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<p>Chinmoy Krishna Das Bail Hearing: The bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das, the Hindu monk arrested in Bangladesh, concluded today, dashing his hopes of release from prison.</p>


New Delhi

Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’s Bail Plea Rejected by Bangladesh Court

<p> Nepal Bus Accident: A bus accident occurred in Nepal on Friday. Four people died in the accident. </p>


Bus slides off highway in Nepal; 4 dead, 30 injured

<p>An arrest warrant has been issued against Bangladesh&#8217;s former PM Sheikh Hasina. </p>


Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for former PM Sheikh Hasina

<p> Afghanistan Blast: In an explosion in Afghanistan, 3 children lost their lives. </p>


Explosion in Afghanistan, 3 Children Killed and 2 Injured

Bangladesh's former members of parliament

<p> Banned From Leaving Country: Bangladesh has banned 17 former ministers and 9 former MPs from leaving the country. What is the reason behind this? Let&#8217;s find out. </p>


17 Former Ministers and 9 Former MPs Banned from Leaving the Country

<p> PM Modi Talks To Yunus: PM Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with Bangladesh&#8217;s interim leader Muhammad Yunus today. During the conversation, both of them discussed several important issues, including the security of Hindus in Bangladesh. </p>


PM Modi talks to Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus over phone, discusses Hindus’
security and other important issues

<p>कुंभ मेला में कई बार भगदड़ मच चुकी है, जिसमें भारी संख्या में श्रद्धालु प्रभावित हुए हैं। जानिए पिछली भगदड़ की घटनाओं के बारे में।</p>


पहले भी कुंभ मेले में हो चुकी है भगदड़, इतिहास में दर्ज हैं कई हादसे

<p>जयपुर के ग्रेटर नगर निगम की छठवीं बोर्ड मीटिंग साधारण सभा लगातार दूसरे दिन भी हंगामे की भेंट चढ़ गई। भाजपा संगठन से जिला महामंत्री तेज सिंह मंत्री कैलाश बरवाड़ा और उपाध्यक्ष अनिल शर्मा दर्शक दीर्घा में बैठ थे ताकी हंगामे पर नजर रखे पर जैसे ही वो गए भाजपा पार्षद को महापौर का पिट्ठू कहने पर हंगामा हो गया और सदन को अनिश्चित काल तक के लिए स्थगित कर दिया गया। देखें तस्वीरें। सभी फोटोज अनुग्रह सोलोमन।</p>


साधारण सभा का दूसरा दिन भी हंगामे को चढ़ा भेंट, देखें तस्वीरें

<p>अंतरराष्ट्रीय कोलकाता पुस्तक मेले का मंगलवार को आगाज हो गया। लगभग एक हजार मुद्रक और प्रकाशक मेले में हिस्सा ले रहे हैं। पुस्तक मेला केवल पश्चिम बंगाल ही नहीं, बल्कि देश का भी गर्व माना जाता है। पब्लिशर्स व बुकसेलर्स गिल्ड ने मेले के दौरान किताब खरीदें, लाइब्रेरी जीतें नामक लॉटरी प्रतियोगिता का भी आयोजन किया है। इसमें 15 विजेता प्रतिदिन 1000 रुपए का बुक गिफ्ट कूपन पाएंगे। गूगल प्ले स्टोर से पुस्तक मेले का एप डाउनलोड किया जा सकता है। </p>


48वें अंतरराष्ट्रीय कोलकाता पुस्तक मेले का उद्घाटन करतीं सीएम ममता बनर्जी।

48वें अंतरराष्ट्रीय कोलकाता पुस्तक मेले में अन्य की पुस्तक का विमोचन करतीं सीएम ममता बनर्जी।

48वें अंतरराष्ट्रीय कोलकाता पुस्तक मेले में अपनी पुस्तक का विमोचन करतीं सीएम ममता बनर्जी।

बांग्ला साहित्यकार अबुल बशर को गिल्ड की ओर से दिया जानेवाला साहित्य सम्मान  प्रदान करतीं सीएम ममता बनर्जी।

अंतरराष्ट्रीय कोलकाता पुस्तक मेले का आगाज, पुस्तकें खरीदें, पुरस्कार जीतें,
देखें photos

भोपाल @पत्रिका लोकरंग महोत्सव में वीरांगना रानी दुर्गावती नृत्य नाट्य प्रस्तुति
में सूत्रधार फिल्म अभिनेता मुकेश तिवारी फोटो देखें

