Bengaluru Stampede: 11 Dead, RCB & Event Officials Arrested After IPL Celebrations
A tragic stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries. Police arrested RCB's Marketing Head Nikhil Sosale and officials from event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suspended senior police officers and has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident, citing negligence and lack of permissions.
US Judge Temporarily Halts Trump's Ban on New Foreign Students Attending Harvard
A U.S. federal judge, Allison Burroughs, temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's proclamation that aimed to bar new foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University. The court granted a temporary restraining order, citing potential "immediate and irreparable injury" to Harvard. The university argued the ban was retaliatory and lacked valid national security justification, marking a development in an ongoing dispute.
Supreme Court Approves August 3 for NEET-PG 2025 Exam in Single Shift
The Supreme Court has permitted the National Board of Examination (NBE) to conduct the NEET-PG 2025 examination on August 3. Acknowledging the NBE's rationale for needing approximately 1,000 centers to hold the exam in a single shift as per prior court directives, the court found the reasons for the new date bonafide. The apex court emphasized that no further postponements for the postgraduate medical entrance exam would be granted.
Passenger Vehicle Sales Decline 3% in May Amid Cautious Consumer Sentiment
India's passenger vehicle retail sales dropped by 3% year-on-year in May, with 3,02,214 units sold, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The decline is attributed to cautious consumer sentiment, delayed purchases in border states due to India-Pakistan conflict worries, and softer demand for entry-level cars compounded by financing challenges. In contrast, two-wheeler sales saw a 7% increase during the same period.
Sikkim Landslide: Rescue Operations Continue for Stranded Tourists; Army Affected
Rescue efforts resumed in North Sikkim to evacuate tourists stranded in Chaten following a severe landslide. While 63 tourists were airlifted by helicopter on Thursday, 64 still awaited rescue. The landslide, which struck a military camp on June 1, tragically resulted in three army personnel deaths and six missing. Operations by the army and local administration are ongoing, dependent on weather conditions and challenging terrain.
Fatal Shooting in Haryana's Pinjore: One Dead, Another Injured Near Mall
One man was fatally shot and his accomplice critically injured after unidentified assailants opened fire near Amaravati Mall in Pinjore, Haryana. The incident occurred late Thursday night. Police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the attack, which has raised public safety concerns in the area. The deceased was identified as a local resident around 30 years old.
Malayalam Actor Shine Tom Chacko Injured, Father Dies in Tragic Road Accident
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was injured and his father, C.P. Chacko, died in a tragic road accident on the Salem-Bengaluru National Highway. Their family car reportedly rammed into the rear of a lorry while traveling from Thrissur to Bengaluru. Shine Tom Chacko is currently receiving medical treatment. The film fraternity has expressed condolences over the untimely demise.
ED Raids Actor Dino Morea's Mumbai Residence in Mithi River Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at actor Dino Morea's Mumbai residence. This action is reportedly in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities concerning the Mithi River rejuvenation project. Further details regarding the specific allegations against the actor or any findings from the raid were not immediately available from the provided source due to access restrictions on the article's content.
US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid. Fourteen of the 15 council members supported the resolution. The US action drew widespread criticism, with China calling it an abuse of veto power that dims hope for Gazans. The resolution also called for the unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, and lifting all aid restrictions.
Bengaluru Stampede: 11 Dead; Govt to Form New SOP, HC Takes Cognisance
Following a tragic stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations that killed 11 and injured over 50, the Karnataka government will formulate a new SOP for mega events. The High Court has taken suo motu cognisance, seeking a report. A magisterial inquiry is ordered; CM Siddaramaiah cited overcrowding. Police registered Unnatural Death Cases, and a complaint has named the CM and Deputy CM over the incident.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Urges US to Facilitate Dialogue with India
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on the United States to help facilitate a comprehensive dialogue between Pakistan and India, specifically mentioning former President Donald Trump's potential role. This appeal occurs as Pakistan seeks to address global isolation over terrorism. India maintains its stance against third-party mediation, insisting talks cannot proceed while Pakistan supports terrorism, a point reiterated by an Indian parliamentary delegation in the US.
PM Modi Highlights NDA's 11 Years: Focus on Poor Welfare, Empowerment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his government as compassionate and devoted to the poor's welfare as the NDA prepares to mark 11 years in office. He stated path-breaking steps uplifted many from poverty via schemes like PM Awas Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Jan Dhan, and Ayushman Bharat. Modi emphasized commitment to an inclusive, self-reliant India, with transparency via DBT and digital inclusion, lifting over 25 crore people from poverty.
Trump Administration Moves to Ban Foreign Student Entry to Harvard
The Trump administration issued an executive order to block nearly all foreign students from entering the US to attend Harvard University, citing national security concerns and Harvard's alleged unsuitability. This escalates a dispute where Harvard defied federal demands on policy changes and student records. Harvard condemned the move as illegal retaliation, vowing to protect its international students, who form a significant part of its student body.
Russian Drone Strikes Kill Civilians, Including Child, in Ukraine
Russian drone strikes in Ukraine killed at least five people, including a one-year-old child, in Pryluky, and injured seventeen in Kharkiv. The attacks targeted residential areas, damaging apartment buildings. Ukrainian officials condemned the strikes as "insidious terror," highlighting attacks on sleeping civilians. Six Shahed-type drones struck Pryluky, with further strikes reported in Kharkiv, causing fires and hospitalizations. The attacks occurred hours after reports of Trump calling Putin.
India Elected to UN Economic and Social Council
India has secured a significant diplomatic victory by being elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This membership will enable India to actively contribute to shaping global economic and social policies, champion development initiatives, and further strengthen its voice on crucial international issues within the UN framework, underscoring its growing influence in multilateral forums.