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Allahabad High Court grants bail to Ganga iftar row accused in Varanasi amid waste allegation dispute

Allahabad High Court grants bail to Ganga iftar row accused in Varanasi amid waste allegation dispute

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to men accused in the Varanasi Ganga iftar row, where they were alleged to have eaten non-vegetarian food on a boat and thrown leftover waste into the river. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla passed the order while hearing bail applications, and set May 18 for the next round of pleas by other accused. During arguments, the defence said the men were falsely implicated and not named in the FIR filed on March 16.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Modi sends wishes for recovery to UP Congress chief Ajay Rai after illness report

Modi sends wishes for recovery to UP Congress chief Ajay Rai after illness report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished a speedy recovery to Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai, who is reportedly unwell. Modi shared the message on X, invoking his support for Rai’s health. Rai, a veteran political figure, previously challenged Modi for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in three general elections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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Air India to launch international flights from Varanasi under new hub and spoke plan

Air India to launch international flights from Varanasi under new hub and spoke plan

Air India plans to start international flights from Varanasi by adopting India’s hub-and-spoke model. The move is designed to bring global connectivity to cities beyond top metros, improve route efficiency, and cut passenger travel time by reducing reliance on congested hub airports. If implemented, Varanasi could become a key gateway for long-haul travel.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Modi leads 14 km Varanasi roadshow ending at Kashi Vishwanath Dham before Ganga Expressway event

Modi leads 14 km Varanasi roadshow ending at Kashi Vishwanath Dham before Ganga Expressway event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi crisscrossed Varanasi in a 14 km roadshow, starting from Banaras Locomotive Works and ending at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. At the temple, he offered prayers and performed rituals as devotees chanted slogans. The visit then seamlessly shifted to politics and development, with Modi inaugurating the Ganga Expressway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Modi declares nari shakti the strongest pillar of Viksit Bharat in Varanasi speech

Modi declares nari shakti the strongest pillar of Viksit Bharat in Varanasi speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Varanasi that his government has consistently placed the highest priority on women’s welfare. Calling “nari shakti” the strongest pillar of Viksit Bharat, he framed women’s empowerment as central to the country’s development goals and underscored the administration’s focus on safeguarding and advancing women’s interests.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Varanasi clocks Rs 35000 crore completed projects as Rs 20000 crore more rolls out under Modi

Varanasi clocks Rs 35000 crore completed projects as Rs 20000 crore more rolls out under Modi

Varanasi is in the middle of a major push for development, with Yogi Adityanath saying projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore have been completed and work worth Rs 20,000 crore is underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects totaling more than Rs 6,330 crore, also flagging off trains and highlighting women’s empowerment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026

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