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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh — A police officer has been suspended after a viral video allegedly showed him mixing ash into food being served at a community feast (Bhandara) for devotees attending the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many demanding swift action against the officer involved.

Maharashtra's health department officials have confirmed that the number of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune and nearby districts has surged to 130,...

A devastating stampede at the Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya claimed 30 lives and left 60 injured, as millions of pilgrims gathered in the holy city of Prayagraj for the revered occasion. The tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday, when a sudden surge of devotees jostled for space to take a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers.

Ayodhya, the temple town, has witnessed an unprecedented influx of over 50 lakh devotees in just 72 hours, as the city observed the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. The surge in pilgrim numbers has brought the city to life, with devotees flocking to the Saryu River for a holy dip before heading to the grand Ram Temple to offer prayers.

A bizarre incident at the Haringhata Technology College in Nadia, West Bengal, has sparked widespread controversy after videos emerged showing a professor "marrying" a student during a classroom event. The videos, which include wedding rituals such as 'haldi,' garland exchanges, and the student applying sindoor to the professor, quickly went viral, raising questions about the propriety of the act.

Rajni Singh has emerged as a transformative figure in the realm of autism parenting and special education. With over 18 years of experience and a track record of guiding more than 18,000 parents across the globe, she has dedicated her life to empowering families and individuals on the autism spectrum. Rajni's work is inspired by her personal journey and the desire to create a brighter, more inclusive future for those with autism.

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly condemned the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which tragically claimed the lives of at least 15 individuals. The incident, which occurred during the massive congregation of devotees on the auspicious day of Mauni Amavasya, has ignited a political storm, with Yadav questioning the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the event and its claims of a "world-class system."

In a major legal victory for Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, a Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed a defamation complaint filed by a BJP leader, providing significant relief ahead of next week's Delhi elections. The Rouse Avenue Court quashed the summons issued in connection with the defamation charges, ruling that Atishi's remarks were made against the BJP as a whole and not against any individual member.

The "man-eater" tiger responsible for the death of a woman in Wayanad district was found dead on Monday morning, after a week-long search operation. The female tiger, believed to be around 4-5 years old, was discovered behind a house in the residential area of Pilakavu. Wildlife officials confirmed the tiger had killed the woman just two days earlier, while she was collecting coffee beans near the forest edge.

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Delhi experienced its warmest Republic Day in eight years on Sunday, with the maximum temperature reaching 23.7°C, two degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The last time the capital recorded a higher temperature on January 26 was in 2017, when it reached 26.1°C.

GUWAHATI: A loud noise in Guwahati on Sunday morning caused widespread panic among residents, coinciding with Republic Day celebrations. The sound, heard near the Brahmaputra vegetable market in the Beharbari area, led locals to rush out in alarm, though there were no reports of injuries or damage to property.

Uttarakhand is set to make history as the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with the law coming into effect on January 27, 2025. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s secretary, Shailesh Bagoli, confirmed that the official rollout will coincide with the launch of a dedicated UCC portal at 12:30 pm on that day at the state's Secretariat.

FIITJEE, the renowned coaching institute for JEE aspirants, has broken its silence regarding the sudden closure of several of its centres across the country, attributing the decision to the "overnight desertion" by the managing partners and their entire teams. The institute made it clear that it was a victim of exploitation, which contributed to its current financial woes. Despite its promises to resume operations, many parents are left skeptical about the situation.