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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

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: 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

New flights launched to keep Maha Kumbh airfares in check, says govt

With additions, Prayagraj is now directly connected to 17 cities, including new destinations like Srinagar and Visakhapatnam, with indirect connectivity to 26 cities nationwide

Adani visits Prayagraj, says Kumbh a blueprint for sustainable civilisation

Fresh from paying a visit to Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday said the world's largest human gathering is not just religious but a blueprint for sustainable civilisation. "As India marches towards becoming a global superpower, we must remember: our strength lies not just in what we build, but in what we preserve," he said. "The Kumbh isn't just a religious gathering it's a blueprint for sustainable civilisation." In a blog on LinkedIn, he said the Kumbh Mela is a reminder for that true scale isn't measured in balance sheets but in positive impact on human consciousness. "In the Kumbh, we see the essence of India's soft power - a power not rooted in conquest but in consciousness, not in dominance but in service. India's true strength lies in its soul, where growth is not just economic power but a confluence of human consciousness and service. "This is the lesson Kumbh teaches us - that true legacy is not in structures built, but in the consciousness

Maha Kumbh 2025: Remo D'Souza 'secretly' takes a holy dip, video goes viral

According to reports, choreographer Remo D'souza went to Maha Kumbh "in disguise" to take a dip in the sacred Sangam. On Sunday, a video of D'Souza wearing black attire went viral

VHP flags 'sky-high' fare for Prayagraj flights, seeks govt intervention

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday claimed devotees were facing "serious inconveniences" in visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela due to the "exorbitant hike" in fares for flights to Prayagraj by some airlines and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue. Raising the issue, VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said while the Uttar Pradesh government is taking full care of providing security and facilities to the devotees, many religious, social and philanthropic organisations, as well as people, are engaged in selfless service for the convenience of the devotees visiting at Kumbh Mela. "But, some airline companies are resorting to an exorbitant hike in airfare taking unfair advantage of the increasing number of passengers. They have increased their economy class fares by 200 per cent to 700 per cent due to which the devotees visiting Maha Kumbh and returning from there are facing serious inconveniences," he said in a statement Bansal noted that the Indian Railways

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Fire breaks out in parked vehicles near Mahakumbh Mela; no injuries

The fire is believed to have been triggered by extreme heat due to the large number of vehicles parked for the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela

Corporates set aside Rs 5,000 crore for CSR, branding at Maha Kumbh

The Maha Kumbh is expected to welcome more than 400 million pilgrims and offers "an expansive platform to companies for branding and promotional activities

Maha Kumbh 2025: FSSAI deploys mobile food testing labs to ensure safe food

In collaboration with the Food Safety and Drug Administration of Uttar Pradesh, FSSAI has stationed 10 Mobile Food Testing Labs and food analysts across the Maha Kumbh area

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Over 2.5 mn pilgrims visit on sixth day till 4 pm

As of Friday, January 17, more than 73 million pilgrims have visited the Mahakumbh Mela so far, as per data

Send officers to Prayagraj 'to study crowd management': UP govt asks NPA

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that his government has written to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy to send officers at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj "to study crowd management and other varied aspects" of their duties. "The one thing that has stood out this time is police behaviour. We deployed young police officers for Maha Kumbh duty after training them. We have also written to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy to send young officers here to study crowd management and other varied aspects associated with a mega arrangement of this kind," Adityanath told senior journalists at his 5, Kalidas Marg residence here this evening. "Where else would they (young officers) get an opportunity of this nature to study so much, learn so much directly on the spot?" he asked. Adityanath also said most leading global institutions are currently conducting studies and research on various aspects of the Maha Kumbh, which began in ...

Maha Kumbh 2025: Bookings, airfares fly high for Prayagraj flights

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. According to an analysis by travel portal ixigo, the one-way airfare between Bhopal and Prayagraj has surged the maximum at 498 per cent to Rs 17,796 from Rs 2,977 last year. These are one-way average fares on 30 days APD (advanced purchase date) basis for the January 13 to February 26, 2025, compared to the year-ago period. While the airfare from Delhi to Prayagraj has risen 21 per cent to Rs 5,748, the jump is 13 per cent to Rs 6,381 for the Mumbai-Prayagraj flight. The rise in the air ticket price is 89 per cent for the Bengaluru-Prayagraj service to Rs 11,158 while the increase is 41 per cent to Rs 10,364 for the Ahmedabad-Prayagraj flight, as per the analysis. For the flights to Lucknow and Varanasi, cities that are near Prayagraj where the Maha Kumbh is happening, airfares h