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PM Modi urges people to stay calm, alert after earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR

The epicentre of the quake was in the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan and there were some reports of people hearing a loud sound as the ground shook

PM Modi urges people to stay calm, alert after earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 8:16 AM IST

Delhi air worsens to 'poor' days after seeing 'best' AQI in four months

The fall in air quality is possibly because of the unfavourable weather conditions like partly cloudy sky and lower wind speed

Delhi air worsens to 'poor' days after seeing 'best' AQI in four months
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 8:00 AM IST

Delhi wakes up to thin layer of fog, rain expected in coming days

The IMD forecasts shallow fog in the morning, followed by a cloudy sky later in the day

Delhi wakes up to thin layer of fog, rain expected in coming days
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 7:52 AM IST

Parliamentary panel on 'One Nation One Election' to meet on February 25

Chairman PP Chaudhary stated on January 31 that they had a positive discussion and members were asked to give suggestions

Parliamentary panel on 'One Nation One Election' to meet on February 25
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 6:59 AM IST

Strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as 4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes

There have been no reports of immediate damage or casualties so far

Strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as 4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 6:10 AM IST

Kumbh devotees count their dead as crowd fails to reduce at NDLS

"If you think this is crowded, yesterday's sights would have horrified you," said a vendor at Platform 16 - first platform upon entry as one makes their way in through Ajmeri Gate complex of station

Kumbh devotees count their dead as crowd fails to reduce at NDLS
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 11:59 PM IST

ePlane, ICATT ink deal for 788 air ambulances valued at over $1 billion

ICATT, which provides a world-class air ambulance service in India, will procure 788 air ambulances from ePlane, ensuring rapid medical intervention across all districts in the country

ePlane, ICATT ink deal for 788 air ambulances valued at over $1 billion
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 6:05 AM IST

Rain not sole culprit: IIT panel's verdict on Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport

The collapse had killed a 45-year old cab driver, Ramesh Kumar, and had injured at least eight others

Rain not sole culprit: IIT panel's verdict on Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 11:25 PM IST

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

Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here

Highlights: Congress demands resignation of Ashwini Vaishnaw over deadly stampede at NDLS
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 11:21 PM IST

Strict security measures at major UP stations after Delhi stampede

In Varanasi, Ashok Kumar from the North Eastern Railway said the same protocols are in place at Jhunsi and Rambagh stations, where passengers are held in secure areas until their train arrives

Strict security measures at major UP stations after Delhi stampede
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

Rlys scrambles into action after stampede kills 18 at New Delhi station

All Prayagraj special trains to now leave from Platform 16

Rlys scrambles into action after stampede kills 18 at New Delhi station
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 10:52 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