The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.

India-West News Desk LUCKNOW – More than 500 million people have participated in the Maha Kumbh festival over the past four weeks, according to authorities. The six-week gathering has drawn a ...

Earlier this year, at least 30 people were killed and many more were injured at the Kumbh Mela festival in India. Tens of millions of people visit Uttar Pradesh to bathe in the Ganges River.

Earlier this year, at least 30 people were killed and many more were reportedly injured at the Kumbh Mela festival in India. Tens of millions of visit Uttar Pradesh to bathe in the Ganges River.

What did you miss? Amol Rajan has said he was "terrified" when he got caught up in the panic after 30 people were killed in a crowd crush at India’s Kumbh Mela festival. The University Challenge ...