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New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9 pm: NATION DEL109 UP-KUMBH-LDALL STAMPEDE

30 killed, 60 injured in pre-dawn stampede at Maha Kumbh Mahakumbh Nagar: At least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of one of the most auspicious days of Mauni Amavasya. By Kishor Dwivedi

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Adityanath announces judicial inquiry on Maha Kumbh stampede Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday ordered a judicial inquiry to find the reasons that led to the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in which 30 people died and 60 were injured.

DEL107 DL-POLLS-2NDLD PM PM castigates Kejriwal over 'poison in Yamuna' claim, says AAP will drown in same river New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an all-out attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejrwal on Wednesday, saying his "disgusting" comment that the BJP-ruled Haryana was mixing "poison" in the Yamuna is a sign of desperation as the "AAP-da" can sense it is going to be drowned in the same river in these polls.

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Amit Shah hails Cabinet's decisions on National Critical Mineral Mission, ethanol New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the approval of the National Critical Mineral Mission by the Union Cabinet will convert the country into a self-powered growth and transformation engine.

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Mayawti expresses concern over 'anti-poor' politics, says BSP only 'true' Ambedkarite party New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Wednesday expressed concern over the increasing "anti-poor", capitalist politics and a rise in caste and communal animosity as she addressed an All India meeting of party leaders in Delhi.

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Prompt medical services, green corridor 'restricted' damage at Maha Kumbh stampede: UP govt Mahakumbh Nagar: With opposition leaders questioning the crowd control meaures at the Maha Kumbh following a stampede that killed at least 30 people at the Sangam area, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday said "prompt medical services" and a "green corridor" created for such emergencies "restricted" the damage.

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Kejriwal opposed to reservation, against Dalits, minorities: Rahul at Delhi poll rally New Delhi: Stepping up his attack on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the former Delhi chief minister is opposed to reservations and is against Dalits, backwards, minorities and the poor.

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Beating Retreat: Foot-tapping music, soulful renditions mark end of R-Day celebrations New Delhi: Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of the 76th Republic Day celebrations.

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GRAP 3 curbs invoked in Delhi-NCR amid rise in pollution New Delhi: The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Wednesday invoked curbs under stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a sharp rise in pollution due to unfavourable meteorological conditions, according to an official order.

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Air India to resume Delhi-Tel Aviv flights from March 2 New Delhi: Air India will resume direct flights to Tel Aviv from March 2, after suspending the services in August last year amid tensions in the Middle East.

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Sonipat court summons Kejriwal on Feb 17 over 'poison in Yamuna' remark Chandigarh: A court in Haryana's Sonipat on Wednesday summoned AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on February 17 on a complaint over his claim that the BJP-ruled state was mixing "poison in the Yamuna" river.

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SC strikes down AGI Greenpac’s resolution plan for Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, by a majority of 2:1, set aside the approval granted to AGI Greenpac’s resolution plan for ailing Hindustan National Glass and Industries Ltd (HNGIL), citing non-compliance with mandatory provisions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

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RG Kar case: SC asks hospitals to regularise doctors' absence during protests New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed hospitals, including AIIMS New Delhi, to regularise the unauthorised absence of doctors who were part of protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital, Kolkata.

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Bangladesh to seek scraping of 'uneven agreements' on borders with India: Home Adviser Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday said that it would seek to scrap some "uneven agreements" on borders with India during the meeting of the directors general of the border guards of the two countries next month.

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Sri Lanka Navy chief says accidental firing injured Indian fishermen Colombo: Two Indian fishermen who sustained serious injuries during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island were injured by accidental firing during their arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy, the island's top naval official said on Wednesday.

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Additional Secretary Mahawar discusses bilateral relations with Nepal's Foreign Minister Deuba Kathmandu: External Affairs Ministry's Additional Secretary Munu Mahawar on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations. By Shirish B. Pradhan

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