Kumbh Mela

The Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath has allocated Rs 4,200 crore for the 50-day Kumbh Mela this time

While a Congress leader in his book says photo shows Nehru immersing ashes of his father, few media houses say it was ashes of Nehru's mother

President Kovind's visit was organised on a day when the authorities expected less of a rush. He performed Ganga Pujan at the banks of the Triveni Sangam.

From what is happening at the Kumbh to the latest development in the political front, daily roundup of news.

Giri further stated that he wants politicians to stop using the word Dalits and call the members of his community SCs, STs and OBCs as mandated by the Constitution. He asserted that he has faced casteist comments himself but wants Gharwapsi of people to Hinduism.

If you are a Hindu and live in India then I urge you to be in spirit, if not in person, with Kumbh Mela 2019

The OpIndia Evening Dispatch will catch you up on the day's event even if you have been busy thus far.

The claims of condoms being distributed by the UP government were found to be false.

In a first, transgenders took part in the religious royal entry procession called 'Peshwai' on 6th January for the 'Kinnar Akhara'

People crticising Kumbh Mela are trying to defame the Indian culture, he said.