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Multiple people are feared dead after a stampede-like situation at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Thousands had gathered today for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya.

Amid skyrocketing airfares to Prayagraj, govt asks DGCA to lower prices

To ease the situation, DGCA officials met with airlines and asked them to regulate ticket prices

Kumbh Mela stampede updates: 25 people killed in stampede identified, says DIG Vaibhav Krishna

Prayagraj Kumbh Mela stampede updates: A stampede-like situation broke out at Sangam in the early hours of Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath

Pralhad Joshi urges DGCA to reduce high airfares to Prayagraj for Kumbh

Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has written to aviation regulator DGCA seeking reduction in "exorbitant" airfares to Prayagraj, which is hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela till February 26. The minister expressed concerns over high airfares, making it difficult for devotees to travel to the religious gathering. "The prices of airfares being exorbitantly high has made it difficult for people to make travel plans to attend Maha Kumbh," Joshi said in a social media post. Earlier this month, travel portal ixigo said bookings as well as airfares for flights to Prayagraj have jumped multi-fold as more people travel for the Maha Kumbh, with the air ticket prices rising up to 21 per cent for the Delhi-Prayagraj flights. The civil aviation ministry on Monday said steps are being taken to rationalise airfares. DGCA officials held a meeting with airline representatives last week, urging them to add more flights and rationalise ticket prices. Currently, 132 flights are operating with about .

AAP blames mismanagement for Maha Kumbh stampede, urges end to VIP culture

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday blamed administrative mismanagement for the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh, calling for an end to VIP culture and stricter crowd management. Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh, during a press conference, described the scenes from the religious gathering as "scary." Multiple casualties occurred when a stampede broke out in the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday, as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. Referring to videos circulating on social media, Singh said, "I saw a woman desperately trying to give oxygen from her mouth to her family member to save him. This is heartbreaking." Singh also pointed out that Mahamandaleshwar Premanand Puri Ji had urged authorities to hand over the event's arrangements to the army, but his request was rejected. "We never wanted to comment on this, but the reality is clear -- VIP culture is the main problem. Roads are being closed for VIP ..

Stampede at Maha Kumbh mela: A look at India's deadliest incidents

A deadly stampede at Uttar Pradesh's Maha Kumbh mela raises fresh concerns over crowd control at religious gatherings. Here's a look at India's worst stampede incidents

Maha Kumbh stampede: Seer questions 'prioritising' of VIPs over public

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh's Sangam on Mauni Amavasya left many injured after a barrier collapsed, prompting Akharas to cancel the Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh stampede: PM Modi offers condolences over 'loss of lives'

PM Modi expressed condolences to those who 'lost their loved ones' in the Maha Kumbh stampede and wished for the swift recovery of the injured, assuring all possible assistance

Akhilesh calls for Army takeover of Maha Kumbh management after stampede

Yadav criticised the state government for failing to deliver on its promises of a world-class system

'Exit routes were blocked, roads jammed': How Maha Kumbh stampede unfolded

The Maha Kumbh Mela stampede occurred as massive crowds surged towards the ghats for the highly anticipated ritual bath on Mauni Amavasya

Raebareli police restricts vehicles to Prayagraj after Maha Kumbh incident

Circle Officer-city Raebareli Amit Singh said that so far they have stopped around 40-50 vehicles, including around 10 large buses from going to Prayagraj

Actor Hema Malini takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025

BJP MP and actor Hema Malini took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj on Wednesday and shared she has 'never had such an experience before'

Stampede breaks out at Maha Kumbh amid Mauni Amavasya rush, several injured

The incident occurred when a barrier broke at the Sangam, causing a surge in the dense crowd

Mahakumbh 2025: Special trains, tight security for Mauni Amavasya gathering

At the Mahakumbh, 100 million devotees are expected to take part in the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday

Kumbh Mela Boost: This Indian Hotels arm shares hit new high; up 34% in Jan

Benares Hotels hit a new high of Rs 10,990, rallied 15% on expectations of record revenue in March quarter, due to strong domestic demand on account of Kumbh Mela and related travels in the UP region.

Mauni Amavasya Maha Kumbh Mela Travel Guide 2025: Know how to book tickets

This year, Mauni Amavasya will be marked on Jan 29, 2025. It is one of the most sacred days during the Maha Kumbh. This is the day for the 'Amrit Snan' in the holy waters of the Triveni Sangam

Maha Kumbh 2025: No call drops, internet streaming with record teledensity

An expected gathering of 40 crore people at the world's largest religious gathering for over a month and no call drops and seamless internet streaming. Telecom service providers and the Maha Kumbh Mela administration are on their toes to ensure smooth connectivity at the grand event set to witness record teledensity. Laying down of additional optical fibre, installation of new towers and Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and deploying Cells on Wheels (transportable towers), are among the various measures taken to ensure robust and uninterrupted connectivity in the mela area during the event. According to officials at the Integrated Control and Command Centre (ICCC), three disaster management centres have been established in the mela area to support emergency communications and ensure prompt response during any crisis situation. "Mostly, all telecom providers have augmented their services here to ensure seamless communication for the millions of devotees and visitors. "Three disaster

Maha Kumbh 2025: Chris Martin, girlfriend Dakota Johnson at Prayagraj

On Republic Day, Coldplay wrapped up their final concert in Ahmedabad. Chris Martin and his girlfriend Dakota Johnson came at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj after wrapping up the concert

Raghav Chadha accuses airlines of fleecing Mahakumbh devotees, seeks action

He urged the Centre to intervene and cap flight prices to ensure fair treatment for devotees

Kharge insulted sentiments of Hindus with remarks on Maha Kumbh: BJP

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday claimed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has insulted the sentiments of Hindus with his "insensitive" remarks on the saffron party leaders taking holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj. The Congress has consistently disrespected the Hindu beliefs and traditions and "appeased" a particular community, the state revenue minister alleged in a post on X. Kharge on Monday claimed BJP leaders were competing with each other to take a dip at the Sangam for the cameras, and asked if their act would help eradicate poverty in the country. "If any one was hurt, I seek an apology," the Congress chief said in the same vein while addressing the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally at the Mhow town of Madhya Pradesh. Kharge's remarks came on a day when Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Bawankule in his post termed Kharge's comments as "insensitive and offensive". "By mocking a