‘Attention to self-promotion’: How opposition reacted to Maha Kumbh stampede
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Attention to self-promotion’: How opposition reacted to Maha Kumbh stampede

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties have called on the central and Uttar Pradesh governments to expand arrangements for devotees at the Maha Kumbh following the stampede that left 15 feared dead. Follow all Maha Kumbh live updates Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the government to provide air ambulances for seriously injured devotees, return bodies to their families, increase monitoring with helicopters, and reunite separated people. Increase surveillance by effectively utilising helicopters,” Akhilesh wrote in Hindi in a post on X The Lok Sabha MP said that the sacred tradition of the ‘Shahi Snan’ on Mauni Amavasya should continue without disruption while ensuring the smooth conduct of the dip alongside relief efforts. Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Delhi BJP shared his election campaign video on X, Delhi minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj wrote, “All the devotees injured in the stampede at Maha Kumbh have not even reached the hospital yet and you are busy campaigning?

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PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede
6 days, 10 hours ago

PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the success of the Maha Kumbh, held in Prayagraj, was a prime example of 'sabka prayaas' during which the entire world witnessed the grandeur of India. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said the Maha Kumbh "reflects the spirit of rising India". The Prime Minister said it was heartening to witness India's …

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families
1 week, 4 days ago

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A total of ₹2.01 crore was paid to 33 families whose members either died or got injured in the February 15 stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, the government informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday. New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹ 2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families "In the instant case, an ex gratia of ₹10 …

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials
1 week, 6 days ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials

Hindustan Times  

The Judicial Commission investigating the stampede at Mahakumbh Mela on January 28 during Mauni Amavasya’s second Amrit Snan arrived in Prayagraj on Monday. The three-member commission, led by retired Justice Harsh Kumar of the Allahabad High Court, includes retired IAS officer DK Singh and retired IPS officer VK Gupta. During Monday’s proceedings, the commission sought detailed information about the crowd …

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the stampede that occurred during the Mauni Amavasya Snan at the Kumbh Mela was an unfortunate incident and in the aftermath, the government's focus was on the safety of 8 crore devotees that were expected to take part in the festivities on the fateful day. "Apart from expressing grief over the incident, our …

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Five senior officials, including the Delhi Divisional Railway Manager, Additional DRM and Assistant Security Commissioner of the Railway Protection Force, were transferred on Tuesday, a fortnight after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 passengers headed to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out …

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Mr. Adityanath said, "We did not allow …

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Adityanath said, "We did not allow the …

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener
2 weeks, 6 days ago

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener

India TV News  

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener UP CM Yogi Adityanath revealed why he downplayed initial reports of the Mahakumbh stampede. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s disclosure, about the reason behind why he chose to downplay initial reports about the stampede at Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya morning, should be an eyeopener for his critics. Yogi …

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath says ‘we acted swiftly’ after stampede; dismisses reports of pollution at Sangam
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath says ‘we acted swiftly’ after stampede; dismisses reports of pollution at Sangam

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the government acted swiftly after stampede at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, and also dismissed reports of pollution at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh. “We acted swiftly to prevent panic after stampede during Maha Kumbh,” said Yogi Adityanath. UP CM on pollution claims Despite baseless claims, our state …

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP
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3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP

Hindustan Times  

The 45-day Maha Kumbh that concluded last week in Prayagraj was mostly about chief minister Yogi Adityanath unlike the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath corridor, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centre stage. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath felicitating a municipal worker after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Samajwadi Party leader and former …

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'
3 weeks ago

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'

India TV News  

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because.' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government acted swiftly to prevent panic after the Mahakumbh stampede on January 29. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow …

How does the Maha Kumbh ground in Prayagraj look after the Mela | Photos
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

How does the Maha Kumbh ground in Prayagraj look after the Mela | Photos

Hindustan Times  

How does the Maha Kumbh ground in Prayagraj look after the Mela | Photos The Maha Kumbh Mela started on January 13 and ended on the occasion of Maha Shivratri in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Maha Kumbh Mela started on January 13 and ended on the occasion of Maha Shivratri in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on February 26 1 / 11 …

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea on Friday regarding the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The petitioners Anand Legal Aid Forum Trust claimed that around 200 deaths took place in the tragic incident, citing eyewitnesses. This comes almost a week after the Delhi High Court sought response from the Union Government and the Railways with respect to …

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services
3 weeks, 4 days ago

