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Hathras stampede: Case filed against satsang organisers, ‘Bhole Baba’ not named | What FIR said

Hathras stampede: The death toll rose to 121, with 28 people sustaining injuries, according to the Office of the Relief Commissioner.

Rush for blessings led to stampede: Eyewitnesses say as toll rises to 121

Urmila Devi, who attended the gathering, said the Baba announced from the dais that the gathering had swelled to about 440000

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Morning briefing: IMD issues ‘orange’ rain alert for north India; Hathras stampede survivors recall horror, and more

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Sudha Murty, in her first Rajya Sabha speech, raises 2 key issues | Watch

Sudha Murty, in her maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha, called for a government-sponsored vaccination programme to combat cervical cancer.

IMD issues ‘orange' alert for Delhi, ‘red' alert in Gujarat amid rainfall | Weather updates

IMD issues ‘orange alert’ in Delhi, ‘red alert’ in Gujarat amid heavy

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

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Another woman in West Bengal dies by suicide following ‘mob flogging’ amid Tajmul alias ‘JCB’ row

The woman's husband reported that TMC leader Malati Roy and her husband summoned his wife to a meeting, where their supporters allegedly attacked the couple.

Hathras stampede: 121 killed at satsang; where is ‘Bhole Baba’? | 10 updates

UP Police said ‘Bhole Baba’ could not be found after cops carried out a search operation at his Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district.

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Amarnath Yatra pilgrims jump off moving bus after brakes fail; 10 injured | Video

The breaks of a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims failed in Jammu and Kashmir, with visuals showing people jumping out of the bus.

Hathras stampede: Several envoys in India mourn loss of lives

German envoy Philipp Ackermann in a post on X in the evening offered condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in the stampede.

Accept defeat, don’t spin mandate: PM Modi to Oppn

In a scathing speech in the Lok Sabha, Modi launched a charged rebuttal of the speech delivered the previous day by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi

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Telangana finalising guidelines for crop loan waiver scheme

Waiver of crop loans of farmers up to ₹2 lakh was one of the six guarantees announced by the Congress before the November 30 assembly elections in the state and was incorporated in the party manifesto.

Hathras Stampede: Bodies on ice blocks, kin wait for autopsy; others look for missing loved ones

Hathras Stampede: Bodies on ice blocks, kin wait for autopsy; others look for missing loved ones

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Gold smuggling bust sparks political row

The DMK accused a Chennai-based BJP functionary allegedly associated with Vidvedaa and close to the party’s state and national leaders of playing a role in the smuggling

Opposition pulled up for heckling during PM Modi’s speech

The Prime Minister’s reply was marred by sloganeering and protests by a disruptive Opposition, leading to the adoption of a resolution condemning their conduct

Gadag farmers face loss as red chillies turn black in storage amid low prices

A bumper chilli crop in the district last year led to a significant drop in prices. To avoid selling at a loss, farmers opted to store their produce.

Congress seeks debate in Parliament on NEET chaos

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a debate in Parliament on the controversy over medical entrance exam NEET.

33 students fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Kalaburagi

A total of 33 students started having stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea on Monday evening after having their mid-day meal at their school, said Dr Sharanbasappa Ganajalkhed, Kalaburagi DHO

Creation of theatre commands to enhance national security on track: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the creation of theatre commands to bolster national security was on track, the modernisation of the armed forces was in full swing and the government was working on reforms to ensure the…

Seeking plebiscite in J&K can trigger UAPA: Tribunal affirms

The tribunal also said that the outfit cannot take refuge behind the UN resolutions of 1948 or any international treaty.

Experts flag large-scale clearing of vegetation in Mirzapur forest

The activists have alleged that the deemed forest land is under consideration for a thermal power project being developed by an Adani Group company

Forester stops sandalwood theft in Kolar district, one held

Forest officials in Kolar district thwarted a sandalwood theft in Kashipura forest by opening fire at smugglers. One suspect injured, others absconding.

Work as team, follow rules in House: Modi at NDA Parliamentary meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged lawmakers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to acquaint themselves with issues pertaining to their constituencies, spend more time participating…

Young Dalit leader who overcame setback to script poll history

Sanjna Jatav's political journey from defeat to victory in Rajasthan symbolizes Congress's revival. Her rooted campaign won against BJP in Bharatpur.

Dravid says Rohit’s call in November made him stay on

The Team India coach revealed that he’d almost walked away eight months ago, and it was a call from captain Rohit Sharma that made him stay on.

NDRF rushes medical team as hospitals reel

51-member medical team and 47 rescuers rushed to assist hospitals in Etah and Aligarh after Hathras stampede. NDRF teams equipped with medical supplies deployed.

‘Everything happened within mins’: Survivors recall horror

Stampede at Bhole Baba event in Uttar Pradesh leaves 116 dead, mostly women and children. Witnesses describe chaos and lack of proper exits.

Bihar moves top court against HC quota hike order

The state government has contended that state adequately satisfies the parameters required to breach the 50% ceiling on reservation

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Goa Police arrests 2 Karnataka men for duping job seekers

Nashir Ahamad Tigadi of Belagavi and Mohammad Haji of Vijapura have been arrested, the Goa police said on Tuesday