At least 18 people have died and many were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The incident occurred due to a crowd rush as passengers boarded trains for Prayagraj. Prominent figures, including President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, expressed their condolences while the opposition criticized the government's management.
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Home minister Amit Shah praised Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev and his Isha Foundation for effectively spreading the essence of Shiva and blending science with spirituality. Speaking at the Mahashivratri celebrations, Shah emphasized the significance of self-awakening and recognized the global impact of the Isha Yoga Centre.
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India informed the UN Security Council about its engagement with the Taliban regime, emphasizing the special people-to-people ties. India discussed bilateral relations and further humanitarian assistance. India remains committed to regional stability, supporting Afghanistan through development projects and cooperation in health, food security, and other essential areas.
Govardhan Dange, a farmer in Chandrapur, bravely fought off a tiger that attacked him while irrigating his field. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, he managed to escape by climbing into a well and calling for help. He is now recovering in a rural hospital.
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade showcasing military strength and cultural heritage in New Delhi. Highlights included a focus on women's empowerment, an Indonesian contingent, and debut displays of the Pralay missile and SANJAY battlefield surveillance system.
A tribal woman from Arunachal Pradesh, working at IIT Kanpur, has accused her colleague of raping her under the pretense of marriage. The police have filed an FIR and the institution has set up a committee to investigate. The alleged perpetrator is from Indore and has not yet been arrested.
NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.
A joint security review meeting was convened in Kashmir on Friday to improve coordination between Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF. Focus was on enhancing counter-insurgency operations, intelligence sharing, and responding to emerging security challenges.