A tragic accident in Bhadohi's Gopiganj area resulted in the deaths of two women when an ambulance, transporting a deceased man from Delhi to Bihar, collided with a parked truck. The deceased were identified as the wife and sister of the man who had died in Delhi.

IIT (BHU), Varanasi, through its I-DAPT Hub Foundation, has launched a Startup Incubation Programme to bolster tech entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to fund and mentor early-stage startups specializing in Data Analytics and Predictive Technologies (DAPT) with support of up to 20 lakhs. This program aligns with national missions, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for impactful, scalable solutions.

An Akasa Airlines flight from Varanasi to Bengaluru faced a delay when a passenger, Ajay Tiwari, mistakenly opened the emergency exit handle cover. The incident occurred as the flight was preparing for takeoff, prompting its return to the apron for safety checks.

Women from Varanasi's self-help groups, Son Chiraiya and Gulabo Mata, presented rakhis to the Post Master General to be sent to soldiers via Indian Post. Colonel Vinod Kumar guaranteed safe delivery, boosting soldiers' morale.

Banaras Hindu University's Institute of Medical Sciences observed Bone and Joint Week with a walk led by Prof. SN Sankhwar, emphasizing bone health for the elderly. Prof. Amit Rastogi addressed fall prevention and osteoporosis, aligning with the Indian Orthopaedic Association's theme. Dr. Sanjay Yadav highlighted teamwork in healthcare, concluding with a commitment to proactive health measures.

The ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research's vegetable-based Integrated Farming System (IFS) model, supported by UPCAR, Lucknow, is significantly improving farmers' livelihoods. Integrating aquatic vegetable production, livestock rearing, and vermicomposting, the model generates substantial annual income, up to 6.5 per 1 invested per acre. UPCAR's Director General suggests replicating the model across Uttar Pradesh through cluster-based training programs.

A tragic incident occurred at the PAC camp in Amwar, Sonbhadra district, where Constable Sandeep Singh, 26, fatally shot himself with his service rifle. The incident took place around 4 AM, prompting immediate response from fellow soldiers who rushed him to CHC Duddhi. Unfortunately, doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival. Authorities are investigating the reasons behind this devastating act.

A three-day grafting training programme was inaugurated at ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi, focusing on equipping farmers with skills in grafting techniques, media preparation, and seedling transplanting. Sanjay Singh encouraged participants to establish nursery-based enterprises, while Parmender Singh emphasized entrepreneurship through advanced technologies. The training aims to promote disease resistance and increased vegetable production, supporting the 'Viksit Krishi-2047' initiative.