A stampede at Mahakumbh's Sangam during Mauni Amavasya's pre-dawn hours initially resulted in conflicting casualty reports. The administration remained silent for 17 hours before confirming 30 deaths and 60 injuries. The event connected to previous day's concerns about overcrowding and inadequate preparations.
By afternoon, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for victims' families and ordered a judicial inquiry. The administration's delayed response drew criticism from opposition leaders.
The Yamuna water controversy from previous days escalated as Haryana's CM drank river water to counter Kejriwal's poisoning claims, leading to legal action. The court summoned Kejriwal while Haryana filed a complaint.
Canadian inquiry's dismissal of India's involvement in Nijjar's murder received brief coverage, marking a potential shift in the diplomatic narrative that dominated headlines in previous months.