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UP: Students, security staff clash at BHU after vehicle hits female student
Varanasi: Students and security personnel at Banaras Hindu University clashed late on Tuesday night, leading to heavy stone-pelting and damage to vehicles and chairs, officials said. Police and Pradeshik Armed Constabulary (PAC) teams rushed to the campus and brought the situation under control. According to sources, tensions flared near Raja Ram Hostel after a vehicle 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 .
System outage disrupts check-in at several airports; flights delayed
Check-in systems at various airports faced issues on Wednesday morning due to a system outage, according to a source. The source added that some flights have been delayed due to the issues. Microsoft Windows reports major service outages globally. IT services/ check in systems at airports are impacted, as per a message for the passengers at the Varanasi airport. According to the message, airlines have implemented manual check-in and boarding procedures. At least four airlines -- IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India Express -- have been affected, it said. There were no immediate comments from Microsoft or from the airlines. Some domestic airlines are currently experiencing operational challenges, which may lead to delays or schedule challenges. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience, DIAL said in a post on X at 7.40 am. Specific details could not be immediately ascertained.
A violent clash erupted at Banaras Hindu University after a car hit a hostel inmate, leading to brick-batting between students and the proctorial board. Heavy police and PAC forces were deployed to control the situation, which resulted in minor injuries to several individuals. The role of a previously apprehended student is under investigation.
No barrier among languages, vested interests creating one: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
VARANASI: In a veiled dig at Chief Minister MK Stalin, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said a few friends in Tamil Nadu want to create a division based on language due to their parochial political interests. Speaking at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 in Varanasi, inaugurated by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Pradhan, without naming Stalin, said, With utmost politeness, every year I write to the honourable CM of Tamil Nadu to come here for the inauguration of the Sangamam. You can see how my young friends from TN are celebrating civilisation, which has no boundary. Emphasising that Kashi Tamil Sangam has become a public movement, Pradhan said the people of TN have started eagerly waiting for the new edition of KTS every year. The spiritual and cultural aspects the song, food, textile, agriculture, knowledge exchange are integral part of the language. Centuries ago, people from Rameswaram visited Kashi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically said that like Sanskrit, Tamil, too, is a primary language of human civilisation. There was no barrier of language. Vested interests create barriers between them, Pradhan said. Great Bharathiyar came to Kasi and learnt Sanskrit, Hindi and great Bharatiya Bashas from the holy poets of this land and went back to Tamil Nadu. Rishi Agasthiyar went from Himalaya and became a pioneer of Siddha medicine and Tamil grammar. You cant create artificial barrier and divisions. You may succeed in politics but you cannot divide the society. My young friends in Tamil Nadu are eagerly waiting when IIT Madras will be launching its new portal for KTS, Pradhan said. Speaking on the occasion, Adityanath said, KTS has opened a new door for cultural, economic, and social participation in North India. It is going to realise the vision of the PM of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Key programmes in the Sangamam include Tamil Karkalam (Tamil teaching in Varanasi schools), Tamil Karpom (Tamil learning tours for 300 students from Kashi), and the Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition (tracing the civilisational route from Tenkasi to Kashi). The event will conclude at Rameswaram. TN Governor RN Ravi, and Puducherry Lt Governor K Kailashnathan were among those who spoke.
