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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicKumbha Snan

Topic: Kumbha Snan

Maha Kumbh’s final ‘snan’ begins on Mahashivratri, last day of the 45-day event

The religious gathering had begun on 13 January, and saw grand processions of Naga Sadhus and three ‘Amrit Snans’, drawing over 64 crore pilgrims.

30 people died in Maha Kumbh stampede, 60 others injured, says UP Police

The tragedy took place when massive crowds gathered to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya.

At Maha Kumbh gathering, Hindu ascetics to propose renaming ‘Shahi snan’, amending Places of Worship Act

The apex body that organises Kumbh Melas has drawn up proposals to eliminate Mughal-era traditions & call for legalisation of mosque surveys to be discussed at the Dharam Sansad next month.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.