A brave rescue took place in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, as two men saved a mentally challenged man from attempting suicide by jumping from a high-rise building. However, tragedy struck in separate incidents as six people, including a child, lost their lives after falling from residential buildings.
A devastating incident in Bihar has claimed the lives of 25 people due to the consumption of spurious liquor in two separate incidents. Authorities have arrested 12 individuals, including police personnel, and formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. The incident has sparked outrage, raising questions about the effectiveness of the state’s liquor ban.
Five people died at Chennai’s Marina Beach during an Indian Air Force Air Show due to extreme heat and overcrowding. Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, MK Stalin, expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment to the victims’ families. The incident sparked concern about event safety and public health in large gatherings.
A migrant boat capsized off the Canary Islands, resulting in the deaths of nine people and leaving 48 missing. The incident highlights the perilous journey migrants undertake in search of a better life in Europe, and the ongoing need for international cooperation to address the crisis.
India is facing a devastating monsoon season, with heavy rainfall causing floods and landslides in multiple states. Over 64 people have lost their lives in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tripura, while Gujarat is bracing for more heavy rain in the coming days.
Twelve young men died during physical tests for government excise officer positions in India, highlighting the country’s severe unemployment crisis. The deaths occurred during a 10-kilometer race in humid conditions, raising concerns about the intense competition for limited jobs and inadequate safety measures.
A mass escape attempt at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, resulted in the deaths of at least 129 people. The incident involved gunfire, suffocation, and a fire that damaged the prison’s administrative building, food depots, and hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Eleven candidates participating in the physical tests for the Jharkhand excise constable recruitment drive have died across various centers. The deaths have sparked concerns and protests, with allegations of mismanagement by the authorities. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fatalities.
A massive landfill in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, collapsed, killing at least 18 people, including children. The collapse, attributed to heavy rainfall and a structural failure in the waste mass, occurred at the Kiteezi landfill, which serves as a disposal site for much of the city. The incident has prompted an investigation by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who questioned the presence of residential areas near the hazardous site.
A stampede at the Baba Siddharth Temple in Makhdumpur, Jehanabad district of Bihar, on Monday morning resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and injuries to nine others. The situation is now under control, according to the district magistrate. Officials are investigating the incident and gathering details about the victims.
