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A stampede occurred at the Sangam Nose area during Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya, leading to injuries among devotees. Authorities, including Prime Minister Modi, have ensured support, with heavy police deployment and appeals to avoid overcrowding. The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad has postponed the Amrit Snan. Religious leaders urged devotees to take dips at nearby ghats. The situation is being monitored closely, with efforts to ensure the safety of devotees. The next major bathing event is scheduled for February 3. Political leaders expressed concerns, demanding immediate action and better future arrangements for pilgrim safety and well-being.

A 60-year-old woman died from a heart attack in Mainpuri district hospital after the doctor on duty, Dr. Adarsh Sanger, allegedly ignored her and watched his mobile phone. Despite family pleas, the doctor instructed nurses to attend to her, leading to public outrage after CCTV footage showed him slapping the patient's son. An investigation has been initiated.

Virat Kohli provided valuable advice to a young aspiring cricketer, emphasizing the importance of hard work, self-motivation, and exceeding established benchmarks. Kohli encouraged the young boy to practice diligently and aim higher than others without needing reminders for practice. Kohli will be making a return to Ranji Trophy after more than 10 years.

China has emerged as a significant player in AI foundation models with DeepSeek, creating powerful AI models at lower costs than the West. This has spurred a debate in India about whether to develop indigenous large language models or focus on smaller, application-specific ones. Experts emphasize the need for investment in research, infrastructure, and innovation to enhance India's AI capabilities.

A video has also been doing the rounds on WhatsApp groups of resident welfare associations of two leopards roaming around Ramagondanahalli

The policy should integrate dementia care into both geriatric and mental health plans, stated the paper published in The Lancet Psychiatry

ASER-2024 shows that Karnataka saw a decline in enrolment between the age group of six to 14 in government schools

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched a second-generation navigation satellite, NVS-02, into a geosynchronous transfer orbit using a GSLV rocket in its 100th launch from Sriharikota. This satellite, which incorporates both indigenous and procured atomic clocks, will replace IRNSS-1E and enhance the NavIC base layer constellation.

APMC says it is verifying degrees of FMGs through the Indian Embassies concerned before granting PRs and the process is under way