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Meet the leader: Narendra Modi

The name that the ruling BJP has made ubiquitous in the run up to the 2024 elections, is Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Meet the leader: Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Meet the leader: Narendra Modi

Meet the leader: Narendra Modi

Face-off: Narendra Modi vs Ajay Rai

The two are contesting from Varanasi.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | Face-off: Narendra Modi vs Ajay Rai

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 | Face-off: Narendra Modi vs Ajay Rai

Face-off: Narendra Modi vs Ajay Rai

BSP releases fifth list of candidates, fields convicted former MP's wife from Jaunpur

The Mayawati-led party also changed its candidate from Mainpuri, replacing Gulshan Dev Shakya with Shiv Prasad Yadav, who will be up against the Samajwadi Party's Dimple Yadav and the BJP's Jaiveer Singh.

16 April 2024, 03:46 IST

BSP releases fifth list of candidates, fields convicted former MP's wife from Jaunpur

BSP releases fifth list of candidates, fields convicted former MP's wife from Jaunpur

BSP releases fifth list of candidates, fields convicted former MP's wife from Jaunpur

16 April 2024, 03:46 IST

Modi govt meting out injustice to sanitation workers; will end manual scavenging: Congress

'On April 5 2024, a sanitation worker in the Prime Minister's own Lok Sabha constituency died due to gas leakage after descending into a sewer without equipment. This is not a new issue in Banaras...' said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.

07 April 2024, 16:54 IST

Modi govt meting out injustice to sanitation workers; will end manual scavenging: Congress

Modi govt meting out injustice to sanitation workers; will end manual scavenging: Congress

Modi govt meting out injustice to sanitation workers; will end manual scavenging: Congress

07 April 2024, 16:54 IST

Vignettes from Varanasi

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a DH journalist visits the prime minister’s constituency and brings you his impressions of an ancient city in transition.

05 April 2024, 21:58 IST

Vignettes from Varanasi

Vignettes from Varanasi

Vignettes from Varanasi

05 April 2024, 21:58 IST

Holi Celebrations Highlights: India revels in riot of colours

The festival of Holi is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across India with everyone joining in the revelry and coming out to paint the streets (and people) in vibrant colours. Meanwhile, in an unfortunate incident in the morning, 14 priests, including 'sevaks', were injured in a fire that broke out in the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh during 'bhasma aarti' after gulal was thrown as part of a ritual in Holi. Meanwhile, most politicians and celebs seemed to let work commitments wait as they celebrated Holi. We hope your day was full of colours and excitement. Thank you for staying up-to-date with how the rest of the country is celebrating the festival of colours, here with DH.

25 March 2024, 16:46 IST

Holi Celebrations Highlights: India revels in riot of colours

Holi Celebrations Highlights: India revels in riot of colours

Holi Celebrations Highlights: India revels in riot of colours

25 March 2024, 16:46 IST

Kashi comes out in streets to play Holi with gulal, pyre ash

It is believed that it was on the day of 'Rang Bhari Ekadashi' Lord Mahadev brought Goddess Parvati to Kashi after performing Gauna (marriage ceremony) and played with gulal.

25 March 2024, 09:30 IST

Kashi comes out in streets to play Holi with gulal, pyre ash

Kashi comes out in streets to play Holi with gulal, pyre ash

Kashi comes out in streets to play Holi with gulal, pyre ash

25 March 2024, 09:30 IST

Taking on PM Modi in Varanasi for a third time, UP Congress chief Ajay Rai sees contest between 'local versus outsider'

Rai had previously raised the 'local versus outsider' issue during the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections when contesting against Modi in Varanasi. However, he faced defeat on both occasions.

24 March 2024, 12:59 IST

Taking on PM Modi in Varanasi for a third time, UP Congress chief Ajay Rai sees contest between 'local versus outsider'

Taking on PM Modi in Varanasi for a third time, UP Congress chief Ajay Rai sees contest between 'local versus outsider'

Taking on PM Modi in Varanasi for a third time, UP Congress chief Ajay Rai sees contest between 'local versus outsider'

24 March 2024, 12:59 IST

Masan Holi 2024: A sacred celebration amid burning pyres

Holi, the festival of colours, is a vibrant and joyous occasion celebrated by millions across India and around the world. While the festival is traditionally known for its use of bright coloured powders, there is another variation called 'Masan Holi'. This unique celebration involves playing with Bhasma (ash) amid burning pyres and holds significant cultural and religious importance.

22 March 2024, 09:00 IST

Masan Holi 2024: A sacred celebration amid burning pyres

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Masan Holi 2024: A sacred celebration amid burning pyres

22 March 2024, 09:00 IST

PM Modi finds 'great satisfaction' in offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

A day after he visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said offering prayers at the ancient shrine always gives him great satisfaction.

10 March 2024, 07:42 IST

PM Modi finds 'great satisfaction' in offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

PM Modi finds 'great satisfaction' in offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

PM Modi finds 'great satisfaction' in offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

10 March 2024, 07:42 IST