During the 2025 Budget Session, Akhilesh Yadav demanded the release of accurate death toll figures from the Mahakumbh stampede, accusing the government of hiding the count. He criticized the UP administration for focusing on promotions instead of safety measures and claimed the government destroyed evidence using JCBs. Yadav also urged for Mahakumbh security to be […]
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Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of hiding the true death toll from the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. While officials reported 30 deaths and 60 injuries, he claimed the actual numbers were higher and demanded an all-party meeting to review the event’s arrangements.
West Bengal received ₹13,955 crore for rail infrastructure in this year’s Union Budget, three times the amount under Mamata Banerjee, said Ashwini Vaishnaw. Trinamool’s Kunal Ghosh called this misleading, highlighting past projects under Banerjee. Vaishnaw urged the CM’s help in land acquisition for further railway development, including Kolkata Metro.
India has contributed USD 37.64 million to the 2025 UN Regular Budget, earning a spot on the “honour roll” of 35 member states that paid their assessments on time. The payment, made on January 31, 2025, was acknowledged by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, who thanked India for its consistent financial contributions to the UN.
Delhi CM Atishi accused Manish Bidhuri, son of BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, of interfering in the Kalkaji constituency during the election silence period. She claimed Manish was seen with outsiders in the area and reported it to the authorities. Further, Atishi urged action to prevent external interference in the constituency.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 77687.60, up at 500.86 points or 0.65%, and the Nifty was at 23509.90, up at 148.85 points or 0.64%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.02 against the dollar.
A viral video of a child requesting biryani and chicken fry instead of upma at an anganwadi in Kerala has led to a menu review. Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the suggestion will be considered. The child’s request has sparked widespread support, with netizens calling for better meals for children in anganwadis.
SP MP Jaya Bachchan alleged that the water at the Maha Kumbh in UP’s Prayagraj was contaminated. She claimed that the bodies of those who died in a recent stampede were thrown into the river. She accused the UP Government of not making any special arrangements for common people. “There is no arrangements for common […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi govt, stating that China’s presence in India is due to the failure of the Make in India initiative. He emphasized that wars are won through industrial systems, and China’s stronger industrial system has allowed them to encroach on Indian territory, as acknowledged by the Army Chief.
The CBI filed a supplementary charge sheet against Deepankar Barman, the mastermind of a Rs 400 crore Ponzi scam in Assam. His company, DB Stock Consultancy, allegedly duped investors with unregulated schemes promising high returns. Arrested in October, Barman and other accused, including Monalisha Das and Chabin Barman, are facing trial. The CBI has filed […]
The Supreme Court on Monday labeled the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede, which killed 30, as unfortunate but dismissed a plea for action against Uttar Pradesh officials. The court further directed the petitioner to approach the Allahabad High Court, noting a judicial commission had already been formed to investigate the incident.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the hall tickets for Class 10 and Class 12 final exams. Students can visit the official website at cbse.gov.in to download their hall tickets. The CBSE board classes 10th and 12th will begin on Feb 15, and Class 10th exams will close on March 1, 2025.
In a piece of great news for Prabhas fans, the much-awaited first look of Prabhas’ ‘Kannappa’ film was released on Tuesday, Feb 3. It is known that a pre-glimpse poster has been released recently showing Prabhas in an intense look. Top film stars Vishnu Manchu, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal acted in key roles […]
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expressed confidence in Aam Aadmi Party’s victory in the Delhi Assembly polls, stating that people are determined to re-elect Arvind Kejriwal for a fourth term. Campaigning across various Delhi areas, he highlighted widespread support, with locals chanting slogans like “abki baar Kejriwal” and “fourth time Kejriwal.”