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Were pellet guns used in Delhi? Controversial weapon back under scanner

HR Singh, former CRPF additional director general, said the weapon was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and first used during the wave of violent stone-pelting incidents in Jammu and Kashmir in 2009-10.

Updated 10 days ago

Security at Kashi Vishwanath Dham to be strengthened with higher walls, AI cameras

Officials inspecting security arrangements at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. (HT PHOTO)

Published 72 days ago

8 die in stampede at Sheetla Mata temple in Nalanda

Family members of victims mourns at a government hospital after a stampede tragedy at the Sheetla Temple in Nalanda, Biharsharif, on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Updated 124 days ago

Jr NTR’s Bengaluru visit creates chaos as fans breach security, damage escalator

Fans expressed frustration over safety concerns. Jr NTR remained calm and greeted supporters despite the chaos, which damaged hospital property and prompted a review of security measures.

Updated 148 days ago

Surveys for planning crowd control measures at rly stations on the anvil

Recommendations to enhance passenger convenience and safety will be formulated based on survey findings (HT Photo)

Published 192 days ago

Crowd control, heightened security and more: How Bengaluru is preparing for NYE

With 20,000 police personnel deployed and advanced monitoring systems in place, Bengaluru aims for a safe and enjoyable transition into the new year.

Published 215 days ago

Chinnaswamy allowed to host IPL matches with strict safety compliance

The decision is predicated on compliance with 17 safety conditions laid down by the city police, based on recommendations by the Justice Michael D Cunha Committee. (REUTERS)

Updated 226 days ago

Nidhhi Agerwal gets mobbed at The Raja Saab event in Hyderabad, internet reacts

Nidhhi Agerwal was left visibly shaken and upset by the incident.

Published 228 days ago

Need for an immediate central law on rallies

Law and order (Representational image)

Published 295 days ago

From ‘control’ to ‘design’: Haryana IPS officer OP Singh calls for new science of crowd engineering

From ‘control’ to ‘design’: Haryana IPS officer OP Singh calls for new science of crowd engineering

Published 331 days ago

Karnataka HC to examine government’s SOP after Bengaluru stampede

On June 4, 11 people were killed in a stampede during the RCB’s victory celebrations outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium (AP)

Published 369 days ago

Bengaluru stampede: Police acted as 'servants of RCB', says Karnataka govt

The RCB victory event ended in tragedy, with a stampede that killed 11 people and injured 33.

Published 382 days ago

Victory parade: BCCI to make official permissions mandatory

Fans gather outside Chinnaswamy Stadium for the felicitation of IPL 2025 champions RCB. (PTI)

Published 407 days ago

Is Karnataka govt considering moving Chinnaswamy stadium out of Bengaluru's CBD?

Fans throng near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, to celebrate a day after the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final

Published 420 days ago

Bengaluru stampede: Witnesses point to lack of crowd control, lapses in emergency preparedness

Bengaluru stampede: Witnesses point to lack of crowd control, lapses in emergency preparedness

Published 423 days ago

‘Who will return my son to me?’

An ambulance arrives at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as fans gather to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, in Bengaluru. (AP)

Published 423 days ago

‘People inside were unaware of stampede’: Karnataka minister on RCB event

Karnataka minister MB Patil clarified that those inside the stadium were unaware of the unfolding tragedy outside.

Published 424 days ago

11 caught in crush die amid celebrations over RCB title

Fans cheer as the bus carrying Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, arrive at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, Wednesday. (AP)

Updated 424 days ago

Bengaluru Metro suspends services at two central stations due to massive crowd

Massive crowds were spotted at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park metro station.

Published 425 days ago

WR draws up guidelines for crowd control at stations

WR draws up guidelines for crowd control at stations

Published 503 days ago

Waiting areas at 60 major railway stations to help control crowding

The decision was made on Friday during a high-level meeting chaired by Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI)

Published 513 days ago

Ayodhya prepares for Maha Shivratri with enhanced security and crowd control

"We are working to guarantee the comfort of the pilgrims travelling to Ayodhya. We met with the district government today, and we made a lot of provisions for the people's comfort," Tripathi told ANI on Sunday.

Published 525 days ago

AI surveillance to prevent future tragedies at Maha Kumbh after stampede

Security personnel carry an injured pilgrim at the site of a stampede amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.

Published 527 days ago

Kumbh 2027: Maha team in Prayagraj to study Mahakumbh effort for fair at Nashik

Members of Nashik team at Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj on Tuesday (HT Photo)

Updated 531 days ago

Lucknow-bound passengers slam poor arrangements, recount Delhi stampede horror

Passengers heading to Prayagraj (Mushtaq Ali)

Published 532 days ago

First responders describe Delhi stations stampede scene: Littered with footwear

Rajinder Atwal, an official whose team rushed from Connaught Place, said he saw thousands of slippers and sandals on the stairs to platform 14/15 (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated 533 days ago

"I tried, but...": Air Force official recounts Delhi railway station stampede

People board an overcrowded train for Prayagraj's Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station.

Updated 533 days ago

16 killed in stampede at New Delhi railway station

A large crowd at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening. (HT Photo)

Updated 534 days ago

Sonu Nigam gets angry at Kolkata crowd, tells people to sit down. Watch

Sonu Nigam during the concert in Kolkata.

Updated 539 days ago

Stampede-like scenes for IND vs ENG tickets, people hospitalised, utter chaos…

A stampede-like situation near Barabati Stadium in Cuttack

Updated 544 days ago

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