<p>अलवर के गौरी देवी राजकीय महिला महाविद्यालय में दो दिवसीय नूपुर कार्यक्रम का आगाज हुआ। इसमें छात्राओं ने विभिन्न नृत्यों की प्रस्तुतियां दी। इसमें श्री कृष्ण, इंदिरा गांधी, राजपूत बाईसा जैसी मनोहर प्रस्तुतियां दी। युगल नृत्य प्रतियोगिता में छात्राओं ने खम्मा घणी, मोरनी बनके, राजस्थानी, हरियाणवी, पंजाबी गीतों पर नृत्य किया। समूह नृत्य प्रतियोगिता में [&hellip;]</p>


नूपुर में छात्राओं ने दी सांस्कृतिक प्रस्तुति,देखे तस्वीरें

<p>लोकरंग में आज पेरिस के कलाकरों की प्रस्तुति</p>


भोपाल@लोकरंग में आज पेरिस के कलाकरों की प्रस्तुति और 40 वाद्ययंत्रों की एकसाथ
प्रस्तुति । फोटो सुभाष ठाकुर

Tricolor of Republic hoisted with pride, salute of march past

शान से लहराया गणतंत्र का तिरंगा, मार्च पास्ट की सलामी

<p>CG News: कश्मीर के युवा, अमन एवं शांति के लिए कार्य करें और वर्ष 2047 तक विकसित भारत बनाने के प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के सपने को साकार करने के लिए अपना योगदान दें। </p>


CG News: छत्तीसगढ़ भ्रमण पर आए कश्मीर के युवाओं ने राज्यपाल रमेन डेका से की मुलाकात, देखें तस्वीरें...

छत्तीसगढ़ भ्रमण पर आए कश्मीर के युवाओं ने राज्यपाल रमेन डेका से की मुलाकात, देखें
तस्वीरें…

<p>गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह</p>


ध्वजारोहण और मार्चपास्ट की सलामी के बाद विद्यार्थियों ने रंगारंग सांस्कृतिक व
देशभक्ति की प्रस्तुतियां

<p>Raipur News: छत्तीसगढ़वासियों को 2 फरवरी से झारसुगड़ा के लिए फ्लाइट मिलेगी।  विमानन कंपनी स्टार एयर ने नई उड़ान की तैयारियां कर ली हैं।  स्टार एयर ने दो दिसम्बर को अपने फेसबुक पोस्ट में रायपुर उड़ान शुरू करने की घोषणा की थी। </p>


CG Election 2025: भाजपा की नामांकन रैली में कार्यकर्ताओं की भारी भीड़, देखें तस्वीरें 


CG Election 2025: भाजपा की नामांकन रैली में कार्यकर्ताओं की भारी भीड़, देखें
तस्वीरें

CG News: पेट्रोल पंप पर महिला कर्मचारी की पिटाई, देखें वीडियो…

<p>CG News:  बॉटल में पेट्रोल नहीं देने पर युवक ने महिला कर्मचारी की बेदम पिटाई कर दी, जिससे वह घायल हो गई। इस मामले में विधानसभा थाना पुलिस ने एफआईआर दर्ज कर आरोपी की तलाश शुरू कर दी है।</p>


पेट्रोल पंप पर महिला कर्मचारी की पिटाई

<p>UP Crime : X पर की गई पोस्ट की पुलिस ने जांच की तो पता चला कि एकाउंट को कक्षा 9 का छात्र ऑपरेट कर रहा था।</p>


गाजियाबाद में धार्मिक भावनाएं भड़काने का मामला

UP Crime : कक्षा 9 के छात्र ने X पर की धार्मिक भावनाएं भड़काने वाली पोस्ट

<p>Mahakumbh : तड़के हुई घटना के बाद हालात सामान्य हुए हैं लेकिन घाटों पर भारी भीड़ है। इसी बीच का ड्रोन वीडियो सामने आया है।</p>


मौनी अमावस्या स्नान का वीडियो

Mahakumbh : मौनी अमावस्या स्नान की ड्रोन वीडियो सामने आई, आप भी देखिए

<p>राजधानी जयपुर सहित प्रदेश में अब मौसम का मिजाज फिर से बदलने लगा है। आज सवेरे राजधानी जयपुर में मौसम का मिजाज नरम रहा। आज सवेरे तेज धूप ​खिलने से लोगों ने सर्दी से राहत की सांस ली। हालांकि आज सवेरे मौसम विभाग ने गुलाबी नगर जयपुर में हल्के बादल छाने की भी संभावना जताई है।</p>


Rajasthan Weather : जयपुर में सर्दी के तेवर नरम, गलनभरी सर्दी से आमजन को राहत

Rajasthan Weather : जयपुर में सर्दी के तेवर नरम, गलनभरी सर्दी से आमजन को राहत

<p>Saharanpur : गणतंत्र दिवस के कार्यक्रम में पहुंचे मुख्य अतिथि ने यूपी सीएम योगी और पीएम मोदी की जमकर तारीफ की। </p>