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely after breaking the shackles of a slavery mindset. Editorial | Mela and melee: On the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and public safety The Prime Minister offered apology to "Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother Saraswati" as well as people, …

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap

Hindustan Times  

As the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj concluded on Wednesday, February 26, with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri, the world’s largest spiritual gathering is leaving behind more than just numbers – some faces like ‘Monalisa' and IIT 'Baba’ amid the overwhelming crowd of over 66 crore that made hit headlines and some tragic moments like stampedes. While …

Maha Kumbh 2025 | How world media covered 45-day event in Prayagraj: ‘More pilgrims than US population’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 | How world media covered 45-day event in Prayagraj: ‘More pilgrims than US population’

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh 2025: A sea of pilgrims from across the country on Wednesday, February 26, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Maha Shivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh inched towards its closure. Naga Sadhus arrive in a procession to take a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, at the Maha Kumbh …

Mahashivratri: Prayagraj bans vehicles as crowds swell for last ‘snan’ of Maha Kumbh
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Mahashivratri: Prayagraj bans vehicles as crowds swell for last ‘snan’ of Maha Kumbh

Live Mint  

Entry of all vehicles has been banned in Prayagraj as crowds have started to swell in the holy city to participate in the final ‘snan’ of the Maha Kumbh coinciding with the festival of Mahashivratri on February 26. These restrictions of no-vehicles in Maha Kumbh and Prayagraj have been imposed to ensure smooth crowd movement on the concluding day of …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: Grand fair sees footfall of more than 66 crore
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: Grand fair sees footfall of more than 66 crore

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: 66.30 crore people visited Prayagraj since the start of the Maha Kumbh on January 13 Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 highlights: The month-long celebration of Maha Kumbh, one the world’s largest religious gatherings, comes to a grand conclusion on Wednesday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 | Key Points The devotees began …

Kumbh Mela: Authorities impose ‘no vehicle zone’ from 4 p.m.
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kumbh Mela: Authorities impose ‘no vehicle zone’ from 4 p.m.

The Hindu  

The Maha Kumbh Mela area will be a no-vehicle zone from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, with the entire Prayagraj following suit from 6 p.m. onwards in view of the massive influx of devotees for the last special bathing date coinciding with Mahashivratri on February 26. Watch | The Maha Kumbh will inspire future generations as a symbol of unity: PM …

Major Tragedy Averted At Maha Kumbh, 17 Devotees Saved From Sinking Boat
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Major Tragedy Averted At Maha Kumbh, 17 Devotees Saved From Sinking Boat

ABP News  

Maha Kumbh Mela: A major accident was averted at the Maha Kumbh Mela as rescuers saved 17 devotees from a sinking boat in Prayagraj. Recently, a massive fire broke out between sectors 18 and 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela. On Monday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and actress Katrina Kaif took a holy bath in Sangam at the Maha Kumbh …

Maha Kumbh: Case against 140 social media handles for 'misleading' content
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: Case against 140 social media handles for 'misleading' content

India Today  

Authorities in Prayagraj have intensified their crackdown on misinformation related to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Deputy Inspector General of Police Vaibhav Krishna announced that 13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles for spreading misleading content about the grand religious gathering. "Thirteen FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles that shared misleading content," Krishna told …

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh
1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanpur : Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed the BJP over the handling of the economy and the Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj. ".The dream that the government showed of making a 1 trillion dollar economy has failed.the poor people are not able to understand what this game of million trillion is.The promises that were made to the people …

Akhilesh Yadav thinks book by Harvard University praised his 'management' of 2013 Kumbh Mela: Here is why he is wrong
1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav thinks book by Harvard University praised his 'management' of 2013 Kumbh Mela: Here is why he is wrong

Op India  

On Thursday, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav announced that he would send a Hindi copy of a ‘Harvard study’ on the 2013 Kumbh Mela to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. “The Kumbh study by Harvard University was sent to the Chief Minister through the Speaker…It was in English…Now, I am sending a Hindi version for him to read.” Failure …

Maha Kumbh: UP govt gears up for Mahashivratri, last major snan day
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: UP govt gears up for Mahashivratri, last major snan day

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said it has ramped up preparations at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees in the final significant bath on Mahashivratri which falls on February 26. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Director General of Police Prashant Kumar visited Mahakumbh Nagar to review the arrangements and provide necessary instructions to officials, …

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report
1 month ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report

