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What triggered Sangam stampede? Judicial panel begins probe
Politics has erupted over the Maha Kumbh stampede with opposition parties accusing the UP government of concealing the death count.
Politics has erupted over the Maha Kumbh stampede with opposition parties accusing the UP government of concealing the death count.
A second stampede reportedly occurred in Jhusi, Prayagraj, hours after the first at Sangam Nose.
In this episode of India First, watch Gaurav Sawant's ground report from Prayagraj as the holy city grears up for Mauni Amavasya.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP leaders over taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. He alleged that BJP leaders were competing for the cameras and asked if poverty could be removed by such an act.
Pakistan's ISI team, led by Major General Shahid Amir Afsar, visited Dhaka to discuss military training and enhanced cooperation with Bangladesh.
A high-level delegation from Pakistan's ISI, led by Lieutenant General Asim Malik, is visiting Bangladesh, marking a significant engagement with Bangladeshi Armed Forces officials after decades.
A Pakistani court has convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Begum in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.
ISRO successfully docked two satellites in space as part of the SpaDeX mission, making India the fourth nation after the US, Russia and China to master this technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday commissioned three frontline warships - INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer in Mumbai.
Tensions have flared up along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Pakistan's spy chief visited Tajikistan, reportedly meeting resistance fighters hostile to the Taliban. Pakistan is considering cutting off the strategic Wakhan corridor. Meanwhile, India's Foreign Secretary met with Taliban leaders in Dubai, where Afghanistan reassured its territory would not be used for anti-India activities. The situation remains volatile with ongoing border clashes and strategic manoeuvring by regional powers.
The big focus of this episode of India First is on US President-elect Donald Trump's big expansion plans.
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, has renewed calls for Canada to become the 51st state, proposed acquiring Greenland, and suggested retaking control of the Panama Canal. These statements come amidst Canada's political changes, Denmark's economic challenges, and strategic interests in the Arctic region. Trump's comments have sparked debate on US expansion plans and geopolitical strategy.
Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to step down as the Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister of Canada, citing internal party battles as the reason. He stated he cannot be the best option to lead the party into the next election and will resign once the Liberal Party elects a new leader. The announcement follows months of pressure from opposition leaders and within his own party. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's social media posts about Pakistani grooming gangs in the UK have ignited controversy. The Tesla CEO criticised British PM Keir Starmer for inaction on child exploitation cases during his tenure as director of public prosecutions. Starmer defended his record, citing successful prosecutions. The scandal involves thousands of young girls exploited over decades, with calls growing for a national inquiry. Musk's comments on third world countries and heinous crimes against children have sparked international debate, drawing attention to the global issue of child protection and the need for stringent measures to prevent such crimes. The discussion highlights the importance of safeguarding future generations and addressing the issue of grooming gangs.
US President Joe Biden will fly to New Orleans on Monday to be with the victims of the January 1 terror attack.
Terror attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year's Eve have left the US reeling.
India has launched the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) mission using PSLV-C60 rocket. The mission involves two satellites designed to demonstrate orbital docking capability, a crucial technology for future human spaceflights and satellite missions. If successful, India will become the fourth country to achieve space docking technology after the US, Russia, and China. The mission is entirely indigenous and aligns with India's space ambitions.
Three pro-Khalistani terrorists were killed in an encounter in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The operation was conducted jointly by Punjab Police and UP Police.
The excavation team of the Archaeological Survey of India has unearthed a stepwell in the Chandausi area of Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat cautioned against creating new controversies over finding temples under mosques across India.
An FIR filed against Samajwadi Party's Sambhal MP Zia ur Rehman Barq over 'power theft'.