गणतंत्र दिवस पर योगी के मंत्री ने की मोदी की जमकर तारीख

Saharanpur : गणतंत्र दिवस की परेड में योगी के मंत्री ने मंच से कह दी बड़ी बात

<p>Atal :  जिन लोगों के पास अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी से संबंधित स्मृतियां हैं भाजपाई उनसे बात करेंगे और स्मृतियों को लोगो से साझा करने के लिए प्रदेश और देश स्तर पर उनका प्रचार-प्रसार किया जाएगा।</p>


अगर आपके पास अटल बिहारी वाजपेई को लेकर कोई स्मृति है तो आज ही भाजपाइयों से मिले

Atal: अगर आपके पास हैं अटल स्मृतियां तो सरकार करेगी आपका प्रचार

<p>नागौर. रामदेव पशु मेला का शुभारंभ 30 जनवरी को होगा, लेकिन इसके पहले ही रामदेव पशु मेला मैदान का दृष्य अब बदला हुआ नजर आने लगा है। मेला मैदान में पशुओं की आवक के साथ ही मेला प्रभारी एवं कंट्रोलरूम स्थापित किया चुका है। मुख्य गेट से लेकर अब कार्यक्रम स्थल तक मैदान का रंग [&hellip;]</p>


संवरने लगा रामदेव पशु मेला मैदान, लगे तंबु, मेला कंट्रोल रूम स्थापित

Nagaur patrika…संवरने लगा रामदेव पशु मेला मैदान, लगे तंबु, मेला कंट्रोल रूम
स्थापित…VIDEO

<p>नागौर. सडक़ों पर से फुटपाथ गायब हो चुके हैं। सुगन सिंह सर्किल से लेकर केन्द्रीय बस स्टैंड तक कहीं पर भी फुटपाथ नजर नहीं आता है। स्थिति यह है कि शहर के सुगन सिंह सर्किल से लेकर शहर के प्रमुख बाजारों एवं दिल्ली दरवाजा सरीखे सघन क्षेत्रों में फुटपाथ कही नजर ही नहीं आता है। [&hellip;]</p>


न तो फुटपाथ, और न ही सडक़ मिल रही, फिर पैदल कैसे चले राहगीर....

Nagaur patrika…न तो फुटपाथ, और न ही सडक़ मिल रही, फिर पैदल कैसे चले
राहगीर….VIDEO

<p>&#8211; न्यूरो सर्जरी विभाग में मरीजों से ज्यादा नजर आते हैं मेडिकल रिप्रजेंटेटिव &#8211; मेडिसिन, हड्डी रोग व मानसिक रोग विभाग में भी पहुंचते हैं प्रतिदिन इंदौर. एमवाय अस्पताल की ओपीडी में मरीजों के इलाज के दौरान मेडिकल रिप्रजेंटेटिव (एमआर) की मौजूदगी पर प्रबंधन ने कड़ा प्रतिबंध लगा रखा है, लेकिन फिर भी एमआर डॉक्टरों [&hellip;]</p>


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प्रतिबंध बना मजाक ! एमवायएच में डॉक्टरों से आराम से मिल रहे एमआर

<p>साइबर क्राइम थाने ने एक बड़ी सफलता हासिल करते हुए 50 हजार रुपए ठगी का शिकार हुए पीड़ित को उनकी राशि वापस दिलवाई। सिलाई कार्य करने वाले लीलाधर को आर्मी ऑफिसर बनकर ठगी करने वाले अज्ञात व्यक्ति ने फोन पे के माध्यम से धोखा देकर उनके खाते से पैसे उड़ा लिए थे।</p>


Watch Video: साइबर ठगी में त्वरित कार्रवाई, पीड़ित को 50 हजार रुपए रिफंड

Mahakumbh: Ambulance Driver Reports 17-18 Deaths, CM Yogi Warns Against Rumors


<p><strong>Maha Kumbh:</strong> Reports suggest that 12 to 17 people died in a stampede at the Sangam ghat during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh. However, the government has denied these reports. Hours after the incident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath released a video message stating that some people were injured in the stampede, received appropriate treatment, and the situation is under control.</p>



<p>Earlier, about six hours after the stampede, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted that the bathing was proceeding peacefully and urged people to disregard rumours. Prior to this, an officer deployed in the mela area also stated that some people were injured due to a breach in the barricades, were receiving treatment, and that the situation was not serious. However, eyewitnesses and media reports contradict this, with accounts of fatalities, the sight of corpses, and widespread disorder. Many saints and ordinary citizens alike are alleging that the mela administration is focused solely on VIPs, neglecting the plight of ordinary people. Several akharas have cancelled their grand bathing ceremonies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CM Yogi First Tweeted, Then Released a Video Message</h2>



