Maha Kumbh stampede: SC declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials

IANS | February 3, 2025 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against authorities and officials in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for their "negligent conduct" resulting in a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh, in which at least 30 people were killed and around 60 others were injured.

Jalgaon train accident: Four Nepali nationals among 13 dead

IANS | January 23, 2025 8:55 AM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The death toll in the Jalgoan rail mishap in Maharashtra has risen to 13, said officials, adding that the deceased includes four Nepali nationals. The people were killed after a fire rumour on the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express train triggered panic among passengers, with several of them jumping off and getting crushed by another incoming train.