Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Claims 18 Lives

A tragic stampede at New Delhi railway station resulted in at least 18 deaths, including 14 women. The incident occurred as thousands awaited trains to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj. Confusion over a platform change announcement led to chaos, with passengers slipping and falling on a crowded footbridge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, and an investigation has been initiated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to determine the cause.