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A political row has erupted in Kerala after the marriage of 16-year-old Monalisa Bhosle, with the BJP accusing CPI-M leaders of complicity and demanding criminal action. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes found the girl was underage, prompting Madhya Pradesh Police to register a case under the POCSO Act against the groom.

Monalisa Bhosle, who gained social media fame during the Kumbh Mela, married Farhan Khan in Thiruvananthapuram under police protection after her family opposed the relationship. Addressing the media, she rejected allegations of ‘love jihad’ and said her marriage was being misrepresented.

Shri Ganga Sabha, the body managing Har Ki Pauri and Ganga ghats in Haridwar, has urged the Uttarakhand government to declare the Kumbh Mela area a restricted zone for non-Hindus ahead of the Ardh Kumbh in 2027.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan on Tuesday said he would love to attend the Kumbh Mela, expressing his interest while visiting a Kumbh-themed painting exhibition at Mumbai’s Jehangir Art Gallery.

BRS MLC K Kavitha, said people had started seeing through the Congress deceit. She visited the Sri Bhadrakali temple in Warangal and performed special pujas, seeking blessings for the success of the silver jubilee meeting.

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

Being the last auspicious 'snan' of the Maha Kumbh, a large number of devotees had begun to gather on the banks of the Sangam from close to midnight, and while some camped and waited patiently to take the dip at 'Brahma Muhurt', scores of them performed the bathing rituals much before the appointed time.

The deceased was identified as Rachakonda Kalavathi. According to the woman’s relatives, Kalavathi, along with her husband, Chandrasekhar, and friends went to Kumbh Mela in a car two days ago

Zaheerabad Irrigation DEE Venkatrami Reddy, his wife Vilasini and their driver Malla Reddy died on the spot

Over 15,000 sanitation workers will conduct a synchronised cleanliness drive across four zones in Prayagraj

Despite additional measures, the influx of passengers — many of them Maha Kumbh pilgrims travelling to the city of Triveni Sangam — continued with the sheer volume of travellers making the situation difficult to handle for authorities

At Prayagraj Junction, entry is restricted to the city side, and passengers are kept in a 'holding area' until their train arrives

A native of Dharmapuri, Prameela along with family members went to Kumbh Mela ten days ago. They went to Prayagraj in two cars

The participation marks the 'largest congregation' in human history for any religious, cultural, or social event, said the state government, which is hosting the mega fair in Prayagraj

The family members of the victims told the police that they came to know about the incident at around 10 am through some other relatives who had gone there

Srinivas is said to have suddenly collapsed while they were standing in queue to have darshan in a temple in Kashi. His friends shifted him to a local hospital where he was declared brought dead

To prevent overcrowding at the Triveni ghats, additional police forces have been deployed and barricades have been increased

Countries participating in the Maha Kumbh include the United States, Brazil, South Africa, France, Russia, Switzerland, Japan, New Zealand, Germany, Nepal, and Canada

Following the tragedy, the state government decided on five key changes which have been put into effect by the administration.

So far, nearly 20 crore people have taken holy dip in the sacred waters of the Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, says the Uttar Pradesh government