A devotee being rescued following a stampede before the ‘Amrit Snan’ on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on Wednesday.
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At least 30 dead, 60 injured in stampede as crowds surge at Maha Kumbh
Thirty people were killed and at least 60 more were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in the wee hours of Wednesday (January 29, 2025) as barricades collapsed under the pressure of lakhs of pilgrims gathered on the Akhara Marg, leading to the trampling of devotees waiting to take a holy dip at Sangam on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
Did not violate any laws: Kejriwal responds to EC on Yamuna water row
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) replied to the Election Commission of India’s notice over his claims regarding Yamuna water, blaming the issue on indiscriminate discharge of untreated waste into the river upstream, and denying he violated any laws.
Haryana CM sips Yamuna water, says no poison going to Delhi; Kejriwal hits back
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) took a couple of sips of water from River Yamuna and hit out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying there is no poison in water coming from his State to national capital.
Bengaluru court to hand over confiscated valuables of Jayalalithaa to Tamil Nadu government on February 14 and 15
A special court in Bengaluru has decided to hand over all valuables confiscated from former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, in connection with an disproportionate assets case, to the government of Tamil Nadu on February 14 and 15.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s Sikhs for Justice inciting Sikhs in Army and police to ‘desert’, government tells UAPA tribunal
The Union government informed an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act tribunal that the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) run by designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was “inciting Sikh personnel in Army and police forces to desert” their units. India had approached Interpol to trace an international number that was used to send a pre-recorded voice message, with the voice of Pannun, threatening to bomb the Indian Parliament and Red Fort area to promote the Khalistan referendum.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome suspected behind three deaths in West Bengal
Debkumar Sau, 10, from Jagatdal in North 24 Parganas, died on Sunday (January 26, 2025) also after reportedly being affected by GBS. According to hospital sources, he was admitted early last week to Dr. B.C. Roy Memorial Hospital for Children and put on ventilator support before he passed away on Sunday (January 26, 2025).
U.K. Chancellor backs third Heathrow runway, cuts regulation in a bid for growth
Following months of poor economic growth numbers and depressed business sentiment following a tax hike announced in her October budget, U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves signalled on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) that Britain was not destined to decline, as she announced a slew of projects and regulatory changes.
Parliamentary Panel clears report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill; Opposition slams its provisions as ‘unconstitutional’
Parliament’s Joint Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 adopted its report by a majority vote on Wednesday, clearing the deck for the government to move the Bill during the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. All 11 Opposition members moved dissent notes on the Bill, claiming that it will open new disputes and endanger Waqf properties.
Ukraine drones hit Russian oil pumping station, missile storage site
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia’s Andreapol oil pumping station, part of the oil export route via the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, causing a fire and oil products to leak, a source in the Security Service of Ukraine said on Wednesday.
Baba Siddique murder: non-bailable warrants issued against Anmol Bishnoi, 2 others
A special court on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) issued non-bailable warrants against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother Anmol Lavindersing Bishnoi and two others wanted accused, Shubham Rameshwar Lonkar and Jishan Akhtar, in the NCP leader Baba Siddique’s murder case.
M23 rebels expand their control of Goma in eastern Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels captured large parts of Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo, including its airport, the United Nations said, as Rwanda’s President on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) joined calls for a ceasefire in the decades-long conflict amid mounting international pressure.
Nation celebrates Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina Hills
With the sun setting over the Raisina Hills, the iconic Vijay Chowk immersed in the melodies of Indian tunes played by the military and paramilitary bands on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) as India celebrated the Beating Retreat ceremony in the heart of the national capital.
Published – January 30, 2025 06:50 am IST