The Latest Breaking News from Prayagraj

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:

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

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

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

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:

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:

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

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.

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: