The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, attracting hundreds of millions of Hindu worshippers. Here's how India prepared—and what happens once it's all over.

India’s environmental authorities have raised concerns over dangerously high levels of faecal bacteria in the Ganges river at Prayagraj, particularly during the Maha Kumbh Mela – a major ...

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Delhi government have agreed to develop a four-kilometre portion of the ...

Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission has captured stunning images of the Mahakumbh, the world's largest human gathering, held in ...

Hundreds of millions of Hindu devotees have bathed in sacred waters, despite concerns over overcrowding and water pollution, ...

European Space Agency mission Copernicus Sentinel-2 recorded the transformation of Prayagraj, images released post Maha Kumbh 2025. Scroll down to check out the satellite images of the area.

To ensure sustainable and non-polluting water transport, electric-solar hybrid boats—each capable of carrying 20-30 ...

During his visit to Mauritius, PM Modi presented President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Vrinda Gokhool with gifts rich ...

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