At least four people were killed and several others were injured in the stampede-like situation during Janmashtami celebrations near Kachua Loknath temple in West Bengal.
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2nd Apr 2026 | Updated at 10:22am 2nd Apr 2026
CM Sharma visits UK to usher investments into ‘Rising Rajasthan’
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