<p>CM Yogi said that 8-10 crore people are in Prayagraj. There is pressure, but the situation is under control.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="hi"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPCM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#UPCM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@myogiadityanath</a> जी की महाकुम्भ-2025, प्रयागराज आए श्रद्धालुओं से अपील…<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahaKumbh2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#MahaKumbh2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/yANNyCpmie" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/yANNyCpmie</a></p><p>— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMOfficeUP/status/1884463859047764094?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CM Yogi&#8217;s Tweet Around 8 AM:</h2>



<p>To the dear devotees who have come to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh-2025, bathe at the ghat nearest to you on Mother Ganga. Do not try to go towards Sangam Nose. Please follow the administration&#8217;s instructions and cooperate to maintain order. Bathing is taking place peacefully at all the ghats of the Sangam. Do not pay any attention to any rumours.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="hi">महाकुम्भ-2025, प्रयागराज आए प्रिय श्रद्धालुओं,</p><p>माँ गंगा के जिस घाट के आप समीप हैं, वहीं स्नान करें, संगम नोज की ओर जाने का प्रयास न करें।</p><p>आप सभी प्रशासन के निर्देशों का अनुपालन करें, व्यवस्था बनाने में सहयोग करें।</p><p>संगम के सभी घाटों पर शांतिपूर्वक स्नान हो रहा है। किसी भी अफवाह…</p><p>— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1884430962144190880?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>CM Yogi&#8217;s tweet did not specify the rumour nor clarify the officer&#8217;s statement. However, he mentioned the stampede in his video message.</p>



<p>Before Yogi&#8217;s tweet, Akanksha Rana , an officer deployed in the mela area, stated that a stampede-like situation arose due to a barrier-breaking, resulting in some injuries, but no serious consequences. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#WATCH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mahakumbh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#Mahakumbh</a> | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: On the reports of a stampede at the Maha Kumbh, Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana says, &#8220;On the Sangam routes, a stampede-like situation arose after some barriers broke. Some people have been injured. They are under treatment.… <a href="https://t.co/SgLRVXMlgf" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/SgLRVXMlgf</a></p><p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1884381754661953683?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>However, eyewitness accounts from devotees and media suggest fatalities. An ambulance driver, Avanish Kumar, told Patrika that 17-18 people died, stating he transported four bodies.</p>



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<p>A devotee from Gonda told Patrika that his uncle died in the stampede. He recounted witnessing the jam, the lack of police or administrative presence, and the ensuing stampede where 60-70 people fell. He estimates 15-20 fatalities.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Home Minister Takes Stock</h2>



<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly contacted Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday to inquire about the events at the Sangam during the Mauni Amavasya celebrations at the Maha Kumbh Mela. They assured CM Yogi of full central government support.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PM Speaks with CM Yogi</h2>



<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with CM Yogi to review the situation in Prayagraj and called for immediate assistance measures. CM Yogi mentioned in his video message that the Prime Minister had spoken to him four times since morning.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When Did the Incident Occur?</h2>



<p>The incident occurred when a large crowd gathered near the ghats of the Triveni Sangam to take a holy bath, and a stampede ensued after a barricade collapsed.</p>


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Maha Kumbh Stampede Sparks Social Media Outrage, Raising Questions Over Administration


<p><strong>Stampede at Mahakumbh:</strong> Following the death of 17 devotees in a stampede during the Mauni Amavasya bath at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, anger has erupted on social media. Devotees and the general public are questioning the administration&#8217;s arrangements. Many people have shared videos and pictures of the disorganisation at the Mahakumbh on Twitter (now X), Facebook, and Instagram, showing crowds of devotees pushing and shoving without any control. Many on social media are demanding that the mela area&#8217;s security be handed over to the army to prevent such incidents in the future.</p>