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IndiGo flights face nationwide delays, cancellations; passengers report long waits
NEW DELHI: Recurring delays of Indigo flights across the country by five to seven hours throughout the day and the absence of information on the exact departure time caused much agony to passengers on Tuesday. Five flights were cancelled while thousands of passengers suffered due to the delays on account of multiple reasons. Many of them highlighted their plight and reached out to the Civil Aviation Ministry and the aviation regulator through social media. Indigo flights from Mumbai to Ahmedabad (6E 2347), Vadodara (6E 5126); Vadodara to Delhi (6E 6662) and Delhi to Vadodara (6E 5066) as well as Vadodara to Mumbai (6E 6087) were cancelled. Indigo did not respond to repeated queries on the cancellations. An Indigo source conceded there were delays. Elaborating on the reasons, the source attributed it to operational reasons, delay in the arrival of incoming flights which subsequently delayed the outgoing one and bad weather were among the reasons cited by him. He ruled out the A320 software upgradation and stated that it had been completed by Sunday and was not connected with the delays on Tuesday. Flyer Seerat Garewal posted on X: Had the worst experience with Indigo today. Flight from Delhi to Bombay was at 12.45 pm, then got delayed to 2.20 pm, then 4.20 pm, then 5 pm and finally took off at 5.30 pm. No food, no compensation and on top of that they did not even inform about the inconvenience. Asmita Mukherjee, travelling with an infant said, Flight no 6e 6273 was first delayed for one and half hours, then delayed by 15 more minutes. Now they are saying the flight is delayed indefinitely. I am travelling with an infant. Whats the issue? DGCA, can you please intervene? Another flyer was put off with the lack of information and rude behaviour of the Indigo staff. Indigo, I was scheduled to travel by flight 6E 6768 and got delayed multiple times. The original departure for 9.15 pm has been scheduled for 5.20 am. The staff behaviour is absolutely horrible. So rude. Not ready to help at allneed help. Avinash Kumar had to take a flight from Varanasi to Surat with a layover at Delhi. In a series of tweets, he said, I had a flight from Varanasi to Surat via Delhi today, Dec 2. After waiting for 7.5 hrs and continuous flight delay, you inform me that it will be delayed further for another 6 hrs. I am stuck here with no support from Indigo staff. 13:30 hrs halt at an airport where I dont even reside. He demanded a refund for his flight. Indigo had a standardised apology and a delay attributed to operational reasons to most of the complaints.
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Who is Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe? 19-Year-Old Vedic Scholar whom PM Modi praised for...
Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe, a 19-year-old Vedic scholar from Varanasi, has successfully completed the Dandakrama Parayanam, a challenging recitation of 2000 mantras in Shukla Yajurveda in 50 days without interruption. PM Modi praised him for his remarkable achievement.
Buzz: SS Rajamouli rejects Rs 650 crore offer from Netflix?
Hyderabad: Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli are coming together for Varanasi, a pan-world film made on a stunning Rs.1,200 to Rs. 1,500 crore budget. The movie features Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles, and filming is progressing at high speed. The project has already generated huge global attention. Varanasi OTT Deal Buzz According 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 .
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PM terms Tamil as pride of India in Mann ki Baat, urges people to learn it
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Tamil as a great language and a source of pride for India, while highlighting the countrys achievements in agriculture, science, defence, tourism and indigenous products during his Mann Ki Baat radio address. Focusing on the upcoming fourth edition of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi from December 2, Modi urged citizens to participate and learn the language. In Tamil, he said, Tamil kalachaaram uyarvanathu, Tamil mozhi uyarvanathu, Tamil Indiavin perumidam (Tamil culture is great, Tamil language is great, Tamil is the pride of India). He described the event as a key platform connecting people associated with Tamil and strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. On agriculture, Modi announced a historic milestone, stating Indias food grain production had touched 357 million tonnesan increase of 100 million tonnes in the past decade. He also noted that honey production had more than doubled to over 1.5 lakh metric tonnes, with exports rising threefold. Under the Honey Mission, over 2.25 lakh bee boxes have been distributed by Khadi Gramodyog. Reiterating his vocal for local push, the Prime Minister said he gifted locally crafted items to world leaders during the G-20 Summit in South Africa, including a bronze Nataraja, silver artworks from Karimnagar and Udaipur, and a brass urli from Kerala. Modi also highlighted achievements in the drone and defence sectors, space start-ups, the Geeta Mahotsava, Constitution Day celebrations, and the hoisting of the Dharmadhwaja at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He further praised natural farming initiatives in South India and promoted winter tourism in Uttarakhand.
