Morning News Rap: Puri Stamped has claimed three lives near the Gundcha temple; The Char Dham Yatra stopped 24 hours amid heavy rainfall alert; More | Bharat News

During Puri’s Rath Yatra, a tragic stampede released three dead and several injured, which raised serious questions about the mob control measures during large religious ceremonies.Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs strongly dismissed Pakistan’s claims of Indian participation in a recent suicide bombing in North Waziristan, calling the allegation “worthy of contempt”., In the US, the Senate Republican advanced the controversial economic package of President Trump, which has now gone into a complete debate between intra-party tension and opposition.Here are the top 5 news stories for the morning:Puri stampede claims three lives near the Gundcha temple; Orded to investigateAt least three people were killed and many were injured in a stampede near Gundicha temple in Puri early Sunday. The incident took place at 4-5 am when a large crowd gathered to see the gods on the chariots during the Rath Yatra festival. Eyewitnesses convicted poor mob management and inhibitory truck movement. Odisha Law Minister Prithvirraj Harichandan has announced a high-level inquiry into the tragedy. Read full storyKolakata Law College rape accused had a history of misconduct, students and alumni say Monojit Mishra, accused in the recent law college rape case in Kolkata, had a long history of alleged harassment, molestation and violent behavior, according to several students and internal sources. Known by the surname ‘Mango’, Mishra allegedly filmed private moments, broadcasted mored images, and controlled body-shaminda women in college WhatsApp groups. Read full storyChar Dham Yatra stopped for 24 hours amid heavy rain alert Officials have suspended the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand for 24 hours, which is for 24 hours after the red warning for heavy rains issued by the Meteorological Department. The pilgrimage, including Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotry and Yamunotry, has drawn a large crowd in this season, inspiring immediate security measures in rain-hit districts. Read full storyMea dismisses the allegation of Pakistan Army on the Waziristan attackThe Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed the allegation of a deadly suicide bombing as a “contempt” for a deadly suicide bombing of the Pakistan Army in the northern Waziristan. Mea said “baseless” claims were rejected after 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed, when a bomber surrounded an explosive -laden vehicle in a military convoy on 28 June. Read full storyTrump’s economic bill cleans the first Senate barrier between GOP divide The Senate Republican passed a procedural vote (51–49), allowing a debate on the massive economic package of US President Donald Trump, including tax cuts, spending trims and increased exile funds. Despite the GOP majority support, internal dissatisfaction remains on the proposed deduction in welfare programs. The debate continues at the end of this week before a possible house vote. Meanwhile, Elon Musk slammed the bill as “destructive”. Read full story