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Deadly Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: A Detailed Analysis Tragic Incident Claims 18 Lives A horrifying stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night resulted in the death of at least 18 people, leaving many others injured. The deceased included individuals of various age groups, including children as young as seven and elderly individuals. Eyewitness Accounts: Chaos and Mismanagement According to an IAF sergeant who witnessed the incident, despite repeated announcements and efforts by authorities to control the crowd, people did not comply. The administration worked hard to prevent the disaster, but the overwhelming number of passengers made it impossible to manage the situation. Eyewitnesses described the crowd as uncontrollable, stating that even personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were unable to handle the sudden surge. One of the major triggers for the chaos was a last-minute announcement about a train platform change, leading to panic ...

Supreme Court Ruling on Bulk Ticket Booking: A Step Towards Transparency in Indian Railways The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment addressing the bulk procurement of railway tickets, declaring it a "social crime" and reinforcing the importance of fairness and accessibility in the Indian Railways ticketing system. This decision has been widely welcomed, including by the Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Manoj Yadava , who emphasized its positive impact on curbing ticketing malpractices. Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgment On January 9, the Supreme Court ruled that unauthorized procurement and supply of railway tickets—whether through physical or online means—is a criminal offense under Section 143 of the Railways Act, 1989 . The judgment stemmed from Special Leave Petitions filed by the Ministry of Railways challenging decisions by the Kerala and Madras High Courts. Key takeaways from the judgment include: Hoarding Prevention: Ens...

Train Accident Near Chakradharpur: Two Dead, Six Injured as Howrah-CSMT Express Derails In a tragic incident early Tuesday morning, several coaches of the Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to six others. The derailment occurred around 3:45 am between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo in the Chakradharpur division. Emergency response teams, including the Accident Relief Medical Equipment (ARME) and Additional Divisional Railway Managers (ADRM), quickly reached the scene to manage the situation. Immediate Response and Relief Efforts According to the Chakradharpur division's Public Relations Officer (PRO), five of the injured passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site, while one passenger was hospitalized. Indian Railways has provided first aid to all injured individuals and has arranged additional trains and support for passengers affected by the derailment. Helpline numbers have ...