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Kumbh tragedy exposes ‘poor management’ by administration

After remaining tight-lipped about the death toll of the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj for hours, the Uttar Pradesh administration was quick to blame a “frenzied” crowd for the mishap when it finally issued an official statement on the number of casualties.

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More than 296.4 million devotees take dip in Sangam

In a spectacular display of faith and devotion, over 296.4 million devotees converged at the sacred Sangam and took a holy dip in the Triveni waters on Friday morning in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025, according to the Uttar Pradesh Information Department. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Prayagraj: Several 'unauthorised' tents gutted in fire

Fire engulfed 15 tents erected in an open area in Prayagraj on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Judicial Commission begins probe into Maha Kumbh stampede

The three-member judicial commission, constituted to investigate the tragic stampede that occurred on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, has officially begun its work, according to a statement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How excitement of Hindu pilgrims turned to death and chaos at Maha Kumbh Mela

SPECIAL REPORT: For many Hindu pilgrims, bathing at the festival where three holy rivers meet is the spiritual journey of a lifetime. But as millions descended on this northeast Indian tent city, was it a disaster waiting to happen? Namita Singh reports from Prayagraj

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Deadly crowd crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela: All to know

About 400 million pilgrims are expected to participate in the world’s largest religious festival on Wednesday.

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Maha Kumbh: Akhilesh Yadav says "stampede" at occurs due to mismanagement

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed sadness over the casualties of devotees in an accident "caused by mismanagement" in Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He also urged the devotees to exercise restraint, reports Dynamite News correspondent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims expected to take part

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Latest Updates: Stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh; few feared dead, some injured

A 'stampede-like' situation arose at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, leading to few feared dead and some people injured. Read further on Dynamite News:

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At least 30 killed in crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela religious festival

The crowd crush occurred at the world’s largest religious event for Hindus, attended by hundreds of millions of people.

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15 Dead In India After Stampede At Hindu Mega-festival

A stampede at the world's largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj told AFP Wednesday.

International Business Times

Dozens are injured in a stampede at India's massive Hindu festival

Tens of thousands of people at a massive religious gathering in India rushed to take a holy bath in the country’s northern Prayagraj city, setting off a stampede early Wednesday that has injured dozens

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Police in India confirm at least 30 killed and 60 more people injured in crush – as it happened

India’s prime minister Narendra Modi confirmed there had been fatalities at the world’s largest religious gathering

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India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are sceptical

Uttar Pradesh state has pumped in millions for the 45-day festival, which is largest gathering of Hindus every 12 years.

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Ayodhya: Ram Temple authorities appeal devotees from nearby areas to postpone their visit

The influx is attributed to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where devotees take a holy dip before visiting the Ram temple. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: DGCA directs airlines to boost capacity, rationalise fares for Prayagraj

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to increase capacity and rationalize fares for flights to Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Home Minister Amit Shah in Prayagraj to take a holy dip

Amit Shah will also dine with saints at Maha Kumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Dhirendra Shastri questions Mamta Kulkarni's appointment as Mahamandaleshwar at Maha Kumbh amidst 'publicity stunt' allegations

Peethadheeshwar Pandit Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham has expressed his reservations over the appointment of former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

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Maha Kumbh: Over 4.6 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam till 10am

Over 4.664 million devotees have taken a holy dip at Triveni Sangam till 8 am on Monday in the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Over 10.8 million devotees take holy dip

The Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj has seen an unprecedented influx of devotees, with a massive 10.80 crore plus taking the sacred plunge at the revered Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati confluence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Aarti performed by priests at Triveni Sangam

A large number of devotees were seen offering prayers during Aarti while priests holding the lighted oil lamps. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: More than 10 crore devotees take the Holy Dip at Sagam so far

Several devotees from Russia and Ukraine are attending the Maha Kumbh Mela and presenting a message of spiritual unity. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Devotees take dip in Sangam, despite chilly weather

Despite cold conditions, a large congregation of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take a dip in the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Video: Fire in Maha Kumbh raises questions on safety and arrangement

Maha Kumbh fire has raised questions on the safety of crores of devotees coming from across the world to the Mela. PM Narendra Modi and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav have also expressed their concern on it. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries

A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj city

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