Maha Kumbh stampede: SC declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against authorities and officials in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for their "negligent conduct" resulting in a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh, in which at least 30 people were killed and around 60 others were injured. Feb 3, 2025
VIP culture should be curbed: Rahul Gandhi on Maha Kumbh stampede

VIP culture should be curbed to pay attention to masses: LoP Rahul on Maha Kumbh tragedy

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed his deep condolences following the tragic stampede that occurred during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday, which left many people injured, several of them critically. He also called for urgent reforms to curb the VIP culture and improve arrangements for common devotees. Jan 29, 2025
CM Yogi, his ministers take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

CM Yogi, his ministers take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Maha Kumbh festivities in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj saw a flurry of action on Wednesday as Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath along with his entire cabinet took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, a deeply religious ritual widely believed to wash away all the sins. Jan 22, 2025
Now get all your pooja needs, daily essentials in 10 minutes at Mahakumbh 2025

10-minute delivery at Mahakumbh: Blinkit opens temporary store

In an innovative move set to transform the experience of devotees and tourists at the grand Mahakumbh Mela, quick commerce platform Blinkit has announced the opening of a temporary store at the event. Located in Prayagraj, the store promises to deliver all pooja needs and daily essentials in a mere 10 minutes. This announcement was made by Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of Blinkit, through a post on a social media platform. Jan 17, 2025