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The Latest Breaking News from Uttar Pradesh

How excitement of Hindu pilgrims turned to death and chaos at Maha Kumbh Mela

SPECIAL REPORT: For many Hindu pilgrims, bathing at the festival where three holy rivers meet is the spiritual journey of a lifetime. But as millions descended on this northeast Indian tent city, was it a disaster waiting to happen? Namita Singh reports from Prayagraj

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‘No police support, failure of admin’: Hours after Kumbh stampede, devotees search for missing family members

It was nearly 15 hours after the Kumbh Mela stampede took place on January 29 that the Uttar Pradesh administration officially acknowledged the death toll.

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Kumbh Mela: what is the Hindu ‘festival of festivals’?

World’s largest religious gathering, held in India, has become scene of crowd crush as estimated 100m people travelled to take holy dip

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What Delhiites think of BJP star campaigner Adityanath and his campaign

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is among the BJP’s star campaigners for Delhi elections. But is he making an impact? Newslaundry went to one of his public meetings in Karol Bagh to find out.

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Kumbh stampede: Cops confirm at least 30 dead, hours after media report

As reports emerged of several deaths in a “stampede-like situation” at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged the public not to “pay attention to rumours”.

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In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?

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

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India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are sceptical

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

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AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj fires back at BJP over Bangladeshi illegal immigrants

Delhi minister and AAP candidate from Greater Kailash assembly seat, Saurabh Bhardwaj, on Tuesday countered BJP's criticism on illegal immigration, and said that the party should take responsibility instead. read on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh: A movement to establish Sanatana Board will be initiated", Actor Suniel Shetty

Indian cine actor Suniel Shetty on Monday appealed to Hindus to attend the Dharma Sansad, organised by spiritual leader and Bhagwat Katha orator Devkinandan Thakurji Maharaj, in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC adjourns plea seeking action against UP authorities for demolition in Sambhal

The Supreme Court on Friday postponed the hearing of a contempt petition against Uttar Pradesh authorities for one week

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Would you dares to sip from Yamuna in Mathura: Akhilesh Yadav to Yogi Adityanath

Yamuna seems to be turning into a political battleground as after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's challenge to Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh Govt begins preparations for 2031 Ardha Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has said that the state government has already commenced the preparations for the 2031 Ardha Kumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chandigarh Blast Case: NIA raids 16 locations in Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at 16 locations across Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in connection with the last year's Chandigarh grenade blast case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh among 5 states set-up Transgender Welfare Boards after SC order

The state governments of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Rajasthan have constituted Transgender Welfare Boards, the Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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5 states set-up Transgender Welfare Boards after SC order, including UP

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Uttar Pradesh: Gas leak claims two lives in Bulandshahr

Breaking News coming in from Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr where two people have been died due to gas leak at an Industrial unit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shamli Encounter: Inspector Sunil in critical condition, says DGP

After four miscreants were killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said that one of the miscreants identified as Arshad was an active member of the Mukim Kala gang and was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh. Read further…

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Farmers will take out tractor parade across the country on 26 January

Farmers will take out tractor parade across the country on 26 January, announcement of Kisan-Mazdoor Mahapanchayat from 9 February Read further on Dynamite News:

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Major Administrative Reshuffle In UP: Four DCs, 13 DMs shifted; Details here

Many IAS officers were transferred by the UP government on Friday. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival gets under way for first time in 144 years

The grand version of the 12-yearly Hindu pilgrimage is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at largest gathering of humanity on Earth

Maha Kumbh, the largest gathering of people anywhere on Earth, is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees to India’s Uttar Pradesh

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Maha Kumbh: Know about exclusive preparations in Prayagraj for Mela...

As Prayagraj prepares to host the Maha Kumbh, a massive gathering of devotees, tea vendors from Western Uttar Pradesh have descended upon the Sangam Ghat, despite the cold weather prevailing in the holy city. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rabri Baba attracts eyeballs at Maha Kumbh, wins heart with free service for devotees

As the 2025 Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the crowd gathering at the holy Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj keeps attracting eyeballs as seers and saints, with unique names, showcase their talents. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Major reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh police department, 14 IPS transferred; Click on to know

14 IPS officers have been transferred across various key districts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bureaucracy: Huge reshuffle of IPS in UP, SPs of Mirzapur, Sultanpur, Basti, Mainpuri transferred

A big news coming in from Uttar Pradesh where several IPs have been transferred. Read further on Dynamite News:

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