Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak temple issued a dress code for devotees, barring short skirts and revealing clothes. Watch this report for more details!

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A stampede-like situation unfolded on the morning of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, January 29. The incident occurred amidst the surge of millions of devotees gathering for the holy dip, prompting the Akharas to call off the event temporarily.

Maha Kumbh Stampede: PM Modi expresses condolences on loss of lives

Maha Kumbh Stampede: PM Modi expresses condolence on loss of lives

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath urges people to avoid rushing at Sangam nose

A rush erupted at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, India. At least 40 are feared injured. The incident occurred when a group of devotees gathered near the sacred river to celebrate Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days for the holy dip. However, a rush of the throng led the barricades to collapse about a kilometer from the "Sangam" (the sacred river). Following this, the seers temporarily cancelled their preparations for the Amavasya dip. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and urged him to adopt urgent assistance measures.

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Let's also take a look at what people want from the budget. Watch in for more details!

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India's economic growth is stalling as consumer demand is slowing. The broad expectations from the budget include a boost to consumption through corporate and personal tax cuts.

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Several major Indian news outlets have filed to join an ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of using their copyrighted content without permission to train its AI models, including ChatGPT.

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Maha Kumbh Stampede: Dozens feared dead, many injured

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking ISRO's 100th rocket mission.

ISRO accomplishes milestone 100th rocket launch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has started the countdown for its landmark 100th mission from Sriharikota. This milestone marks a significant achievement in India’s space exploration journey, with the mission expected to highlight ISRO’s growing capabilities.

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As India prepares its 2025 budget, senior citizens are calling for increased pension schemes, better healthcare access, and tax relief. They seek stronger financial security and improved quality of life in the upcoming fiscal year.

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India is ramping up its efforts to bolster its domestic arms industry, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign imports and enhance national security. This move comes as part of a broader initiative to modernize the country's defense capabilities and boost local manufacturing in response to regional security challenges.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the union budget for 2025-26 on February 1, 2025. WION tells you what Indian taxpayers expect from this year's budget.

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The airfares to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have skyrocketed by around 600 percent due to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Watch this report for more details!

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India’s defence landscape is undergoing a major shift as the country reduces its reliance on Russian military hardware. Over the past decade, India has become the world's largest arms importer, accounting for nearly 10 percent of global imports from 2019 to 2023.

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India's government has invited applications for candidates for the position of chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India. This is a clear signal that the current head of India's markets regulator, Madhabi Puri Buch, will be leaving her position in March after her three-year term ends. Although, buch could still apply for the position.

India seeks applications for head of market regulator

Shares of small-cap companies spearheaded the selloff in India's broader equity market on Monday as investor morale took a hit from an economic slowdown and lackluster earnings. This adds to the pressure on the government to announce measures to boost domestic demand in the budget later this week.

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