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Drones, AI, 450 mn visitors: Mahakumbh kicks off with high-tech security

Mahakumbh 2025, hosting 450 million people from Jan 13-Feb 26, features a multi-layered security system by Uttar Pradesh Police to safeguard Prayagraj's key sites, temples, and akharas

Prayagraj weather update: 35 UP districts witness rain ahead of Maha Kumbh

Weather in Prayagraj: The bad weather is raising concerns among devotees and tourists ahead of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. However, farmers are pleased, as the rain is expected to benefit their crops

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Myth, faith, and astrology behind the celebration

This year, the Maha Kumbh, or Poorna Kumbh, is being held in Prayagraj. Celebrated every 12 years, it is one of the world's largest religious events

Who works the most? Countries with the longest weekly hours ranked

L&T chairman's controversial statement has reignited concerns about excessive working hours, their impact on health, and the sustainability of such practices in the modern workplace

Centre steps in as Karnataka's new mining taxes threaten steel sector

The Centre is exploring legal measures in response to Karnataka's new mining taxes, which could impact the mining and steel industries; the taxes, awaiting Governor's assent, have raised concerns

J&K infra growth possible without removal of Article 370: Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister acknowledged that terrorism and stone-pelting in Jammu and Kashmir have declined, attributing the improvement to changing circumstances

Mahakumbh begins in Prayagraj with 6 mn people taking holy dip at Sangam

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the Maha Kumbh to be held from January 13 to February 26 will elevate India's ancient cultural and religious traditions to global prominence

PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel in J&K today: All you need to know

Built at an altitude of 8,652 feet, the Z-Morh tunnel connects Gagangir and Sonmarg, a popular tourist destination

Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' after rain, Grap III restrictions lifted

Cold wave continues grappling Delhi after overnight showers which gave the much needed relief to the city's air quality

Dense fog blankets Delhi; flights, trains delayed as cold wave intensifies

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for dense fog conditions in Delhi

India's surgical infection rate higher than many countries: ICMR study

Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) cause significant morbidity, leading to excess health expenditures and increased length of hospital stay

UP authorities halve helicopter ride price to Rs 1,296 over Maha Kumbh

The joyride can be booked online through www.upstdc.co.in and will be facilitated by Pawan Hans, an undertaking of the Government of India

Many reforms made to make Uttarakhand an investment destination: CM Dhami

After inaugurating the International Pravasi Uttarakhandi Conference, Dhami said that there is a huge potential for investment in the rapidly developing state

'We salute our security forces': Chhattigsarh CM Sai on Bijapur encounter

Five Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

PM Modi asks youth to make efforts to realise dream of Viksit Bharat

There was also a lunch program with the PM, allowing for personal interactions and providing young people with an opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and aspirations directly to him

Govt committed to empower youth through skill development: Rajasthan CM

Sharma stated that the government has taken significant policy decisions to streamline and expedite recruitment processes

Climate change, extreme weather key challenges: DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Says 'weather management's technologies could evolve in next 50 years

News Highlights: SKM advances meeting with Punjab's protesting farmers to Jan 13

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AgustaWestland case: Court directs AIIMS to arrange surgery for James

James, who was extradited in 2018, claimed that the doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) had advised the surgery

Over 50,000 QR codes to assist pilgrims at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

According to an official release, Sharma inspected the newly constructed ghats, roads, lighting, drinking water facilities and other arrangements in the Sangam area