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Only 12% of Sustainable Development Goals targets are on track: Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of UNDP

In an exclusive interview for The Hindu, Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of UNDP said most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not on track and that at least 52 countries are facing “debt distress” that is forcing them to prioritise debt servicing over investing in human development goals.

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India to host G-20 development ministers' meeting in Varanasi from June 11-13

India will host G-20 Development Ministers Meeting in Varanasi that is expected to focus on disruptions in global supply chains, food and energy security challenges and impacts of climate change among other issues.

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Creeping change: On the High Court ruling in the Gyanvapi Mosque case

In the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, it would be unfortunate if the customary right of worship is allowed to lead to incremental or creeping changes to the mosque’s status

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Gyanvapi Mosque: Allahabad HC dismisses Muslim side's plea challenging right to worship by Hindu women

Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed the Muslim side's plea challenging the maintainability of five Hindu women worshippers' suit filed in Varanasi Court seeking the right to worship inside Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ganga Dussehra: Thousands of devotees take holy dip in Varanasi

Taking a dip in the river on this day is considered a means for devotees to get rid of their sins and heal any physical ailments they may have. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Banarasi paan: Savour the flavour of the GI-tagged mouth freshener

Traditional Banarasi paan got the GI tag in March this year along with the Banarasi Langra mango. The recognition cements what we have known all along: there is no other paan like the paan of Banaras

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UP: As Varanasi witnesses blazing heatwaves, health experts advise precautions

Located on the banks of the Holy Ganges, Varanasi witnessed scorching summer as the temperature soared above 40 degrees Celsius. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC agrees to hear plea of Muslim side against HC order on determining age of ‘Shivling’ at Gyanvapi

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court order of conducting a “scientific survey”, including carbon dating, to determine the age of a ‘Shivling’ which was said to have been found at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanvyapi mosque case: HC allows revision plea for scientific survey of Shiv Ling

The Allahabad High Court on May 12 allowed a revision petition demanding a scientific survey to determine the age of the purported Shiv Ling found inside the Varanasi-based Gyanvyapi mosque. The survey will be done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which, in its affidavit submitted in the court

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ATS raids different locations in Uttar Pradesh, detain 70 people over alleged links with PFI

Ant Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted raids in Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Varanasi, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad and other cities across the State on May 7, said police. 70 people have been detained following their alleged connection with the Popular Front of India (PFI).

The Hindu

India's elderly await death, seek salvation in holy city

Murali Mohan Sastry is waiting peacefully for death on the banks of the Ganges River in India's northern city of Varanasi, revered by millions of Hindus.

Reuters

Modi's BJP courts India's rising election power: Women

Ranika Jaiswal's family in Varanasi has boasted a string of officials in India's ruling BJP party over the last four decades. Now she wants a piece of the action.

Reuters

ED seizes documents of Patna-based realty firm for cheating homebuyers

ED seized incriminating documents, digital material, 119 bank accounts, four Insurance Policies and two luxury vehicles in connection with searches it conducted at various locations in Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow and New Delhi against a real estate company . Read further On Dynamite News:

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Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath case: SC asks authorities to convene meeting for making 'Wazu' arrangements

The Top Court asked the Varanasi district authorities to convene a meeting on April 18 to come up with a congenial working solution for the alternative arrangement for 'Wazu' at the Gyanvapi mosque area during the Ramzan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akanksha Dubey Death: Accused Bhojpuri singer Samar Singh arrested from Ghaziabad

Singer and actor Samar Singh, accused in the death of Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey, was arrested by Varanasi police on Thursday night from Ghaziabad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'The Good Place'

Built on the banks of the Ganges River, the Indian city of Varanasi is known for its rich cultural, spiritual and religious history - integral to sacred Hindu rituals, its waters purfying and used to wash away sins.

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Gyanvapi Mosque Case: SC agrees to list plea for consolidating all suits on April 21

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list for hearing on April 21 a plea of the Hindu side seeking consolidation of all suits pending in a Varanasi court pertaining to the Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath dispute. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Events linked to RSS, BJP, but Times Now Navbharat aired them as ‘Muslims happy with Modi’

“Muslims in Uttar Pradesh are happy with the efforts of PM Modi and CM Yogi,” declared a news segment aired on Times Now Navbharat on January 19. It relied on a ground report from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi, where an event had been organised by an outfit called…

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Rahul Gandhi To Travel To Srinagar On Wednesday On Personal Visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be travelling to Srinagar on Wednesday on a personal visit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Captivating Sight In Varanasi; Shopkeepers Overwhelmed To See SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav Walking In Narrow Lanes Of Kashi Vishwanath

Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Temple in Varanasi on Friday during his two-day tour. Shopkeepers were overwhelmed to see Akhilesh Yadav in the narrow lanes of Kashi Vishwanath. Read full report of Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Devotees Take Holy Dip In River Ganga In Varanasi On Occasion Of 'Magh Purnima'

A large number of devotees thronged the Prayag Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi and took a holy dip in the river Ganga on Sunday morning on the occasion of Magh Purnima, the full moon night in the Magha month of the Hindu calendar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Daily Dose Ep 1251: PM launches Ganga cruise, budget session to begin on Jan 31

Aditi Agrawal brings you the news from Delhi, Uttarakhand, Varanasi, and the US.

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‘World’s longest river cruise’ could threaten endangered Ganges dolphin, experts warn

A luxury cruise has been hailed as the start of a new age of Indian tourism. But conservationists fear the impact of increased river traffic and pollution

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PM Modi Flags Off World's Longest River Cruise MV Ganga Vilas In Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the world's longest river Cruise, MV Ganga Vilas in Varanasi via video conferencing on Friday. Read on for details:

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MV Ganga Vilas: PM Modi To Flag Off World's Longest Varanasi-Dibrugarh River Cruise On Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the world's longest river cruise MV Ganga Vilas between Varanasi-Dibrugarh on January 13. Read on for details:

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