Morning Digest: ISRO launches historic 100th satellite from Sriharikota; stampede breaks out at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj; casualties feared, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 29, 2025

ISRO creates history with the 100th launch from Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) morning launched its historic 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The GSLV-F15 with the NVS-02 satellite lifted off from the spaceport’s second launch pad at 6.23 am.

Stampede breaks out at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj; casualties feared, rescue ops underway

Multiple casualties were feared after a “stampede-like” situation broke out at the Sangam on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as a large number of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath on Mauni Amavasya, officials said .Officer on Special Duty for the Mela Akanksha Rana said, “Some people have got injured and have been hospitalised after a barrier broke at the Sangam. We are yet to have the exact count of those injured”.

India rejects Canadian commission’s ‘insinuations’ on interference in elections

India on Tuesday (January 28, 2025) night strongly rejected “insinuations” made against it in a report by a Canadian commission that investigated allegations that certain foreign governments were meddling into Canada’s elections. In a strong reaction, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it rejects the report’s “insinuations” on India.

Waqf panel asks government to bring in new law to protect tribal lands