People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said.
Tag: Uttar Pradesh State (India)
Ten Newborns Die in India Hospital Fire
The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire preparedness and building safety.
They Came for Spiritual Revival, Only to Be Trapped in a Deadly Stampede
Family members streamed to hospitals in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to identify loved ones after at least 121 people — nearly all women — died in a stampede at a guru’s gathering.
Stampede at Religious Event in India Kills More Than 100
The crush happened in hot and crowded conditions in Uttar Pradesh State, in northern India, and a medical official said the death toll could rise.
With Big State Victories, Modi Expands His Dominance in India
Results of voting for the governments of four Indian states showed gains for Mr. Modi’s ruling party, putting him in a strong position ahead of general elections in the spring.
Northern India Endures Heat Wave, and a Wave of Deaths
Some doctors believe the high number of fatalities is tied to the temperatures. But the authorities are still trying to determine how many people died and what exactly killed them.
Your Monday Briefing: Fighting in Sudan
Also, an extrajudicial killing on live TV in India.
Killing of Atiq Ahmed in India Renews Alarm About Extrajudicial Violence
The victim was a former politician, a notorious criminal and a Muslim. Afterward, two government officials described the killing as akin to divine justice.
Killing on Live TV Renews Alarm About India’s Slide Toward Extrajudicial Violence
The victim was a former politician, a notorious criminal and a Muslim. Afterward, two government officials described the killing as akin to divine justice.
‘Mango Man’ Is the Fruit’s Foremost Poet, Philosopher, Fan and Scientist
With 300 types of mangos to his horticultural credit, Kaleem Ullah Khan is quick to tell anyone in India and beyond about the infinite potential of the fruit and its tree, including as medicine.