<p>Accusing the administration, people say that ordinary devotees struggled with the chaotic crowds and disorganisation. Several users described the government as ‘busy with publicity, negligent in arrangements’. Saints and devotees from the Akhara Parishad have also expressed their displeasure at the administration&#8217;s negligence. People say that if better security arrangements had been in place, this tragedy could have been avoided.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="hi">महाकुंभ में अव्यवस्थाजन्य हादसे में श्रद्धालुओं के हताहत होने का समाचार बेहद दुखद है। श्रद्धांजलि!</p><p>हमारी सरकार से अपील है कि: <br>– गंभीर रूप से घायलों को एअर एंबुलेंस की मदद से निकटतम सर्वश्रेष्ठ हॉस्पिटलों तक पहुंचाकर तुरंत चिकित्सा व्यवस्था की जाए।<br>– मृतकों के शवों को चिन्हित… <a href="https://t.co/xZcaU940cO" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/xZcaU940cO</a></p><p>— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1884437327654826492?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>A user named Prabhakar Kumar wrote, “This incident is very sad. News is coming in of a stampede at the Mahakumbh. I request every one to take care of yourselves.”</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="hi">बहुत दुखद है।<br>महाकुंभ में भगदड़ मचने की खबर आ रही है। सभी से निवेदन है कि आप अपना ख्याल रखें। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahaKumbh2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#MahaKumbh2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZXQIXBx2nV" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/ZXQIXBx2nV</a></p><p>— Prabhakar Kumar (@prabhakarjourno) <a href="https://twitter.com/prabhakarjourno/status/1884420218522378512?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, the user hell_geeks questioned the administration&#8217;s arrangements, stating that all the money was spent on advertising and pro-government media, resulting in the neglect of arrangements. The government paid no attention.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="hi">सब पैसा एडवर्टाइजमेंट और गोदी मीडिया में खर्चा किया गया तो ये होना ही था व्यस्था में कोई ध्यान नहीं दिया सरकार ने। <a href="https://t.co/kcwlYhkzx2" target="_blank">https://t.co/kcwlYhkzx2</a></p><p>— hell_geeks (@1111_geeks) <a href="https://twitter.com/1111_geeks/status/1884430132913594875?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>A user named A.K. Stalin wrote, “Today someone&#8217;s son is gone, someone&#8217;s father, someone&#8217;s husband… this is not just news, it&#8217;s the incompletion of someone&#8217;s entire life. The useless administration has completely failed! Officers immersed in VIP culture were only busy with the special guests, but there were no arrangements for ordinary devotees! Was the government organising the Kumbh Mela just for show? Did those innocent lives have no value? This accident is the biggest defeat of the system. May God give peace to those departed souls… but this negligence should not be forgotten.”</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="hi">आज किसी का बेटा चला गया, किसी का पिता, किसी का सुहाग उजड़ गया… ये सिर्फ एक खबर नहीं, किसी के पूरे जीवन का अधूरा हो जाना है।</p><p>निकम्मा प्रशासन पूरी तरह फेल हो चुका है!<br>VIP संस्कृति में डूबे अधिकारी सिर्फ ख़ास मेहमानों की जी-हुज़ूरी में लगे रहे, लेकिन आम श्रद्धालुओं के लिए कोई… <a href="https://t.co/iCTBKBKf4t" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/iCTBKBKf4t</a></p><p>— A.K. Stalin (@iamAKstalin) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamAKstalin/status/1884420806991663190?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Panic and chaos</h2>



<p>According to eyewitnesses, pushing and shoving suddenly increased at the Sangam ghat, and people lost their balance. Security forces failed to control the situation, and due to the stampede, many devotees fell down, resulting in the death of several due to suffocation or being crushed.</p>


<p>Mahakumbh Stampede: A stampede during the Mauni Amavasya snan (holy bath) at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh has resulted in the death of 17 devotees, sparking widespread anger on social media.</p>


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Maha Kumbh Stampede Kills Over 17


<p><strong>Mahakumbh Stampede:</strong> During the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, lakhs of devotees gathered at the Sangam confluence for the Mauni Amavasya bath. A sudden stampede ensued, resulting in the death of over 17 people. The Mela administration has currently confirmed 17 deaths.</p>



<p>The incident caused chaos at the Sangam confluence. Dozens of ambulances arrived at the scene immediately after the accident and transported the bodies of the deceased. Injured devotees were admitted to the central hospital in the mela complex. Several ambulances continuously ferried bodies from the mela towards the city.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What did Devkinandan Thakur say?</h2>



<p>Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur, commenting on the stampede, said, “I did not go to the Sangam Ghat because the crowds there are massive. I appeal to people not to insist on bathing only at the Sangam Ghat. The entire Ganga and Yamuna rivers are currently ‘amrit’ (nectar); you will receive the same merit if you bathe anywhere.”</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#WATCH</a> | Maha Kumbh Stampede | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur says, &#8220;… I did not go to the Sangam Ghat because the size of the crowds over there is massive… I appeal to the people that not insist on taking a bath at the Sangam Ghat only. The… <a href="https://t.co/2yaosBZA8H" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/2yaosBZA8H</a></p><p>— ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1884417326822613074?ref_src=twsrctfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What did Swami Rambhadracharya say?</h2>



<p>Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya, commenting on the stampede, said, “I appeal to all devotees that a huge crowd has gathered in Prayagraj today, so they should not insist on taking a holy bath only at the Sangam Ghat. They should not leave their camps right now and should look for their safety.”</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What did Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti say?</h2>



