Maha Kumbh Mela in India

Large crowds turn out for the last day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India, with over 663 million seeking absolution by taking a dip in sacred waters. Security officials manage the crowds, and the event is marked by a rare celestial alignment after 144 years.

Maha Kumbh Mela in India

The Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering of humanity in the world, is currently taking place in India, drawing hundreds of millions of Hindu devotees. The festival is a spiritual event held every 12 years at sacred sites where drops of nectar of immortality fell according to Hindu scriptures. The event involves bathing in the holy rivers to cleanse sins and grant salvation.

Deadly Stampede at Hindu Festival in India

A deadly stampede at a Hindu festival in India prompts discussion on managing massive events effectively.

Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Festival in India

At least seven people were killed and at least 10 were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela holy festival in northern India.

Stampede at Maha Kumbh Festival in India

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival in India resulted in several feared dead and many injured as Hindu devotees rushed to take ritual baths in sacred rivers. The festival attracts millions of people seeking to cleanse themselves of sins and end the process of reincarnation.

Stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in India

Stampede near India's Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple results in at least six deaths and 35 injuries as thousands of devotees gathered for free visit passes. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

Stampede at Hindu Religious Gathering in Hathras, India

Stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in Hathras, India, results in at least 116 deaths. Conflicting reports suggest the stampede started due to crowd management issues or people trying to escape heat inside the tent. Government announces compensation for victims' families. India has a history of stampedes at religious gatherings due to lack of safety measures.

Stampede at Religious Gathering in India

A stampede at a religious event in India resulted in at least 60 deaths and many injuries. The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave following the event. Overcrowding may have been a factor in the tragedy.

President Biden's Criticism of Israel Regarding Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

President Biden criticized Israel for not allowing more humanitarian aid into Gaza during the war. He announced airdrops of aid and called for an immediate ceasefire. Israel claims the UN is failing to distribute aid properly and that Hamas steals a significant portion of it. A deadly stampede occurred as Palestinians rushed for aid trucks, leading to tensions between Israel and the UN.

Stampede in Northern Gaza during Aid Distribution

A stampede in northern Gaza resulted in dozens being killed as Palestinians mobbed aid trucks. Incidents included trampling, armed Palestinians firing on trucks, and Israeli combat soldiers feeling threatened by civilians. 10 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire. Hamas accused Israel of a massacre while a far-right minister warned of the danger of providing aid to enemy civilians.