A BJP functionary in Mathura has been accused of rape by a Delhi woman. The woman alleges he lured her with a job offer, then assaulted her at gunpoint. She claims local police initially ignored her complaint due to the accused’s influence. An FIR has now been registered after she escalated the case to Delhi authorities.

Kumbh Mela’s essence is symbolised by sadhus, who represent the renunciation and pursuit of spiritual enlightenment that are central to Hinduism.

Delhi experienced a chilly morning with a minimum temperature of 4.5 degrees Celsius, accompanied by shallow to moderate fog in parts of the city.