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Ahead of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, PM Modi urges people to learn Tamil
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, not only described Tamil as a great language and the pride of India, but also spoke about a range of the countrys achievements across several fields, including scientific advancements from space to the ground level, agriculture, honey production as an economically empowering subsidiary agro-initiative, and other sectors including tourism. Indias growing strength in the drone and defence sectors, as well as religious activities such as the Geeta Mahotsava and hoisting Dharmadhwaja atop Ram temple, also featured prominently in PM Modis broadcast. Focusing on the upcoming fourth edition of the Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, commencing on December 2, this year, PM Modi urged citizens to participate and learn the Tamil language. In Tamil, he reiterated Tamil Kalachaaram Uyarvanad, Tamil Moli Uyarvanad, Tamil Indiavin Perumidam (Tamil culture is great, Tamil language is great, Tamil is the pride of India). This year's Kashi-Tamil Sangamam has a very interesting theme. Learn Tamil - Tamil Karkalam, Modi said. He also described the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam as an important platform for all those associated with the Tamil language. Whenever one speaks to the people of Kashi they always say that they enjoy being a part of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. Here they get the opportunity to learn something new and meet new people, Modi emphasised, urging people to learn Tamil. I urge all of you to be a part of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. Along with this, do consider other platforms as well, that strengthen the spirit of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat', he asserted. Speaking about Indias achievements, Modi informed listeners that the country has reached a major milestone in food grain production. The country has also achieved a major milestone in the agricultural sector. India has set a historic record with food grain production of 357 million tonnes. Three hundred and fifty-seven million tonnes! Compared to 10 years ago, India's food grain production has increased by a 100 million tonnes, he claimed. He also highlighted Indias rise in honey production. Quoting figures, he said, Today, India is setting new records in honey production. 11 years ago, honey production in the country was 76 thousand metric tons. It has now increased to more than 1.5 lakh metric tons. He added that honey exports have risen more than threefold in recent years, and under the Honey Mission programme, Khadi Gramodyog has distributed more than 2.25 lakh bee-boxes. Promoting wider adoption of Vocal for Local, the Prime Minister stated that during foreign trips, he presents Indias locally crafted products as gifts on behalf of the country, reiterating his commitment to the initiative. Referring to his recent tour to South Africa for the G-20 summit, he said the sentiment of Vocal for Local was reflected in the gifts he presented to world leaders. During the G-20, I presented a bronze statue of Nataraja to the president of South Africa. This is a wonderful example of Chola-era craftsmanship, rooted in the cultural heritage of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, he said. He added that the Canadian Prime Minister received a silver horse replica showcasing Udaipurs craftsmanship, while the Japanese Prime Minister was presented with a silver Buddha replica featuring the intricacies of the renowned silver crafts of Telangana and Karimnagar. He noted that the Italian Prime Minister was gifted a silver mirror with floral motifs, showcasing the traditional metal craftsmanship of Karimnagar, while the Australian Prime Minister received a brass urli, an exquisite craft from Mannar in Kerala. Explaining the rationale behind these gifts, he said, My aim was to make the world aware of Indian crafts, art, and traditions and to provide a global platform to the talent of our artisans. He also highlighted the drone show, the Gita Mahotsava, space start-ups, the 150th year of Vande Mataram, Constitution Day celebrations, and the hoisting of the 'Dharmadhwaja' atop the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, among other notable developments in November. Mentioning about his recent visit to Coimbatore, PM praised South Indias progress in this area. I was deeply impressed by the efforts being made in South India towards natural farming. Natural farming has been a part of India's ancient traditions, and it is our duty to continuously promote it to protect Mother Earth, he remarked. He shared information for those interested in Navy-related tourism and winter tourism. Touching on growing craze for winter tourism, PM Modi said, Our country also possesses every potential for winter tourism. We have mountains, culture, and endless possibilities for adventure. These days, winter tourism in Uttarakhand is attracting a lot of people in places like Auli, Munsyari, Chopta, and Deyara.
Modi Urges Citizens to Join Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, Calls It a Chance to Learn Tamil
The fourth edition of the cultural festival begins December 2 in Varanasi with a focus on promoting Tamil language and national unity.
