Varanasi / The Times of India
Yogi Adityanath criticizes the Opposition for questioning the Ram temple's necessity and benefits. He highlights the defeat of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha elections and the support for Modi's Ram Rajya vision.
Tragedy struck Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar, Chandauli, as four, including three sanitary staff, died from poisonous gas inhalation in a septic tank. Despite rescue attempts, casualties occurred during the treatment process at local hospitals.
BSP replaced Dayashankar Mishra with Lavkush Patel for Basti Lok Sabha seat, leading to criticism and lack of communication about the ticket cancellation. Mishra, a BJP turncoat, expressed surprise over the decision and symbol allocation.
Manoj Sinha discussed India's progress towards self-reliance in Varanasi seminar. He expressed confidence in all-round development by 2047. The seminar highlighted the National Education Policy empowering youth for a self-reliant India.
BSP replaces candidate Srikala Reddy with MP Shyam Singh Yadav in Jaunpur ahead of elections on May 25. Yadav was personally requested by Mayawati to run for election.
An FIR has been filed against the principal and a teacher of a private school in Ballia district for allegedly causing hurt to religious sentiments by cutting a student's 'shikha'. The case has been filed under sections 295A, 504, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.
BJP leaders plan roadshow on May 13 with proposed stops. Await route approval including Kashi Vishwanath temple, garlanding statues, Lanka, Maldahiya crossings. Discuss Modi's Ganga connection and upcoming Ganga Saptami on May 14.
A gang-rape accused from Sant Kabir Nagar district sustained a gunshot wound during a police encounter. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava stated a 20-year-old woman left her Jiyanpur residence after a disagreement. Tahir Ali lured her under the job pretext, intoxicated her, and assaulted her at a riverbank.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust extends 'satvik' food service from cancer hospital to district hospital, plans to include Banaras Hindu University hospitals, showcasing a comprehensive approach to patient welfare.