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  • New Delhi railway station stampede kills at least 18 in India

    New Delhi railway station stampede kills at least 18 in India

    • At least 18 people were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday.
    • Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India, according to Delhi’s caretaker chief minister.
    • A relative of one of the deceased said an announcement about a change of train platforms created confusion that led to the stampede.

    At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday.

    Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, according to Delhi’s caretaker chief minister, Atishi, who uses only one name.

    The stampede happened late Saturday while thousands of people were gathered at the New Delhi railway station waiting to board a train. The incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a footbridge that connects train platforms, authorities said.

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    Sheela Devi, who was at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain Hospital in New Delhi to collect her daughter-in-law’s body, said an announcement about a change of train platforms created confusion among the passengers that led to the stampede.

    At least 18 people died in a stampede after some passengers slipped and fell on others at the New Delhi Railway station, in New Delhi, India, on Feb. 15, 2025.
    (AP Photo)

    “The crowd went out of control and no one could control it,” said Nikhil Kumar, a shopkeeper who witnessed the crowd surge.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was “distressed by the stampede.”

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    “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede,” he said on the social platform X.

    Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that an investigation has been ordered to find what led to the stampede.

    At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at the six-week festival last month after tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters.

  • India PM praises Trump, invokes MIGA, “make India great again,” after White House meeting

    India PM praises Trump, invokes MIGA, “make India great again,” after White House meeting

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a page from President Donald Trump’s playbook during a joint press conference Thursday, saying he wants to make India great again, or “MIGA.”

    Modi met with Trump at the White House, where the world leaders discussed a range of issues, including trade, the economic relationship between India and the United States and military sales. 

    During a press conference, Modi said Indian people were focusing on their heritage and ways to ensure his nation is developed by 2047. 

    INDIA’S MODI SPEAKS WITH ‘DEAR FRIEND’ PRESIDENT TRUMP AMID HOPES OF FURTHERING TIES

    President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a news conference in the East Room of the White House Thursday. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

    “Borrowing an expression from America, our vision for a developed India is to make India great again, or MIGA,” he said through a translator. “When America and India work together, that is, when it’s MAGA plus MIGA, it becomes a mega partnership for prosperity.

    “And it is this mega spirit that gives new scale and scope to our objectives.” 

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    India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi points to President Donald Trump during a news conference in the East Room of the White House Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

    At the beginning of the press conference, Trump announced the United States would be providing India F-35 fighter jets and increasing military sales to the country by billions of dollars. 

    Trump also said his administration approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, one of the plotters of a deadly 2008 terrorist attack that killed 160 people. 

    “I’m pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters and one of the very evil people of the world having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India,” Trump said. 

    In addition, Modi said India would accept illegal Indian immigrants in the United States who are deported back home. 

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    A U.S. military plane deporting illegal Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar, India, Feb. 5, 2025. (Adnan Abidi)

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    “Anybody who enters another country illegally,” Modi said, “they have absolutely no right to be in that country.

    “And as far as India and the U.S. is concerned, we have always been of the same opinion. And that is that any verified Indian who is in the U.S. illegally, we are fully prepared to take them back to India.”

  • Happy Women’s Day 2025 Images & HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Celebrate National Women’s Day in India and Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary With Photos and Quotes

    Happy Women’s Day 2025 Images & HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Celebrate National Women’s Day in India and Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary With Photos and Quotes

    National Women’s Day in India, celebrated on February 13, honours the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a prominent freedom fighter and poet. The day is dedicated to recognising women’s achievements and advocating for gender equality across the country. National Women’s Day 2025 falls on February 13. On National Women’s Day in India, it is common to share wishes that express respect, admiration, and appreciation for the contributions of women in various spheres of life. People often send heartfelt messages, greetings, and flowers to women in their lives, acknowledging their strength and achievements. Here’s a collection of Happy Women’s Day 2025 greetings, National Women’s Day 2025 quotes, Women’s Day images and Happy Women’s Day 2025 HD wallpapers to share on the day. February 13, 2025 Special Days: Which Day Is Today? Know Holidays, Festivals, Events, Birthdays, Birth and Death Anniversaries Falling on Today’s Calendar Date.

    Here are five inspiring quotes by Sarojini Naidu:

    1. “We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech, and earnestness in action.”
    2. “A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race.”
    3. “When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today, because my right is justice.”
    4. “As long as we do not realise ourselves as a nation, we shall never be able to win our freedom.”
    5. “Oh, we want a new breed of men before India can be cleansed of her disease.”

