Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed grief over several people being injured in a stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and underlined the need for enhanced surveillance at the event.

A passenger on an IndiGo flight from Jodhpur to Bengaluru opened the emergency exit just before take-off on Wednesday, causing a delay of about 20 minutes.

ISRO on Wednesday celebrated its 100th mission with the textbook launch of a navigation satellite that would aid in terrestrial, aerial and maritime navigation and precision agriculture, among others, with a GSLV rocket injecting the payload in the desired orbit.

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the "stampede-like" situation at the Sangam, demanding that the Maha Kumbh management be handed over to a better administrator than Chief Minister Adityanath and the movement of VVIPs there be stopped.

 A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has left many injured, with reports suggesting casualties as well. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday at the Sangam, where lakhs of devotees had gathered for a ritual dip on Mauni Amavasya, one of the most significant bathing days of the Kumbh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath to assess the situation. The Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been deployed to manage the massive crowds and restore order.

(Press Release) - Hyderabad, January 2025: The Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Hyderabad, a prestigious and autonomous body under the aegis of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India with a rich legacy spanning over five decades, is hosting ‘Little India 2025’, a two-day extravaganza. Renowned for being consistently ranked among India’s top institutes by leading magazines and hotel chains, IHM Hyderabad promises a celebration like no other on January 25th and 26th, 2025, at its Vidyanagar campus. Timed perfectly to honour the spirit of India’s 76th Republic Day, this vibrant festival showcases the diverse and delectable culinary treasures of India. It also serves as a dynamic platform to nurture and spotlight budding hospitality entrepreneurs and future chefs. The IHM Annual Utsav goes beyond food with a lineup of exciting student engagement activities spread across two days, including Inter-College Sports Meet; Cultural & Stand-Up Comedy Acts; Open Day for Career Aspirants among a plethora of other engagements.

Latur: Some poultry birds in Ramnagar area of Udgir town in Maharashtra's Latur district on Tuesday tested positive for bird flu infection, prompting the authorities to begin the culling process and undertake other safety measures, an official said.

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday sought factual evidence from AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal to substantiate his allegation that neighbouring Haryana is poisoning the Yamuna river, as it reminded him of legal provisions that can lead to up to three years' imprisonment for "mischievous" statements against national integration and public harmony.