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Two ferries meant for Kochi Water Metro to operate in Ayodhya, Varanasi

In a move that took many by surprise, the Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) has shipped two ferries that were built for the Kochi Water Metro to Uttar Pradesh for being operated in Ayodhya and Varanasi by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

ASI asks Varanasi court not to make Gyanvapi survey report public for four more weeks

The Archeological Survey of India urged a Varanasi court not to make its Gyanvapi mosque complex survey report public for at least four more weeks

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

IIT-BHU rape accused posted photos with top BJP leaders, of BJP campaigns

The social media profile of at least one of the three accused, who have been arrested over an alleged gangrape on IIT-BHU premises, is replete with pictures of him posing with senior BJP leaders. It should be noted here that none of these posts were made after the alleged crime.

Newslaundry · Jan 3, 2024

India Court To Weigh Future Of Mosque In Hindu Holy City

An Indian court has weighed into one of the country's most bitter religious disagreements by greenlighting cases on whether a mosque in the holy city of Varanasi should be opened to Hindu worshippers.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023

Allahabad HC says Gyanvapi title suit not barred by Places of Worship Act, rejects plea of Muslim side

Allahabad High Court rules civil suits by Hindu petitioners seeking temple restoration at Gyanvapi mosque not barred.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

ASI submits Gyanvapi mosque survey report before Varanasi court in a sealed cover

The Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute: The ASI carried out the scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises, located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

ASI submits Gyanvapi survey report before Varanasi court in sealed cover

On the other hand, a petition has been moved by the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee (which manages Gyanvapi Mosque) seeking information about the survey report. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2023

India declared freedom from slave mentality, says PM Modi after inaugurating Swarved Mahamandir

PM Modi inaugurates world's largest meditation centre in Varanasi with UP CM Yogi Adityanath, seating 20,000 people for meditation.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

'Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat dons saffron colour, has new features': Railway Min.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and New Delhi with superior passenger amenities & saffron colour on December 18.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

Kashi Tamil Sangamam strengthening idea of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Kashi Tamil Sangamam, mocks Congress' 'garibi hatao' slogan and launches 37 projects worth ₹19,000 crore in Varanasi.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023