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India News Highlights: Third flight carrying illegal Indian immigrants from US lands in Amritsar
Breaking News Highlights: Aircraft carrying the third batch of illegal Indian immigrants has landed in Amritsar as it arrived from the US. A total of 112 deportees, out of which most are from Haryana, have landed today.
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Breaking News Live: NIA special court awards 10 year jail term to accused in 2019 Lokepur bomb blast case
The NIA Special Court, Kolkata, has convicted and sentenced one accused to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and fine in the 2019 Lokepur bomb blast case of West Bengal. Bablu Mondal, who had surrendered before the court in June 2022, has been pronounced guilty and fined a sum of Rs. 10,000, besides being sentenced to imprisonment under u/s 286 of IPC and sections 3 & 5 of the Explosive Substances Act.
Breaking News Live: Joint search operation launched to trace suspicious terrorist movement in J&K's Poonch
A joint search operation of Romeo Force and SOG (Special Operations Group) of Police was launched in the dense forest of Mendhar town in Poonch district to trace suspicious terrorist movement in the forest region.
Breaking News Live: Delhi CM's swearing-in ceremony likely on February 18
Delhi CM's swearing-in ceremony may take place at the Ramlila ground on February 18, sources told ANI.
India News Live: PM Modi calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Bharat Tex 2025 Live: Now there should be Khadi for fashion, says PM Modi
At Bharat Tex 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The way Khadi is progressing today and attracting people of the world, we should promote it further. And earlier when the freedom movement was going on, it was Khadi for the nation, now there should be Khadi for fashion..."
Bharat Tex 2025 Live: PM Modi urges banks to understand demands, priorities of textile industries
At Bharat Tex 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...I would urge the banking sector to understand the demands and priorities of these industries and fulfil them. This event is greatly promoting investment, exports, and overall growth in the textile sector..."
Bharat Tex 2025 Live: PM hopeful of achieving Rs 9 lakh-crore textile exports ahead of 2030 deadline
Speaking at the Bharat Tex 2025, PM Modi said, "We are currently ranked as the 6th largest exporter of textiles and apparel in the world, with textile exports valued at approximately Rs 3 lakh crore. Our goal moving forward is to triple this figure and achieve exports worth Rs 9 lakh crore."
He said, "The way work is being done, I think we will achieve this target ahead of the 2030 deadline."
Breaking News Live: We are promoting Indigenous carbon fibre and its products, says PM at Bharat Tex 2025
At Bharat Tex 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "We are promoting Indigenous carbon fibre and its products. India is also moving towards making high-grade carbon fibre. Along with these efforts, we are also taking the policy decisions required for the textile sector. For example, in this year's budget, the classification criteria of MSME have been changed and expanded. Along with this, credit availability has been increased. Our textile sector, in which our MSME contributes 80 per cent, is going to benefit greatly from this..."
India News Live: PM Modi visits exhibition at Bharat Tex 2025, interacts with participants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition at Bharat Mandapam as he arrived to participate in Bharat Tex 2025 and interacted with participants.
Breaking News Live: Railways to run 4 Kumbh Mela Special trains to cater to extra rush
For the convenience of the rail passengers and to clear extra rush during Maha Kumbh Mela, Railways have decided to run 4 Maha Kumbh Mela Special trains: Northern Railway
Embezzlement case: New India Cooperative Bank's general manager sent to police custody till February 21
Delhi News Live: 'Works on cleaning Yamuna have already begun' says Delhi Lt Governor Office
Delhi Lt Governor Office says, "Works on cleaning river Yamuna have already begun with trash skimmers, weed harvesters and a dredge utility craft already starting cleaning operations in the river today. Delhi LG VK Saxena yesterday met the Chief Secretary and ACS (I&FC) and asked them to start work immediately."
Gross mismanagement, lack of crowd control measures: AAP's Raghav Chadha on New Delhi railway station stampede
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Sunday termed the stampede at the New Delhi railway station "a glaring example of gross mismanagement and lack of crowd control measures."
"The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has shaken us all. Several innocent lives have been lost, including women and children," Chadha said in a post on X. "This disaster is a glaring example of gross mismanagement and lack of crowd control measures," he added.
He said that on February 11, he had raised the issue in Parliament, warning about the urgent need for better management protocols at railway stations. But the government ignored it, he said. "My deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Those responsible must be held accountable, and immediate reforms are necessary to prevent such tragedies in the future," he added.