    Happy Women’s Day 2025 Wishes and Greetings

    1. Happy National Women’s Day! May You Continue To Shine, Inspire, and Break Barriers With Your Strength and Determination.
    2. Celebrating the Incredible Women Who Make the World a Better Place—Wishing You Success, Happiness, and Empowerment Always!
    3. On This Special Day, Let’s Honour the Courage, Resilience, and Achievements of Women Everywhere. Happy National Women’s Day!
    4. Your Strength, Wisdom, and Kindness Make the World Brighter—Wishing You a Wonderful National Women’s Day Filled With Love and Appreciation!
    5. May You Always Have the Confidence To Chase Your Dreams and the Power To Achieve Them. Happy National Women’s Day to All the Amazing Women!

    Happy Women’s Day 2025 Images & HD Wallpapers

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    Happy Women’s Day 2025 Images & HD Wallpapers

    Happy Women’s Day (File Image)

    Happy Women’s Day 2025 Images & HD Wallpapers

    Happy Women’s Day (File Image)

    Happy Women’s Day 2025 Images & HD Wallpapers

    Happy Women’s Day (File Image)

    Happy Women’s Day 2025 Images & HD Wallpapers

    Happy Women’s Day (File Image)

    On National Women’s Day in India, schools, offices, and organisations may hold events or discussions highlighting women’s empowerment and gender equality, while social media platforms are filled with posts celebrating women’s roles in society.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 13, 2025 09:11 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Solar Eclipse 2025 Date: When Is the 1st Surya Grahan of the Year? Will It Be Visible in India? Know Time and Other Details

    Solar Eclipse 2025 Date: When Is the 1st Surya Grahan of the Year? Will It Be Visible in India? Know Time and Other Details

    New Delhi, February 12: The first solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) of 2025 will occur on March 29. A solar eclipse is a celestial event that takes place when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, partially or completely blocking sunlight. This phenomenon occurs only on a new moon day, when the Moon aligns directly between the Sun and the Earth.

    The upcoming solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) will be partial, meaning the Moon will cover only a portion of the Sun, giving it a glowing “C” shape. As per Indian Standard Time (IST), the eclipse will begin at 2:20 PM and end at 6:13 PM.

    Will Solar Eclipse 2025 be Visible in India?

    The March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) will be visible in parts of Europe, North America, northern Asia, and Africa, including the USA, Canada, Portugal, Spain, the UK, France, Germany, and Russia. However, India will not witness this eclipse, making it an astronomical event for global observation. Eclipses in 2025: Know Dates of Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan), Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) and Other Celestial Events Set To Occur in New Year.

    Different cultures hold various beliefs regarding solar eclipses. In Hinduism, eclipses are often considered inauspicious, and people avoid performing any religious or auspicious activities during this period. However, in scientific communities, it is viewed as a fascinating astronomical event. Solar Eclipse 2024 Facts: From Types of Eclipses to Cultural Myths, Ahead of ‘Ring of Fire’ Celestial Event, Know 5 Interesting Things About Surya Grahan.

    How To Watch the Solar Eclipse Safely

    Looking directly at the eclipse with the naked eye can be harmful and may cause permanent eye damage or even blindness. To safely observe the eclipse, use special solar filters or eclipse glasses.

    Scientific Importance of Solar Eclipses

    Solar eclipses provide scientists with a unique opportunity to study the Sun and its outer atmosphere. Historically, such eclipses have played a key role in testing Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.

    Although this partial eclipse will not be visible in India, it remains an exciting event for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 12, 2025 08:47 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Kumbha Sankranti 2025 Date in India: Know Shubh Muhurat and Significance of the Auspicious Day Falling on Magha Purnima

    Kumbha Sankranti 2025 Date in India: Know Shubh Muhurat and Significance of the Auspicious Day Falling on Magha Purnima

    Kumbha Sankranti is an important annual event for Hindus across India as the day marks the transition of the Sun into the Aquarius (Kumbha) zodiac sign. The day holds great significance in the Hindu solar calendar and usually falls around mid-February. This Sankranti is significant for spiritual purification, charity, and bathing rituals, especially in sacred rivers. Kumbha Sankranti 2025 falls on Wednesday, February 12. According to drikpanchang, the Kumbha Sankranti Punya Kala will start at 13:19 pm and end at 19:21 pm on the same day while the Kumbha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala starts at 17:20 pm and last till 19:21 pm. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year. 

    The Kumbha Sankranti Moment will be at 00:34 am on February 13. The Punya Kaal i.e. the auspicious period begins 16 Ghatis before the Sankranti moment and ends at the Sankranti moment itself. As Kumbha Sankranti 2025 nears, here’s all you need to know about Kumbha Sankranti 2025 date, timings and significance of the annual event.

