A BEST bus on route 332 crashed in Kurla, Mumbai, killing at least six and injuring 43. The bus struck multiple vehicles and pedestrians before crashing into a gate. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene as resembling a terror attack. The driver, claiming brake failure, is in custody, and an investigation is underway.

Telangana High Court revoked ex-BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh’s Indian citizenship, deeming him a German citizen. He was fined ₹30 lakh for concealing this and misleading the court. Ramesh’s German naturalization in the 1990s and retention of his German passport despite regaining Indian citizenship in 2008 led to this unprecedented decision.

Kumbh Mela, which has its roots in a mythology that dates back thousands of years, is a celebration of devotion and a reminder of India’s long-standing spiritual legacy.