Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Kills 15, Injures 10 After Trains to Prayagraj Cancels

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:28pm on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left 15 people dead, including two children, and injured 10 others. The incident occurred on platforms 14 and 15 after two trains to Prayagraj were cancelled, causing panic. Authorities rushed rescue teams and fire tenders to the scene. The railway ministry has ordered a high-level probe. The stampede happened amid heavy rush due to the ongoing Maha Kumbh pilgrimage. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the situation is under control, and special trains are being arranged to manage the crowd.

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15 Injured in Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Amid Maha Kumbh Rush

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:26pm on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

A stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday left 15 people injured after two trains to Prayagraj were cancelled. The incident occurred around 9:55 pm on platforms 14 and 15, causing panic. Authorities rushed rescue teams and four fire tenders to the spot. Three women were taken to a hospital for treatment. Railway and Delhi Police officials confirmed that the situation is now under control. Special trains are being arranged to manage the crowd. The stampede happened as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees flooded railway stations across India, leading to severe overcrowding.

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4 Women Faint as Massive Kumbh Crowd Overwhelms Delhi Railway Station, Causing Panic

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:39pm on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

4 women fainted due to suffocation at New Delhi Railway Station as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees crowded platforms 13 and 14. The incident happened around 10 pm, causing panic. Officials rushed the women to a hospital, where their condition is critical. Fire services sent four fire tenders, and ambulances were also dispatched. Authorities denied reports of a stampede but confirmed heavy overcrowding. Videos showed passengers struggling with luggage and carrying children through the packed station. Railways PRO Dilip Kumar stated that no casualties or major injuries have been confirmed.

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"People Invading My Mother's Clinic": YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia Gets Death Threats After Controversy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34pm on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia said he and his family are getting death threats after his remarks on India's Got Latent. He posted on Instagram that people were visiting his mother’s clinic, pretending to be patients. His mother is a doctor in Mumbai. He said he feels scared and does not know what to do. His lawyer had asked the Supreme Court for urgent help, but the court refused. Some people have even called for his tongue to be cut off. The controversy started after his comments on the now-deleted comedy show. Allahbadia has not given any further statement.

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Akhilesh Yadav Demands Maha Kumbh Extension After Stampede Kills 30, Cites Concerns for Elderly Pilgrims

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:44pm on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

In the wake of a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which claimed at least 30 lives and injured 60 others, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called for an extension of the event to accommodate elderly and ailing devotees. Yadav criticized the BJP-led Central and Uttar Pradesh governments for inadequate management and emphasized the need for better administrative measures to prevent such incidents. He also urged increased financial assistance for the victims' families and suggested that the Indian Army take over the event's management to restore public faith. 

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Mumbai Police Summon Samay Raina, Continue Search for Ranveer Allahbadia Over ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 12:53pm on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

The Mumbai Police have given comedian Samay Raina until March 10 to appear for questioning regarding podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks on the now-deleted YouTube show India’s Got Latent. Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps channel, faces FIRs in Assam and Mumbai over inappropriate comments. Police have been unable to contact him, as his phone remains switched off and his residence locked. Meanwhile, Mumbai Cyber Cell has summoned 50 individuals, including panelists and guests, for statements. Raina has deleted all episodes, citing overwhelming stress, and pledged full cooperation with authorities.    

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Apoorva Mukhija Faces Death Threats After India's Got Latent Controversy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:50am on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija is receiving death and harassment threats following the controversy over Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on India’s Got Latent. Mukhija, who was on the show's panel, has also been removed from Rajasthan Tourism’s treasure hunt campaign in collaboration with IIFA. Her friend Rida Tharana condemned the threats, saying, “How do you feel safe when constantly threatened?” Meanwhile, Mukhija is also facing an FIR and has been questioned by the police. Allahbadia has apologized, and co-host Samay Raina has deleted all India’s Got Latent episodes from YouTube.

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Maharashtra Forms Panel to Study Law on ‘Love Jihad’, Opposition Slams Move

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:47am on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

The Maharashtra government has set up a 7-member panel, led by DGP Sanjay Verma, to study legal aspects of a potential law against "love jihad" and forced religious conversions. The BJP cites the Shraddha Walkar case to justify the move, while the opposition calls it an attack on personal freedom. NCP leader Supriya Sule urged the government to focus on economic issues, while Congress leader Husain Dalwai called "love jihad" a myth. BJP MLA Mangal Lodha defended the initiative, claiming such cases were rising in Maharashtra. The panel will review similar laws in other states.

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DY Chandrachud’s Son Abhinav to Fight for Ranveer Allahbadia in Supreme Court’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ Case

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:37am on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

Abhinav Chandrachud, son of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, is representing YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in the Supreme Court amidst multiple FIRs for controversial remarks in the show India’s Got Latent. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case involving Allahbadia’s petition to merge the complaints. Abhinav is a well-educated lawyer with degrees from prestigious institutions, including Harvard and Stanford, and has also written books on law. Despite his father’s prominent position, Abhinav has never appeared before the Supreme Court during his father’s tenure.

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J&K Government Expels Three Employees with Terrorist Connections

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:26am on 15 Feb 2025,Saturday India

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed three government employees, including a police constable, for their alleged terror links, marking the latest in a series of terminations. Firdous Ahmed Bhat, a police constable, was found working for the Lashkar-e-Toiba terror group. Nisar Ahmed Khan, a forest department orderly, had longstanding ties to Hizbul Mujahideen. These terminations raise concerns about the state government's authority, as this marks the 69th dismissal since Article 370's abrogation in 2019.

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