Local Round-up: Maha Kumbh traffic to Indian-origin cow’s Guinness World Record

Local Round-up brings you what's happening across the country in travel, food, infrastructure, and sports. We have curated the updates from the weekend and the beginning of this week for you. So, read these below. 

Manipur CM Biren Singh quits after 21 months of crisis

N Biren Singh resigned as Manipur's chief minister amid BJP infighting and a looming no-confidence motion following ethnic violence and Supreme Court scrutiny. His resignation came after a meeting with Amit Shah and days of political unrest.

Maha Kumbh pilgrims stuck in hours-long traffic, called the 'world's biggest jam' online

Unprecedented traffic congestion, dubbed the "world's biggest jam," stretched 200-300 km, halting vehicles in MP. Pilgrims heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj were stranded in traffic miles away from the site.

Rupee falls to a record low of 87.96 due to Trump's new tariff plans

On February 9, US President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, causing the Indian rupee to hit a record low of 87.96 against the US dollar. This followed a rise in the dollar index and concerns over the impact of the new tariffs.

Indian-origin cow sets Guinness World Record, fetching Rs. 40 crore at Brazil auction

Viatina-19, a Nelore breed cow, set a Guinness World Record by fetching Rs. 40 crore at an auction in Brazil. Known for its exceptional genetics and heat tolerance, it also won the "Miss South America" title.

Helicopter service from Prayagraj Airport to Triveni Sangam for Maha Kumbh pilgrims

The Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, which draws 450 million devotees, offers a helicopter service to transport visitors directly to Triveni Sangam. The Rs. 35,000 package allows easy access, especially for the elderly and disabled, and includes a boat ride for the holy dip.

Mumbai's latest attraction is a leopard safari at Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Mumbai will soon feature a leopard safari at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, joining its existing lion and tiger safaris. The park is the only national park located within a metropolitan area.

Amul to invest Rs. 600 crore in Kolkata, building the world's largest curd plant

Amul is investing Rs. 600 crore to set up the world's largest curd plant in Kolkata, aiming to meet the growing demand for dairy products in Bengal. The plant will process 1.5 million litres of milk per day and produce 10 lakh kg of curd daily.

Tirupati temple board removes 18 non-Hindu employees

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) took action against 18 employees for practising non-Hindu activities, violating its rule requiring staff to follow Hindu traditions. The employees have the option to transfer to other departments or take Voluntary Retirement.

Anoushka Shankar and PETA Gift Mechanical Elephant to Thrissur Temple

Anoushka Shankar and PETA India gifted the Kombara Sreekrishna Swami Temple in Kerala a life-sized mechanical elephant, Kombara Kannan, to honour its vow not to use live elephants. The 3-metre, 800 kg elephant mimics real movements and will be used in temple rituals and processions.

BJP wins Delhi assembly elections, ends 27-year hiatus

The BJP won a decisive victory in the 2025 Delhi legislative elections, securing 48 out of 70 seats and marking its return to power after 27 years. The AAP, which had been in power for a decade, won 22 seats, while the Congress failed to secure any.