The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the Kashi Ganga Corridor, which is one of the most ambitious urban infrastructure projects that have been envisioned in Varanasi in recent times. Together with the Varuna Corridor project, both these projects are likely to make substantial reductions in congestion levels, enhance connectivity, and transform mobility within the oldest city ...

The Gyanvapi case adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is at the center of this dispute. The core of the issue revolves around the claim that the mosque, built in the 17th century, stands on the ruins of an older ancient Indian temple. Historical Roots of the Gyanvapi Dispute The Archaeological Survey of ...