Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav blamed the Railways for mismanagement following a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, resulting in at least 18 deaths. The tragedy occurred when thousands of devotees rushed for trains to Prayagraj, worsened by a sudden platform change announcement and delayed train schedules.
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Robert Vadra ignited controversy by linking the Pahalgam terror attack to perceived mistreatment of Muslims in India, alleging they feel unsafe. He cited restrictions on religious practices and mosque surveys as examples of marginalization. The BJP strongly criticized Vadra's statement as irresponsible, divisive, and an attempt to shield terrorists, demanding an explanation from Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party.
A 150-year-old stepwell, potentially linked to the 1857 uprising via a discovered tunnel, is being excavated in Sambhal's Laxman Ganj. Officials are investigating the structure, believed to have been built during the Bilari King's reign, and plan to renovate the nearby Banke Bihari Temple. Locals claim revolutionaries used the tunnel and chambers to escape the British.