Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Maha Kumbh 2025 a symbol of national unity and cultural awakening. Concluding on Maha Shivratri, the event saw millions of devotees at Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam. Modi emphasized its significance, linking it to national devotion and the upcoming Ram Temple consecration. He also highlighted Prayagraj’s spiritual importance, citing its historical connections.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted six weeks to the state for the Union Carbide factory waste disposal under safety guidelines. The court also banned incorrect media reporting. This follows unrest in Pithampur over the waste's relocation. In 1984, a gas leak at the factory caused massive casualties and ongoing health issues.
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Kendrick Perkins, an NBA analyst, compared the Golden State Warriors' acquisition of Jimmy Butler to landing Nicki Minaj instead of Beyonce or Taylor Swift. This comment caused backlash. Perkins later apologized on social media. His statement about the Warriors' ceiling with Butler prompted a lively debate about different superstars in the music industry.
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