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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, commenced with the sacred ‘Shahi Snan’ on the auspicious day of Paush Purnima. Devotees from across India and around the globe congregated at the holy Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to perform the ritualistic holy dip. This iconic confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers holds immense significance in Hindu tradition, symbolizing spiritual purification and renewal.

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Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Despite the freezing waters during the cold winter season, a group of foreign devotees took a dip in the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the 'mystical' Saraswati. A Brazilian devotee, Francisco, who came to India for the first time in search of Moksha, said that it was an amazing feeling to be present there. He mentioned that the water at the confluence was cold, but his heart was filled with warmth after he took a dip.

He had bought his first house when he was 35 years old. Twenty years on, he and his wife live in a much bigger flat in Mumbai. He had also restructured and modernised the house in which his retired parents lived in Pune. He had a farm in Karjat, where he had a small farmhouse. His plan is to retire to this house in another 5-10 years. “It all worked out well,” he told me. With the new airport coming up, he is considering booking a flat at one of the new developments in Panvel as well. “This will not be like Lavasa,” he offered. He had been an early investor in the dream project that failed to take off as planned. His money had been stuck there for quite a few years and he finally sold it at a loss. “I am confident the new one will be a winner,” he reassured me.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Why is there such a hoopla around the Delhi assembly election scheduled to be held in February? The answer is clear: Delhi assembly elections are unique as they have become a prestige match for three national parties. Let’s begin with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The government plans to count springs and their sheds in the seventh minor irrigation (MI) census expected to start next month, two officials said. A spring-shed is a land area with groundwater that contributes to a spring.

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driest year in five decades in 2024 as the below-normal precipitation continued for the fifth consecutive year, with a sharp 29 per cent deficit in rainfall compared to the annual average of 1232.3 mm, weather experts said on Saturday. «Jammu and Kashmir experienced its driest year in five decades in 2024, with rainfall levels plunging to just 870.9 mm against the normal annual average of 1232.3 mm — a significant deficit of 29 per cent,» a weather expert, Faizan Arif, said here. This marks the fifth consecutive year of below-normal precipitation in the Union Territory, he said. The weather expert said a closer look at the rainfall trends over the recent years highlights an alarming pattern.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: «Do not drink or cook with the tap water… Do not treat the tap water yourself.» This alert, aimed at Pacific Palisades and surrounding neighbourhoods affected by the Palisades Fire, is part of a series of advisories stemming from the growing wildfires that have already ravaged the region, reported America's NPR. The growing concern? Wildfires like the ones tearing through Los Angeles can dangerously compromise local drinking water systems, a problem experts say is becoming more common as wildfires intensify. According to Andrew Whelton, a professor of civil engineering at Purdue University who has studied wildfire-related water contamination, the damage can be severe. «They will find contamination,» Whelton explained. «The question is how high is it? Where is it? What parts of the communities will have to have restrictions,» he told the American broadcasting organisation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Iran has shipped nearly 3 million barrels of oil from a storage site in China, people familiar with the matter said, in a bid to raise funds that could be used to shore up Iran’s allied militia groups in the Middle East. The oil is from a stockpile of at least 25 million barrels that Iran sent to China in late 2018, when it feared the imposition of new sanctions by the first Trump administration would prevent the country from exporting oil, those people said.

The four deceased labourers were among the nine workers trapped inside the mine in Umrangsu on Monday after a sudden gush of water flooded the quarry. «The rescue operations resumed this morning and three bodies were recovered as the search for trapped miners entered its sixth day. The body of one labourer, hailing from Nepal, was recovered on January 8,» the official said.

Kochi Water Metro, efforts are on to replicate the eco-friendly and innovative water transport model in 18 locations nationwide, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd said. KMRL, which operates and maintains the water metro, said that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has assigned it the task of conducting a feasibility study to assess the potential for similar water metro systems in diverse regions. «With the recent approval of its Board of Directors to form a consultancy wing, KMRL has formed an in-house committee to lead the initial work. If needed, external experts will be brought in to strengthen the process,» it said in a release on Saturday. This new initiative is a proud recognition for Kerala, KMRL innovation and expertise, it added.

Delhi Jal Board (DJB), which manages water distribution to 2.7 million registered consumers, struggles every year in summers with both water quality and quantity. The national capital relies heavily on supplies from neighboring states and facing challenges in meeting growing demand. A severe water shortage during last year's summer led to restrictions and fines for water misuse. Tragically, a dispute over water resulted in a fatality in East Delhi. The Delhi government blamed Haryana for the crisis, alleging reduced water supply. The political tension between the two states escalated, with Delhi's then-water minister staging a protest. Delhi's water allocation, based on a 1994 agreement with neighboring states, is set to expire in 2025, raising concerns about future supplies. A government source highlighted the disparity in water allocation: “Delhi's share of water has been constant at 1,005MGD since 1994. Delhi, whose population has grown three times since 1994 to 3 crore, receives 1,005 MGD of water, while Haryana, with a population also of 3 crore, receives 6,500 MGD of river water.” A long-delayed dam project in Himachal Pradesh, intended to supplement Delhi's water resources, remains incomplete.

Congress aims to reconnect with these traditional supporters, particularly in slum areas. “Minority-dominated constituencies such as Mustafabad, Seelampur, Okhla, Babarpur, Chandni Chowk, Matia Mahal, Ballimaran and Gokulpuri have consistently supported us through the years,” a party official explained. “This explains why we secured substantial votes during the previous assembly and Lok Sabha elections. We have already declared candidates for most of these constituencies to ensure sufficient time for making the constituents aware of our party's guarantees.” The party is emphasizing its commitment to addressing issues affecting these communities, particularly regarding underdeveloped infrastructure and inconsistent water supply in slums. Congress is also targeting constituencies where it received a substantial vote share in the 2020 elections, including Badli, Gandhi Nagar, Kasturba Nagar, Hari Nagar, Seelampur, Jangpura, and Bawana.

Quebec said Friday it will send two more firefighting aircraft to California, a day after one of the province’s water bombers collided with a drone while battling the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area.

BJP, despite its dominant presence nationally, managed only eight seats. One thing common between then and now is the timing of these elections—right after the Budget, set to be presented by the incumbent BJP. Now, as Delhi heads to the polls once again in February 2025, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The BJP may or may not have been betting big on a transformative budget to sway Delhi voters, promising to revolutionise the city’s infrastructure, transport, and housing. However, dousing the fire of the saffron party, the Election Commission’s recent warning against the use of the Budget for Delhi-specific schemes has set the stage for a contentious political showdown.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Temperance in the world of cocktails implies drinking with restraint or in moderation. Bartender Pawan Rawat chanced upon the word while crafting the menu for the new bar Hitchens in Mumbai, and adopted it as the name for the zero-proof drinks section.

Elon Musk on Thursday revealed an unusual «problem» in his personal life on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO shared a candid photo of his bed side table, which appeared to be a mini shrine to his favorite beverage—Diet Coke. The image shows several cans of Diet Coke cluttered on the nightstand, along with a glass of water and a set of headphones resting on the table. A pair of black boots can be seen placed beside his bed side table. Musk captioned the post with a cheeky remark: “I have a drinking problem.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana to draft a three-year action plan to combat dust pollution from roads and open areas by the end of February. The plan will prioritize urban and industrial areas and include measures such as end-to-end greening, paving of roads, pedestrian and cyclist pavements, and micro-surfacing.

Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time by solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp

Joe Biden announced that the federal government will cover the costs of measures to protect lives and property in Southern California for six months.