    Kumbha Sankranti 2025 Date

    Kumbha Sankranti 2025 falls on Wednesday, February 12.

    Kumbha Sankranti 2025 Timings

    • The Kumbh Sankranti Maha Punya Kala starts at 17:20 pm and last till 19:21 pm.
    • Kumbha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala starts at 17:20 pm and last till 19:21 pm.
    • The Kumbha Sankranti Moment will be at 00:34 am on February 13.

    Kumbha Sankranti Significance

    Kumbha Sankranti holds great significance in Hinduism and is considered to be a day when devotees should engage in spiritual and charitable activities. It is believed that devotees who take a bath in sacred rivers like the Ganges, especially at Triveni Sangam, can get rid of their past sins.

    The most famous bathing ritual happens at Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, and Ujjain, especially during Kumbh Mela years. Kumbha Sankranti signals the beginning of the last phase of winter and the approach of spring. On this day, donating food, clothes, money, and essentials to the poor is considered very auspicious.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 12, 2025 07:20 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025 Date in India: What is Purnima Tithi Timings? Know Significance of the Day That Marks the Birth Anniversary of the Famous Saint of Bhakti Movement

    Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025 Date in India: What is Purnima Tithi Timings? Know Significance of the Day That Marks the Birth Anniversary of the Famous Saint of Bhakti Movement

    Guru Ravidas Jayanti is an annual event that marks the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a famous saint of the Bhakti Movement. The day of Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magh month. Guru Ravidas is known as a spiritual man and also as a social reformer because of his work against casteism. As per Hindu calendar, Guru Ravidas was born on Magha Purnima. Hence his birth anniversary is celebrated on Magha Purnima as per the Hindu lunar calendar. This year, Guru Ravidas Jayanti falls on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. It will be the 648th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas this year. The Purnima tithi will begin at 21:25 on February 11 and will end at 21:52 pm on February 12, 2025.

    As per details by historians, Guru Ravidas was born during 1377 C.E. at Mandhuadhe in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi. His birthplace is now known as Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan and it is a major place of pilgrimage for the followers of Guru Ravidas. People across countries celebrate this special occasion in India. Also, devotees take a holy dip in the river to perform rites. In this article, let’s know more about Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025 date and the significance of the annual event. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year. 

    Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025 Date

    Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2025 falls on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

    Guru Ravidas Jayanti Timings

    The Purnima tithi will begin at 21:25 on February 11 and will end at 21:52 pm on February 12, 2025.

    Guru Ravidas Jayanti  Significance

    Guru Ravidass Jayanti is an auspicious occasion that marks the birth of Ravidas, who is popular for making efforts in eradicating caste system. He has also contributed to the Bhakti movement, and is well-recognized as a good friend of Kabir. Mirabai was his disciple. Guru Ravidass Jayanti has a special significance among the people following Sikhism, specially who follows Ravidassia sect, and other people who in any way revere Ravidas like some of the Kabirpanthis and other religions.

    Guru Ravidas is also known as Raidas, Rohidas and Ruhidas. His devotional songs and verses made a lasting impact upon the Bhakti Movement. Ravidas’ birth is celebrated as Guru Ravidass Jayanti in Punjab and he is revered due to his spirituality and works against casteism like other 10 Sikh gurus. On this day, his followers bathe in the holy rivers and take inspiration from their Ravidas by remembering the great events and miracles related to his life.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 12, 2025 06:50 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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  • World’s largest religious gathering in India underway as hundreds of millions visit 45-day festival

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    The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims and tourists to India. The 45-day festival, which began Jan. 13, is the largest gathering of humanity in the world. It is expected to draw approximately 420 million. 

    That is about 200 times the number of Muslim pilgrims who participated in the annual Hajj in Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia, last year. It is so large it can be seen from outer space.

    According to Hindu scriptures, gods and demons once churned the cosmic ocean in search of the nectar of immortality. During this struggle, drops of nectar fell at four sacred sites. The spiritual Hindu festival takes place once every 12 years at one of those four locations. 

    This year, it is being held in the city of Prayagraj in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This year’s event is considered particularly special because it aligns with a rare, once-in-a-century celestial configuration.

    WORLD’S LARGEST RELIGIOUS GATHERING BEGINS IN INDIA, HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF HINDUS EXPECTED TO ATTEND

    Hundreds of boats and thousands of devotees along the banks of Prayagraj. (Ava Poonawala)

    Throngs of devotees have been descending on northern India to take a dip at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. Hindus, who account for nearly 80% of India’s more than 1.4 billion people, believe a third invisible river, the mythical Saraswati, also meets at the confluence. 

