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Averting Disasters

On 15 February 2025 a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station claimed the lives of at least 18 people and left many others critically injured. The incident followed closely on the heels of another catastrophe at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where over 30 people perished.

Fatal Negligence

The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives and left many injured, is yet another grim reminder of the urgent need for better crowd management and safety measures in India’s railway system.

ER reviews security arrangements at stations

A day after the stampede at New Delhi railway station, in which 18 persons are reported to have died, the Eastern Railway took measures to enhance arrangements for security and crowd management at various stations under its limits.

Afghan Embassy functioning in New Delhi: MEA

At a news briefing here, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said: ''Our understanding is that the embassy in New Delhi is functioning or continuing to function. We are in touch with the Afghan diplomats who are there in that embassy, as well as with the Afghan diplomats who are at the consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad.''