On Saturday night, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station resulted in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries as thousands of pilgrims gathered to travel to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The incident occurred on Platform 14, where the Prayagraj Express was scheduled to depart. Delays of two other Prayagraj-bound trains, the Swatantrata Senani Express and the Bhubaneswar Rajdhani, exacerbated the crowding. In an attempt to manage the swelling crowd, officials blocked one staircase each on Platforms 14 and 15, inadvertently causing congestion on the remaining access points. This led to pushing and panic, resulting in the tragic stampede. A high-level probe has been ordered to investigate the incident.

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At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died in a rush at New Delhi railway station. The chaos began around 8 pm as passengers crowded platforms 14 and 15, waiting for delayed Maha Kumbh trains. Officials confirmed the deaths and ordered an inquiry. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The situation is under control." Videos showed people struggling in the crowd. Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor called it a "tragic incident." Special trains are being arranged to ease the rush. Authorities urged people not to believe rumours of a stampede.

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Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left 15 people dead, including two children, and injured 10 others. The incident occurred on platforms 14 and 15 after two trains to Prayagraj were cancelled, causing panic. Authorities rushed rescue teams and fire tenders to the scene. The railway ministry has ordered a high-level probe. The stampede happened amid heavy rush due to the ongoing Maha Kumbh pilgrimage. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the situation is under control, and special trains are being arranged to manage the crowd.

US military plane carrying 119 Indian deportees landed at Amritsar airport on Saturday at 11:40 pm. This is the second batch of deportees, following 104 Indians sent back on February 5. A third plane with 157 deportees is expected on Sunday. Most deportees are from Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat. They were restrained during the flight, sparking political debate in India. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar assured talks with the US on humane treatment. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre for turning Amritsar into a “deport centre.” Many deportees had tried to enter the US for a better life.

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A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday left 15 people injured after two trains to Prayagraj were cancelled. The incident occurred around 9:55 pm on platforms 14 and 15, causing panic. Authorities rushed rescue teams and four fire tenders to the spot. Three women were taken to a hospital for treatment. Railway and Delhi Police officials confirmed that the situation is now under control. Special trains are being arranged to manage the crowd. The stampede happened as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees flooded railway stations across India, leading to severe overcrowding.

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the Taj Mahal on Saturday with his wife, Akshata Murty, mother-in-law, Sudha Murty, and daughters, Krishna and Anoushka. He praised the monument, calling it a "breathtaking visit" and an "unforgettable experience." Sunak and his family signed the visitor book and greeted the crowd with folded hands. Security was tight as people gathered to see them. Earlier, Sunak attended a cricket match in Mumbai and the Jaipur Literature Festival. He served as UK Prime Minister from 2022 to 2024 and previously worked in business and finance before joining politics.

4 women fainted due to suffocation at New Delhi Railway Station as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees crowded platforms 13 and 14. The incident happened around 10 pm, causing panic. Officials rushed the women to a hospital, where their condition is critical. Fire services sent four fire tenders, and ambulances were also dispatched. Authorities denied reports of a stampede but confirmed heavy overcrowding. Videos showed passengers struggling with luggage and carrying children through the packed station. Railways PRO Dilip Kumar stated that no casualties or major injuries have been confirmed.