In India, Concerns of Cover-Up After Stampede at Massive Hindu Festival
The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.
At least 30 dead and many more hurt in stampede at huge Hindu festival in India
People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet.
Several people are feared dead in a stampede at massive festival in India
Millions continued to throng the site even as police urged them to avoid the area. Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas.
Deaths feared after stampede at Maha Kumbh festival in India
Hours after a massive rush of Hindu pilgrims set off a stampede at the event in northern India early on Wednesday, Indian authorities were yet to release casualty figures – even as the Prime Minister acknowledged the loss of lives and local media reports said 10 people had died.
Moments Before Deadly Stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, Devotees Pleaded to Open More Routes
Moments before a deadly stampede at the world's biggest religious gathering in India, Hindu devotees queuing to take a spiritual bath in a river said they pleaded with police to open barricaded routes to thin out a surging crowd.
Devotees take dip at India’s Kumbh Mela a day after deadly crush
Millions of Hindu devotees gathered on Thursday (January 30) for a holy dip in the sacred river waters of India's northern city of Prayagraj as part of the Kumbh Mela, a day after a stampede at the religious festival.
Several Killed in Stampede at Religious Gathering of 100 Million Pilgrims
Between 90 to 100 million pilgrims had congregated to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at a festival in northern India.
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Dozens killed in world’s biggest gathering as millions of Hindus go for dip in Ganges
Dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India yesterday as tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on the most ...
Mahakumbh stampede: Yogi Adityanath tells devotees — ’don’t go near Sangam nose, take holy dip at nearest ghat’
After atleast 15 people reportedly died in a stampede at Mahakumbh 2025 mela early Wednesday, UP CM Yogi Adityanath urged devotees to not go to Sangam ghat.
Mahakumbh: Yogi Adityanath holds special UP Cabinet meeting in Prayagraj, to take holy dip in Sangam today
This isn’t the first time CM Adityanath has led his cabinet to the Sangam. During the Kumbh Mela in 2019, he took a ...
Maha Kumbh stampede: Yogi Adityanath urges devotees to take 'snan' at nearby Ganga ghat
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urges devotees attending Mahakumbh 2025 to follow safety protocols and ...
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Will Yogi Adityanath Get Political Dividends As He Blends Religion, Development, Politics By Holding Cabinet Meet At Kumbh?
Will UP CM Yogi Adityanath Get Political Dividends As He Blends Religion, Development, Politics By Holding Cabinet Meet At ...
Delhi polls: 'Want to ask Kejriwal whether he can go and take a bath in Yamuna,' says Yogi
During his first election rally in Delhi's Kirari, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on ...
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Delhi Elections: Yogi Asks Kejriwal If He Dares Take a Dip in Yamuna
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath calls for support of BJP in Delhi elections, highlighting governance, ...
Pilgrims continue to flock Maha Kumbh, no VIP movements on 3 remaining special bathing dates
Over 2.06 crore devotees took a holy bath at the Maha Kumbh, with improved crowd management and safety measures.