Over 580 devotees were injured and at least eight are in critical condition after a stampede-like situation occurred during the pulling of Lord Balabhadra’s chariot at the Rath Yatra in Puri. The incident was triggered by overcrowding on the Grand Road as thousands of devotees rushed forward to pull the sacred chariot.
Forty-two senior citizens were rescued from an illegally run old-age home in Noida after a police raid uncovered shocking conditions women were found tied up, many residents were without clothes, and some were confined in basement-like rooms. The raid followed a viral video highlighting the abuse. Officials confirmed the facility had no licence and will be sealed, with all residents being relocated to government-approved shelters.
As Indian trade negotiators arrived in Washington for the final round of talks before the July 9 tariff pause deadline, US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential major trade deal with India, stating, “We’re going to open up India.” However, agriculture remains a major sticking point, with the US pushing for greater market access for soybeans, corn, and apples. The lack of a valid US Trade Promotion Authority limits tariff commitments, raising doubts over the long-term durability of any agreement.
A 25-year-old woman from Faridabad was brutally raped and murdered by her father-in-law, Bhoop Singh, who then buried her body in a 10-foot pit outside their home. The crime, reportedly premeditated and involving other family members, remained hidden for nearly two months. Police have arrested the mother-in-law, while the husband remains absconding. The case has now been registered as murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A law student was allegedly gang-raped inside a South Kolkata college campus on June 25, leading to the arrest of three accused, including a former student. The incident has sparked political outrage, with the opposition criticising the ruling TMC government over women's safety. The case is under investigation, and the accused are set to be produced in court.
MS Dhoni has officially secured the trademark rights to the title ‘Captain Cool’ after a two-year legal battle. The court ruled in his favor, recognizing the phrase as uniquely associated with Dhoni’s persona. The trademark covers sports training and coaching services, hinting at a possible revival of his cricket academy plans.
A 21-year-old woman, Shraddha Das, suffered severe burn injuries in an acid attack allegedly carried out by her former friend, Ishita Sahu, in Jabalpur’s Awadhpuri Colony. The incident occurred late Sunday night after Ishita lured Shraddha outside her home under the pretext of a surprise. Police have arrested Ishita, while her parents are absconding. The motive is suspected to be jealousy and personal resentment.
The BJP on Monday strongly criticised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for his remarks against the amended Waqf Act, accusing the INDIA bloc of hiding religious appeasement behind a facade of socialism. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the opposition wants to turn the Constitution into a “Sharia script” and claimed their rallying cry of “Save the Constitution” is a cover for pushing “namazwaad”. He also defended the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, calling the opposition’s objections a “defeatist mindset” ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh has resigned from the party, expressing strong disappointment over the reported appointment of N Ramchander Rao as the state BJP president. In a letter to current state chief G Kishan Reddy, Singh said the decision has disheartened lakhs of party workers. While stepping away from the party, the Goshamahal MLA reaffirmed his commitment to the Hindutva ideology and vowed to continue supporting the Hindu community.