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'It has been our demand that he (Khan) can be appointed in any department other than our department. We do not have any problem with it,' Amit Kumar Dubey, student of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vedvigyan Sankay (SVDVS) Department said. (Photo: File | ANI)

BHU's Firoz Khan to appear for interview to teach at varsity's Ayurveda dept

The teachers of University had penned down a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind in this regard.

29 Nov 2019 12:05 PM

Former India bowler RP Singh on Saturday said that captain Virat Kohli made a big impact in the Men in Blue's first-ever day-night Test match against Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli made a big impact: RP Singh

Kohli smashed his 27th Test century, scoring 136 runs to help India put up a total of 347 runs in the first innings.

24 Nov 2019 11:03 AM

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday came out in support of the Muslim professor whose appointment at the Banaras Hindu University's Sanskrit department has triggered a row. (Photo: File)

Our languages, culture are our strength: Priyanka backs BHU Muslim professor's appointment

BSP president Mayawati blamed the government for the controversy, saying education and politics of religion or caste cannot be linked.

21 Nov 2019 4:06 PM

Overwhelmed with the achievement, the family welcomed the car as a new family member and prayed for its long life.

UP housewife wins a car during VMate’s ‘Roshan Karo India’ campaign

Sangeeta Navik of Jaunpur overtook 7 mn participants to emerge as one of the ultimate winners; receives the car with grand celebrations.

21 Nov 2019 10:23 AM

Khan is distraught by protests, yet is hopeful that the situation would change and his students would come around soon. (Photo: Facebook)

Have studied Sanskrit all my life, but now I am a Muslim: BHU's Firoze Khan

It has been 12 days since he landed in Varanasi to take charge of his duties, but has not taken a single class yet.

19 Nov 2019 1:39 PM

The event was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries. (Photo: ANI)

Had it not been for Savarkar, 1857 rebellion wouldn't have been history: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister remembered Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and thanked him for setting up the BHU.

17 Oct 2019 2:19 PM

An ardent fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a gold crown weighing 1.25 kg to Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi to mark Prime Minister Narender Modi's 69 th birthday. (Photo: ANI)

To mark PM Modi's b'day, fan offers 1.25 kg gold crown at Varanasi Temple

The fan identified as Arvind Singh made the offerings at the revered temple on Monday, a day before the Prime Minister's birthday.

17 Sep 2019 9:53 AM

Students of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on Saturday protested against the alleged reinstatement of suspended Professor S K Chaube, who has been accused of molesting a girl student. (Photo: ANI)

BHU students protest against reinstatement of professor accused of molesting girl

University Administration, however, stated that the professor is censored and can hold no post of responsibility.

15 Sep 2019 10:08 AM

Need to build trust between tax payers and tax administrators: Sitharaman

This is the 2nd meeting in a series of meetings to be held with tax officials and taxpayers across various cities over the next few weeks.

21 Aug 2019 9:10 AM

The Central Public Works Department, the prime construction agency of the central government will install big LED screens for the live telecast of 'Ganga Aarti' at all ghats and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. (Photo: File)

Govt to install LED screens at all Varanasi ghats for live telecast of Ganga Aarti

In September last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched development projects worth over Rs 550 crore in his constituency.

18 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

The doctors here went on a strike on Monday, demanding implementation of recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission, leaving health facilities on halt in Sir Sunder Lal Hospital. (Photo: ANI)

Doctors' strike continues for second day at Sri Sunder Lal Hospital in Varanasi

Patients who came from far-away areas had to return to their homes without receiving proper treatment.

23 Jul 2019 6:21 PM

The victim was identified as Luvleen Singh, aka Shweta. She was a student of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University. (Photo: File I Representational)

22-year-old woman shot dead by hotel owner in Varanasi

The incident took place at Ashoka Hotel in the Sigra locality.

22 Jul 2019 4:02 PM

The timings of the daily ritual for Tuesday has been kept as 3:00 pm which is much before the usual time. (Photo: Representational Image/ ANI)

Varanasi Ganga Aarti to be performed at 3 pm today due to lunar eclipse

As per Hindu beliefs, no religious ritual can be performed and temples remain closed for specified period before, during and after eclipse.

16 Jul 2019 11:09 AM

The girl had also written a letter to Vice-Chancellor and proctor of the university seeking justice. (Photo: ANI)

Varanasi: Girl alleges discrimination at BHU, admin denies

College administration, however, refuted the allegations and claimed that the girl was only barred from using a toilet meant for men.

12 Jul 2019 1:11 PM

Modi said the membership drive will further connect people from all walks of life with the saffron party. (Photo: ANI)

‘Professional pessimists’: PM Modi on $5 trillion critics

Launching his party’s membership drive, Mr Modi said it will further connect people from all walks of life with the saffron party.

07 Jul 2019 7:08 AM

BJP Working President JP Nadda on Saturday commended the digital push given by party president Amit Shah for making BJP the world's largest party. (Photo: ANI)

Shah's push for digital membership made BJP world's largest party: Nadda

Nadda further affirmed that it is party's good fortune that the membership drive is kickstarting from Varanasi which is PM's constituency.

06 Jul 2019 2:57 PM

The Prime Minister is later scheduled to visit a virtual museum at Man Mahal here. (Photo: ANI)

Modi unveils Lal Bahadur Shashtri's statue at Varanasi airport

After unveiling the statue, Modi launched a tree plantation drive.

06 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his constituency, Varanasi, on Saturday to launch BJP's membership drive. It is considered his second visit after a meticulous win in the Lok Sabha polls that took place this year. (Photo: File)

New India eager to progress: PM on USD 5 trillion economy goal

Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath, BJP working president J P Nadda and Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey welcomed him on the arrival.

06 Jul 2019 9:45 AM

Rai, who has denied the rape allegations, had been on the run since the lodging of the FIR. (Photo: File)

Rape accused BSP MP Atul Rai surrenders in court

The judicial magistrate (first) remanded Rai in 14-day judicial custody.

22 Jun 2019 3:29 PM

Rapper Hard Kaur has been booked for sedition for her comments on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. (Photo: File)

Rapper Hard Kaur goes hardcore; insults Bhagwat, Yogi, faces sedition charges

The FIR has been registered under Sections 124A (Sedition), 153A, 500, 505 of the IPC and Section 66 of IT Act against the Punjabi singer.

20 Jun 2019 3:41 PM

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