<p>On the stampede-like situation in the Mahakumbh area, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said, “This is a sad incident. Whatever happened was not right. The Akhara Parishad has decided to cancel their Amrit Snan keeping in mind the public interest. The number of devotees gathered is more than estimated. I appeal to people that the entire mela area is Kumbh, so they can bathe at any ghat, not just the Triveni Ghat.”</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Akharas will not participate in the bath today</h2>



<p>Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, said, “We are very saddened by the incident. Thousands of devotees were with us… In the public interest, we have decided that the Akharas will not participate in the bath today. I appeal to people to come for the bath on Vasant Panchami instead of today.”</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PM Modi spoke to Yogi on the phone</h2>



<p>Prime Minister Modi spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath about the incident. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on the phone</h2>



<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Yogi on the phone and inquired about the incident. </p>


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<p>Maha Kumbh Stampede: A major tragedy struck during the Mauni Amavasya snan at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. A stampede occurred near the Sangam around 3 am, resulting in the deaths of over 17 people who were crushed in the crowd.</p>


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<p>A gruesome quadruple murder took place in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday. Four young men were brutally killed in broad daylight in Timri village, near Patan. The assailants, after hacking the victims to death, brandished their swords and fled the scene. On Tuesday, suspects in this heinous crime were apprehended from Pachmarhi, a hill station in Narmadapuram district.</p>



<p>Seven suspects were taken into custody by Jabalpur police in a raid at the Samarth Home Stay hotel in Pachmarhi. This action was taken in connection with the murder of the four young men in Timri village. The suspects, their faces covered with cloth, were transported to Jabalpur. Reports suggest that all the suspects arrived in Pachmarhi at night in a car without number plates.</p>



<p>Four individuals from two families were murdered in Timri, Patan, Jabalpur. On Tuesday, when the ambulances carrying the bodies arrived in the village after post-mortem examinations, the relatives blocked the Jabalpur-Damoh highway. Only after persuasion by MP Ashish Dubey and police officials did the relatives relent and take the bodies for the last rites. The highway remained blocked for about an hour and a half.</p>



<p>Sources suggest that Jabalpur police have apprehended 10 accused in the murders. Some of these accused were hiding in a hotel in Pachmarhi fearing arrest. However, Jabalpur police have not yet confirmed this information.</p>


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<p>Four murder accused from Jabalpur found in this condition in hotel</p>


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<p>Seven suspects were taken into custody by Jabalpur police in a raid at the Samarth Home Stay hotel in Pachmarhi. </p>


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<p>Rajasthan Weather Update: Daytime temperatures in Rajasthan are rising, while nighttime temperatures are falling. Minimum temperatures in several districts fell below 5 degrees Celsius, reaching 0.5 degrees in Fatehpur. This change in weather across the state is due to cold winds blowing in from the north. Increased humidity in the air is causing a biting cold. The Jaipur Meteorological Centre has issued an alert for the possibility of showers accompanied by thunderstorms in Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions in the next 24 hours.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Possibility of Rain in Two Divisions</h2>



<p>The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for showers accompanied by thunderstorms in Jaipur and Bharatpur divisions of Rajasthan. Therefore, there is a possibility of changing weather conditions in Rajasthan in the next 24 hours. It is reported that the temperature may fall until February 2nd.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Minimum Temperatures Recorded</h2>



<p>Sikar: 2.0°C,<br>Fatehpur Agricultural Research Centre: 1.0°C<br>Alwar: 3.0°C,<br>Nagaur: 3.5°C,<br>Loonkaransar: 3.5°C,<br>Karauli: 3.2°C,<br>Churu: 3.9°C,<br>Pilani: 4.9°C,<br>Sirohi: 5.9°C,<br>Dausa: 5.7°C,<br>Bhilwara: 5.7°C.<br>Ajmer: 7.8°C,<br>Vanasthali: 6.2°C,<br>Jaipur: 9.2°C,<br>Kota: 8.4°C,<br>Chittorgarh: 6.2°C,</p>



<p>Dabok: 7.5°C,<br>Barmer: 12.0°C,<br>Jaisalmer: 9.0°C,<br>Jodhpur: 9.5°C,<br>Phalodi: 10.4°C,<br>Bikaner: 8.4°C,<br>Sri Ganganagar: 6.2°C and<br>Jalore: 9.6°C minimum temperatures were recorded.</p>


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<p><strong>Budget 2025:</strong> Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget (Budget 2025) on 1 February 2025. This budget is expected to include significant measures to boost internet access in rural India. It could play a decisive role in bridging the digital divide and connecting the country&#8217;s rural areas to the internet mainstream.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Current Status of Internet Usage in Rural India </h2>



