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divine guidance during challenging times. One such place is the "Plateau Nath Baba Mandir," located downhill of Kargil town. This temple, believed to possess miraculous protective powers, has saved troops from bombardment since the 1971 war and the 1999 Kargil War, as none of the numerous bombs landing near it have exploded. Soldiers stationed near the site believe the temple’s divine aura shields them from harm, earning its reverence among the Army and locals. The Punjab Regiment, currently guarding higher posts on the Line of Control at Kargil, maintains the temple.

Bageshwar district administration in Uttarakhand has dispatched a team of officials to Sunderdhunga, located at a height of more than 12,000 feet, to inspect an unauthorised temple built in the eco-sensitive zone by a self-styled godman. This follows a complaint by the residents of nearby villages that the baba, who lives in the temple and introduces himself as Chaitanya Akash, bathes in Devi Kund, a sacred lake that flows below the structure. The villagers have called it an act of desecration as they bathe their deities in the lake once a year. Bageshwar District Magistrate (DM) Anuradha Pal said the 14-member team sent to Sunderdhunga comprises police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and officials of revenue and forest departments. The baba bathes in the lake and also encourages tourists to do so, she said.

Mumbai Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the Muharram procession scheduled for Tuesday, urging residents to follow the suggested routes and diversions to avoid congestion. The advisory outlines specific road closures and alternative routes as a significant number of participants are expected.

The Ambani family, known for their influence and connections across various sectors, extended invitations to a wide list of decisionmakers from political parties. The attendance of the diverse guests is a symbol of goodwill, transcending diverse political ideologies in a country known for its vibrant yet often contentious political landscape. The guest list reads like a who's who of Indian politics.

Rahul Gandhi visited Hathras to meet the grieving families who were affected in the stampede, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lambasted the Congress MP for being selective and not finding the «empathy» to visit the families of those who lost their lives in the Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy in Tamil Nadu. At least 121 devotees lost their lives owing to a stampede at a religious 'Satsang' event of self-styled godman Suraj Pal alias 'Bhole Baba' in Fulari village in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday. BJP leader CR Kesavan said that neither Rahul Gandhi nor Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin have consoled the families of the victims of the Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy.

bodies of all victims of the Hathras stampede have been identified and handed over to their families, District Magistrate Asish Kumar said here on Thursday. A total of 121 people, mostly women, had died after the stampede at self-styled godman Baba Bhole's satsang in Hathras on Tuesday. «There were three bodies which were unidentified till Wednesday. Two of them were identified late last night,» Kumar told PTI Thursday. Meanwhile, one body has been identified by the family over a video call in Aligarh hospital and they are on their way to the facility, he added.

Suraj Pal Singh or "Bhole Baba" broke his silence on Saturday in connection with the Hathras stampede in which 121 people, mostly women and children, died, stating that «those who created the chaos will not be spared.» In a video statement Suraj Pal who also goes by the name of Narayan Sakar Hari expressed his grief and condoled the deaths at the tragedy that took place earlier this week during a 'Satsang' in Fulari village in Hathras district. «I am deeply saddened by the incident of July 2. May God give us the strength to bear this pain. Please keep faith in the government and the administration. I have faith that those who created the chaos will not be spared. Through my lawyer AP Singh, I have requested the members of the committee to stand with the bereaved families and the injured and help them throughout their lives,» the 'Baba' said.

Bhole Baba or Surajpal Singh is a godman who comes with a distinct sartorial style. Born to Jatav parents in Bahadur Nagari village of Kasganj district around the mid-1960s, he eventually amassed a significant following, especially among the SC/ST communities, advocating for their upliftment and social justice. Bhole Baba's transformation into a spiritual leader began in his youth, influenced by his farmer father and deeply religious mother, and culminated in his current persona after a career in the UP Police. However, his journey has been marred by controversies and allegations.

lawyer representing Bhole Baba claimed Wednesday that "anti-social elements" were behind the stampede at the preacher's 'satsang' here in which 121 people died a day back, and contradicted preliminary reports that the tragedy struck when his followers rushed to collect the soil touched by his feet. According to preliminary government reports, the stampede occurred when a large number of his followers, mostly women, rushed towards Baba Narayan Hari alias Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba when he was leaving to get a closer glimpse of the preacher and collect his «charan raj». «Some anti-social elements hatched a conspiracy. When Narayan Saakar Hari left the venue, his vehicles left, our volunteers and followers failed to understand what was happening due to the conspiracy. This was done as per a plan and should be investigated,» lawyer A P Singh told PTI. Singh said Bhole Baba is also ready to cooperate with the state administration and the police probing Tuesday's stampede and has demanded an investigation into the entire matter.

