A tragic stampede during Puri’s Rath Yatra left three dead and several injured, raising serious questions about crowd control measures during large religious gatherings.Meanwhile, ministry of external affairs firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims of Indian involvement in the recent suicide bombing in North Waziristan, calling the accusation “deserving of contempt.” In the US, Senate Republicans advanced President Trump’s controversial economic package, which now moves into full debate amid intra-party tensions and opposition.Here are the top 5 news stories for the morning:Puri stampede claims three lives near Gundicha Temple; probe orderedAt least three people died and several were injured in a stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri early Sunday. The incident occurred around 4–5 am when a massive crowd gathered to witness the deities on chariots during the Rath Yatra festivities. Eyewitnesses blamed poor crowd management and obstructive truck movement. Odisha law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has announced a high-level inquiry into the tragedy. Read full storyKolakata law college rape accused had history of abuse, say students and alumni Monojit Mishra, the accused in the recent law college rape case in Kolkata, had a long history of alleged harassment, molestation, and violent behaviour, according to multiple students and insiders. Known by the nickname ‘Mango’, Mishra reportedly filmed private moments, circulated morphed images, and body-shamed women in college WhatsApp groups he controlled. Read full storyChar Dham Yatra halted for 24 hours amid heavy rain alert Authorities have suspended the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand for 24 hours following a red alert for heavy rainfall issued by the Meteorological Department. The pilgrimage, which covers Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, has drawn large crowds this season, prompting urgent safety measures across rain-hit districts. Read full storyMEA rejects Pakistan Army’s accusation over Waziristan attackThe ministry of external affairs has dismissed the Pakistan Army’s accusation of linking India to a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan as “deserving of contempt”. The MEA stated it rejected the “baseless” claims after 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed when a bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy on June 28. Read full storyTrump’s economic bill clears first Senate hurdle amid GOP divide Senate Republicans narrowly passed a procedural vote (51-49) allowing debate on US President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic package, which includes tax cuts, spending trims, and increased deportation funds. Despite GOP majority support, internal dissent persists over proposed cuts to welfare programs. Debate continues this weekend before a possible House vote. Meanwhile, Elon Musk slammed the bill as “destructive”. Read full story
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