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Around 44 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts, with several rivers flowing above danger levels. Five people, including four members of a family, drowned in Bhagalpur, while relief camps, community kitchens and rescue teams remain operational

More than 43 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts as several rivers, including the Ganga, flow above danger marks. Authorities have deployed rescue teams, boats and relief camps, while more rain is forecast

One person died and another went missing after a boat carrying 11 people capsized in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday. Nine were rescued. The boat reportedly struck a submerged boulder amid floodwaters, while rescue teams continued searching for the missing person

Ganga and Sharda river levels receded in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, but flood-like conditions persisted in low-lying areas. Varanasi faced waterlogging and sewage accumulation, while Sharda remained above danger level in Lakhimpur Kheri, inundating fields and village corridors

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers flowed above danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna remained on high alert, with the Ganga, Son and Punpun crossing critical levels. Authorities deployed boats and intensified evacuation and anti-erosion operations

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers crossed danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna faced severe flooding, while erosion threatened embankments in Bhagalpur. Authorities deployed boats, steamers and tractors for evacuations, anti-erosion measures and relief preparations

Six people from Rajasthan were killed and around 20 injured when a pickup truck carrying pilgrims collided head-on with a truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj early Monday. The victims were travelling to Soron for ash immersion and a holy dip in the Ganga

West Bengal has urged the Centre to safeguard its water, port and industrial interests while renewing the Ganga-Padma water-sharing agreement with Bangladesh. The State has stressed adequate dry-season flow, citing navigability issues, river erosion, silt accumulation and emerging water needs

India concluded its men’s campaign at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta with two gold and three silver medals. Vishvanath Suresh and Ganga clinched U-23 golds, while Vanshaj, Aditya, and Shubham Rajput claimed silvers

Actress Genelia D'Souza celebrated Vat Purnima by taking a holy dip in the Ganga and dedicating the occasion to her husband, Riteish Deshmukh. She shared a heartfelt video on social media, recalling their enduring bond and wishing him well.

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

Pilgrims describe feeling a soothing breeze of peace shrouding them as they take 'snan' (sacred dip) in the confluence of the three holy rivers -- Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.

Despite the massive influx of devotees, the spirit of faith, enthusiasm, and devotion continues to rise, with people flocking to the sacred banks of the Ganga to take part in the divine ritual.

The ambassadors of various countries and their families appreciated the Indian culture and spirituality and hailed the arrangements made at this huge spiritual and religious event.

The Vice-President is likely to reach Prayagraj around 2:15 p.m.

The festival, celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm, began on January 13 with the 'Pavitra Snan' and will conclude on February 26, Maha Shivratri.

Devotees from various States and around the world have been immersing themselves in the spiritual atmosphere of the holy confluence

According to officials, over 40 crore people, many from abroad, are expected over 45 days in the mela being held after 12 years

Situation alarming in Manner, Digha Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, and Hathidah, where Ganga's water level has passed the danger mark

In an extremely upsetting and an unsettling incident, a 5-year old boy suffering from blood cancer died, as he was repeatedly dipped in the Ganga for nearly 15 minutes in Haridwar.