    Legend holds that a dip in the holy waters will cleanse them of sins and grant salvation. Bathing occurs daily, but on the most auspicious dates, Naga Sadhus, Hindu ascetics, head into the holy rivers at dawn. 

    Ava Poonawala, a resident of Mumbai, India, made the journey not as a pilgrim, but to “witness the world’s largest religious event in our lifetime,” she explained to Fox News Digital. She took an early 6 a.m. dip just as the sun was rising. 

    After her chilly dip, she expressed feeling invigorated and at peace. 

    “Everyone seemed to be there with one purpose,” she told Fox News Digital. “And that was spiritual awakening.”

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    Rudraksh Baba sets up camp at Prayagraj wearing thousands of beads. (Ava Poonawala)

    The Maha Kumbh Mela is a massive undertaking by any standard. To accommodate the tens of thousands of holy men, pilgrims and tourists, authorities have built a sprawling tent city on the riverbanks. It’s equipped with more than 150,000 tents and toilets, 3,000 kitchens and 11 hospitals, as well as roads, electricity, water and communication towers. 

    It covers some 15 square miles. About 50,000 security personnel, supported by artificial intelligence-powered cameras, are stationed in the city to maintain law and order and manage the crowds.

    “I was blown away by the incredible magnitude of this event,” Poonawala told Fox News Digital. “It’s just unimaginable how they put this all together.”

    STAMPEDE THAT KILLED 121 IN INDIA WAS CAUSED BY SEVERE OVERCROWDING AND LACK OF EXITS, AUTHORITIES SAY

    A predawn stampede broke out at the festival last week, reportedly killing roughly three dozen people and injuring many more. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to “devotees who have lost their loved ones” without specifying the number dead. 

    Police reported the stampede occurred as hundreds of millions of pilgrims rushed to dip in sacred waters on the most auspicious day of the festival. Uttar Pradesh’s chief minister said some devotees attempted to jump crowd management barricades, triggering the crush. The Kumbh’s grand processions, which had been curtailed last week, have since resumed. 

    Prior to the stampede, the festival saw a brief but large fire, which was quickly extinguished. 

    Five security officers carry an injured woman.

    A woman injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival is carried out by security officers at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers, on Mauni Amavasya, or new moon day, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)

    AT LEAST 30 DEAD IN STAMPEDE AT THE MASSIVE MAHA KUMBH FESTIVAL IN INDIA, POLICE SAY

    For many, the marvel of the Maha Kumbh Mela lies neither in the religious nor spiritual experience, but rather the cultural extravaganza. It not only brings together ash-smeared monks, naked ascetics and priests dressed head-to-toe in saffron. It also attracts tourists with selfie sticks and awed foreigners.

    Uttar Pradesh has gone to great lengths to promote this year’s festival as a tourist event, offering luxury packages and experiences. The government even organized helicopters to shower flower petals on the saints and seers taking a holy dip. The state has allocated more than $765 million for this year’s event. 

    The Kumbh has drawn people from all strata of society, whether it be billionaires like Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of the late Steve Jobs, or athletes like Olympic boxer Mary Kom. Bollywood stars and celebrities like Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and his fiancée, actress Dakota Johnson, have descended on the festival. 

    Even royalty, like King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, have made an appearance. On Wednesday, exactly a week after the stampede, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Prayagraj to take a sacred dip.

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    Saffron-clad priests at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. (Ava Poonawala )

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    The Kumbh Mela’s popularity has steadily increased in size over the years as improved infrastructure and facilities have attracted more people. This year, for the first time ever, the massive event also boasts being plastic-free and eco-friendly. The festival is a significant test for India to showcase Hinduism and culture, as well as handle tourism and crowd management.

    “The ground was buzzing at all hours, right through the night into the morning,” Poonawala said. “It was so surreal with such purity. I can’t even begin to explain it.”

  • Coldplay 2025 India Concert Tickets Case: Mumbai Police Drop Charges Against BookMyShow, Cite No Evidence of Manipulation

    Coldplay 2025 India Concert Tickets Case: Mumbai Police Drop Charges Against BookMyShow, Cite No Evidence of Manipulation

    The Mumbai Police have officially closed the case against ticketing platform BookMyShow regarding allegations of ticket manipulation for Coldplay’s 2025 India concert. According to a report by FPJ, a senior official confirmed that the investigation found no evidence of malpractice. The case stemmed from widespread frustration among fans who struggled to secure tickets for Coldplay’s highly anticipated concerts in Mumbai. Many alleged that tickets were sold out within minutes, only to resurface at significantly higher prices on resale platforms. The uproar led to accusations of potential manipulation, prompting the Mumbai Police to launch an inquiry into BookMyShow’s ticketing process. BookMyShow Crashes? Netizens Trying to Book Coldplay India 2025 Tickets for Mumbai Concert Claim Online Platform To Be Down, Share Screenshot Photos in Frustration!

