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.

Transgender community celebrates at Sangam Ghats during Maha Kumbh

IANS | February 2, 2025 11:04 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2 (IANS) With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists, especially the transgender community, have already arrived on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets CM Yogi Adityanath in Mahakumbhnagar

IANS | February 1, 2025 11:51 PM

Mahakumbhnagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Spiritual guru and the Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday in Mahakumbhnagar for performing meditation along with his disciples during the ongoing Mahakumbh.