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Top news of the day | June 29 2025
Three devotees, including two women, lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede around chariots in Puri. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered a personal apology and on behalf of his Government for the lives lost in the stampede. At least 162 students trapped in an inundated residential school in Jharkhand after heavy rain were rescued by the police on Sunday (June 29, 2025) U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-monthlong conflict as the sides appeared to be inching closer to an agreement. The Election Commission will soon upload the 2003 Bihar electoral roll on its website to facilitate the nearly 4.96 crore voters whose names figure on it. First phase of the Census operations will begin from April 1, 2026, marking the start of the decennial exercise, Registrar of General of India said. Iran is doubtful that Israel will maintain the ceasefire that ended an air war between the two countries.
Three devotees, including two women, lost their lives and several others were injured in a stampede, which took place around chariots in Puri in the early hours of Sunday (June 29, 2025). Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered a personal apology and on behalf of his Government for the lives lost in the stampede. He announced immediate probe into alleged lapses in security arrangement, which he termed unpardonable. Mr. Majhi said exemplary action would be taken against persons responsible for the tragic incident.
Nine labourers go missing in landslip triggered by cloudburst in Uttarkashi
Nine construction labourers went missing early Sunday (June 29, 2025) after a landslip triggered by a cloudburst hit their shelters along the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district, officials said. The labourers, who are said to be of Nepali origin, were engaged in the construction of a hotel.
162 students trapped in inundated residential school in Jharkhand after heavy rain rescued
At least 162 students trapped in an inundated private residential school in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district after heavy rain were rescued by the police on Sunday (June 29, 2025), a senior officer said. The students were trapped in the school located at Pandarsoli on the Haldipokhar-Kowali Road in Kowali police station area since Saturday (June 28) night after the premises got flooded due to heavy rain.
U.S. President Donald Trump calls for deal on Gaza war as signs of progress emerge
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 29, 2025) pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-monthlong conflict as the sides appeared to be inching closer to an agreement.
Mahagathbandhan will throw Waqf Act into dustbin after forming government in Bihar: Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday (June 29, 2025) claimed that the ruling NDA in Bihar was “on its way out”, and the new government in the state led by the Mahagathbandhan will “consign to the dustbin” the Waqf Act brought by the Narendra Modi dispensation at the Centre.
Kolkata Law College gang rape: NCW member Archana Majumdar visits crime scene
National Commission for Women (NCW) member Archana Majumdar on Sunday (June 29, 2025) visited the South Kolkata Law College, where a student was allegedly gang-raped by three persons, including an alumnus. She claimed that the police could not provide her with the details of the whereabouts of the survivor.
Tamil Nadu government urges Centre to release Keeladi excavation report
In the light of fresh research findings by a university in England on Keeladi archaeological site, the Tamil Nadu government, on Sunday (June 29, 2025) said the study highlighted the antiquity of the Tamil culture. It urged the Union government to release the report of the archaeological excavations conducted in Keeladi by the Archaeological Survey of India.
‘Red alert’ for downpour in Himachal; Shimla-Kalka rail line shut after overnight rains
The Shimla Meteorological Centre on Sunday (June 29, 2025) issued a “red alert” for downpour in 10 districts of Himachal Pradesh while services on the Shimla-Kalka rail line were suspended after boulders and trees fell on the tracks following overnight rains.
EC to soon upload 2003 Bihar voters list on website; 4.96 crore electors need not give documents
The Election Commission will soon upload the 2003 Bihar electoral roll on its website to facilitate the nearly 4.96 crore voters whose names figure on it extract the relevant portion to be attached with the enumeration form for the special intensive revision of the voters’ list.
First phase of the Census with Houselisting operations to begin from April 1, 2026
The houselisting operations for the forthcoming Census will begin from April 1, 2026, marking the start of the first phase of the decennial exercise, the Registrar General of India has said. In a letter to Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Census Commissioner and Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said the Houselisting Operations and Housing Census shall begin on April 1, 2026.
Iran voices doubts about durability of ceasefire with Israel, report says
Iran is highly doubtful that Israel will maintain the ceasefire that ended an air war between the two countries, the Iranian armed forces’ Chief of Staff told Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday (June 29, 2025), according to Iranian semi-official Tasnim news agency.