<p>By the start of 2025, India is projected to have over 900 million internet users, with a significant contribution from rural areas. Of the total 886 million users in 2024, 55% were from rural India. On average, an Indian individual spends 91 minutes online daily, while rural users spend approximately 89 minutes online. These figures indicate the rapid growth of digital service usage in rural areas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reasons for Internet Adoption in Rural Areas</h2>



<p>Several key factors are driving the increase in internet usage in rural India:</p>



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<li><strong>Accessibility of Mobile Data:</strong> Mobile data prices have decreased by up to 90% since 2016, making it one of the world&#8217;s most affordable markets.</li>



<li><strong>Smartphone Usage:</strong> With 1.2 billion smartphone users in India, affordable devices have helped connect rural users to the internet.</li>



<li><strong>Content in Local Languages:</strong> 57% of users in rural areas prefer content in local languages, increasing their likelihood of digital engagement.</li>



<li><strong>Government Schemes:</strong> Programmes like BharatNet have worked to bring broadband connectivity to gram panchayats.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Previous Budgets and Government Initiatives</h2>



<p>The 2024 budget allocated ₹1.28 lakh crore to the Ministry of Communications. This funding was used to improve telecom infrastructure and support schemes like BharatNet.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tarun Pathak, Director, Counterpoint Research, said</h2>



<p>According to Tarun Pathak, Director of Counterpoint Research, the first phase of the National Broadband Mission (NBM) did not fully achieve its goals. Therefore, Budget 2025 should include specific provisions for NBM 2.0. Furthermore, strengthening the Digital India Fund (DIF) initiative is crucial, as it will help increase connectivity in remote and rural areas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Expectations from Budget 2025</h2>



<p>The telecom industry expects the following measures from this budget (Budget 2025):</p>



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<li><strong>Tax Reforms:</strong> There is a demand to reduce import duties and other taxes on telecom service providers. This would increase infrastructure investment.</li>



<li><strong>Investment in Digital Infrastructure:</strong> Allocation of funds is necessary to increase connectivity in rural areas.</li>



<li><strong>Support for Local Manufacturing:</strong> Local smartphone manufacturing can be promoted through tax incentives.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Measures to Increase Internet Access</h2>



<p>The government can increase internet access in rural India by taking the following steps:</p>



<p><strong>Increase budget for digital infrastructure:</strong> Increasing funds for projects like BharatNet.<br><strong>Public-private partnerships:</strong> Encouraging partnerships between government and private telecom companies.<br><strong>Incentivizing local manufacturers:</strong> Providing subsidies to local manufacturers to reduce smartphone prices.<br><strong>Digital literacy programmes:</strong> Educational initiatives to teach the rural population how to effectively use digital services.<br><strong>Content in local languages:</strong> Promoting digital content in local languages.</p>


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<p>Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on 1 February 2025. The telecom sector is anticipating significant measures in this budget to boost internet access in rural India. </p>


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<p>The Rajasthan government will introduce a law to regulate coaching centres and prevent student suicides. A bill will be introduced in the upcoming assembly session. The state government informed the Rajasthan High Court on Monday. The next hearing is scheduled for February 10th.</p>



<p>The division bench of Justices Indrajit Singh and V K Bharwani issued this order on a suo moto petition filed in 2016 concerning the suicides of coaching students. Advocate General Rajendra Prasad informed the court that the state government will enact a law for the regulation of coaching centres, and work is underway on all aspects. Efforts are being made to present the bill in the upcoming assembly session. Taking note of this information from the Advocate General, the court adjourned the hearing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Assembly Session to Begin January 31st</h2>



<p>The Rajasthan Assembly budget session will commence on January 31st. The session will begin with the Governor, Haribhaau Bagde&#8217;s, first address to the assembly. Following the Governor&#8217;s address, there will be a discussion in the house from February 3rd to 6th. The Chief Minister will respond to this debate on February 6th. After the budget is presented on February 19th, there will be a debate. This will be followed by discussions on the demands of various departments. This phase is likely to continue until mid-March.</p>


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<p>The Rajasthan government will introduce a bill in the state assembly to prevent suicides among coaching students.</p>


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Mouni Amavasya Holy Dip: Begins at 8 PM, Administration on Alert


<p>Mauni Amavasya is considered an extremely auspicious date in Hinduism, and bathing in the Sangam on this day holds special significance. It is believed that bathing in the holy river on this day destroys all sins and leads to salvation.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">10 District DMs and SPs Take Charge</h2>



