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18 dead in stampede at Indian national capital's railway station

February 15, 2025 • 12:00 AM

A massive crowd crush claimed 18 lives and injured about two dozen at New Delhi station in the Indian capital late on Saturday night as tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims tried to board trains to the world's largest religious congregation in the city of Prayagraj, some 600 km away. Initial media reports, which put the number of dead at 15, said overcrowding on four platforms had led to a stampede. TV channels beamed images of injured women and children and shoes, slippers and luggage left behind on railway platforms. This is the second stampede associated with the Mahakumbh religious...

Examining the Impact of Increased Citizen Income: A Personal Experiment

December 6, 2024 • 12:00 AM

In recent discussions surrounding the new Citizen Income (Bürgergeld) policy in Germany, a personal experiment conducted by an individual on social media sheds light on the practical implications of living on this financial assistance. Since 2024, the monthly support for single adults without children has risen from EUR502 to EUR563, reflecting adjustments made in response to inflation. This increase has sparked a debate regarding the adequacy of the amount and its potential effects on employment motivation. The recent hike in Bürgergeld has been met with criticism from various political...

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German Private Health Insurance

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Hospital and Clinic Directory

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