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New Delhi station tragedy: Railways denies platform change or special train cancellation
New Delhi, Feb 16: A devastating stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, claiming the lives of 18 people and leaving 15 others injured. The incident took place around 9.15 p.m.
New Delhi station stampede: Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of Bihar victims
Patna, Feb 16: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday announced ex gratia for the family members of the deceased from the state.
Special trains from New Delhi to Prayagraj to depart from Platform 16; Passengers to use Ajmeri Gate for Entry/Exit
New Delhi, February 16: A day after the tragic incident of stampede at New Delhi railway station, Northern Railway enforced a number of measures to avoid any such untoward incident in the days to come. It has been decided that all special trains in the direction of Prayagraj will be run from platform number 16. Therefore all the passengers wanting to go to Prayagraj shall come and go from Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi railway station. Regular trains will continue to be operated from all platforms as the regular practice is. This is a step in the direction of avoiding peak hour rush getting accumulated in one platform, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Railways.
India needs to make crowd control a national mission: Anand Mahindra
New Delhi, February 16: A day after the massive stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that took lives of at least 18 people, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said that India needs to make crowd control and safety a national mission.
Railway Ministry probing if any conspiracy or fake news behind Delhi stampede: Sukanta Majumdar
Bardhaman, February 16: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar stated that the Railway Ministry is investigating whether "fake news" was propagated, leading to the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. As many as 18 people were killed and many others were left injured in the tragedy.
Delhi stampede: CCTV footage examined, eyewitness statements to be recorded, says Indian Railways probe panel
New Delhi, February 16: The two-member committee formed to investigate the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station have started examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence, an official of the Indian Railways said on Sunday.
Unseeded Kyrian Jacquet upsets second seed Billy Harris to win Delhi Open 2025 singles title
New Delhi, Feb 16: Frenchman Kyrian Jacquet prolonged his superb Indian spring by adding the Delhi Open 2025 singles title to his trophy cabinet, mere days after he had claimed the Chennai Open 2025 crown. Jacquet, unseeded, beat second seed Billy Harris 6-4, 6-2 at the DLTA Complex Centre Court on Sunday to lay claim to the championship.
Delhi Dribblers end Mumbai Titans' winning streak in thrilling showdown
New Delhi, February 16: The Delhi Dribblers snapped the Mumbai Titans' three-game winning streak in a nail-biting InBL Pro U25 clash at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium, edging out an 88-84 victory. The Dribblers exploded in the first half, racking up 59 points, but the Titans stormed back in the second, setting up a dramatic finish. Lachlan Barker starred once again with 25 points, while Daniel Poelsma knocked down crucial threes to add 23. Piyush Meena also made his first appearance for the Dribblers, as per a release from InBL.
Yamuna's cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi's pre-election promise now in action
New Delhi, Feb 16: During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this project has already commenced, even before the formation of the new government.
Those who demean Sanatan Dharma are evils: Union Minister Sanjay Seth on stampede
Ranchi, Feb 16: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed 18 lives.
Stacy-Ann King highlights Harmanpreet's admission of MI's 'costly error' in WPL thriller
Vadodara, February 16: Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Saturday. In a match filled with twists and turns, MI were bundled out for 164 in 19.1 overs, falling short of playing their full 20 overs--a factor that proved costly in the end.
It was team effort, really happy to see Niki Prasad contributing: Shikha Pandey post DC's thrilling win over MI
Vadodara, February 16: Delhi Capitals (DC) began their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 campaign with a last-ball thriller against Mumbai Indians at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Chasing 165, Delhi needed two runs off the final ball of the match when Arundhati Reddy, who had just come out to bat, held her nerve and took the side over the line, securing a two-wicket victory.
Railways names two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi stampede; high-level inquiry begins
New Delhi, February 16: A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Februray 15, in which 18 people died and several sustained injuries . The committee comprises Narsingh Deo, Northern Railway's Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), and Pankaj Gangwar, its Principal Chief Safety Commissioner (PCSC), the railways said on Sunday.
Railways will act against those responsible for New Delhi station stampede: Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi, Feb16: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressed deep sorrow over the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Speaking to IANS, Athawale stated that the administration should be more vigilant to prevent such incidents in the future.
Legend 90 League: Simmons praises Delhi Royals' management ahead of crucial Qualifier 2 clash
Raipur, Feb 16: Delhi Royals opener Lendl Simmons has praised the franchise's management and support staff ahead of their all-important Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Kings in the Legend 90 League. The winner of the match will book a spot in the grand finale against Chhattisgarh Warriors on Monday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
Congress' Naseem Khan slams Centre for stampede, demands Railway Minister's resignation
Mumbai, Feb 16: Congress leader Naseem Khan on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of 18 people in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and blamed the Central government for the incident.
Union MoS Nityanand Rai honours brave Delhi Police personnel on 78th Raising Day
New Delhi, Feb 16: On the occasion of the 78th Raising Day of Delhi Police, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, awarded medals to police personnel who displayed exceptional bravery in their duties.