‘Kumbh is meaningless’: RJD chief Lalu Prasad courts controversy after New Delhi stampede
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday stirred controversy by calling the Maha Kumbh “meaningless” while blaming the Railways for the stampede in New Delhi that left 18 dead. "The stampede episode is very disturbing; it has exposed the inadequate arrangements made by the central government. The railway minister must resign after this incident, it's a complete failure of the Railways," he asserted. (Read More)
Maharashtra News Live: Factory explosion in Kalmeshwar taluka of Nagpur district kills 2
Two people have died in a factory explosion in Kalmeshwar taluka of Nagpur district. A police team has been rushed to the spot. More details awaited: Harsh Poddar, SP Nagpur Rural
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Railway stations in Prayagraj adhering to protocols after stampede in Delhi
In view of the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, railway stations in Prayagraj have been directed to ensure strict adherence to the previously issued protocols to prevent any untoward incident.
Chief PRO of North Central Railway, Shashikant Tripathi, told PTI, "We are ensuring strict implementation of the previously issued protocols. We have successfully conducted bathing rituals on Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami and the same protocols will continue in future as well." Under the protocols, entry is allowed from the city side and exit from the Civil Lines side at the Prayagraj Junction, and the passengers are kept in the holding area till the trains arrive at the platforms.
Nee Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Northern Railway CPRO cites unprecedented rush, says inquiry underway
Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, said, "This time, an unprecedented number of devotees are arriving at the Maha Kumbh. We are operating a record number of special trains for passenger convenience and doing our best. This incident last night was extremely unfortunate."
"People were waiting on Platform 14 for Prayagraj Express when an announcement was made for the arrival of a Special Train on Platform 12. As passengers moved in large numbers from Platform 14 to 12, one person slipped and fell, triggering the stampede. Eighteen people lost their lives, and 13 were injured."
"The Railway Minister has announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the kin of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured, and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor injuries. A committee of secretary-level officers of Indian Railways is looking into the matter. CCTV footage and other facts are being examined. Northern Railways is working to restore normalcy at the earliest. Neither was any scheduled train canceled, nor was there any change in platform."
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Congress leader Pawan Bansal questions govt over crowd mismanagement, demands accountability
Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal said, "It should have been anticipated that if so many people are going to Maha Kumbh, there will definitely be stampede... The big question is, why were so many people allowed to enter the station?... There should have been accountability on the part of the government... Tragedy is always waiting to happen... Ex gratia does not compensate for the loss; it should be given, but the main issue is that the crowd management should have been thought of, especially when the Maha Kumbh is being advertised to such a huge extent... What is NDRF for? RPF cannot do everything alone... There should have been meetings of higher authorities to avoid rush..."
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Nitish Kumar announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for Bihar victims
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the New Delhi railway station stampede that killed at least 18 and injured several others on Saturday night. He announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for the families of Bihar natives who died and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
Officials are verifying the exact number of victims from Bihar. The CM’s office stated that Kumar is deeply saddened by the tragedy and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
'Don't think anyone should use such situations for political gain...': BJP's Yogender Chandoliya on New Delhi Railway Station Stampede
BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and also urged leaders to avoid doing politics over a tragedy like this. He said that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered a probe in the matter and the cause of the incident will be find out.
Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya said, "It is an unfortunate incident... The Railway Minister has ordered a probe, and the cause of the incident will be identified once the investigation is over."
Maharashtra News Live: Seven held for attack, robbery in Palghar district
Seven persons have been arrested for allegedly attacking and robbing a group of people in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Sunday. The accused, all residents of Nalla Sopara, were arrested in connection with the attack that took place on February 13, an official said. According to the police, the complainant and his friends were sitting near a bus stop in the early hours of Thursday when the accused persons came to the spot and attacked them with sharp weapons without any provocation and decamped with their mobile phones, cash and other valuables. (PTI)
India News Live: Nita Ambani was conferred with the Governor’s Citation by Maura Healey
Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani was conferred with the Governor’s Citation by Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts, recognizing her as a visionary leader, compassionate philanthropist, and true global changemaker
Maha Kumbh Mela Live: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam today
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "We feel fortunate that we have got the opportunity to take part in Maha Kumbh 2025. We are very happy to be here. We will take a holy dip today."
Uttar Pradesh News Live: 4 killed, 6 injured as tempo-traveller hits bus in UP's Barabanki
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: 'I pay my deepest condolences to all those who lost their lives' Yogi Adityanath in Prayagraj
On New Delhi Railway Station stampede, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says, "An unfortunate incident took place at New Delhi Railway Station yesterday. I pay my deepest condolences to all those who lost their lives."
