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

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

Published on May 23, 2026 04:23 pm IST

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)

others

Updated on Apr 01, 2026 10:51 am IST

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.

telugu cinema

Updated on Mar 09, 2026 11:59 am IST

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)

mumbai news

Published on Jan 23, 2026 05:54 am IST

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.

bengaluru news

Published on Dec 31, 2025 12:24 pm IST

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)

india news

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 05:46 am IST

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

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

telugu cinema

Published on Dec 19, 2025 12:00 am IST

Need for an immediate central law on rallies

Law and order (Representational image)

governance

Published on Oct 12, 2025 04:00 pm IST

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

india news

Published on Sept 06, 2025 09:03 am IST

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)

india news

Published on Jul 30, 2025 09:28 am IST

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.

bengaluru news

Published on Jul 17, 2025 03:54 pm IST

Victory parade: BCCI to make official permissions mandatory

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

cricket

Published on Jun 22, 2025 05:14 am IST

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

bengaluru news

Published on Jun 09, 2025 03:38 pm IST

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

india news

Published on Jun 06, 2025 08:54 am IST

‘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)

india news

Published on Jun 06, 2025 08:36 am IST

‘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.

bengaluru news

Published on Jun 05, 2025 04:15 pm IST

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)

india news

Updated on Jun 05, 2025 05:38 am IST

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

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

bengaluru news

Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:45 pm IST

WR draws up guidelines for crowd control at stations

mumbai news

Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:46 am IST

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)

india news

Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:08 am IST

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.

india news

Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:55 am IST

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.

india news

Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:12 pm IST

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)

others

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 09:15 pm IST

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

Passengers heading to Prayagraj (Mushtaq Ali)

lucknow news

Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:00 am IST

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)

india news

Updated on Feb 16, 2025 11:57 pm IST