India News Highlights: Stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway station, 15 injured

"15 people had been injured in a stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station. When Prayagraj Express was standing at platform no. 14, lots of public were present at the platform. Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneshwar Rajdhani were delayed, and passengers of these trains were also present at platform no. 12,13 and 14. As per the information, 1500 general tickets were sold - that’s why the crowd became uncontrollable. There was a stampede-like situation at platform no. 14 and near the escalator near platform no. 1," Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Railway, KPS Malhotra, said.

"Railway Police and Delhi Police have reached the station (New Delhi Railway station). The situation is under control, and the injured have been taken to the hospital," Ministry of Railway stated, ANI reported.

"There is no stampede (at New Delhi Railway Station). It is only a rumour. Northern Railways was running two planned special trains (for Prayagraj)," CPRO Northern Railways told ANI after reports of a stampede-like situation at NDLS.

A call was received that 15 people had been injured in a stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station. 4 fire tenders at the spot: Delhi Fire Service (ANI)

Stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway station. More than 10 people injured, Delhi Police sources told ANI.

Stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway station. A call has been received from the New Delhi Railway station. 4 fire tenders rushed to the site. More details awaited: Delhi Fire Service

• Visuals from Sector 19 of the Kumbh Mela area, where a fire broke out in a store room.
• As per DIG Maha Kumbh, Vaibhav Krishna, there was no loss of life or injury. Within 5 to 7 minutes, the fire brigade vehicle reached the spot, and the fire was brought under control."

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Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "The duration of the Maha Kumbh should be extended so that the old people can take a holy dip."

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As Maha Kumbh 2025 enters its 34th day, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that over 54 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip at the Sangam till 10 am on Saturday, bringing the total number of devotees to an astonishing 50.11 crore. With over a week left before the event concludes on February 26, the Maha Kumbh is already on track to surpass all expectations, reinforcing its global stature as the largest religious gathering in human history. (Read More)

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the road accident in Prayagraj district and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. He directed the officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite the relief work and also directed the district administration officials to treat the injured properly. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured, the chief minister's office said in a statement.

A tragic accident took place on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway near Meja police station around midnight on Friday, resulting in the deaths of 10 devotees traveling to the Maha Kumbh from Chhattisgarh. According to ANI, a car carrying the devotees collided with a bus, leading to the fatal crash. The impact was severe, leaving no survivors in the car.

Authorities swiftly responded to the scene, and the bodies have been taken to Swaroop Rani Medical Hospital for post-mortem examination. Further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident. DCP Yamunanagar, Vivek Chandra Yadav, confirmed that necessary legal procedures are underway.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he was unsure of what would unfold at 12 PM on Saturday, referring to the deadline he set for Hamas to release all remaining hostages. "I don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow at 12 o’clock. If it were up to me, I’d take a very tough stance," Trump stated. "I can’t say for certain what Israel will do."

He went on to express concern over the condition of the released hostages, comparing their physical transformation to images from the Holocaust. "I watched the latest group of hostages come out, and I saw before-and-after pictures. One man was strong, even slightly overweight before his captivity. But now? He looks completely emaciated, like something straight out of a Holocaust photograph. It’s heartbreaking," he said, criticizing the treatment of hostages by Hamas.