Eleven killed as tractor-trolley overturns during Durga immersion in Madhya Pradesh; PM Modi announces ex-gratia relief

October 3, 2025 10:59 AM

Eleven killed as tractor-trolley overturns during Durga immersion in Madhya Pradesh; PM Modi announces ex-gratia relief

Eleven people were killed and three others injured after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees overturned during a Durga idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district on Thursday.   The bodies of all 11 victims have been recovered and sent for post-mortem, Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta said   Of the three injured, two are reported to be out of danger, while one remains in serious condition and is undergoing treatment.   According to Gupta, the victims were part of a group from Ra...

Andhra Pradesh government announces Rs 25 lakh compensation for families of Tirupati stampede victims

January 9, 2025 2:59 PM

Andhra Pradesh government announces Rs 25 lakh compensation for families of Tirupati stampede victims

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh each for the families of the six devotees who tragically died in a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati. The incident occurred on the Wednesday night, during the distribution of tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam event. On Thursday, Government officials, including Revenue Minister A. Satyaprasad and Home Minister Anita, visited the families of the victims and the injured and assured them that in...