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Commencing On Dec 2 At Varanasi's Namo Ghat: PM Modi In Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi addressed the nation in his monthly radio broadcast, Mann Ki Baat. He announced Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 will be held from Dec 2.
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 expands Tamil outreach with 50 teachers teaching spoken Tamil in Varanasi schools and 300 Varanasi students visiting Tamil Nadu for immersive learning. This initiative, despite ongoing state-federal education disputes, aims to strengthen India's linguistic traditions and civilisational ties through reciprocal cultural exchange.
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UP files case against 12 more Varanasi pharma firms for smuggling codeine-containing cough syrup
VARANASI: The food and drugs department of the Uttar Pradesh government has filed a case against 12 more pharmaceutical firms in connection with the codeine-containing cough syrup-smuggling case in Varanasi. Previously, the department had filed a case against 26 firms. Inspector Janab Ali of the department said on Friday that the case against the 26 firms was filed on November 15. At that time, 12 suspicious firms were also found. When a team went to investigate these 12 firms, they were either found closed or there were other shops operating at the same addresses, Ali said. He said notices were issued to the operators of these pharmaceutical firms, seeking a clarification. When the owners of these firms failed to submit their responses, a case was filed against them at the Kotwali police station on Friday.
Cough Syrup Smuggling: Case Filed Against 12 More Pharmaceutical Firms In UP
The food and drugs department of the Uttar Pradesh government filed a case on Friday against 12 more pharmaceutical firms in connection with the codeine-containing cough syrup-smuggling case in Varanasi.
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Delhi inflation rate lower than other metros: Government report
NEW DELHI: The inflation rate in Delhi remained substantially lower than in other metro cities and the national average last year, especially in the fuel and light group, according to a government report. The report prepared by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Delhi government, however, showed that the inflation rate rose in the food & beverages and housing sectors. The report assessed the Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers IW) between Delhi and 14 other metros. These were Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Indore, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Varanasi, Amritsar and Lucknow. The report said that during 2024-25, CPI (IW), Kolkata, recorded the highest increase (3.6 per cent) while it was (3.4 per cent) at the All India level, followed by Mumbai (3.0 per cent), Delhi (1.8 per cent), and no change was observed in the case of Chennai. Among the selected cities assessed by the report, Delhi had the third lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the 2024 calendar year and the fifth lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the financial year 2024-25 out of the selected 15 major cities, while Lucknow and Chandigarh had the maximum Consumer Price Index (IW). A Consumer Price Index (CPI) is designed to measure changes over time in the general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for consumption. In 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, Delhi had lower inflation rates than All India. However, in 2022, Delhi had a higher inflation rate than All India. Last year, the inflation rate in Delhi was 1.7 per cent, and at the national level, it was 3.8 per cent. Inflation in Delhi, as measured by the CPI (IW), has ranged from 1.7 per cent to 8 per cent from 2020 to 2024. The price rise was recorded at 1.7 per cent in 2024, compared to 3.7 per cent in 2023. In the food and beverages group, an inflation rate of 5.6 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 4.6 per cent in 2023. In the paan, supari, tobacco and intoxicant group, no variation was recorded in 2024, whereas the inflation rate was 3.7 per cent in 2023. However, the report observed that the inflation rate stood at 1.3 per cent in 2024, down from 5.1 per cent the previous year. In the housing group, an inflation rate of 3.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 2.2 per cent in 2023. In the fuel and light group, a negative inflation rate of 20.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 3.7 per cent in 2023. The miscellaneous group consists of items falling under the categories of medicines, medical services, education services, stationery, recreation, transport and communication, personal care effects, household requisites and other services -- hair cutting, tailoring, etc. In the miscellaneous group, Delhi recorded an inflation rate of 0.1 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent in 2023.
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VIP crash: Stage crashes as BJP netas crowd around bride and groom at UP wedding; watch viral video
A wedding stage at a ceremony in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed late Wednesday evening while VIP guests were blessing the newlyweds. The structure, reportedly lacking proper support, gave way as around 12-14 guests and the bride and groom stood on it for photographs. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.
