Varanasi, April 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Varanasi on Tuesday for a two-day visit and held a review meeting at the Circuit House in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tentative visit. Issuing directives to senior officials of the administration and police, the Chief Minister stressed that all arrangements for the upcoming Women’s Conference, scheduled during the Prime Minister’s visit, must be completed on time. Yogi Adityanath emphasised that proper fa…
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New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday countered claims by Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav about “demolition of temples” in Varanasi, issuing three fact checks for countering attempts to use AI and “mislead” the nation for political gain. Amit Malviya, In-charge of the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, wrote on X, “In yet another attempt to mislead the nation for political gain, the Opposition is spreading false claims about damage to temples and …
Varanasi, Jan 19 (IANS) Amid a growing controversy over allegations that temples and statues were demolished during road-widening work in Varanasi’s Dal Mandi area, close to Manikarnika Ghat, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday attacked the Uttar Pradesh government, asserting that heritage structures must be preserved, not destroyed.In a cryptic post in Hindi on social media, Yadav wrote, “Heritages are threaded like pearls; they are not demolished, they are cherished.”…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday strongly countered Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s remarks over the recent bulldozer action at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, asserting that the current government acts against encroachment without any religious bias and follows the principle of one law for all.Responding to Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism, Union Minister Manjhi said, “Kings and emperors might have broken temples. Are we talking about temples or mosques? If the …
Varanasi, Jan 18 (IANS) Eight FIRs have been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi after alleged AI-generated images and misleading claims related to the redevelopment work at Manikarnika Ghat surfaced on social media, police officials said. The cases were lodged after visuals and posts, claimed to be fabricated, began circulating online and drew widespread attention and criticism.Police officials said the FIRs target eight individuals, along with certain X handles, accused of spreading false v…
Varanasi, Jan 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday blasted Congress for “spreading false propaganda” over temple demolitions in Varanasi. He said that such false claims must be exposed before the public.Addressing the media after offering prayers at Baba Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the Chief Minister said that similar conspiracies were hatched even during the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.He alleged that remnants of broken idols from idol-making works…
Varanasi, Jan 14 (IANS) Varanasi’s historic Manikarnika Ghat is undergoing extensive development work aimed at improving cremation management and public convenience. Amid the ongoing project, the district administration has clarified that no temples or cultural structures are being harmed and has cautioned the public against misinformation being spread through viral photos and AI-generated videos on social media. Varanasi District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar said strict action will be taken aga…
Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Bhagyashree is spending the last few days of the year 2025 traveling with her husband, Himalaya Dassani. As part of the itinerary, she went on a train journey after a very long time.Bhagyashree took to her official Instagram handle and uploaded a video of herself running to catch the train. As she finally got inside, we could see a sweet smile on her face. Next, the ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ actress took her seat and enjoyed the sun-kissed view outside.Praising the …
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Veteran actress Bhagyashree chose to end 2025 on a calm and reflective note as she embarked on a spiritual journey to Banaras. Describing the visit as a moment to pause and reconnect, the actress shared how the sacred city helped her realign with herself and the universe while signing off the year with peace and gratitude. On Friday, Bhagyashree shared a series of photos and videos with her husband, Himalaya Dasani, offering a glimpse into their spiritual visits to various …