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Latest LIVE: Congress demands resignation of Ashwini Vaishnaw over deadly stampede at NDLS

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Latest LIVE: Congress demands resignation of Ashwini Vaishnaw over deadly stampede at NDLS
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 9:06 PM IST

President Murmu highlights positive impact of development on tribals

President Murmu also said that around 250 new Eklavya schools are under construction to expand educational opportunities further

President Murmu highlights positive impact of development on tribals
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

MP bans liquor in religious cities, introduces 'Low Alcoholic Beverage Bar'

The policy has also approved a new category, 'Low Alcoholic Beverage Bar', under which beer, wine, and ready-to-drink liquor with an alcohol content of 10 per cent or less will be served

MP bans liquor in religious cities, introduces 'Low Alcoholic Beverage Bar'
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:35 PM IST

Passengers got confused between 'Prayagraj Express, Special': Officials

People who were reaching Platform 14 thought their train was arriving at Platform 16 and they rushed towards it, leading to the stampede, officials said

Passengers got confused between 'Prayagraj Express, Special': Officials
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:31 PM IST

New Delhi stampede: Tight security, barricades at Lok Nayak hospital

Some distraught family members were not allowed to enter the casualty and orthopaedic departments, where the injured were being treated

New Delhi stampede: Tight security, barricades at Lok Nayak hospital
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:00 PM IST

MP's new logistics policy to boost supply, attract investors: CM Yadav

The chief minister said the government is focusing on reducing the port turnaround time for effective policy implementation, which will lead to improved efficiency of the state's supply chain

MP's new logistics policy to boost supply, attract investors: CM Yadav
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 7:00 PM IST

Centre probing if fake news caused Delhi stampede: Sukanta Majumdar

The Indian Railways announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor injuries

Centre probing if fake news caused Delhi stampede: Sukanta Majumdar
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 6:19 PM IST

5 of 18 Delhi stampede victims died from traumatic Asphyxia: LNJP Hospital

Railways have announced the names of two high administrative group officials, who will be part of the inquiry committee constituted to probe the stampede

5 of 18 Delhi stampede victims died from traumatic Asphyxia: LNJP Hospital
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

On moral ground: Railway ministers who resigned after train tragedies

Here's a list of railway ministers who resigned, or offered to resign, following major train tragedies, taking moral responsibility for the incidents

On moral ground: Railway ministers who resigned after train tragedies
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

Govt should accept that wrong announcement was made: Ex-Railway Minister

The tragedy occurred at 10 p.m. on Saturday as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding at the station

Govt should accept that wrong announcement was made: Ex-Railway Minister
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 4:52 PM IST

Delhi stampede: Prayagraj Special train to run from Pf 16, says DCP Railway

Central Railway officials had yesterday announced that four special trains would be run for Mahakumbh and additional ticket booking counters and 'May I Help You 'booths, have also been arranged

Delhi stampede: Prayagraj Special train to run from Pf 16, says DCP Railway
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 4:39 PM IST

Climate change drying up rivers, need to act now: UP CM at Maha Kumbh

The UP government has planted 210 crore saplings in the last 10 years, of which 70 to 80 per cent have survived, the chief minister said

Climate change drying up rivers, need to act now: UP CM at Maha Kumbh
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 4:31 PM IST

Change of guard ceremony held in a new format: Rashtrapati Bhavan

People can now witness the impressive ceremony with the backdrop of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Military drills by troops and horses of President's Bodyguard, and troops of Ceremonial Guard Battalion

Change of guard ceremony held in a new format: Rashtrapati Bhavan
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Young advocates must volunteer to assist poor litigants: Supreme Court

The apex court said access to justice before the highest court of the country is not bound by the shackles of lack of financial resources

Young advocates must volunteer to assist poor litigants: Supreme Court
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 3:53 PM IST

Private hospitals to expand bed capacity, focus on oncology in FY26

Rising demand for cancer beds, healthy growth signs in ARPOB fuel expansion plans

Private hospitals to expand bed capacity, focus on oncology in FY26
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 3:31 PM IST

Here's a list of major stampedes that occurred in India over recent years

Some of the largest casualties caused by stampedes over the recent years include the deadly stampede that occurred last year on July 2 during a 'satsang' by self-styled godman in UP's Hathras

Here's a list of major stampedes that occurred in India over recent years
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 2:43 PM IST

Senior's admonition at workplace doesn't require criminal proceedings: SC

The top court said allowing criminal charges to be pressed against individuals in such cases may lead to disastrous consequences

Senior's admonition at workplace doesn't require criminal proceedings: SC
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Railway stations in Prayagraj adhering to protocols after NDLS stampede

Under the protocols, entry is allowed from the city side and exit from the Civil Lines side at the Prayagraj Junction

Railway stations in Prayagraj adhering to protocols after NDLS stampede
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 2:19 PM IST

2 receive 10-year rigorous imprisonment in 2021 Bengal bomb blast case

The court sent Chand alias Arif Akhtar and Rahul Pasi to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 5,000 on each offender

2 receive 10-year rigorous imprisonment in 2021 Bengal bomb blast case
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 1:44 PM IST

Weekend rush at Maha Kumbh again, traffic increases at MP-UP border

According to officials, around 1,000 vehicles were moving towards Prayagraj in every hour at Chakghat border and nearly 800 returning from there in the same period

Weekend rush at Maha Kumbh again, traffic increases at MP-UP border
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 1:32 PM IST