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Stampede at India's Kumbh Mela Hindu mega-festival leaves at least 30 people dead, police say

A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj.

Time · 1d

Police Say at Least 30 People Have Died In Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Festival

PRAYAGRAJ, India — At least 30 people were killed and many more injured in a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering early Wednesday, police said, as millions of pilgrims rushed to dip in sacred waters during the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India.

The New York Times · 6h

In India, Concerns of Cover-Up After Stampede at Massive Hindu Festival

The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.

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Airlines add flights to Prayagraj, but Maha Kumbh travel demand keeps fares high

As demand for travel to Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela soars, airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have added ...

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‘Our Father, Lord Shiva’: Foreign tourists embrace Hindu culture at Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj

As crowds gather for Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, visitors from around the globe express gratitude for the celebration. Over ...

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Millions of Hindus in India take 'holy dip' a day after fatal stampede

Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Thursday (Jan 30) for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died in a stampede at the largest gathering of humanity in ...

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Kolkata-Prayagraj flights costlier than those to Bangkok, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur

Subhro Niyogi is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, and his job responsibilities include reporting, editing and coordination of news and news features. His hobbies include photography, ...

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“Wish the Holy Land of India to prosper”: Foreign devotees offer reverence at Maha Kumbh Mela

Devotees from across the world are flocking to Prayagraj to participate in the Maha Kumbh celebrations and lauded the management for effectively organising the grand-scale event. Yulia from Moscow ...