Allahabad HC to hear Rahul Gandhis petition on Sept 3
PRAYAGRAJ, Sept 1: The Allahabad High Court on Monday fixed September 3 as the next date of hearing on a petition filed by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi who has approached the court against an order of a Varanasi judge. The Special Judge MP-MLA in Varanasi had remanded the matter to the ACJM court seeking registration of an FIR against Gandhi on his 2024 statement on Sikhs in America. On the request of counsel for complainant Nageshwar Mishra, Justice Sameer [] The post Allahabad HC to hear Rahul Gandhis petition on Sept 3 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sara Ali Khan attends Ganga aarti in Varanasi, shares pics of her spiritualvisit
Sara Ali Khan attends Ganga aarti in Varanasi, shares pics of her spiritualvisit
Allahabad High Court to hear Rahul Gandhi's petition on September 3
The Special Judge MP-MLA in Varanasi had remanded the matter to the ACJM court seeking registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi on his 2024 statement on Sikhs in America
Allahabad High Court sets Sept 3 hearing for Rahul Gandhi's petition against Varanasi court order
The Allahabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for September 3 on Rahul Gandhi's petition challenging a Varanasi court order. This order directed the ACJM court to consider registering an FIR against Gandhi over his 2024 remarks in America about Sikhs. Gandhi argues the Varanasi court's order is unlawful and beyond its jurisdiction, prompting his appeal to the High Court.
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Congress leader challenges court order in Allahabad High Court on FIR registration for Sikh statement made during a 2024 U.S. visit
Rahul Gandhi moves HC against Varanasi court order on alleged objectionable remarks
Rahul Gandhi has petitioned the Allahabad High Court to challenge a Varanasi MP-MLA court's order. The order directed a lower court to re-examine a plea for an FIR against Gandhi regarding his 2024 US comments about Sikhs. Gandhi's legal team argues the special court's order is unlawful and exceeds its jurisdiction, prompting the High Court appeal.
Sara Ali Khan participates in Ganga aarti at Varanasis Dashashwamedh Ghat
Actress Sara Ali Khan attended the Ganga Aarti at Varanasis Dashashwamedh Ghat on Saturday. She was dressed in simple ethnic wear and minimal makeup, and received a warm welcome from officials and fellow devotees
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath conducts aerial survey of Ghazipur floods
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath surveyed flood-hit areas in Ghazipur after visiting Varanasi. He instructed officials to ensure public convenience during this crisis. The CM directed officials to stay alert and arrange food, water, health services, and shelter. He emphasized cattle feed, clean water, and medical supplies. The government stands with its citizens and is accelerating relief operations.
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Rising Ganga Floods Varanasi Ghats; Aarti Moved To Rooftops
According to the managers of 'Ganga Seva Nidhi', the organisation that conducts the famed 'aarti' in Varanasi, floodwaters have submerged the lower parts of the Dashashwamedh Ghat, forcing the organisers to hold the daily ritual on the roofs of the adjoining buildings
Rising Ganga floods in Varanasi ghats: 'Aarti', cremations being held on rooftops
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RPSC paper leak mastermind dies under suspicious circumstances, family alleges murder
JAIPUR: Amrit Lal Meena, the alleged mastermind behind the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) paper leak scandal, has died under suspicious circumstances in Varanasi. The 56-year-old, a resident of Karauli district, was admitted to a private hospital in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, from 21 to 23 August. On 24 August, he was referred to Jaipur for further treatment and was being shifted on a ventilator. However, he suddenly died en route to Agra. His body was subsequently taken to the district hospital in Hindaun City, where a post-mortem was conducted before being handed over to the family. Rajasthan government set to restructure RPSC to prevent paper leaks The family has alleged that Amrit Lal was poisoned and murdered in Varanasi. A complaint has been lodged at Nadauti police station, following which a zero FIR was registered and forwarded to Sigra police station in Varanasi for investigation. Sources claim that the family was informed of Amrit Lals hospitalisation by a man named RK Singh Bihari from Varanasi. However, upon their arrival in the city on Sunday, RK Singhs phone was found to be switched off. It is alleged that he, too, was involved in the paper leak racket. A former government college lecturer, Amrit Lal was a key accused in the 2013 Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) exam paper leak case. Investigations revealed that out of the top 50 candidates in the RAS-2013 merit list, 32 hailed from his areanearly 20 of whom were his own family members or relatives. Following these revelations, the RPSC sent a confidential note to the Special Operations Group (SOG), which went on to expose the entire racket involving the leaking and sale of competitive exam papers. It was alleged that Amrit Lal and his network charged 30 lakh per candidate to guarantee success in both prelims and mains exams. The SOG had also arrested Sanjeev and Hansraj Meena in connection with the scam. Amrit Lal reportedly provided leaked papers free of charge to at least five of his relatives. With Amrit Lal's sudden and suspicious death, the already controversial RPSC paper leak case has taken a darker and more complex turn.
