Hathras stampede kills over 110: List of major stampedes during religious gatherings in India

Hathras stampede: In India, there is a tradition of large religious gatherings in rural regions. Often, thousands of devotees throng to a squeezed place, with no basic facilities-- not even entry or exit points in case of emergency. Sometimes, the organisers of these events lack proper communication with the local authorities. This often resulted in the deadly stampede. The same was witnessed in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, nearly 200 km from the national capital, New Delhi, where 116 people were killed in one of the deadliest stampede incidents on Tuesday. The death count may increase.

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PM Modi on NEET row: Govt extremely concerned, making war-like efforts to stop paper leaks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the issue of paper leaks in the country, especially after the NEET episode and said that the government is working on a war-like scenario to take steps to book the culprits.

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PM Modi's 'Sholay' film twist to attack Congress' moral victory says, 'Mausiji, teesri baar hi toh haare hai'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lashed out at the Opposition over Lok Sabha election results saying Congress and its ecosystem is trying to impress upon people that they have defeated us.

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Rahul Gandhi mocks BJP over Ayodhya defeat, shakes hands with SP MP Awadhesh Prasad in Lok Sabha

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday (July 1) mocked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its defeat in the Faizabad parliamentary constituency which also consists of Ayodhya segment in the general elections, and said that the place of birth of Lord Ram “sent a message” to the saffron party. As he spoke of Ayodhya, he shook hands with Samajwadi Party MP from the seat Awadhesh Prasad praised him stating ‘Shabaash’ (well done).

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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi thanks countrymen for reiterating faith in Constitution

In his first monthly radio broadcast, 'Mann Ki Baat', post-his third consecutive election victory to the top seat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the countrymen on Sunday (June 30) 'for reiterating their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic systems of the country'.

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India TV Poll: Should govt offer Deputy Speaker's post to Opposition after election of Speaker?

India TV Poll: The post of Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha, which has remained vacant in the 17th Lok Sabha, is expected to be filled again, but the suspense over who will be offered the position continues. According to reports, the 18th Lok Sabha will have a Deputy Speaker, but it has not yet been decided whether the position should be offered to the Opposition, NDA allies, or if the BJP will keep it. Sources suggest that the position of Deputy Speaker may be given to an NDA ally. However, it is important to note that the I.N.D.I.A bloc has demanded the post of Deputy Speaker, which has conventionally always gone to the Opposition, especially with the I.N.D.I.A bloc parties' numbers increasing in the 18th Lok Sabha.

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Ladakh: Five Army personnel killed in flash flood near Line of Actual Control

In a tragic incident, at least five army personnel, including one JCO and four jawans, lost their lives on Friday (June 28) after they were swept away while crossing a river inbound in T-72 tank near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The defence officials, speaking of the development said, the incident occurred during a tank exercise at Daulat Beg Oldie in Ladakh when Tank T72 was swept away while crossing the Shyok River. "The tank got submerged due to an increase in water levels in the river," the officials added. 

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