vacancies across various posts. The recruitment drive includes Project Assistant, Junior Research Fellow, Project Attendant, Research Associate, and other positions. The online application process will begin on 08 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 29 October 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, iitbhu.ac.in.
Mumbai-Pune in 48 min, Delhi-Varanasi under 4 hours: 7 bullet train routes
Seven new bullet train corridors in works: In the coming years, Indian Railways is looking to make that a reality with seven new bullet train corridors in the works. Bullet trains typically operate at speeds of around 300 kmph, while some definitions of high-speed rail cover services operating at around 220-250 kmph.
38-year-old man dies in police custody in Navi Mumbai
Digital Desk | Navi Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Sanjay Kantu Yadav, a 38-year-old man, died in police custody in Navi Mumbai. Yadav was arrested by the Navi Mumbai International Airport Police in connection with a case. He lived in Ananta Tower in Ulwe Sector 6 and was originally from Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh. Following his arrest, a court remanded him in police custody. According to police, Yadav was lodged in the lock-up at the NRI Sagari Police Station in Navi Mumbai on October 8. At the time, the lock-up staff noticed him clenching his fists and flexing his arms and legs. When his condition deteriorated, police officers immediately rushed him to Meenatai Thackeray Hospital in Nerul, where he was declared dead during treatment. Police said Yadav had undergone a medical examination at Panvel Rural Hospital before his arrest. He did not report any health problems when he was produced before the court. Even during a medical examination conducted on October 6, he did not report any illness or health-related complaints. Senior police officials have been informed about the incident. A inquest report is being conducted through videography in the presence of the Belapur First Class Judicial Magistrate, panch witnesses and the deceased man's family members. The body is being sent to J.J. Hospital in Mumbai for a post-mortem examination. Police said further legal proceedings are underway. However, this is not the first such incident in Maharashtra. Earlier, on September 22, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Maharashtra Police was investigating the death of a 35-year-old man who died while in the custody of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai. The deceased, Imran Shaikh, had come to the city from Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh in search of employment. According to Central Railway officials, Shaikh had made enquiries about trains bound for Khandwa at the main RPF post at CSMT on September 20. Officials said he appeared agitated and claimed that people were trying to kill him. They said Shaikh subsequently became aggressive and attacked RPF Sub-Inspector Aniket. He also inflicted injuries on himself, according to officials.
Akie Abe Unveils Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor In Varanasi, Recalls Husbands Kashi Visit
Deeply Moved: Video Shows Akie Abe Getting Emotional At Shinzo Abe Memorial In Varanasi
The Shinzo Abe Memorial Memorial Corridor and the convention centre are seen as symbols of the close India-Japan relationship, which has expanded from cultural ties to infrastructure, technology and investment.
Akie Abe Gets Emotional At Varanasi Event Honouring Husband Shinzo Abe
Akie Abe Gets Emotional At Varanasi Event Honouring Husband Shinzo Abe
Anarchist mindset: Nitin Nabin hits out at Rahul Gandhi over protest against CEC
Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that if the Opposition has any courage, it should resign from the seats it won through elections conducted by the Election Commission of India. The remarks came after Rahul Gandhi led another protest towards Jantar Mantar on Wednesday. Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition MPs were detained by the Delhi Police after a bus carrying them was stopped near Janpath as INDIA bloc MPs sought to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking to reporters, Nitin Nabin said, I would say these are people with an anarchist mindset, who know only how to spread poison in society. After all, this very Election Commission conducted the elections in Kerala. It also conducted the elections in Tamil Nadu, where they came to power. If he has the courage, Rahul Gandhi should first resign. The public is fully watching the game he is playing. This Leader of Opposition is engaged in shielding infiltrators, he said. They are trying to take away the rights of the people. We are trying to give them their rights back. I believe that people who belong here have the right to the countrys resources, he added. Nabin also praised the Uttar Pradesh government for the arrangements at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. I belong to Bihar, and coming here to Varanasi is part of our traditions. I would say that the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor has been constructed in a great way. The devotees also like it. It is a great experience. For this, I would like to congratulate PM Modi and CM Yogi, he said. The BJP national president offered prayers at the Baba Vishwanath Temple. He will interact with youths at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth and later hold a review meeting with party office-bearers on preparations for the upcoming elections at Gokul Dham.
Air Force Day 2026: Check IAF anniversary theme, date, venue, tickets, schedule and history
Air Force Day 2026 marks 94 years of the Indian Air Force, with this years celebrations centred on the theme Infallible, Impervious and Precise. The anniversary falls on October 8, while the Central Air Command is set to organise a public aerial display in Varanasi on October 22, 24 and 25. Check the history, theme and key details of the celebrations.
Indian Air Force turns 94 today, Kashi gets ready for aerial show
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 94th anniversary on 8 October with upcoming aerial displays. The Central Air Command will host displays in Varanasi from 22 to 25 October, with a VIP stand at Namo Ghat. Citizens will have designated public viewing areas to witness the event. Detailed information regarding traffic arrangements and safety instructions will be posted through official channels.
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