A stampede occurred at a New Delhi railway station, predominantly affecting women and children, as passengers rushed to board trains. The chaos led to numerous injuries and left behind scattered belongings. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and suffocating, with some narrowly escaping.

Stand-up comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi’s shows in Lucknow were cancelled due to law and order concerns after the Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission urged the police to monitor the content. Authorities feared potential protests over objectionable content, following recent incidents involving other comedians sparking controversy.

Delhi Police are investigating a deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that killed 18 people due to a crowd surge for the Kumbh Mela. CCTV footage is being examined.