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Bihar cabinet approves industrial investment promotion package with free land, major incentives
PATNA: The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 aimed at attracting industrial investment, particularly large private investments, in the state. The package includes provisions such as free land, financial incentives and other related concessions to create a conducive atmosphere for the states rapid industrial development. The package, which received cabinet approval at its meeting on Tuesday, is part of the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2016 and will remain in force until 31 March 2026 for investors. The decision regarding the promotion package is in line with the announcements made by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to grant concessions to industries. It also aligns with the governments commitment to create one crore employment opportunities in the state over the next five years, Bihar Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena said. While giving details of the main features of the industrial promotion package at a post-cabinet meeting briefing, Chief Secretary Meena said that the state government has decided to transfer land free of cost to the investors willing to set up industries in Bihar. FREE LAND FOR INDUSTRIES Stating that the land will be transferred at a token amount of 1, Meena said that there are three types of schemes from which an investor can choose. If an investor makes an investment of 100 crore and creates 1,000 direct employment opportunities, the investor will get 10 acres of land from the government free of cost. Those willing to invest 1,000 crore will get 25 acres of land depending on the project, whereas if a Fortune 500 company invests in the state, it will get 10 acres of land, Meena said, while expressing confidence that the move will attract big-ticket investments to the state. Other investors, who do not opt for any of the above schemes, will also get land at a 50 per cent discount on BIADAs land rate for setting up industries in the state, said the Chief Secretary. He was accompanied by Development Commissioner Pratyaya Amrit, Industries Department Additional Chief Secretary Mihir Kumar Singh and Cabinet Secretariat Department Additional Chief Secretary S Siddharth during the press conference. Stating that investors will have to choose from any of the three financial incentive schemes, Chief Secretary Meena said that as per Option I, an investor who gets a term loan from financial institutions will receive interest subvention of up to 40 crore plus SGST reimbursement of up to 100 per cent. Option II will give investors net SGST reimbursement of up to 300 per cent of the approved project cost for 14 years, whereas Option III will enable investors to avail themselves of a 30 per cent capital subsidy of the total approved project cost. It is completely up to the investors as to which option they want to choose from, the Chief Secretary said, adding that the export incentive has been doubled from 20 lakh to 40 lakh per year, and the time frame has also been increased to 14 years to boost exports from the state. Talking about the employment generation incentive, he said that the government will provide 5,000 per month per employee besides giving support of up to 300 per cent on account of ESI and EPF expenditure. For other units, the government will provide 2,000 per month per employee as an employment generation incentive, plus 100 per cent support on ESI and EPF, Meena said, and added that 20,000 per worker will be given as a skill development incentive. The package also includes 25 per cent reimbursement of up to 1 crore for environmental protection incentive. Additionally, 20 per cent or a maximum amount of 6 lakh will be given as a renewable energy usage incentive. ACQUISITION OF 14,600 ACRES OF LAND APPROVED IN PAST ONE YEAR The state government has already taken an in-principle decision to set up an industrial area or park in every district of the state, he said, while stating that the government has approved the acquisition of 14,600 acres of land for 32 industrial areas/parks in the past one year, whereas BIADA has acquired 8,000 acres of land since its inception. All the industrial areas/parks have either been developed or are being developed near expressway highways or high-speed corridors, Meena said, emphasising that all these industrial areas are well-connected, having both road and rail connectivity. For example, industrial areas in Rohtas and Aurangabad are close to the Varanasi-Kolkata expressway, while the industrial area in Darbhanga is located near the Amas-Darbhanga expressway. Similarly, the industrial area in Purnea is located near the Patna-Purnea expressway, he added. In yet another significant decision, a Fin Tech City will be developed adjacent to a plot of the Multi-Modal Logistic Park (MMLP) at Fatuha circle in Patna district, Chief Secretary said, adding that the Fin Tech City will be developed on the lines of GIFT (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The cabinet sanctioned 408.81 crore for the acquisition of 242 acres of land for the Fin Tech City. The Infrastructure Development Authority, Patna, will acquire the land. The development of Fin Tech City will help in bringing containerised cargo directly to Patna from ports, and from Patna, it will be further exported to other countries, Meena said. LAND ACQUISITION FOR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL AREA In order to expand the industrial area in different districts, the Infrastructure Development Authority (IDA), Patna, will acquire a total of 1,927.5 acres of land worth 797.1 crore in six districts: Bhojpur, Sheikhpura, Rohtas, Sheohar, Darbhanga and Purnea. The district-wise break-up of land acquisition is as follows: 249.48 acres of land will be acquired at a cost of 52.62 crore in Bhojpur district; 250.06 acres of land at 42.16 crore in Sheikhpura; 492.85 acres of land at 154.07 crore in Rohtas; 270.01 acres of land at 105.27 crore in Sheohar; 385.45 acres of land at 376.07 crore in Darbhanga; and 279.65 acres of land at 66.91 crore in Purnea district. A total of 26 decisions, including the industrial investment promotion package, were taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
BHU admission portal becomes active for registration for BVS. and AH
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BHU researchers develop Ashwagandha enriched Shrikhand that boosts immunity
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A two-day science festival, PRAGYAN 2025, was held at Banaras Hindu University, drawing over 4,000 students from Varanasi and nearby districts. The event, organized by BHU and IIT-BHU students, featured science models, quizzes, and challenges. Dignitaries like Prof. Prem Shankar Goel and Prof. Amit Patra inspired students to innovate and contribute to the nation's progress.
Three-day workshop on heartfulness meditation and life skills concludes at Banaras Hindu University
A three-day workshop on Heartfulness Meditation and Life Skills, organized by Banaras Hindu University, concluded with sessions on diary writing and meditation. Participants learned strategies for integrating meditation into daily life and shared personal experiences on its transformative impact. The workshop emphasized the importance of heart-centered practices for inner peace and balance.
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