Director SS Rajamouli announced that major IMAX action sequences for his Rs 1,400 crore film 'Varanasi' are complete. He expects shooting to wrap by September/October, with a planned April 2027 release. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra.
A viral video showing men cooking meat and consuming alcohol on a boat in the Ganga has sparked a new controversy in Varanasi. Police have arrested five individuals and registered a case under sections related to promoting enmity and outraging religious sentiments.
India's government has approved seven new high-speed rail corridors, aiming to significantly reduce travel times between major cities. Projects include routes like Mumbai-Ahmedabad in under 2 hours and Bengaluru-Chennai in 73 minutes, part of a broader railway expansion plan.
Congress workers in Varanasi celebrated Rahul Gandhi's birthday by depicting him as Lord Parshuram and pouring milk on his photo. The BJP accused Congress of disrespecting Hindu faith and appropriating religious symbols for political messaging.
India's Centre is considering a 'durability certificate' for buildings due to safety concerns. This follows court-ordered demolitions and incidents like a building collapse in Delhi that killed six. The proposal aims to improve construction quality and address unauthorized constructions nationwide.
A 12-year-old girl from Bihar, allegedly sold by her mother for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris, was rescued in Varanasi after being trafficked, raped by her buyer, and assaulted by an auto driver. Three individuals, including the mother and the buyer, have been arrested.
A 36-year-old businessman Manish Singh was lynched by a mob in Varanasi's Phulpur area after his car accidentally hit a woman washing utensils on the roadside in Ghamhapur village. Despite coming out to help the injured woman, Singh was attacked with sticks and bricks by villagers and the woman's family members. He was taken to BHU trauma centre where he was declared dead. Police have registered an FIR against 15 people, arrested two and detained 11 for questioning.
