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addressing an event at Praya

United Nations must act to prevent terror strikes across the globe:...

We never attack any country but unfortunately, our neighbour is aiding terrorism and creating havoc, said Naidu.

17 Feb 2019 10:49 AM IST

Wearing a saffron dhoti, the leaders of the BJP offered their prayers at Sangam, the holy confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. (Photo: Amit Shah | Twitter)

Watch: Amit Shah takes holy dip during Kumbh Mela

Followed by the snan' Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath also performed an aarti' at Triveni Sangam.

13 Feb 2019 5:29 PM IST

More than 30 million devotees were expected to immerse themselves at the confluence of three holy rivers the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. (Photo: AFP)

Kumbh at its best

Millions take the holy plunge and participate in India's Hindu mega festival's high point.

5 Feb 2019 7:41 PM IST

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi

Reclaiming lost glory

From pariah to demi-god: transgender leader a star at the Kumbh Mela.

21 Jan 2019 8:55 PM IST

Kumbh to generate Rs 1.2 lakh crore revenue', says industry body CII

UP govt has allocated Rs 4,200 crore for 50-day Kumbh Mela this time, which is over thrice the budget of Maha Kumbh in...

20 Jan 2019 3:28 PM IST

Tuesday was the first time that members of Indias estimated two-million-strong transgender community have been allowed to wade in the water at Kumbh Mela festival. (Photo: AFP)

In a first, transgenders take holy dip at Kumbh Mela

On Tuesday, dozens of transgenders splashed in sacred waters of Ganges and Yamuna alongside revered Hindu ascetics at...

16 Jan 2019 1:40 PM IST

The stage is set for the commencement of the much-publicised 49-day Kumbh Mela with its first official bathing of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday to be undertaken by about 1.25 crore devotees. (Photo: ANI)

Over 100 mn gather for Kumbh mela, devotees to take holy dip today

The Mela, which runs until March 4, was recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2017.

15 Jan 2019 8:53 AM IST

According to police officials, the fire has been doused and the area is being cleared now. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Fire breaks out at camp at Kumbh Mela premises in Prayagraj

Multiple tents were engulfed in the fire which erupted after a cylinder exploded in a tent at camp of Digambar Akhada.

14 Jan 2019 1:26 PM IST

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi along with AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at a meeting after unveiling a bronze statue of former DMK president late M. Karunanidhi, in Chennai, on Sunday. (PTI)

No Q' mama, Michel in BJP, PM Modi taunts Sonia Gandhi

Congress calls SC liar, lets down forces: PM.

17 Dec 2018 12:07 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath

Yogi thali: Subsidized meal facility at Rs 10 launched in Uttar...

The initiative has been started by a private individual with the help of his associates.

3 Sept 2018 12:40 PM IST

Police say the house in Dhumanganj was bolted from inside and they had to break through the door. (Twitter | @ANINewsUP)

Allahabad man kills wife, 3 daughters, stuffs bodies inside fridge,...

'It seems that the man, killed his wife and three daughters, and later committed suicide,' police said.

21 Aug 2018 10:08 AM IST

Watch: Male cops pull girl students hair for blocking Amit Shahs convoy

Watch: Male cops pull girl student's hair for blocking Amit Shah's...

Two women and a male student with black flags blocked Amit Shah's convoy in Allahabad.

28 July 2018 2:25 PM IST