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The Kerala High Court ordered police protection for the Kumbh Mela girl who gained viral fame and later married in Kerala. The court cited concerns for her safety while her husband faces kidnapping and child marriage-related charges based on allegations she is a minor

More than 90 people died and dozens were injured after a violent storm and heavy rain battered several districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief measures as authorities assessed widespread damage caused by lightning, strong winds and collapsing structures

Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a decisive, tech-driven strike showcasing India’s military strength, citing use of advanced systems like Akash and BrahMos. He stressed adaptability, surprise tactics, and stronger defence R&D during a symposium in Prayagraj

The Allahabad High Court stayed demolition of a house in Prayagraj’s Dal Mandi area, questioning the notice issued in a deceased person’s name and directing authorities to submit an inspection report while maintaining status quo till May 7

An FIR was registered in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari for alleged sexual abuse of two individuals, including a minor, at a gurukul and during religious events such as the Magh Mela

Around 1.5 crore devotees took ritual baths at the Ganga and Sangam in Prayagraj on Magh Purnima, braving cold conditions. Authorities ensured safety, sanitation, and traffic management, marking the conclusion of month-long kalpvas observances for thousands of pilgrims

An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed into a pond near KP College ground in Prayagraj after an engine snag. The pilot ejected safely, no casualties were reported, and authorities have cordoned off the area for investigation

Millions of devotees thronged Haridwar, Varanasi and Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya, braving cold and fog to take sacred dips, perform rituals and prayers, as authorities enforced tight security and crowd management during the major Magh Mela bathing day nationwide peacefully

Devotees thronged Sangam ghats on Magh Mela’s third day in Prayagraj, praising arrangements and security. The 44-day festival began January 3, features multiple auspicious bathing dates, extensive crowd management, transport facilities, and concludes on Mahashivratri with strong administrative oversight statewide

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested Afsar Ahmed, a close aide of slain gangster-politician Atique Ahmed, for facilitating a jail meeting that allegedly planned Umesh Pal’s murder. Wanted in a Bareilly case with a Rs 50,000 reward, he was captured in Delhi and sent to jail

13-year-old Vaishnavi Vyas from Hyderabad won a gold in vault and a bronze in floor exercises at the Sub Junior Nationals in Prayagraj. Coached by Aruna Reddy, Vaishnavi’s success highlights Telangana’s emerging gymnastics talent

 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the opposition INDIA coalition will continue in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and called BJP 'land mafia party'

Illegal structures must be razed but in a time-bound and legal manner, without any religious bias

The parked SUV, a black Mahindra XUV 700, was spotted by a local news reporter who posted a video on Instagram last week, in an attempt to identify and locate the owner of the vehicle.

Managing such a massive number of people was a challenge, which was efficiently handled by the government and administration, presenting it as a model to the world. Over the 45 days of this grand event, more than 660 million devotees participated. This number is nearly half of India's total population

In an earlier announcement, CM Adityanath had said that those who could not visit the Maha Kumbh would receive Sangam water at their doorstep. Following this, ADG Fire Department Padmaja Chauhan directed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Pramod Sharma to ensure that all returning fire tenders from Maha Kumbh carry Sangam water to their respective districts

Putting an end to VIP culture should be one of the key lessons for the authorities to learn from Kumbh Mela apart from crowd management

According to industry leaders, the grand festival is estimated to have generated business of over Rs 3 lakh crore (about $360 billion) through goods and services, making it one of the biggest economic events in the country

While returning home, Nallagoni Veeraiah suffered a massive heart attack when they reached Nizamabad town, others took him to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead

Despite the large turnout, the Uttar Pradesh government, with continuous monitoring by CM Yogi, has ensured that the event runs smoothly. Pilgrims have praised the seamless arrangements, reflecting the government's diligent efforts to manage such a large-scale event