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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicMahakumbh

Topic: Mahakumbh

DeepSeek-ing DeepDig prompts & ‘Tariff pe tariff’

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

‘Loss of faith in UP govt,’ Akhilesh Yadav calls for Army interference in Mahakumbh stampede

In an X post, Yadav criticised the state govt for failing to deliver on its promises of a 'world-class system' and called for the resignation of those responsible for the incident.

‘Condolences to those who lost loved ones,’ Modi after Mahakumbh stampede

The incident occurred in the early hours as millions of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

Akhilesh, Kharge blame ‘mismanagement’ at Mahakumbh for stampede, say admin focused on ‘self-promotion’

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also made several suggestions for the BJP govt, saying that these should not be considered complaints.

More than 7 killed, 10 injured in stampede at Mahakumbh

PM is closely monitoring the situation & is in contact with state govt. Video & photos after stampede show bodies being taken away on stretchers, people sitting on the ground crying.

Trump-eting in a new era & playing it ‘Saif’

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

Shree Khatu Shyam Delhi Dham Extends Warm Wishes to Devotees on the Occasion of Mahakumbh 2025

Shri Manoj Kithania, Trustee of Shree Khatu Shyam Vishal Mandir Delhi Dham and Shree Aggarsain International Hospital Rohini Delhi, along with his family members, Saurabh Kithania and Prateek Kithania, extend their heartfelt wishes to all participants in this momentous event.

Trajectory of US-India relations under Trump 2.0 & Dalit sanitation workers’ ‘losing battle’ at Kumbh

Global media also covers Jaishankar's characterisation of India-China relations as based on 'mutual respect, sensitivity, and interests', alongside Oyo's new moralistic policy.

Fact Check: Man seen urinating on Mahakumbh poster in viral video is not Muslim

The video has been shared on social media with the false claim the man is a Muslim named Abdul. However, police confirm his name is Vinod & that he was unaware of the posters.

Ministry unveils digital-focused pavilion at Mahakumbh-2025

MSJE showcases integration of technology with traditional values.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

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.