Vinod, who lost his wife, mother and 16-year-old daughter in the Hathras stampede, expressed his grief over the incident, saying that he lost everything. Speaking to ANI, Vinod said, «I did not even know that all three had gone to the Satsang because he had gone somewhere outside. Someone told him that there was a stampede in the satsang after which I reached the spot and found out that my 16-year-old daughter, mother and wife had died. I could not even find my mother's body.» «I am left with nothing… everything is gone,» Vinod added.

Madhukar, the main accused in the July 2 Hathras stampede that killed 121 people, was arrested from Delhi's Najafgarh area by a Special Operations Group of Hathras police, officials said on Saturday. Madhukar, who was arrested late night on Friday, was contacted by some political parties recently, Hathras Superintendent of Police Nipun Agarwal said. Agarwal said Madhukar worked as a fundraiser for events of self-styled godman Surajpal alias Narayan Sakar Hari alias Bhole Baba and collected donations. The police will apply for remand of Madhukar, he said. «His financial transactions, money trails are being looked into, and call detail records also being checked,» Agarwal added.

Uttar Pradesh government will speak to anyone required for its inquiry into the July 2 Hathras stampede, a probe panel member said on Sunday when asked if self-styled godman Bhole Baba will also be questioned. The commission will also issue a public notice soon, asking local people and witnesses of the tragic incident to share any evidence related to the stampede, along with their statement, another member and chairperson of the panel retired Allahabad High Court judge Brijesh Kumar Shrivastava told reporters in Hathras. «The commission will speak to anyone required for the Hathras stampede probe,» former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Bhavesh Kumar said when asked if the judicial panel will question the 'godman' as well.

stampede incident at a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in 116 people dying and 18 being injured. The tragic incident took place after the ‘sastang’ of Bhole Baba got over and people tried to get out in a hurry. Eyewitnesses said that the stampede happened because of the overcrowding and the hurry in which people wanted to get out.

Hathras claimed the lives of 121 people, the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the Sikandra Rao division of the district submitted a prime facie report to the District Magistrate of Hathras on Wednesday. The prime facie report suggests that the stampede occurred as devotees rushed to seek blessing from 'Bhole Baba', the preacher at the religious congregation Satsang, as he was about to leave the venue after the prayer. The preacher 'Bhole Baba' identified as Suraj Pal is also known by the names of Narayan Sakar Hari and Jagat Guru Vishwahari.

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri on Thursday for 'Bhole Baba', a self-styled godman who conducted a satsang in Hathras where a stampede took place killing 123 people. An FIR has been registered on the incident naming organizers of the prayer meeting but 'Bhole Baba' has not been named yet. Earlier in the day, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mainpuri Sunil Kumar said «Baba has not been found inside the ashram.»

Uttar Pradesh, a tragic stampede during a religious congregation led by 'Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba' has claimed the lives of at least 121 people, leaving over 300 others injured. The victims, predominantly women and children, were part of a massive crowd that had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area. The stampede left over 300 people injured, overwhelming local medical facilities. The stampede occurred around 3:30 PM as thousands of attendees rushed to touch the feet of Bhole Baba, whose real name is Surajpal, a former police officer turned religious preacher. According to eyewitnesses, parts of the ground had become boggy due to water overflowing from a nearby drain, causing people to slip and fall over one another. Overcrowding was cited as a primary factor, with attendance far exceeding the 80,000 figure mentioned in the event organizers' application. Reports indicated that nearly 2.5 lakh people attended the 'satsang'. Prakash Kumar, an injured attendee from Aligarh, recounted, “There was a large crowd at the site. There was no way out, and people fell on each other and fainted. When I tried to move out, there were motorcycles parked outside, which blocked my way.”

Bhole Baba" and Ramkumari said a stone in her kidney vanished. The 85-year-old gave no proof but this story and countless others of similar "miracles" led to Baba's following rocketing in India's northern states. A gathering addressed by the former police head constable in a crowded field last week drew a quarter of a million people and caused one of the deadliest stampedes in the country. Bhole Baba, or Innocent Elder, was born Suraj Pal Singh Jatav. He quit the police in 2000 to join a series of Hindu preachers and gurus in India who are sought by millions for miracle cures and spiritual advice. They are often called godmen, and many have been wooed by politicians for the influence they wield.

Hathras stampede that claimed 121 lives has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by the CJM court. Madhukar is the only accused named in the FIR lodged at Sikandra Rao police station in Hathras in connection with the incident. In a video message earlier, Madhukar's lawyer A P Singh claimed that his client had surrendered in Delhi, where he was undergoing treatment.

security for the Amarnath yatra, another batch of pilgrims left today from the Pathna Chowk base camp.

joint sitting of Parliament today, which will be her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Following the President's address, a motion of thanks will be moved in both Houses of Parliament, which will be discussed by the members. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday and the Rajya Sabha session will start from today.