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Ganga and Sharda river levels receded in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but flood-like conditions persisted in low-lying areas. Varanasi faced waterlogging and sewage accumulation, while Sharda remained above danger level in Lakhimpur Kheri, inundating fields and village corridors

An Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi carrying 155 passengers made a precautionary landing at Lucknow after its cargo-hold smoke alarm activated. Preliminary checks found no smoke or fire, while technical experts are investigating the cause of the alarm

Thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India on the final Monday of Sawan, offering Jal Abhishek and prayers. Major gatherings were reported in Varanasi, Ujjain, Puri, Bihar and Gujarat, with elaborate crowd-management arrangements and special rituals conducted nationwide

IndiGo launched new flight services connecting Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata on Thursday, operating three days a week. Union Minister Rammohan Naidu said connectivity from Vijayawada will be expanded further, with proposed flights to Pune, Ahmedabad and Cochin

Priyanka Chopra wished her Varanasi co-star Mahesh Babu on his birthday, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from the film’s Africa schedule. The makers also unveiled Mahesh’s first look as Rudhra, while SS Rajamouli praised his character and announced the film’s 2027 release

On Mahesh Babu’s birthday, makers unveiled his first look as Rudhra from SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film Varanasi. Featuring wilderness and Africa-schedule visuals, the film has completed 80 per cent of shooting, with remaining action sequences underway in Hyderabad

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation will play Shiv stotra through public address systems at 55 intersections every morning during Shravan. The civic body also ordered flood preparedness, plastic-free temple areas, and enhanced facilities for Kanwar pilgrims visiting the holy city

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation collected Rs 49,000 in fines from meat sellers violating the Shravan closure order. Civic authorities said inspections will continue to enforce restrictions imposed in view of Kanwar Yatra movement and devotees' religious sentiments

The CCEA has approved a ₹14,447.64 crore, 46 km elevated link corridor in Varanasi. Featuring an iconic cable-stayed bridge over the Ganga, the project aims to dramatically reduce travel times and ease pilgrimage traffic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini witnessed a yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren in Bratislava. Modi also viewed a Varanasi-themed exhibition and met scholar Robert Gafrik, who translated the Upanishads into Slovak, strengthening India-Slovakia cultural ties

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has approved relocating thousands of meat and fish shops to designated sites outside city limits within six months. Authorities say the move will improve cleanliness, waste management and the pilgrimage experience while regularising and supporting affected businesses

A rape case has been filed in Varanasi against a 60-year-old neighbour accused of assaulting a Class 10 student in 2019 and allegedly blackmailing her for years. Police have registered a case under BNS and POCSO and are searching for the accused

Priyanka Chopra Jonas offered fans a glimpse of her relaxing Sunday amid her Hyderabad shooting schedule, sharing moments of self-care, swimming and cricket. The actress, currently filming S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming project, also followed the IPL final featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared glimpses of enjoying Hyderabad’s famous Himayat mangoes while shooting for S.S. Rajamouli’s upcoming film ‘Varanasi’. The actress posted photos and videos on Instagram, showcasing her foodie side amid her hectic schedule and ongoing film commitments.

The Allahabad High Court adjourned till July 20 the hearing on a plea seeking an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque’s wazukhana area, excluding the disputed structure claimed as a Shivling by Hindus and a fountain by the Muslim side

Producer S.S. Karthikeya has revealed details about the massive set construction for S.S. Rajamouli’s film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film’s recreated ghats were built brick by brick for authenticity.

Producer S S Karthikeya detailed construction of sets for Varanasi SS Rajamouli epic starring Mahesh Babu Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran Massive Varanasi ghats were recreated brick by brick after extensive research boosting global anticipation for release in 2027

The HMWSSB has declined a request from the makers of S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi for 150 water tankers needed for underwater shooting sequences, citing rising summer demand and inability to assure supply amid increasing pressure across Hyderabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, performed rituals, and will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, a 594-km corridor aimed at boosting connectivity, economy, logistics, tourism, and regional development across Uttar Pradesh

SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, will be showcased at Comic Con Mexico 2026, as global excitement builds ahead of its theatrical release on April 7, 2027.