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Dharampal Singh said only those who are actual 'criminals' have been shot dead in police encounters and the state government had been very cautious on this issue. (Photo: ANI)

Only ‘criminals’ shot dead in encounters: UP minister after Lucknow techie death

'Everyone will get justice... There will be no politics of appeasement. Those who commit mistakes will be punished,' the minister said.

30 Sep 2018 10:11 AM

She wanted to meet Modi during his visit on Monday and Tuesday, but was stopped by the police. (Photo: File)

Unable to meet PM Modi, 'upset' woman sets bus on fire in Varanasi

Vandana, secretary of the Poorvanchal Jan Andolan Samiti, went to the Varanasi bus stand at around 11 am and boarded a state-run Volvo bus.

19 Sep 2018 7:38 PM

Wrapping up his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi said the work done in the city is clearly visible, noting its landscape has changed for good in the last four years while it was at the mercy of God under previous governments. (Photo: Twitter | @PIB_India)

You are my 'maalik': PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 550 cr in Varanasi

As a Varanasi MP, it is my responsibility to give you an account of every rupee spent and work done by me as Lok Sabha member, Modi said.

18 Sep 2018 6:14 PM

The two plastic frogs were kept on decorated plates with garlands around the 'newlyweds'. (Photo: ANI)

Locals married off two frogs in Varanasi to appease God of rain

As per organisers, the ceremony was arranged to please Indra, the God of rain, in return for much-needed respite from soaring temperatures.

24 Jun 2018 2:29 PM

Devi used to receive a sum of Rs 40,000 as pension after her husband Daya Prasad, who worked as a superintendent in the customs department, died a few years ago. (Representational image)

Sons preserve woman's body for months to withdraw pension in UP

The body was recovered from store room after the neighbours informed the cops about a foul smell emanating from the house.

23 May 2018 7:17 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, 'Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

16 dead as under construction flyover collapses in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief and directed administration to speed up rescue operation.

15 May 2018 6:57 PM

The passersby informed the parents of the man, who reached the spot and admitted him to the BHU Trauma Centre. He later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

UP: Lover's family calls over 20-yr-old man, thrashes him to death

The girl's family members called the man to meet and after he reached, they thrashed him and threw him on roadside in unconscious state.

10 May 2018 1:13 PM

According to the police, when the girl refused to disclose her number, the accused first allegedly thrashed her, and then sprinkled kerosene over her body to set her on fire. (Representational Image)

Dalit girl refuses to share mobile number, man sets her on fire in UP

The neighbours, who gathered after hearing the girl's cry, extinguished the fire, and nabbed the accused while he was trying to flee.

09 May 2018 7:45 PM

The woman was in the last coach of the train when a man allegedly took Rs 1,000 and her clothes before pushing Mamta and her son off the train. (Photo: ANI)

UP woman, 5-yr-old son robbed, thrown off running train; locals come to rescue

A case has been registered against unknown person and investigations have begun, police said.

03 May 2018 6:40 PM

The complainants also reported to the university authorities, after which the university had formed a committee to investigate the issue. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

BHU disallowed play glorifying Nathuram Godse from fest: probe committee

A group of students from BHU approached police demanding a sedition case after a video clip of the performance went viral on social media.

18 Mar 2018 8:01 PM

The girl, before killing herself, had alleged that a senior of her school used to molest her. (Representational Image)

School didn’t pay heed: Varanasi teen kills self after being molested by senior

The police said that the victim killed herself by consuming poison.

25 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

'Before 1857, there was Hindu-Muslim amity in the country. But the British, in 1905 formed the Muslim League and spread radicalism in the society. Some people are still continuing it,' Bhagwat said. (Photo: PTI)

Those unhappy with India's global rise, spreading lies in society: RSS chief

Addressing RSS volunteers in Varanasi, Mohan Bhagwat said the society had to be made aware of this 'anti-India ploy'.

21 Feb 2018 7:56 AM

BHU History Assistant Professor Rajiv Srivastava questioned the examination pattern of Jawaharlal Nehru University and Aligarh Muslim University and added that Islam has demerits which must be raised. (Photo: ANI)

Exam questions on triple talaq, halala, Alauddin Khilji in BHU triggers row

The students alleged that the university administration was trying to impose a particular ideology through education.

10 Dec 2017 1:44 PM

General Rawat also informed that stone pelting incidents in the Kashmir valley have decreased. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Army not at a shortage of arms: General Bipin Rawat

Earlier on Friday, Rawat visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi with his family and prayed for the safety of soldiers on borders.

10 Nov 2017 12:24 PM

The Banaras Hindu University students protest near the university’s main gate. (Photo: PTI/File)

Days after BHU violence, student dragged, slapped by male classmate

The varsity authorities have been facing a cascade of criticism over allegations of eve-teasing on the campus.

05 Oct 2017 8:45 PM

Vice Chancellor Girish Chandra Tripathi is at the centre of the controversy over handling of the recent violence in the BHU campus. (Photo: File)

After BHU molestation, VC goes on leave citing personal reasons

Last week, Vice Chancellor Girish Chandra Tripathi said that he will ‘resign’ if he is asked to proceed on leave.

02 Oct 2017 5:45 PM

The man was arrested on the basis of the complaint, lodged by a woman who lives nearby and who witnessed the killing and raised an alarm. (Photo: Representational/File)

Annoyed over constant crying, father slits five-year-old daughter's throat in Pune

The officer said that on the day of the incident, the accused's wife had gone to the farm while he was at home with his daughter.

29 Sep 2017 10:16 AM

Royana Singh's appointment was approved by Vice Chancellor Girish Chandra Tripathi following the resignation of O P Singh. (Photo: PTI)

BHU appoints 1st woman chief proctor after predecessor resigns

'She is the first woman in varsity's history to hold the post and also heads the women grievance cell,' a BHU official said.

28 Sep 2017 8:18 PM

A number of students were hurt when clashes broke out between the police and students of the BHU after the students started protesting against alleged molestation of a girl. (Photo: File | PTI)

BHU chief proctor resigns, takes 'moral responsibility' for incidents

Professor O N Singh submitted his resignation letter to the Vice Chancellor, Girish Chandra Tripathi.

27 Sep 2017 8:57 AM

Heavy police force deployed outside the Banaras Hindu University as Samajwadi Party workers protest over the police laticharge on the female students of the university, in Varanasi. (Photo: PTI)

BHU admin treated student's complaint insensitively: Nitin Gokarn

The Varanasi Commissioner said the treatment of the complaint was revealed after the preliminary investigation.

26 Sep 2017 5:40 PM

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