13 people died in a train accident near Jalgaon, Maharashtra, after panicked passengers jumped from the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express following a fire rumour and were hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express. Seven victims have been identified. Prime Minister Modi and other officials expressed condolences and assured support.
Philanthropist Sudha Murthy served Mahaprasad at the ISKCON camp during her three-day visit to Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. She also toured the ISKCON kitchen. ISKCON, in partnership with Adani Group, is serving over 40,000 devotees daily. The Maha Kumbh, which started on January 13th and ends on February 26th, is expected to welcome 45 crore people.
An 80-year-old woman from Ahmednagar, missing for 30 years after her son’s death, has been reunited with her family. Thane Mental Hospital staff traced her family after she was found wandering in Nashik. Her family, overjoyed, expressed gratitude for the hospital’s efforts.
A woman received free dhaniya (coriander leaves) from Swiggy Instamart with a bouquet of roses gifted by her partner. This unusual pairing sparked hilarious reactions on social media, with users relating it to the Indian tradition of vegetable vendors giving free dhaniya. The post garnered over 504,000 views.
A UP petrol pump’s method of enforcing helmet rules by providing rope-tied helmets to riders has gone viral, sparking amusement and concern online. This incident follows a recent case where a lineman cut off a petrol pump’s power after being refused fuel for not wearing a helmet.
In Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, a man’s car was found scratched after accidentally hitting a dog. The dog, seemingly unharmed, chased the car and later returned to scratch the vehicle, as revealed by CCTV footage. The incident happened on January 17 after Prahlad Singh Ghoshi, the car owner, hit the dog while driving to a wedding.
A woman gave birth at Guwahati Railway Station with assistance from railway doctors and RPF after going into labor on the Rani Kamlapati Express. Both mother and baby are doing well and are now at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for postpartum care.
A Moroccan mosasaur fossil initially identified as a new species is now suspected to be a fake. Researchers discovered discrepancies between the teeth and jawbone, with evidence suggesting teeth were glued on. The incident highlights the problem of fossil manipulation driven by economic factors in some regions.
Two fires have broken out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The first, a major blaze under a railway bridge, was caused by a cylinder blast. The second, a smaller fire at a food preparation tent, was quickly extinguished. No casualties have been reported in either incident. Authorities have deployed extensive fire safety resources to ensure the safety of devotees.
A major fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, destroying around 70 huts and 10 tents due to cylinder blasts. No casualties were reported, thanks to the swift response of fire services, SDRF, and NDRF teams. The Prime Minister contacted the Chief Minister to assess the situation. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.
