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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Religious gathering

‘Who is Bhole Baba’, ‘what caused Hathras stampede’—and why was TV news so late to report

'Your children died right before your eyes?' an ANI reporter asked a woman. Such insensitive reporting of the ‘UP Stampede Horror’ was as shocking as the indifference of the organisers of the satsang.

Six years ago I saw what happened at Bhole Baba’s ‘satsang’ venue. It was chaos

Hearing about the stampede at Bhole Baba’s ‘satsang’ in Hathras felt like déjà vu. It brought back my memories of walking among a sea of people, clutching my mother’s hand out of fear.

‘People died in similar stampede at same godman’s satsang in our village 12 yrs ago’ — Hathras residents

Some Fulrai residents also claimed govt underreporting stampede toll, which could be as high as 300 as some bodies were taken by villagers directly to their homes, SDM denies.

Tradition trumps Covid fear as 30,000 people gather late night for stick-fight in Andhra

Administration imposes Section 144 but people come out in large numbers and force police to let them celebrate centuries-old Banni festival in Kurnool.

No festive events in containment zones, masks mandatory — Health ministry issues guidelines

Health Ministry issued SOPs to prevent the spread of Covid during the festive season, urging people residing in restricted areas to celebrate festivals at their homes.

Dear Muslims, Tablighi Jamaat committed a crime against humanity. Don’t defend them

I am not encouraging Islamophobia, it is a prejudice that needs fierce opposition but if this isn’t plain stupidity in the name of Allah, then what is?

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.