The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh broke out as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days.

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Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's second son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, was arrested by police on Saturday on corruption charges, according to local media. He was arrested on the advice of ...

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Sri Lankan Criminal Investigation Department on Saturday arrested former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa over corruption charges.