‘Came to Mela to seek salvation, leaving with body of loved one’
Family members of the deceased alleged that neither Mahakumbh officials nor authorities at MLNMC and its associated SRNH were ...
In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims ...
Clip shows fire drill ahead of Kumbh Mela, not blaze that 'injured eight at festival hospital'
Accidents such as the deadly stampede at the Kumbh Mela festival in January 2025 are a notorious feature of Indian religious ...
Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates: Devotees defy cold weather, take sacred dip at Triveni Sangam on day 19
Following the tragic stampede case, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak asserted that "whoever is found guilty will be ...
In pictures: Kumbh Mela crowd crush
Many people are feared to have been hurt following a crush at a huge Hindu religious festival in northern India.
Mahakumbh 2025: Day After Stampede, Fire Breaks Out Near Mela
As per the official statement from Kumbh Mela Police in Uttar Pradesh, the fire affected at least 10 to 15 tents. These tents ...
Why this Australian travelled 10,000km for Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Perfect opportunity to pause'
Australians are among the hundreds of millions flocking to North India for one of the largest gatherings on earth. What makes ...
Yogi Govt Brings Fresh Measures After Stampede Deaths In Mahakumbh Mela
After the predawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has enforced stricter measures for better crowd ...