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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicMahakumbh

Topic: Mahakumbh

Those ‘feeding off’ India have Bharatiya DNA, should stop Aurangzeb worship—Yogi at RSS event

Sambhal is a reality that pre-dates Islam, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, speaking to Panchjanya editor Prafulla Ketkar and Organiser editor Hitesh Shankar.

The end of fishbowl economics & why pocket presidents seem to be all the rage

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

This wrestling ring looks odd & the numbers game

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘IIT-Baba’ who shot to fame during Kumbh out on bail after arrest for marijuana possession

Jaipur police were investigating purported video on social media showing 'IIT-Baba' Abhay Singh threatening to commit suicide when held with a small quantity of ganja.

Now Showing: The Linguists (ft delimitation) & Trump proposes, but Putin disposes

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘Sentiments of 140 cr Indians converged at same place, same time’—Modi writes on Mahakumbh

At the conclusion of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, PM Narendra Modi hails spirit of devotees & says the occasion has strengthened India's national consciousness.

Is Ganga really self-cleaning? Here’s what science says

A British scientist first observed the anti-bacterial properties of Ganga water in 1896. Last year, a paper found that pollution in the plains is reducing this ability.

The name’s Bond, Electoral Bond & Let them eat… *checks notes*… Ukraine

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

UP Police book 2 social media accounts over objectionable videos of women pilgrims at Mahakumbh

The social media monitoring team detected certain platforms were uploading videos of women bathing and changing clothes at the Kumbh in clear violation of their privacy and dignity.

‘Big economic event’ Mahakumbh generates business of over Rs 3 lakh crores, says traders’ association

CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said Kumbh boosted local trade noting high demand for 'meticulously branded' themed products like diaries, calendars, jute bags & stationery.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.