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A stampede at a ‘Satsang’ led by preacher ‘Bhole Baba’ in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of over 120 people. The incident occurred as devotees scrambled to collect dust from the preacher’s feet while he was leaving. The organizers had obtained permission for 80,000 attendees but over 2.5 lakh people were present. Bhole Baba, known for his alleged ‘healing’ powers and claims of reviving the dead, has a history of controversy. Six people have been arrested in connection with the stampede, including sevadars, and investigations are underway.

Three teenagers in Regina have been charged with assault after a bear spray attack at a bus stop Tuesday morning. The victims were treated for their injuries, and the suspects were apprehended shortly after the incident.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its crackdown on those involved in the NEET-UG paper leak, arresting Aman Singh, a key conspirator, in Jharkhand. This arrest marks the seventh in the ongoing investigation, with previous arrests including school owners, administrators, and individuals allegedly involved in facilitating cheating during the exam.

A Chinese man, Zhang, was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison for defrauding his girlfriend, Huang, of 2.6 million yuan (about ₹3 crore) by pretending to be a doctor at a prestigious hospital. Zhang, a former hotel worker, fabricated his identity over a six-year relationship, exploiting Huang’s trust and love to fund his gambling addiction.

A 27-year-old man from Alberta has been charged with aggravated assault, failing to provide the necessaries of life, and criminal negligence causing bodily harm after a young child was hospitalized with serious injuries. The charges stem from an investigation that began in June 2024, after authorities were notified of the child’s condition by Child and Family Services.

A three-year-old boy was tragically killed in a collision involving a pickup truck in Edmonton on June 27. The incident occurred at a three-way stop in the Allard community, where a woman and her two children were crossing in a marked crosswalk. The truck, after briefly stopping, turned left, striking the boy and his mother. While the driver remained at the scene, charges are now pending in connection with the fatal incident.

The father and grandfather of the teen accused in the Pune Porsche crash have been granted bail in the case of kidnapping and wrongful confinement of the family driver. However, they remain in custody for separate cases related to tampering with evidence and coercion. The teen, who was released from observation home on June 25, is accused of driving under the influence and causing the fatal accident.

A new California law, Assembly Bill 1013, took effect on July 1st, requiring bars and nightclubs to offer drug testing kits to protect patrons from drinks spiked with controlled substances. This legislation aims to combat the ‘date rape’ drug threat and empower individuals to ensure the safety of their drinks.

A man died after being hit by a Calgary Transit bus early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near 17th Avenue Southeast and 44th Street Southeast, prompting road closures in the area. Traffic returned to normal by 5 a.m.

A portion of a shed near the swimming pool at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Delhi partially collapsed on Monday night, injuring a couple from Punjab. This incident comes just days after the roof of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed, raising concerns about structural safety in the city.