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Seven pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries after a mini-bus they were traveling in collided with a truck in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district on Tuesday. The pilgrims were returning home after attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj when the tragic accident took place.

Authorities in Prayagraj are implementing strict security and traffic management measures ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan, a significant bathing ritual at the ongoing Maha Kumbh. The preparations come after a tragic stampede last month during ‘Amrit Snaan’ claimed 30 lives and left 60 injured.

Dr. Saurish Hegde, a public health specialist with four years of experience, has always been intrigued by how external factors shape human decisions, particularly mental well-being. He believes that while people are aware of these influences, they often recognize their impact only in hindsight.

The Punjabi music industry has witnessed remarkable transformations over the years, and one of the key figures behind this evolution is Amandeep Singh. As the Managing Director of Celebrino Records, he has carved a niche for himself, redefining music video direction and production. With an eye for talent and a passion for storytelling, Amandeep continues to set new benchmarks in the industry.

Srinagar: Two personal security officers (PSOs) assigned to People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti were suspended on Monday, a day after she visited the home of Makhan Din, a Gujjar youth from Kathua who allegedly took his own life following police torture over suspected terror links.

Kochi: A retired Kerala High Court judge, Justice Ramachandran Nair, has been named as the third accused in an alleged multi-crore fraud case involving the false promise of providing scooters and laptops at half price using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Wednesday and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. She became the second Indian President to take a dip at Sangam after India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Exceller Books successfully concluded a vibrant press meet at the Press Corner of the International Kolkata Book Fair on 8th February 2025. The event witnessed the official launch of three exceptional titles, marking a significant moment in contemporary literature.

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Prayagraj: A fire broke out at a 'kalpvasi' tent in Sector 19 of the temporary township set up for the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Sunday, reportedly due to a gas leak. According to officials cited by PTI, the fire was brought under control within ten minutes, and no casualties were reported.

A tragic accident on Sunday morning claimed the lives of four people and left seven others injured when a Bolero collided with a trailer near Dardakhand on the Sonbhadra-Raipur road, police said.

Commuters traveling towards Mumbai via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway will face disruptions as the exit towards the city in Panvel will be shut for six months starting February 11, 2025. The closure is due to the construction of a new flyover and underpass at Kalamboli Circle under the Kalamboli Junction improvement project, being executed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

Mumbai has reported its first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, with a 64-year-old woman currently undergoing treatment at a civic-run hospital.

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Parvesh Verma secured a significant victory over Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency during the Delhi Assembly elections. Following his win, his daughters, Trisha and Sanidhi Verma, expressed their gratitude to voters and took a dig at AAP’s governance.