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"May Be Last Dip": Cancer Patient At Maha Kumbh Hopes For Miracle
- Jan 29, 2025 11:12 am IST
- NDTV News Desk
A woman undergoing treatment for cancer took a dip in the Ganga river, hoping the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya turns the tides for her and helps her battle the disease.
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"Congress Was Offered...": Mamata Banerjee In Book On Why BJP Won 2024 Polls
- Jan 29, 2025 11:08 am IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
In her new book, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has squarely blamed Congress for the BJP's return to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
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"There Was No Chance For Escape": Witness Recounts Maha Kumbh Stampede
- Jan 29, 2025 10:01 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Multiple casualties were feared after a "stampede-like" situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said.
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Stampede 1 km From Sangam At Maha Kumbh: What We Know So Far
- Jan 29, 2025 09:58 am IST
- Edited by: Pushkar Tiwari
Many deaths are feared after a stampede-like situation broke out near Sangam amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj this morning. More than 30 devotees, mostly women, who turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, were also injured.
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Congress's "VIP Culture" Jab As Several Feared Dead In Mahakumbh Stampede
- Jan 29, 2025 09:44 am IST
- NDTV News Desk
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has blamed "half-baked preparations" and "focus on self-publicity" for the stampede at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj
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Yogi Adityanath's Message For Devotees After Stampede At Maha Kumbh
- Jan 29, 2025 09:23 am IST
- Asian News International
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted a message on social media platform X on Wednesday, advising devotees attending the Maha kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to follow instructions issued by the administration.
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PM Modi Calls Yogi Adityanath Over Stampede-Like Situation At Maha Kumbh
- Jan 29, 2025 08:39 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation at the Maha Kumbh in a call with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath following a stampede-like incident and called for immediate support measures.
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Akharas Call Off Mauni Amavasya 'Amrit Snan' After Stampede-Like Situation At Maha Kumbh
- Jan 29, 2025 06:46 am IST
- Press Trust of India
A stampede-like situation broke out at Sangam earlier on Wednesday, where several people, including women and children, suffered injuries.
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Maha Kumbh 2025 Live Updates: Don't Believe Rumours, Situation Under Control, Says Yogi Adityanath
- Jan 29, 2025 06:45 am IST
- NDTV Newsdesk
A large number of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on 'Mauni Amavasya', which led to the stampede-like situation at Maha Kumbh, said officials.
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ISRO Hits 100th Rocket Launch Milestone With Navigation Sat Mission
- Jan 29, 2025 06:27 am IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
- Edited by: Nonika Sharma
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking ISRO's 100th rocket mission.
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Deaths Feared, 30 Injured In Stampede At Maha Kumbh, Holy Dip Deferred
- Jan 29, 2025 05:20 am IST
- Edited by: Amit Rajpurohit, Srishti Kapoor
Around 30 women were injured when a stampede-like situation unfolded at the Maha Kumbh on the morning of Mauni Amavasya, prompting Akharas to call off the holy dip.
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Meghalaya Introduces Game-Based Learning For Children: Chief Minister
- Jan 28, 2025 23:46 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said that the government is introducing game-based learning for the children in the state.
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Parliament Panel On Waqf Circulates Draft Report. Opposition Says "Farce"
- Jan 28, 2025 23:34 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
The parliamentary panel reviewing the Waqf bill circulated a 655-page report today, incorporating all the changes suggested by its members. The Opposition, though, has alleged that none of its amendments have been incorporated.
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In 16 Days, Record 23.9 Million Devotees Took Holy Dip At Maha Kumbh
- Jan 28, 2025 23:20 pm IST
- Asian News International
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has attracted a significant number of devotees to Prayagraj, where they come to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
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Over 50% Truck Drivers In India Have Compromised Vision, Says IIT Report
- Jan 28, 2025 23:16 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
About 55.1 per cent of truck drivers in India have compromised vision, while 53.3 per cent require distance vision correction and 46.7 per cent need near-vision treatment, a new report released on Tuesday revealed.
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Maha Kumbh: Railways Running 360 Trains In Prayagraj On 'Mauni Amavasya'
- Jan 28, 2025 23:14 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The railways is running 360 trains, including 190 special trains, for millions of devotees expected to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela on 'Mauni Amavasya'.
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50-Year-Old Doctor Found Dead At Noida Home, Tenants Missing: Police
- Jan 28, 2025 22:56 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A 50-year-old doctor was found murdered in a house he had rented out in Greater Noida, while the two tenants living there are absconding, police said on Tuesday.
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Case Against Elvish Yadav For 'Threatening' Witnesses In Snake Venom Case
- Jan 28, 2025 22:07 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The case against Elvish Yadav was lodged following the orders for registration of an FIR by Additional Civil Judge Pratibha on January 24.
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What Is 'One Nation, One Time' Initiative, How It May Work
- Jan 28, 2025 22:04 pm IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Currently, IST is determined, down to the millisecond, using GPS satellites linked to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).