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‘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.

At least a dozen feared dead in Mahakumbh stampede, devotees say ‘no arrangements for common people’

Prayagraj SSP says there was no stampede, but excessive crowding. Over 50 injured devotees are being treated in various medical facilities.

‘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.

Akharas cancel Mauni Amavasya ‘Amrit Snan’ after ‘stampede-like’ situation at Mahakumbh, casualties feared

A stampede-like situation broke out earlier Wednesday at the Sangam, where several people, including women and children, suffered injuries.

SRIVANI trust & other Jagan decisions continue at Tirupati, talks of ’embarrassment’ in TDP ranks

Last week's Tirupati stampede, which resulted in deaths of six devotees, has revived criticism of decision to extend Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateshwara temple to 10 days.

Rajahmundry then, now Tirupati. 10 yrs on, Naidu govt deals with another stampede at a religious site

Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP holds N Chandrababu Naidu's govt responsible for 'administrative failure, loss of lives in Tirupati stampede', calls it a 'black day in TTD history'.

At least six dead in Tirupati stampede, 40 more injured during distribution of ‘darshan’ tokens

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the incident and will meet the families of the victims of the stampede today.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

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.