Live Mint  

The Railways Ministry has instructed X to remove 285 social media links featuring videos of the casualties from the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Hindustan Times reported. The ministry, citing “ethical norms” and the platform's content policy, issued the notice on February 17, requesting that action be taken within 36 hours, HT reported, citing sources. The notice, …

Covering a stampede
1 month ago

Covering a stampede

The Hindu  

In India, nobody bats an eye when they see crowded railway stations or men hanging from the open doors of the general compartment of a train. So, when a video landed in my inbox on February 15, 2025 showing a jam-packed station and people jostling with one another to board a train, I found nothing unusual or alarming about it. …

Maha Kumbh Stampede | Can Judicial Commission's Role Be Expanded To Identify No. Of Casualties? : Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede | Can Judicial Commission's Role Be Expanded To Identify No. Of Casualties? : Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt

Live Law  

While dealing with a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking the details of persons missing after the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, the Allahabad High Court today orally asked the State Government as to whether the scope of the inquiry of the Judicial Commission appointed by it could be expanded to include identifying the number of …

This is Mrityu Kumbh, not Maha Kumbh: Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly
1 month ago

This is Mrityu Kumbh, not Maha Kumbh: Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly

Op India  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised serious concerns over the management of Maha Kumbh 2025, calling the event “Mrityu Kumbh” due to what she described as a lack of proper planning. The West Bengal CM, who was addressing the Legislative Assembly, expressed her respect for the holy Ganga Maa and the significance of the Maha Kumbh, but strongly …

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?
1 month, 1 week ago

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 17, 2025 15:02 IST - 4 MINS READ A confluence of poor railway safety measures and a frenzy of devotees rushing to board a special train heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela on February 15, resulted in the death of 18 people, mostly women. The New Delhi Railway Station tragedy is the second deadly stampede …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday attacked the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over alleged mismanagement in organising the Maha Kumbh Mela and demanded compensation to families of those killed in road accidents while travelling to the religious event. Mr. Yadav laid out a detailed chronology of what he called the BJP’s “flawed” policies and practices, claiming the ruling party …

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability
1 month, 1 week ago

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability

ABP News  

A devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of Saturday, February 15, led to several fatalities, with reports suggesting between 15 to 18 victims, although the actual number could be higher. The incident occurred after a sudden change in platform assignments, which triggered a stampede among the large crowd of devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh has pointed fingers …

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability
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1 month, 1 week ago

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability

ABP News  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to multiple deaths, with eyewitnesses estimating the toll between 15 and 18, though actual numbers may be higher. The incident occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes, causing panic among devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh held the central government responsible, accusing the BJP of negligence. He questioned, “How …

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and stressed the need for careful planning and management for the safety of people. At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the …

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy

Deccan Chronicle  

A second fatal stampede involving Maha Kumbh pilgrims is two tragedies too many. A thorough probe is called for into the causes of the stampede on Saturday night at the New Delhi railway station because there is very little accountability when such unfortunate events take place, and all the blame is usually placed on the people. Was confusion created over …

‘Faaltu hai kumbh’: Lalu Yadav strokes controversy; Shankaracharya prays ‘bhagwan aise logon ko sad-buddhi de’
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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Faaltu hai kumbh’: Lalu Yadav strokes controversy; Shankaracharya prays ‘bhagwan aise logon ko sad-buddhi de’

Live Mint  

Former Union Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav stroked a controversy on Sunday by calling Mahakumbh "faltu". Lalu Prasad Yadav's statement came in the wake of the stampede that took place at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Responding to RJD chief Lalu Yadav's remarks on Maha Kumbh, Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth, Swami Shri Adhokshajanand, said …

'Faltu Hai Kumbh': Lalu Prasad Sparks Row With Remark On Delhi Railway Station Stampede
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Faltu Hai Kumbh': Lalu Prasad Sparks Row With Remark On Delhi Railway Station Stampede

ABP News  

Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav sparked a row on Sunday saying the Maha Kumbh was "meaningless" as he blamed the Railways for the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that killed 18 people. "The railway minister must resign after this incident… it’s a complete failure of the Railways,” said the former Union railway minister. #WATCH | Stampede at …

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Sunday sparked controversy with his remarks dubbing the Maha Kumbh as "meaningless", as he blamed the Railways for the stampede in New Delhi that claimed 18 lives. Prasad also slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre over the incident at New Delhi railway station, and demanded resignation of the railway minister. Reacting to the …

