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Hathras stampede main accused surrenders in Delhi, claims his lawyer
Devprakash Madhukar, the prime accused in the Hathras stampede that resulted in 121 fatalities, surrendered to police in Delhi as confirmed by his lawyer. Madhukar, the main sevadar of the satsang, was the sole individual named in the FIR. Several others linked to the organizing committee have also been arrested in connection to the incident.
Uttar Pradesh govt partners with MakeMyTrip to boost state's tourism sector
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip to boost tourism in the state. Under the agreement, MakeMyTrip will serve as a strategic partner, providing insights into consumer trends, tourist preferences, and supply-side information to aid in policy-making. The initiative aims to enhance tourist experiences by leveraging digital platforms to promote various forms of tourism such as eco-tourism, adventure tourism, and spiritual tourism.
Hathras Stampede: Six arrested in incident so far, says Aligarh IG
Aligarh Inspector General (IG) Shalabh Mathur confirmed the arrest of six individuals connected to the Hathras incident. The arrested individuals, comprising four men and two women, were all members of the organising committee and served as 'Sevadars' during the event.
Russian President Putin expresses condolences for Hathras stampede tragedy
Hathras incident occurred on Tuesday in Hathras district, where thousands had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for a 'satsang' led by a religious preacher. In response, the Uttar Pradesh Police lodged an FIR against the event organizers, accusing them of concealing evidence and violating regulations by allowing 2.5 lakh attendees despite having permission for only 80,000.
We never thought such an incident would happen, says father of 3-year-old killed in Hathras stampede
A stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, killed 121 people, mostly women, as devotees suffocated to death and bodies piled atop each other. The incident occurred as the 'satsang' ended, and some accounts say people slipped in the slush as they ran after the preacher's car, triggering the stampede. The victims were part of the crowd which had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the'satsang' by religious preacher Baba Narayan Hari.
Hathras Stampede: Petitions filed for CBI, SC-monitored probe into the incident
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Allahabad High Court demanding an inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Hathras stampede incident which has claimed 121 lives so far, leaving 28 injured.
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Hathras stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin of dead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Hathras stampede. He announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. More than 50 people died during a 'satsang' event in Uttar Pradesh's Pulrai village. Modi conveyed condolences in Parliament, ensuring aid coordination with UP officials. The PMO announced relief funds while officials reported casualties and ongoing medical care efforts. Hathras MP Anoop Pradhan described the incident as tragic and highlighted ongoing treatment for the injured.
Hathras stampede: UP CM Yogi Adityanath's visit likely today
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the political parties doing politics over the tragic incident and said, "Doing politics on such an incident is extremely unfortunate and condemnable. This is the time to heal the wounds of the victims, to sympathise with the victims. The government is sensitive in this matter and no culprit will be spared."
Hathras stampede: FIR details how people stopped to collect Baba's 'car tyre mud' leading to 121 deaths
The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to collect mud from the baba's vehicle. The congestion led to people being trampled upon, including women and children, near a waterlogged field. The FIR exonerates the police and administration, stating they acted promptly with available resources to manage the situation and transport the injured to hospitals.
"Majority will become minority...": HC raises concerns over religious conversion gatherings
The Allahabad High Court recently expressed serious concerns regarding religious conversion gatherings, highlighting the potential demographic implications if unlawful conversions persist in India.
Ayodhya: UP govt suspends six officials after road cave-ins, waterlogging on Ram Path
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken action against six officials from civic agencies due to their negligence, following incidents of road cave-ins and waterlogging along the newly-built Ram Path in Ayodhya. After heavy rains on June 23 and June 25, approximately 15 bylanes and streets adjacent to the Ram Path were flooded, affecting homes as well. Sections of the 14-kilometre road also collapsed in more than a dozen places.
'Delhi feels like Venice, boat on road': Few hours of rain brings the capital to knees. Residents share videos of flooded areas
Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall for the second day, offering relief from intense heat but causing significant waterlogging. The IMD predicts more showers. Residents shared concerns over flooded streets on social media. The Safdarjung Observatory recorded 154 mm rainfall, cooling temperatures after nine heatwave days in June. Monsoon is expected in Delhi within days, with forecasts for rain across Rajasthan, Haryana, and more.
Kuwait fire tragedy: Gorakhpur mourns death of Angad, Jayaram
Kuwait fire tragedy: Emotionally devastated Rita Gupta, holding her husband Angad's photo, awaits his body in Gorakhpur following his death in the Kuwait fire. Angad and Jayaram Gupta, residents of Gorakhpur, were among 45 Indian victims. Families seek government support as they mourn the loss and face financial uncertainties.
Delhi airport bomb scare: 13-year-old boy apprehended, sent email 'just for fun'
A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for sending a hoax bomb threat email to the Delhi airport, claiming a bomb was planted on a Toronto-bound Air Canada flight. The boy admitted he sent the email "just for fun" to see if it could be traced back to him. The threat triggered a high alert and full emergency at the airport, but it was found to be a hoax after a thorough search.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 results: BJP short of majority, its NDA alliance likely to form government with fewer MPs
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Early trends show BJP-led NDA facing losses in strongholds like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. BJP falling below majority mark but gaining in Odisha, Telangana, and Kerala. Final seat prediction around 290, far from PM Modi's 400-paar expectation. The final numbers are also likely to be far short of the "400-paar" predictions by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
BJP objects to Akhilesh Yadav's remarks, asks EC to take strict action against attempts to spread anarchy on result day
A high-level BJP delegation, including UP's deputy CMs and state ministers, met with the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, expressing concerns about potential unrest during the Lok Sabha vote counting on Tuesday, particularly from the Samajwadi Party. They cited remarks made by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav as a catalyst for potential agitation. The BJP urged the Election Commission to prevent any attempts to disrupt the vote counting process and ensure peace. This plea came just before the vote counting began.
Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
A confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change. At least 33 people, including election officials on duty in India's just-concluded general election, died of suspected heatstroke in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the north, and Odisha in the east on Friday.
UP Exit Polls 2024 Result Live: NDA to secure a landslide win in UP with 64-74 seats, predicts multiple exit polls
Uttar Pradesh 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh witnessed a voter turnout of 54.03 per cent across 14 parliamentary constituencies in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. According to the Election Commission of India’s Voter Turnout app, polling percentages varied significantly across different constituencies.
Mukhtar Ansari factor dominates discussions in Ghazipur constituency
In the Uttar Pradesh constituency of Ghazipur, the late Mukhtar Ansari, a mafia don-turned-politician, remains a significant topic as his brother Afzal Ansari of the INDIA bloc competes against BJP's Parasnath Rai for the Lok Sabha seat. The election campaign is marked by debates on the "sympathy factor" following Mukhtar's death versus the desire to end "goonda raj."
Bobby Kataria arrested in human trafficking case. A look into past controversies of the social media influencer
Controversial social media influencer Bobby Kataria arrested over human trafficking allegations by Arun Kumar and Manish Tomar from Uttar Pradesh and defrauding them of Rs 4 lakh for fake overseas jobs via Instagram and YouTube ads. This arrest adds to Bobby Kataria's controversial history, which includes being detained in 2022 for smoking on a plane, facing a non-bailable warrant, assault charges, and misconduct with police.
Congress won't get main opposition status after June 4: Union minister Pankaj Chaudhary
Union minister and BJP candidate Pankaj Chaudhary claimed that the Congress will not secure enough seats to become the main opposition party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, predicting the BJP will win over 400 seats, including 80 from Uttar Pradesh. Chaudhary, a prominent Kurmi community leader, emphasized the BJP's appeal across all castes and dismissed concerns about divided Kurmi votes in his constituency.
During Cong-SP rule, day began with news of scams, ended with terror blasts: Adityanath
The chief minister's remark came during a public meeting at Pipraich in Gorakhpur parliamentary constituency where he was seeking votes for BJP candidate and sitting MP Ravi Kishan Shukla.
Country will see new film to be released on June 4: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in the victory of the opposition alliance in the ongoing parliamentary polls, alleging that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He stated that the INDIA alliance is gaining momentum with each round of voting, likening it to the release of a new film on June 4. Yadav addressed a rally in support of SP nominee Dharmendra Yadav, highlighting the significance of the upcoming phase of voting on May 25 in Azamgarh, where Dharmendra Yadav is contesting against BJP's Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua'.
Ayodhya's electoral crossroads: BJP's temple run faces challenges
The BJP's bid for a third consecutive term at the Centre is centered around the recently inaugurated Ram temple in Ayodhya. While optimism abounds, there's also uncertainty until the results are in. Local businesses see opportunities, but concerns arise among rural voters about potential displacement due to development projects. The renaming of Faizabad to Ayodhya sparks debate among residents.
Modi's allegation of insult to Uttar Pradesh, a "cheap tactic" says DMK chief M K Stalin
DMK President M K Stalin criticizes PM Narendra Modi for divisive propaganda and neglecting key issues like reservation and welfare schemes in Tamil Nadu, accusing him of obstructing development projects and spreading lies during elections.
Congress appoints ex-CMs Bhupesh Baghel, Ashok Gehlot as AICC observers for Rae Bareli, Amethi
Rae Bareli lok Sabha Elections: The Congress appointed former chief ministers Bhupesh Baghel and Ashok Gehlot as AICC senior observers for Rae Bareli and Amethi Parliamentary constituencies, respectively. Rahul Gandhi is set to contest from Rae Bareli, while Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, will fight from Amethi. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will lead the campaign in both constituencies, camping there from Monday until the end of polls, holding numerous meetings and door-to-door campaigns.
What caused the sudden light-intensity rain in some parts of Delhi NCR?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a sudden change in weather in Delhi on Tuesday evening, with light rain and strong gusty winds. This change is influenced by cyclonic circulations over northeast Assam and northeast Bangladesh, leading to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall and isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in certain regions. The IMD has also issued a heat wave warning for north India, with temperatures soaring in several states. Residents are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.
Two-storey building collapsed in Muzaffarnagar; 15 rescued as search continues
Labourers feared being trapped after a two-storey house collapsed in the Jansath police station area of Muzaffarnagar. The district administration and police are engaged in rescue work.
Uttar Pradesh: Security tightened in Aligarh following death of Mukhtar Ansari
Police conducted a flag march in the area, and an alert has also been issued in the entire state, said IG Aligarh Range Shalabh Mathur. The dreaded gangster was brought to the hospital around 8:25 PM, according to the official release from the hospital. A team of nine doctors attended to him before he died, the release added.
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