Devprakash Madhukar, the main suspect in the deadly stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has surrendered to the police. The incident claimed 121 lives and sparked widespread outrage. Madhukar’s surrender comes as the investigation into the tragedy continues.
The community of Regina gathered for a barbecue to mark the 20th anniversary of Tamra Keepness’ disappearance. The event, held at Pepsi Park near Tamra’s home, aimed to keep her memory alive and raise awareness about her case. The Regina Police Service (RPS) continues to investigate the disappearance and offers a $50,000 reward for information leading to its closure.
Lloyd Templeton, the 2024 Calgary Stampede Youth Poster competition winner, found inspiration in a photo of Duane Mark, a Stoney Nakoda Tipi Holder. Their shared passion for the Stampede led to a friendship, horseback riding lessons, and even a collaborative design for this year’s official Stampede boots. Templeton’s winning poster and his artwork are now on display at the Calgary Stampede, solidifying his place in the event’s history.
The Calgary Stampede’s first weekend features the Indigenous Elegance Fashion Show, showcasing designs from First Nations artists across Western Canada. The event aims to inspire and empower Indigenous communities through fashion and art.
A pedestrian was tragically killed in an incident involving a CTrain in northeast Calgary on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 36th Street Northeast and 44th Avenue Northeast, and northbound 36th Street was closed as a result. The CTrain line has since reopened after being closed for Stampede station construction.
K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), was brutally hacked to death in Chennai on Friday. The incident sparked outrage, with political leaders condemning the violence and targeting the state government over its handling of law and order.
A Shiv Sena leader, Sandeep Thapar, was brutally attacked with swords by four Nihang assailants in broad daylight outside the Ludhiana civil hospital in Punjab. The attack, which took place on Friday, left Thapar with serious injuries and has sparked outrage in political circles. The incident has raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab.
A juvenile accused in the fatal Porsche crash in Pune, which killed two IT professionals, has submitted a 300-word essay on road safety as per his bail conditions. The case has sparked outrage and a political debate over the leniency shown to the accused and the effectiveness of the punishment.
The Kerala Cyber Police have registered the first case under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024 after discovering advertisements for the sale of FMGE exam question papers and answer keys on Telegram groups. The FMGE exam, which is mandatory for foreign medical graduates seeking to practice in India, is scheduled for July 6th.
Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the stampede during a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Police have also announced a ₹1 lakh reward for the arrest of the main suspect, Prakash Madhukar. The incident occurred during a gathering for ‘Bhole Baba’, a preacher with multiple ashrams and assets worth ₹100 crore, according to reports.
