The death toll from yesterday's New Delhi Railway Station stampede reached 18, with investigations revealing confusion over similarly named Kumbh-bound trains as a key factor. Morning coverage focused on identification procedures at hospitals, where relatives were shown photos instead of bodies. Railways announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for deceased families and Rs 2.5 lakh for the injured.
By afternoon, attention shifted to the third US deportation flight landing in Amritsar with 112 Indians, continuing the controversial returns that began two days ago. The media highlighted accounts of shackled deportees during the 66-hour flight.
Evening coverage returned to the stampede aftermath as Railways announced four special Kumbh trains from Platform 16, with new entry-exit protocols through Ajmeri Gate. BJP's announcement of Delhi's new Chief Minister was postponed to tomorrow, with the oath ceremony scheduled for February 18.