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October 31, 2026 1:55 PM

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Varanasi and Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train connecting Varanasi and New Delhi, marking the introduction of the next-generation overnight rail service on the route. Highlighting the new service, the Prime Minister said it would reduce travel time and provide passengers with a faster, more comfortable and seamless journey. He added that the train is equipped with modern amenities and an advanced safety system. In a post on X, PM Modi said the service would...

October 27, 2026 5:24 PM

UP Cabinet clears Rs 1,947-cr textile park project, seven water-sewerage schemes in Lucknow, Varanasi

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved Ramky Infrastructure Ltd as the preferred bidder to develop a 1,000-acre PM MITRA Mega Textile Park on the Lucknow-Hardoi border at an estimated cost of Rs 1,947 crore. It also cleared expenditure proposals for seven drinking water and sewerage projects across Lucknow and Varanasi. The textile park, being developed under the Centre's PM MITRA scheme, is expected to attract private investment and generate direct and indirect employment for around on...

October 25, 2026 3:20 PM

PM Modi Attends Air Force Day Aerial Display in Varanasi; ‘Wings over Ganges’ Showcases IAF Capabilities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the Indian Air Force Day Aerial Display 2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, as part of celebrations marking the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The event, themed “Wings over Ganges”, was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The aerial display featured a range of aircraft, including the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft, the Light C...

October 25, 2026 1:13 PM

PM Modi Inaugurates New Garment Manufacturing Facility in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister interacted with workers and toured the manufacturing unit alongside the Chief Minister to review its facilities and operations. The two leaders also visited a product exhibition showcasing items manufactured at the facility. According to an official statement, the new unit is aimed a...

October 25, 2026 8:56 AM

PM Modi to Visit Varanasi, Bhubaneswar today; to Inaugurate Garment Facility, RBI Data Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on October 25 to inaugurate a garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, witness the Indian Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026, and inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi at around 11 AM. At around 1 PM, he will witness the Air ...

October 12, 2026 12:55 PM

Devotees throng temples on 2nd day of Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini

The second day of Shardiya Navaratri, dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, began with prayers, devotion and faith across the nation, as devotees flocked to temples to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and seek blessings. On the second day of Navratri, devotees visited the renowned Jhandewalan Devi Temple in New Delhi and offered prayers to Maa Brahmacharini. Devotees waited patiently in long queues, hands joined, to catch a glimpse of the Goddess while temple workers applied ‘tika’ on their forehea...

October 11, 2026 2:51 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi, urges youth to embrace fitness and reject drugs

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led a 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi as part of the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and work towards a drug-free society. Held under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, the event brought together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants, including medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The programme began at 6 am at Namo G...

October 11, 2026 11:38 AM

Youth must become ambassadors of Viksit Bharat: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday urged young people to become active partners and ambassadors of Viksit Bharat, placing nation-building at the centre of their actions. Addressing the “Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention” at Swatantrata Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, in Varanasi, Mandaviya said today’s youth would be the generation that lives in and leads India in 2047. “Viksit Bharat must be shaped by the youth, for the youth ...

October 10, 2026 5:03 PM

Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on October 11

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on Sunday, October 11, with a focus on promoting fitness, youth empowerment and a drug-free India. The cycling drive will begin at 6 AM along the route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap at Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. The event will be organised under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and s...

October 8, 2026 8:20 PM

PM Modi Meets Akie Abe, Recalls Shinzo Abe’s Enduring Contribution to India-Japan Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi and expressed deep appreciation for her enduring association with India. Recalling Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and visionary leader, the Prime Minister said he played a defining role in taking India-Japan relations to new heights. PM Modi also said the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi was a fitting tribute to Shin...