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reacts
On stampede incident at New Delhi Railway Station, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "This is an unfortunate incident and everyone has expressed grief over it and the administration will definitely take appropriate action to prevent such incidents in future."
Uttar Pradesh News Live: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrives at Prayagraj airport to take part in the Maha Kumbh
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live News Updates: Survivors and eyewitnesses recounts horrors
Survivors and eyewitnesses of the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station have described scenes of chaos and devastation, as a massive crowd surged on platforms 14 and 15 late Saturday night. The incident, which left at least 18 people dead and several others injured, unfolded as passengers attempted to board trains bound for Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Ved Gupta, a passenger who managed to escape unhurt, recounted the terrifying moments. “I was going to Prayagraj to take a holy dip. There was a huge crowd at platform number 14. We were two of us, and we somehow escaped unhurt. It was a very bad scene,” he said while interacting with PTI. (Read More)
Mumbai News Live: Fire breaks out at multi-storey building; woman killed: Official
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Deceased's relative recounts horror
Poonam Devi, a relative of a deceased, arrives at LNJP Hospital mortuary to receive the body of her relative, says, "There was suddenly an announcement that the train will be coming on platform 14. People started running, and there was a stampede... I got information that the bodies have been kept here so I have come here to collect the body of my relative... We were going to Chhapra, Bihar... I have no idea about my train ticket, and neither do I know which train I was supposed to board."
DDevotees continue to arrive in Ayodhya in large numbers after attending Prayagraj’s MahaKumbh Mela
Kerala News Live: Fire breaks out in Kerela hospital
A fire broke out at a state-run hospital in this district of Kerala in the small hours of Sunday, police said. The fire was found inside the nurses' dress changing room, adjacent to the women's ward in tbe District Hospital here by 3.00 am, they said. As smoke was found billowing inside the room where some medicines were also stored, patients in the adjacent wards were soon evacuated and shifted to safer places.
Punjab News Live: The second batch of illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US and brought to Amritsar today are now being sent to their respective states.
'Unfortunate and painful,' Arvind Kejriwal on New Delhi Railway Station Stampede
AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal tweets, "The tragic death of the devotees going to Maha Kumbh in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is unfortunate and painful. May God give peace to their souls. My condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones in the accident."
J&K accident: One dead in car-truck crash on Jammu-Srinagar highway
One dead after car crashes with truck on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The body is being taken to Government Medical College, Udhampur, for post-mortem. Case has been registered, and investigation is underway
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Yogi Adityanath condoles loss of lives in stampede
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, terming it as "heartbreaking". In a post on X in Hindi late Saturday night, he said, "The loss of lives in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and heart-breaking. My condolences are with the bereaved families." "Prayers to Lord Shri Ram to grant salvation to the departed souls, strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense sorrow and speedy recovery to the injured," he said.
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live: Rs 10 lakh aid for victims' families
Rs 10 lakh compensation has been announced to the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede yesterday. Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to the seriously injured and Rs 1 lakh to the minor injured: Indian Railways
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live News Updates: 'Extremely sad and distressing' Rahul Gandhi reacts
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "The news of several people dying and many getting injured due to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and distressing... This incident once again highlights the failure of the Railways and the insensitivity of the government. Considering the large number of devotees going to Prayagraj, better arrangements should have been made at the station..."
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live News Updates: Jagdeep Dhankhar mourns loss
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tweets, "Deeply pained by the loss of lives at New Delhi Railway Station. I express my sincere condolences for this tragic loss as I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured."
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live News Updates: 'The crowd was beyond the limit,' eyewitness recalls details of incident
The crowd was beyond the limit, people were gathered at the (foot over) bridge... Such a huge crowd wasn't expected. I have never seen such a massive crowd at the railway station, even during the festivals. People from the administration and even NDRF personnel were there, but when the crowd exceeded the limit, it wasn't possible to control them, said an eyewitness of New Delhi Railway Station Stampede.
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live News Updates: Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Gadkari mourn loss of lives
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths caused by a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. Shah discussed the incident with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and the Delhi Police and gave directions to provide all possible help to those affected.
ew Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live News Updates: 2-member panel set up for probe
Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity at the Railway Board, on Sunday, informed that a two-member high-level committee had been formed to investigate the matter and determine the cause of the stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday, which claimed around 15 lives.
