News18 Afternoon Digest: Mansa Devi Temple Stampede, Noida BMW Car Crash & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:July 27, 2025, 14:01 IST

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Mansa Devi Temple Stampede

Haridwar’s Mansa Devi Temple stampede in which six people died and several others got injured, Noida BMW car accident that killed a 5-year-old girl, Israeli Defence Forces announced a “tactical pause of military activity" in densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip, and more.

6 Dead In Stampede At Haridwar’s Mansa Devi Temple Over Electrocution Rumour; PM Condoles

In a tragic incident, six people died and several others were injured after a stampede broke out at the Mansa Devi temple in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on Sunday, an official said. The incident took place as a huge crowd gathered at the temple, and the rumour spread of an electric shock on the stairs, the official said, adding that cops are investigating the claims. Read More

Girl, 5, Dies After Scooter Hit By Speeding BMW On Way To Hospital With Father

A 5-year-old girl died and others were injured after a luxury car hit a scooty in Sector 30 of Noida, police said on Sunday. The incident took place on Saturday night and Noida Police have seized the BMW car. The accused are two students, identified as Yash Sharma and Abhishek Rawat, have been arrested. Read More

Raj Thackeray Visits Matoshree On Uddhav’s 65th Birthday, Days After Mumbai Rally

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday visited Matoshree to wish his cousin, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, on his 65th birthday. The visit marks a rare and significant moment in Maharashtra’s political landscape, as the two leaders, once estranged, were seen together again just days after appearing jointly at a ‘victory’ rally in Mumbai. Read More

Israeli Military Announces Daily 10-Hour Humanitarian Pauses In Dense Areas Of Gaza Strip

The Israeli Defence Forces announced a “tactical pause of military activity" in densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip to facilitate the delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid, Times of Israel reported on Sunday. The pause will remain in effect daily from 10 am to 8 pm. Read More

Has Anushka Sharma’s Chakda Xpress Been SHELVED? Dibyendu Bhattacharya Reveals | Exclusive

It’s been a long wait for Anushka Sharma’s highly anticipated film Chakda Xpress, and fans are growing increasingly impatient for its release. Turns out, they’re not the only ones. In an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who has an extensive role alongside Anushka in the film, revealed just how special the biopic truly is. He further mentioned that he is as confused as the audience, who are eagerly waiting for the film’s release. Read More

Will Dhawan Play If India Face Pakistan In WCL Semis? Star Batter Makes Big Statement

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has said that a question regarding India playing Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends is wrongly timed and if he didn’t play the league stage game and boycotted it, he would do the same if the two teams faced off in the semifinals. Read More

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