Nuh (Haryana) [India], February 20: In a groundbreaking initiative to empower rural women with sustainable livelihoods and financial independence, the American India Foundation (AIF), in collaboration with the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) and the National Backward Classes Financ
Singh accused Bittu of spreading misinformation to create a political sensation, citing discrepancies in the Union Minister's claims about budgetary allocations.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, on Tuesday, raised serious concerns over the recent stampede incidents in New Delhi Railway station, alleging that the government is attempting to suppress the truth.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha targeted Indian Railways over the mismanagement of Mahakumbh 2025 and questioned their tactics on crowd management. Chadha took to his official 'X' handle and shared a video of his speech in the Rajya Sabha where he raised questions on the Ministry of R
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court in the wake of the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, seeking to constitute an expert committee to frame guidelines and suggest measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
On the security arrangements at Patna Junction, RPF Senior Commandant Prakash Kumar Panda told ANI, "Security arrangements are tight here and Railway Protection Force( RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) teams are deployed here, we have deployed additional 100 railway staff here and our
"If people don't rush unnecessarily, there won't be a catastrophic effect where everyone rushes. If disciplined behaviour is followed, there is a great chance for such incidents to be averted. Everyone is a capable decision-maker. If you feel that the rush is increasing, halting at that time
Porters (coolies) who were present during the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station recount the events of the tragic night, further stating how they helped the passengers to get out of the station. As many as 18 people were killed and 15 others were injured in the fatal incident.
Earlier in the day, Indian Railways gave an ex-gratia of rupees 10 lakh to the kin of all the 18 deceased. An amount of rupees 2.5 lakh to grievously injured passengers and a compensation of rupees 1 lakh for passengers with minor injury were distributed to the 15 injured during the day.
A tragic incident unfolded at New Delhi Railway Station when a passenger lost balance and slipped on the stairs leading to platforms 14 and 15, resulting in several others getting injured, Northern CPRO told ANI.
After the two-member committee was formed to investigate the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, officials have started examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence.
"The Modi government has changed Maha Kumbh into Maha loot. The charges of airfare and railways was increased. They keep increasing charges but have never made an effort to make the services better..." he said.