    Mumbai Police’s Findings

    The official shared, “During the course of the probe we did not find any evidence to link that the ticket sales were manipulated. On the point that patrons paid different amounts for the tickets, the probe found that BookMyShow had sourced the ticket sale to certain third party vendors and those who bought the tickets through such platforms could have paid higher amounts but that too becomes a case of a civil liability. Additionally, this matter does not constitute a violation of your fundamental rights, nor was anyone forced to buy tickets through coercion. This does not suffice as an ingredient for a criminal complaint.”

    Outrage Over Coldplay Ticket Sales

    Coldplay performed at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19 and 21 as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. The excitement for the British rock band’s India concerts was immense, with fans rushing to secure tickets as soon as sales went live. However, many fans were left disappointed as tickets on BookMyShow sold out within minutes. Soon after, fans noticed that many tickets had reappeared on resale platforms like Viagogo and Gigsberg at significantly inflated prices. BookMyShow Files Police Complaint Over Fake Ticket Sales for Coldplay’s Mumbai Concert.

    Legal Complaint Against BookMyShow

    Advocate Amit Vyas had filed a complaint against BookMyShow, accusing the platform of facilitating the black marketing of Coldplay tickets. He alleged that the company deceived the public and sought an FIR to be registered against it on fraud charges. Following the complaint, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police had summoned Ashish Hemrajani, CEO of Big Tree Entertainment (the parent company of BookMyShow), along with the company’s technical head, for questioning regarding the alleged black market sales. Coldplay Ticket Fraud: Mumbai Police Summons BookMyShow CEO and Technical Head for Investigation Over Alleged Black Marketing of Coldplay Concert Tickets.

    BookMyShow’s Response to the Allegations & Case Closure

    BookMyShow firmly denied any involvement in ticket reselling and issued a statement clarifying that it has no association with third-party resale platforms. The company also confirmed that it had filed its own complaint with the police and cooperated fully with the investigation. Now that the inquiry has been closed, Amit Vyas expressed his disappointment, stating that he had not been formally informed by the EOW about the closure of the preliminary investigation via email, phone, or message, reports FPJ. While the legal proceedings have come to an end, the controversy surrounding ticket reselling for high-demand concerts remains a hot topic among fans.

     

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 07, 2025 09:49 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • US military plane deporting up to 205 Indian migrants land in India: report

    US military plane deporting up to 205 Indian migrants land in India: report

    A U.S. military plane carrying a group of Indian migrants landed in India early Wednesday morning as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, a U.S. Transportation Command official confirmed to Fox News Digital.

    The outlet also reported that India is the farthest destination a military aircraft has ever flown to for deportations under Trump’s administration. 

    According to the official, the C-17 aircraft flew from Miramar, near San Diego, yesterday and landed in Amritsar, in northern India, around 3:30 ET. The plane carried between 104 and 205 nationals and marked the first time Washington authorized a military aircraft for deportations to India, according to Reuters. 

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, have been largely discussing immigration issues since Trump took office. The White House confirmed that Trump has invited Modi to come visit next week.

    A U.S. military plane deporting illegal Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar, India, on Feb. 5, 2025. (Adnan Abidi)

    INDIA’S MODI SPEAKS WITH ‘DEAR FRIEND’ PRESIDENT TRUMP AMID HOPES OF FURTHERING TIES

    According to the Pew Research center, there are about 725,000 Indians who have been illegally residing in the U.S. since 2022, marking India as the third top source of illegal U.S. immigration after Mexico and El Salvador.   

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    An Indian immigrant deported from the U.S. sits in a police vehicle as they leave the airport in Amritsar, India, on Feb. 5, 2025.  (Adnan Abidi)

    TRUMP SAYS HE’S NOT CHANGED HIS MIND ON H-1B VISAS AS DEBATE RAGES WITHIN MAGA COALITION

    Indian nationals often arrive in the U.S. through H-1B visas, a foreign worker visa that allows American employers to hire foreign workers. This legal pathway of entry has been hotly contested by some Trump supporters.

    The president, however, dismissed immigration concerns after having a “productive call” last month that focused on “expanding and deepening cooperation.” 

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    People spot a U.S. military plane arriving in Amritsar, India, on Feb. 5, 2025. (Adnan Abidi)

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    “We have a very good relationship with India,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One after his call with Modi. 

    The president continued to express confidence that India will “do what is right.”

    Fox News’ Kyra Colah and Reuters contributed to this report.