A stampede during Puri’s Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday morning killed 3 devotees and injured over 50 near the Gundicha Temple. Chaos erupted after trucks carrying sacred Charamala wood entered the Saradhabali area, leading to a crowd surge. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi apologised and announced ₹25 lakh compensation per deceased family. DCP Bishnu Charan Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhi were suspended; two top officials transferred. The DGP has launched a probe. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Naveen Patnaik, blamed poor crowd control. Titular King Divyasingha Deb called for a thorough inquiry and expressed condolences to affected families. (PC: HT)

The vice‑principal of South Calcutta Law College, Nayana Chatterjee, revealed the administration discovered the June 25 gang‑rape incident only through news reports. Police reportedly entered the campus a day later under the guise of confidentiality, sealing two rooms without informing the college or security guards . The victim, a 24‑year‑old law student, was allegedly assaulted by two senior students and a former student in the college guard’s room. A one‑and‑a‑half‑minute video of the attack was recovered from a suspect’s phone, and forensic analysis is underway . Four arrests have been made, including the main suspect and a security guard whose inconsistent statements triggered his detention . A five‑member SIT is investigating, taking confidential statements from the victim and family . The revelations have highlighted severe lapses in police communication and institutional transparency, sparking public outrage. (PC: AP)

A 24-year-old first-year law student was gang-raped inside South Calcutta Law College on June 25, triggering outrage across West Bengal. Four have been arrested, including TMC student leader Monojit Mishra. CCTV footage confirms the survivor’s allegations. The National Commission for Women’s Archana Majumder accused police of non-cooperation and attempting a cover-up. She also revealed the survivor's family is under immense pressure. TMC’s Madan Mitra and Kalyan Banerjee faced backlash over survivor-shaming remarks. BJP has formed a fact-finding committee demanding Mamata Banerjee’s resignation. The case has revived memories of the 2024 RG Kar rape-murder incident and intensified scrutiny of campus security in Kolkata. (PC: India Today)

A sudden cloudburst early Sunday near Silai Bend in Uttarkashi district triggered a landslide at a construction campsite by the Yamunotri road. Nine labourers—mostly of Nepali origin—are missing, while ten others were rescued safely from the camp of 19 workers . Blocks caused by the debris washed away about 10 m of the national highway, disrupting traffic to Yamunotri & Badrinath . NDRF, SDRF, police, PWD, and revenue teams are leading rescue and relief operations . Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has urged caution amid a red alert, and authorities have suspended the Char Dham Yatra for 24 hours due to heavy rainfall. (PC: The Hindu)  

Monojit “Mango” Mishra, the prime accused in the alleged gang-rape of a 24‑year‑old law student at a Kolkata college, has a documented past of criminal behavior. Police say he faced at least five prior charges—harassment of women, assault, theft of valuables, property damage, and molestation—across multiple districts . College peers describe his repeated acts of filming private videos, body‑shaming, and intimidating female students, aided by political backing and institutional inaction . The incident triggered outrage over campus safety and systemic failures to check his behavior. A special police team is investigating the gang‑rape claim. (PC: Mint)  

 On June 29 at around 4 am, a stampede erupted near Puri’s Gundicha Temple during the Rath Yatra, caused by a sudden crowd surge and two trucks entering the narrow area. Three devotees—Premakanta Mohanty (80), Basanti Sahoo (36) and Pravati Das (42)—died of suffocation, and approximately 50 were injured, with six in critical condition . Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi termed the security lapse “unpardonable,” issued a public apology, and ordered an administrative probe . He suspended DCP Bishnu Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhi, and transferred District Collector Siddharth S. Swain and SP Vineet Agrawal . Each victim's family will receive ₹25 lakh in compensation. (PC: PTI)

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued a public apology after a tragic stampede during the Jagannath Yatra in Puri claimed three lives and injured several others. The incident occurred at the entrance of the Gundicha temple when devotees rushed in amidst inadequate crowd control measures. CM Majhi expressed deep regret and announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh each to the families of the deceased. He also ordered a high-level probe and assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible. The mishap raised serious concerns about crowd management during large-scale religious events. Police and temple authorities are under intense scrutiny post the disaster. (PC: Education News & PTI)

Three devotees died and over 50 were injured in a stampede like incident outside Puri’s Gundicha Temple during the early hours (around 4–5 AM) of Sunday’s Rath Yatra festival. The crowd surged as the deities’ chariots reached Saradhabali, with witnesses saying a ritual vehicle entered the throng amid inadequate police presence. Fatalities include Basanti Sahu, Premakant Mohanty and Pravati Das. Several injured remain hospitalized, some in critical condition. Odisha’s Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said CM Majhi has ordered a probe and strict action. The chariots had reached the temple the previous day; the planned evening procession continues amid heightened security concerns. (PC: SOTC & The Indian Express)

A sudden cloudburst around 2 a.m. on June 29, 2025, in Baligarh on the Barkot–Yamunotri road (Silai Band, Uttarkashi district) severely damaged an under‑construction hotel, leaving 8–9 workers missing . Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF, and local police have been deployed, combing through debris under challenging weather in hopes of locating the missing laborers . The incident has disrupted vehicular movement and pilgrimage routes. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged residents and travelers to stay alert and heed official warnings amid persistent heavy rainfall. (PC: PTI)

Monojit Mishra (31), nicknamed “Mango,” is the prime accused in the June 25 gang‑rape of a 24‑year‑old student at South Calcutta Law College. A former TMCP leader turned contractual staff, Mishra allegedly lured victims—including the survivor—with the repeated line, “Tui amay biye korbi?” (Will you marry me?). According to juniors, he displayed psychopathic predatory behavior, circulating intimate content without consent . The survivor stated she was locked in a guard’s room, assaulted with a hockey stick, and filmed during the attack . Three accomplices and a security guard have been arrested, sparking outrage and concerns about campus safety and institutional complicity. The investigation is ongoing. (PC: Times of India)