Morning Digest: Judicial probe ordered into Maha Kumbh stampede where 30 died, Yamuna poisoning remark made in public interest, Kejriwal tells EC, and more
The Hindu
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 30, 2025
At least 30 dead, 60 injured in stampede as crowds surge at Maha Kumbh
Thirty people were killed and at least 60 more were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in the wee hours of Wednesday (January 29, 2025) as barricades collapsed under the pressure of lakhs of pilgrims gathered on the Akhara Marg, leading to the trampling of devotees waiting to take a holy dip at Sangam on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
Did not violate any laws: Kejriwal responds to EC on Yamuna water row
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) replied to the Election Commission of India’s notice over his claims regarding Yamuna water, blaming the issue on indiscriminate discharge of untreated waste into the river upstream, and denying he violated any laws.
Haryana CM sips Yamuna water, says no poison going to Delhi; Kejriwal hits back
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) took a couple of sips of water from River Yamuna and hit out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying there is no poison in water coming from his State to national capital.
Bengaluru court to hand over confiscated valuables of Jayalalithaa to Tamil Nadu government on February 14 and 15
An open house on March 21, 22 and 23 that is being organised as part of an initiative titled The Pelathope Urban Living Lab will explore the questions of social cohesion and meaningful development in neighbourhoodss
ASHAs in Kerala intensify agitation at government Secretariat, demanding basic rights and fair wages, drawing national attention.
Dive into the intriguing world of actor Gulshan Devaiah, where talent meets versatility
Kerala High Court rules in favor of Kerala Waqf Land Samrakshana Vedi, State government likely to challenge decision.
PM Modi podcast: ‘Multilateralism needs reforms but does not deserve wholesale condemnation of the type President Trump and Prime Minister Modi are indulging in,’ the Congress leader said
Kerala Police investigates ₹281.43 crore fake CSR funds scam promising discounted scooters, laptops; 665 cases with Crime Branch.
BJP appoints 70 district presidents in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on caste balance for 2027 assembly polls.
As the mercury is going up day by day, rural areas in the district may face drinking water problems in the next three months.
Kerala High Court quashes State government's appointment of inquiry commission, citing lack of consideration and legal restrictions.
He recalled that K.H. Patil was the chairperson of the committee that officially declared the State as ‘Karnataka’.
Tamil Nadu BJP leaders arrested by Chennai police ahead of TASMAC protest over financial irregularities.
Mumbai Customs seizes 10 kg gold worth ₹8.47 crore at airport, arrests five including private staff for smuggling.
Delhi's weather: 16.8°C min temp, 32°C max temp, 74% humidity; AQI 99 'satisfactory'; CAQM lifts GRAP restrictions.