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June 5, 2025, 01:12 PM - 5 min read
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sparked a political storm by comparing the recent Bengaluru stadium stampede, which left 11 dead, to a past Kumbh tragedy. The BJP termed the remark “insensitive” and has demanded a judicial probe and resignations of key state leaders.
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February 28, 2025, 03:37 PM - 2 min read
The data also showed that cash withdrawals through AePS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System) and MATM (Micro ATM) saw a 19 per cent growth during the Mela compared to the previous month, the report stated.
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February 26, 2025, 08:55 AM - 4 min read
The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj draws to a close today, marking the culmination of the six-week-long religious congregation. On Mahashivratri, throngs of devotees have gathered at Triveni Sangam for the final Amrit Snan, as authorities deploy extensive security and logistical arrangements to manage the massive turnout.
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February 24, 2025, 10:07 AM - 3 min read
Authorities in Prayagraj have filed 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for allegedly spreading misleading content about the Maha Kumbh. Meanwhile, security measures have been intensified for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival, with officials implementing crowd control strategies to ensure the smooth movement of millions of devotees.
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February 20, 2025, 07:23 PM - 3 min read
"A faint knocking from inside caught my attention, and when I looked through a hole in the gate, I saw Sanju Devi crying for help," said a neighbour who wished to remain anonymous.
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February 15, 2025, 05:53 PM - 3 min read
Over 2.79 lakh passengers boarded trains from Prayagraj railway station by 6 a.m. on Saturday as Maha Kumbh continued to witness an unprecedented influx of devotees. Union Minister Piyush Goyal termed his visit an emotional moment, highlighting the global significance of the event.
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February 7, 2025, 01:14 PM - 7 min read
Stampede deaths at religious congregations are nothing new, but why should devotion have to rub shoulders with deaths and more importantly, where does the buck stop?
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February 2, 2025, 03:48 PM - 2 min read
Muzaffarpur Accident: Witnesses stated that the biker was performing stunts on his motorcycle on the four-lane bypass in Madhubani, while a speeding Scorpio SUV was also driving by.
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January 31, 2025, 01:20 PM - 3 min read
Gangasagar Yadav (65), a resident of Bhuli in Dhanbad, who disappeared 27 years ago, was reportedly found at the Maha Kumbh, now living as an Aghori Sadhu with a Sadhvi.
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January 31, 2025, 09:54 AM - 4 min read
The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj has attracted over 296.4 million devotees, including more than 1 million Kalpwasis. The event has been marked by a tragic stampede resulting in 30 deaths and over 60 injuries.
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January 26, 2025, 07:43 PM - 2 min read
The first batch of devotees left for the mela, with two buses carrying pilgrims from Rewari.
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January 15, 2025, 06:02 PM - 3 min read
This year, three people have died at the Gangasagar Mela, which includes one who drowned while taking a dip at the ghats on Sagar Island in front of the Kapil Muni temple.
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