In the wake of the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which over 18 people were killed and over a dozen were injured, the Railway Ministry has announced a comprehensive overhaul of crowd management protocols across the country.
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Bengal school job case: Recommendations taken via SMS, WhatsApp
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sleuths probing the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal have secured crucial clues about recommendations for appointments being made not only on paper but also sent via WhatsApp or SMS and were considered by the authorities concerned.
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Mary Kom, Avani, Suhas share insights on discipline & focus with students
Building on the enriching discussions initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the seventh episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired on Monday, featuring legendary athletes Mary Kom, Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Avani Lekhara, engaged with students and shared inspiring insights on discipline, focus and resilience.
Don’t penalise telcos for unwarranted actions of some other subscribers: COAI
The telecom services providers (TSPs) should not be penalised for unwarranted actions of some other subscribers, as the government aims to strengthen consumer protection against unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) or spam calls/messages, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said on Monday.
PM Modi urges people to stay calm after earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged residents of Delhi-NCR to stay calm and follow safety precautions after strong earthquake tremors were felt in the early hours of the day.
Strong earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR, no casualties reported
According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors, registering a magnitude of 4.0, were felt around 5:36 a.m. and had a depth of 5 kilometres.
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting of the bamboo industry.
New Delhi station stampede: Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of Bihar victims
the Indian Railways on Sunday also announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. In addition to this, Rs 2.5 lakh will be provided to those seriously injured, while victims with minor injuries will receive Rs 1 lakh.
CM Yogi urges devotees to use designated parking for smooth pilgrimage at Maha Kumbh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged all devotees to maintain cleanliness and contribute positively to the management of the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Yamuna's cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi's pre-election promise now in action
During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this project has already commenced, even before the formation of the new government.
PM Modi fixes Rs 9 lakh crore target for textile exports by 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday fixed a target of Rs 9 lakh crore for the country’s annual textiles and apparel exports by 2030 which represents a three-fold jump from Rs 3 lakh crore at present as he highlighted the huge job creation that was taking place in the sector which employs “crores of workers."
New Delhi stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for seriously injured
Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries in the stampede that broke out at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night
Death toll rises to 18 in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, dozens injured
At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a tragic stampede that broke out late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station.
President Murmu expresses condolences following tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt condolences on Sunday to the families who lost their loved ones in a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of life in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which at least 15 people were killed.
15 killed as Mahakumbh rush leads to stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
At least 15 people have been killed after a massive crowd of passengers in a rush to catch trains to Prayagraj in the New Delhi Railway Station led to a stampede late on Saturday night, officials said.
Tripura CM discusses post-flood situation with Amit Shah
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed various affairs relating to the state including the post-flood-related situation, the official said here.
India leading global future discussions, reforms being done out of conviction: PM Modi
India is at the centre of the global future discussions and leading in some as well, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, adding that this was a consequence of a new revolution of reforms in India since 2014.
Tripura CM discusses creation of job opportunities for state's youth with PM Modi
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and discussed creating job opportunities for the youths of the state.
Chhattisgarh: BJP sweeps all 10 mayoral polls, Congress lands a zero
The BJP swept all the 10 mayoral elections in Chhattisgarh on Saturday with BJP National President J.P. Nadda and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai calling it a historic mandate in favour of ‘Modi ki Guarantee’.
From Sheikh to ISI: Gaurav Gogoi, wife’s alleged foreign connections spark further controversy
The controversy surrounding Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife Elizabeth’s alleged connections to Pakistani intelligence agency ISI is intensifying as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP leaders continue to raise concerns.
Overall industry sentiment after PM Modi's US visit is of confidence and enthusiasm: CII
The overall sentiment following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit is of confidence and enthusiasm – a belief that a new era of India - US collaboration is underway, which will drive growth, innovation, and prosperity in the years ahead, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Saturday.
Tripura CM invites PM Modi to inaugurate redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the newly-redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus in India.
New CM’s name will be out in couple of days, says Delhi BJP chief; 3 AAP councillors jump ship
The suspense over the name of the new Delhi Chief Minister is likely to continue for a few more days, hinted Delhi BJP President Virender Sachdeva on Saturday, saying “we will be sharing the good news in a day or two”.
Aghast over no allocation of Godavari waters to K’taka: Ex-PM Gowda writes to Jal Shakti Minister Shekhawat
Venting his ire at the authorities at the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti (MOJS), former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Saturday stated that he was aghast by the decision of the ministry to not allocate any water to Karnataka from the Godavari River.