Two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi Railway station stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi Railway station stampede

Op India  

A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Februray 15, in which 18 people died and several sustained injuries. The stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station took place at 10 pm on Saturday as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding …

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: AAP leaders condole loss of lives in stampede, slam government
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: AAP leaders condole loss of lives in stampede, slam government

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party leaders on Sunday said the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station was a glaring example of “gross mismanagement” and lack of crowd control measures. Hitting back at the Bharatiya Janata Party, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia wrote on X “Aapda Sarkar.” The word ‘AAPda’ was used by BJP leaders ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls to …

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains
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1 month, 1 week ago

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 18 people were …

Stampede deaths: Delhi Police to scan CCTV footage from railway station
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1 month, 1 week ago

Stampede deaths: Delhi Police to scan CCTV footage from railway station

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi Police Sunday launched an investigation into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that killed at least 18 people, saying it will analyse CCTV footage to determine what transpired before the chaos erupted, sources said. "Our main target is to investigate the main cause which caused the stampede. We will collect all data of CCTV footage and announcements done …

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead as Mahakumbh rush leads to panic. What triggered the NDLS stampede? 10 pts
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead as Mahakumbh rush leads to panic. What triggered the NDLS stampede? 10 pts

Live Mint  

At least 18 people were dead, and another 15 were injured in a stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night as pilgrims waited to board trains to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. "18 people, including 14 women, lost their lives in the stampede that occurred yesterday around 10 PM at New Delhi Railway station," said Delhi Police, ANI …

New Delhi railway station stampede: High-level committee begins probe into incident
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: High-level committee begins probe into incident

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi railway station stampede updates: Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Reactions to the stampede • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy …

18 dead, several injured in stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station: 10 points
1 month, 1 week ago

18 dead, several injured in stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

At least 18 people died and 15 others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station on Saturday night as massive crowds gathered to board trains for the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj. Here are 10 updates on the New Delhi railway station stampede The stampede occurred as thousands of passengers gathered to board trains heading to …

Aftermath of Delhi station stampede: Shoes, belongings strewn, cops nowhere
1 month, 1 week ago

Aftermath of Delhi station stampede: Shoes, belongings strewn, cops nowhere

India Today  

As 18 people died at the New Delhi railway station in a stampede caused due to a sudden rush of people boarding trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, several videos of the aftermath of the incident show a sea of crowd at the station. The stampede was preceded by a swell in the crowd of passengers waiting to board …

Opposition's 'mismanagement' jab at Centre over deadly Delhi station stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Opposition's 'mismanagement' jab at Centre over deadly Delhi station stampede

India Today  

The Opposition on Sunday hit out at the BJP-led Centre over the stampede at the New Delhi railway station, where 18 people died, and accused it of being "insensitive" and "mismanaging" the situation due to a huge rush of passengers heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the deaths and injuries due to the stampede …

Huge crowds, lack of cop presence: Eyewitnesses on Delhi station stampede horror
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1 month, 1 week ago

Huge crowds, lack of cop presence: Eyewitnesses on Delhi station stampede horror

India Today  

At least 18 people were killed on Saturday night in a stampede that broke out at the New Delhi railway station due to a huge rush of devotees who were looking to reach Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. People were just trying to pull out those who were crushed under the crowd," Pappu, who was on platform number …

New Delhi Railway Station tragedy: What triggered stampede that claimed 18 lives?
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station tragedy: What triggered stampede that claimed 18 lives?

India TV News  

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: A fatal stampede took place at the New Delhi Railway Station after the sudden rise of the Mahakumbh rush late Saturday night. At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out at the railway station. "Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. In his …

Rajasthan Congress leaders mourn stampede deaths; slam BJP for poor crowd management
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajasthan Congress leaders mourn stampede deaths; slam BJP for poor crowd management

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Congress leaders expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 18 people in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. They criticised the BJP-led central government and the railway authorities for inadequate crowd management, particularly in light of the large number of devotees travelling for the Kumbh Mela. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claimed …

Children among 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi train station in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Children among 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi train station in India

Al Jazeera  

Indian officials said the accident happened amid a surge of passengers waiting for trains to attend a major Hindu religious festival. Ten women and three children were among at least 18 people killed in a crowd crush at a train station in India’s capital New Delhi, as thousands of Hindu pilgrims waited to board trains to attend the annual Mahakumbh …

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