Video of old monk falsely linked to India's Kumbh Mela mega-festival

Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India

The man appears in a silhouette after rising from the river. His dreadlocked hair is flicked backwards, sending a stream of water in a clockwise swirl. Others surround him, with some holding the ...

ABC News - 1d

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A transgender military pilot posted a "proof of life" video to refute social media rumors that she flew the helicopter involved in the plane crash that killed 67 people.

NBC News - 3d

Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias

ABC News - 4d

How joy turned to horror as Kumbh Mela festival crowd crush unfolded

This year’s event, heavily promoted by India’s ruling party, continues despite deaths of at least 30 people. As the sun set on the sangam , the sacred meeting point of the Ganges and Yamuna ...

The Guardian - 4d

After Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Concerns of Cover-Up

The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.

The New York Times - 4d

Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival: Many Feared Dead

People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said.

The New York Times - 5d

Dozens killed in stampede at massive Kumbh Mela Hindu festival in India

A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj.

CBS News - 5d

Dozens killed in crowd crushes at Kumbh Mela in India

Witnesses describe people being trampled amid surging crowds on the banks of the Ganges during Hindu festival. At least 30 people have been killed and scores injured in crowd crushes at the Kumbh ...

The Guardian - 5d

Thirty killed in crowd crush at India's Kumbh Mela festival

Pilgrims rushing to take part in ritual bathing trampled over people on the banks of the Ganges.

BBC News - 5d

What is Kumbh Mela and why is this Hindu festival important?

The festival draws millions of Hindu pilgrims and spiritual seekers from India and across the globe.

BBC News - 5d

In Photos: The Aftermath of the Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede

Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.

The New York Times - 5d

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Yahoo News - 5d

Relatives gather as dozens feared dead in crush at India’s Kumbh Mela festival – latest updates

Pilgrims are desperately searching for missing loved ones after deadly crushes at the world’s largest religious gathering in Prayagraj. Dozens feared dead in India at Kumbh Mela religious ...

The Guardian - 5d

BBC reports from scene of India's Kumbh Mela crush

Vikas Pandey and Samira Hussain explain how the chaos unfolded in northern India.

BBC News - 6d

AI image falsely shared as 'arrested Muslim militant' during India mega-festival

Yahoo News - 6d

Dozens injured in stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival

Yahoo News - 6d

In pictures: Kumbh Mela crowd crush

Yahoo News - 6d

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Financial Times - Jan. 28

India's banking sector slump

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Financial Times - Jan. 28

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Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

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Financial Times - Jan. 17

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Yahoo News - Jan. 15

India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival gets under way for first time in 144 years

The grand version of the 12-yearly Hindu pilgrimage is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees. The world’s largest religious gathering kicked off on Monday as millions of Hindu devotees ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

False evacuation alerts in Los Angeles

Los Angeles officials launched an investigation after evacuation alerts were sent to the wrong people as wildfires ravage the region. The company that provides the technology says it's added ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

MLS sorry after falsely confirming Atlanta transfer

Major League Soccer apologized on Thursday for posting an erroneous story on its website with the wrong name of a player that was purportedly being transferred to one of its clubs.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Dashcam footage from Taiwan falsely linked to deadly 2025 Tibet earthquake

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Clip of vandalised mosque in India falsely linked to attack against minorities in Bangladesh

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

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Financial Times - Jan. 10

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Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Video of old monk falsely linked to India's Kumbh Mela mega-festival

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