Akshay Choubey on his show 'Pyar Ka Professor': It has got that madcap energy
Mumbai, Feb 16: Director Akshay Choubey's show "Pyar Ka Professor" is now streaming on Amazon MX Player. The maker recently shared a few titbits about his new drama.
WPL: DC's victory was largely driven by Shafali and Niki's crucial innings, opines Mithali Raj
Vadodara, Feb 16: Former India captain Mithali Raj opined that Delhi Capitals nerve-wracking last-ball victory in the WPL match was largely driven by Shafali Verma and Niki Parsad's crucial innings.
New Delhi stampede: Congress leaders extend condolences to bereaved families, flay Railways & Centre
New Delhi, Feb 16: Following the devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed 18 lives, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
WPL 2025: Stacy-Ann King reacts on DC's Niki Prasad's match-winning knock against MI
Vadodara, February 16: Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) at Vadodara on Saturday.
New Delhi stampede: Relative of deceased recounts chaos, says panic broke after 'sudden announcement'
New Delhi, February 16: Poonam Devi, a relative of one of the deceased in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, arrived at LNJP Hospital mortuary on Sunday to receive the body of her family member.
Better arrangements could have prevented New Delhi railway stampede: Congress alleges mismanagement, negligence
New Delhi, February 16: Congress party has criticised the NDA-led Central government, asking why there were no arrangements for crowd management and why more trains were not run.
New Delhi Railway station stampede: Victims suffer lower limb, bone injuries
New Delhi, February 16: A majority of the victims who sustained injuries in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede have suffered lower limb injuries while others suffered from bone injuries, as per official sources.
Shafali Verma has never shown defensive approach: Mithali Raj praises DC opener after thrilling win
Vadodara, February 16: Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a nail-biting two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) on Saturday. The match witnessed some electrifying moments, with Shafali Verma's aggressive innings at the top.
New Delhi Railway stampede: Negligence by Railway Ministry, says Punjab CM Mann: Pity no care is being taken for precious lives...
Amritsar, February 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. He blamed the Ministry of Railways and said that the accident took place due to their negligence.
Niki Prasad's 35-run knock provided stability amid wickets falling around her: Mithali Raj
Vadodara, February 16: Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a dramatic two-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in an electrifying Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter at Vadodara on Saturday. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats, with momentum swinging between the two teams until the very last ball.
Passenger slipped on stairs at New Delhi Railway Station..: CPRO Northern Railways on NDLS stampede
New Delhi, February 16: Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay on Sunday said that a passenger coming towards platforms 14-15 slipped and fell on the stairs, and many passengers standing behind him were hit, leading to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.
New Delhi Railway station stampede: Indian Railways announces compensation of Rs 10 lakh to families of deceased
New Delhi, February 16: A compensation of Rs 10 lakh by the Indian Railways was announced to the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, as per a release.
President Murmu expresses grief over New Delhi Railway Station stampede, extends condolences
New Delhi, February 16: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. She extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
NDLS stampede: Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Gadkari express grief over loss of lives
New Delhi, February 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths caused by a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday.
Constantly monitoring operations: Delhi LG VK Saxena on stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, February 16: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.
Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the families who lost loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Situation under control at New Delhi Railway Station: Ashwini Vaishnaw after stampede
New Delhi, February 16: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that a chaotic situation at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) had been brought under control after a huge rush injured 15 people.
Delhi Open: Unseeded Japanese pair of Imamura-Noguchi secure men's doubles title
New Delhi, February 15: Unseeded pair Masamichi Imamura and Rio Noguchi claimed the 2025 Delhi Open doubles title with a commanding 6-4, 6-3 victory over second seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha and Courtney John Lock at the DLTA Complex on Saturday.
Punjabi singer Satinder Sartaaj enthrals Delhi crowd with his mesmerising performance
New Delhi, February 15: Punjabi folk singer Satinder Sartaaj, who won zillions of hearts with his hit song 'Udaarian', enthralled the audience with his soulful performance at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi on Friday. In the concert, he sang his hit songs, such as 'Jalsa 2.0' and 'Sajjan Raazi'.
WPL 2025: Shafali, Niki shine as Delhi Capitals defeat Mumbai Indians in last-ball thriller
Vadodara, February 15: A blistering start by Shafali Varma and composed knocks by Niki Prasad and Sarah Bryce helped Delhi Capitals (DC) secure a two-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in an edge-of-the-seat thriller during the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) at Vadodara on Saturday.
New Delhi stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for seriously injured
New Delhi, Feb 16: Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries in the stampede that broke out at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night
Death toll rises to 18 in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, dozens injured
New Delhi, Feb 16: At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a tragic stampede that broke out late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station.
Surge in passengers during train delays triggered stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, says DCP
New Delhi, Feb 16: A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night left at least 15 people dead, as a large crowd rushed to catch trains to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela.