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Congress party has criticised the NDA-led Central government, asking why there were no arrangements for crowd management and why more trains were not run.

The majority of victims injured in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede sustained lower limb and bone injuries, according to official sources. Those admitted to LNJP Hospital have been discharged after primary treatment, with a team of 15 doctors overseeing care. 
 

Metro passengers in other cities across the country enjoy various facilities and discounts. However, Bengaluru Metro has some of the highest ticket prices and lacks essential passenger amenities. Commuters are now urging BMRCL to introduce similar benefits and improve facilities for metro users.
 

Social media influencer and popular YouTuber Lakshay Chaudhary has claimed that he was allegedly chased by cars and attacked by a group of men in what he describes as a "clear murder attempt."

New Delhi railway station stampede: Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay stated that the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station was triggered when a passenger slipped and fell on the stairs leading to platforms 14-15, causing those behind him to be hit.

In a shocking incident, hundreds of dead chickens were discovered floating in the Akkampalli Reservoir in PA Palli Mandal, Nalgonda district, on Friday. Authorities suspect they were dumped the previous night, possibly due to bird flu concerns.

Kyasnur Forest Disease (KFD), a tick-borne viral illness caused by a Flavivirus, is rapidly spreading in the Malnad region, coastal areas, and states bordering Karnataka along the Western Ghats. 
 

Fog is receding and temperatures are rising in South Bengal. No significant change in weather is expected in the next two days, but daytime temperatures may increase slightly. Light rain is possible in some parts of North Bengal

New Delhi Railway station stampede: At least 18 people, including 14 women and three children, lost their lives, and over a dozen were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday (Feb 15) night.

At least 18 people were killed and many others injured in a stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. The incident happened around 10 pm when thousands of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing severe overcrowding at the station. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Railway, KPS Malhotra, the incident occurred when a large number of passengers gathered on platform no. 14, where the Prayagraj Express was stationed. Additionally, delays in the departures of the Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani led to further congestion at platforms 12, 13, and 14.