A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh resulted in the killing of at least 15 people and more than 70 injuries on Wednesday.  The incident took place when devotees were gathered at the world’s largest religious festival to take a pre-dawn holy dip to mark ...

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh resulted in the killing of at least 15 people and more than 70 injuries on Wednesday.  The incident took place when devotees were gathered at the world’s largest religious festival to take a pre-dawn holy dip to mark ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela started in Prayagraj on January 13, 2025. This religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh is highly significant for Hindu pilgrims from across the globe as it marks the completion of 12 Kumbh Mela cycles – occurring once in 144 years. The UP authorities are expecting a footfall of more than 40 crore ...