The incident took place at a Hindu religious event in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state.

More than 100 killed in crush at India religious event

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At least 60 people died and scores were injured after a stampede at a religious gathering of thousands of people in northern India.More than 150 people were admitted to hospitals after the crush in a village in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh state on Tuesday, medical official Umesh Tripathi said, adding that the death toll could still rise.Government official Ashish Kumar told The Associated Press that at least 60 bodies had reached mortuaries in the district.The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave following an event with a religious leader named Bhole Baba, local media reported.Police officer Rajesh Singh said...

At least 60 die in stampede at India religious event

The Independent

A convicted Pakistani national is set to face the death penalty in India after the president in New Delhi rejected his mercy petition over involvement in a deadly terrorist attack on popular monument Red Fort.The man, Mohammed Arif aka Ashfaq, was confirmed to be a member of Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba and was awarded death sentence on 31 October in 2005.Indian president Droupadi Murmu rejected his mercy petition seeking relief from the execution sentence on 27 May, reported Indian news daily Hindustan Times. The mercy petition was sent to her on 15 May, officials aware of the matter said.The attack,...

Man who killed three soldiers in attack on India’s Red Fort to be hanged after president rejects mercy plea

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports. The sailors were said to be on a fishing trip when they retrieved the bottles around 320 nautical miles from Tangalle,...

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

Birmingham Hospice is looking to cut staff and inpatient beds due to rising costs.

Hospice cuts will be 'agonising for families'

Two men and a woman remain in custody for questioning, Cumbria Police say.

Three arrested and drugs seized in police raid

A man has been arrested following a report of a serious sexual assault in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident happened at the Dammas Lane car park in Old Town, Swindon, with the area cordoned off on the day. The man in his 20s was arrested on Sunday...

Rape arrest after car park cordoned off

A group of 26 men were kicked off an Easyjet flight at Glasgow airport over disruptive behaviour. The plane bound for Faro, Portugal was delayed for two hours on Thursday evening as a result of the incident. Police Scotland said officers were called to the airport at about 17:10 and...

Police remove 26 men from flight for disruptive behaviour

Figures show this is up from 4% of admissions in 2019.

Quarter of mental health cases linked to cannabis

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

The prosecution's closing speech argues that Gavin Plumb did not buy chloroform to clean his carpets.

Willoughby rape plot not just fantasy, trial hears

Newtownards Magistrate's Court heard Marianne Smyth, who was extradited from the US, defrauded six people.

US woman faces fraud charges after extradition

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The message in the car windscreen says "please do 20 before another pet is killed".

Cat's death sparks speed message from pet owner

Bedfordshire Police says the victim has serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Man seriously injured in suspected hammer attack

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.

Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Brahim Saadoun left Morocco to study in Ukraine in 2019 and when the Russians invaded in February 2022 he joined the Ukrainian army. He was captured by pro-Russian forces and sentenced to death for being a mercenary. In an agreement mediated by Saudi Arabia, Mr Saadoun was released in September 2022 and returned to Morocco.

The Moroccan man sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraine

The group says farming has not been given enough prominence during the general election campaign.

Farmers light bonfires to send election message

A motorist is arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car crashes into a house.

Driver arrested after car crashes into house

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The contentious exam deciding the fate of India’s doctors

The NEET exam has triggered nationwide protests, with students saying it has jeopardised their...

The contentious exam deciding the fate of India’s doctors

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