<p>Given the expected crowds of millions of devotees for the bathing festival, the administration has made stringent arrangements. The District Magistrates (DM) and Superintendents of Police (SP) of 10 districts surrounding Prayagraj are personally overseeing the arrangements. A large number of police personnel, Rapid Action Force (RAF), and paramilitary forces have been deployed to maintain security and law and order in the mela area. The entire area is being monitored with the help of CCTV cameras and drones.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Akhada Marg Sealed, Traffic Plan Implemented</h2>



<p>The administration has sealed Akhada Marg to manage the crowds of devotees. A special traffic plan has been implemented to ensure that traffic is not disrupted during the bathing. Heavy vehicles have been banned, and designated parking areas have been marked. Public transport is being provided to facilitate devotees&#8217; access to the Sangam.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Devotees Crowd Sangam</h2>



<p>Millions of devotees have arrived in Prayagraj from across the country to bathe in the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya. Devotees observed the tradition of bathing along with prayers and charity. Long queues were seen in the Sangam area from morning. The Akharas (religious orders) of Sadhus and Saints also took a bath on this occasion.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Religious and Cultural Events</h2>



<p>In addition to bathing, various religious and cultural events are being organised in the mela area. The atmosphere has become spiritual with religious discourses, devotional songs (bhajans and kirtans), and other religious events. Various dharamshalas and social organisations are providing food and accommodation facilities for the devotees.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Health and Emergency Services Active</h2>



<p>Medical camps have been set up in the mela area, keeping in mind the health services. Ambulance services and a team of doctors are also present for emergencies.</p>



<p>The Mauni Amavasya bath is a symbol of spiritual peace and purity for the devotees. Through the collective efforts of the administration and the devotees, this festival is proceeding peacefully and in an organised manner.</p>


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<p>Mahakumbh 2025</p>


<p>Mauni Amavasya is considered an extremely auspicious date in Hinduism, and bathing in the Sangam on this day holds special significance.</p>


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<p><strong>Baba Ramdev Reacts to Mamta Kulkarni&#8217;s Appointment:</strong> Following Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni&#8217;s appointment as a Mahamandaleshwar at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, yoga guru Baba Ramdev has responded. Ramdev clearly stated that a true Kumbh is not merely about creating such saints. Adding &#8220;Baba&#8221; before anyone&#8217;s name is wrong. He also expressed displeasure at the vulgarity being spread in the Kumbh through reels. Baba Ramdev&#8217;s statement has caused a stir on social media. While some are happy about Mamta Kulkarni&#8217;s appointment, many are questioning her elevation to Mahamandaleshwar.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Baba Ramdev&#8217;s Statement on Mamta Kulkarni</h2>



<p>Millions of devotees are attending the Kumbh Mela, which occurs once every 144 years. On Friday, Mamta Kulkarni, a former famous Bollywood actress, visited the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. There, she took a dip in the Sangam and announced her renunciation of worldly life. Subsequently, she was appointed Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada. This has sparked controversy. Baba Ramdev has now reacted angrily. Speaking to the media, he said, &#8220;Some have become Mahamandaleshvars; adding &#8216;Baba&#8217; before anyone&#8217;s name&#8230; Promoting any kind of vulgar acts or reels in the name of Kumbh is not right. The true Kumbh is where one ascends from humanity to divinity, to rishihood, to Brahmatva.&#8221;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ramdev Explains the Significance of Mahamandaleshwar </h2>



<p>Ramdev further stated, &#8220;One thing is to feel, live, and promote Sanātana Dharma. Another is to merely utter shallow words in the name of Sanātana Dharma; that is not true Sanātana Dharma. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal truth that cannot be denied. Sainthood cannot be achieved in a day. It requires years of penance. We have spent 50-50 years in achieving this sainthood. This is called sainthood. Being a sadhu is a big deal. Being a Mahamandaleshwar is a very significant position. Nowadays, I see that anyone can be made a Mahamandaleshwar by simply grabbing their head. This should not happen.&#8221; It is noteworthy that earlier, the head of Bageshwar Dham Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, also objected to Mamta Kulkarni&#8217;s appointment as Mahamandaleshwar.</p>


<p class="attachment"><a href='https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="200" src="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Baba Ramdev angry Mamta Kulkarni" srcset="https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg 1200w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg?resize=135,90 135w, https://cms.patrika.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Baba-Ramdev-angry-Mamta-Kulkarni-mahamandaleshwar-of-Kinnar-Akhada-said-holding-someone-by-head.jpg?resize=90,60 90w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p>
<p>Baba Ramdev angry Mamta Kulkarni</p>


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<p>Baba Ramdev has expressed his disapproval of Mamata Kulkarni&#8217;s appointment as a Mahamandaleshwar. </p>
