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.

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by Los Gatos, an Indian entity of OTT platform Netflix, which sought to reject actor Dhanush's plaint over alleged copyright infringement by well-known actor Nayanthara, her husband Vignesh Sivan and others, at the preliminary stage itself.

New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and various Muslim religious and community organisations have strongly opposed the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, terming it deeply unfortunate, undemocratic, and an attack on constitutional rights. They have also condemned the actions of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf, accusing it of violating democratic principles and overstepping its authority in recommending the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.

Baghpat (UP), Jan 28 (PTI): Seven people died and about 60 were injured after a temporary wooden structure collapsed at a religious event in Baraut city of this district on Tuesday, officials said.

Domestic budget airline SpiceJet announced on Tuesday that it will reintroduce one of its grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft into service starting January 29. This move is part of the airline’s phased plan to restore its fleet.