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Friday, July 4, 2025
TopicGanga Sagar Mela

Topic: Ganga Sagar Mela

Masks & distancing don’t matter at Ganga Sagar mela, but ‘1 Covid case’ found in 3 lakh pilgrims

As lakhs took dips in Ganga during India’s second-largest pilgrimage, West Bengal officials claimed all Covid protocols were being followed amid a spurt in cases in the state.

‘Enough to paralyse health infra’ — Experts raise alarm over Ganga Sagar Mela in Bengal

Calcutta HC allows Ganga Sagar Mela to be held after Bengal govt says it's not in favour of banning it. Health experts, however, say large gatherings shouldn't be allowed.

On Camera

India’s selection for Edgbaston Test shows team management is second-guessing itself

If the aim was to secure balance, then it feels like a rookie move to pick Washington Sundar over Sai Sudharsan. And Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion defies cricketing logic.

India-US trade talks in final stages, withdrawn NITI Aayog paper shifts focus to GM soybean, corn

Working paper invited backlash from several farmers’ groups including BKU & BKS who opposed recommendation for import of genetically modified soybean & corn for oil extraction.

MoD clears projects worth Rs 1.05 lakh cr, including QRSAM, MCMVs and electronic warfare systems

New Delhi: Projects worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore for a wide array of military systems, including quick-range surface-to-air missiles (QRSAM), mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs),...

New York, New Comrade. Mayor Mamdani and his India-style socialism

Zohran Mamdani’s faith, support for Gaza, dislike of Modi and Netanyahu are reasons why many in India are unhappy to see his rise rather than celebrate it as another ‘Indian’ conquest.