Karnataka has announced plans for a landmark Crowd Management Bill aimed at enhancing public safety at large gatherings, events, and religious occasions. The proposed law will introduce penalties of up to three years in jail and a ₹50,000 fine for those responsible for inadequate crowd control

On June 15, a 32‑year‑old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River at Kundmala in Pune’s Maval tehsil catastrophically collapsed around 3:30 PM, plunging over 100 people into the swollen river. Initial reports confirm at least four deaths and more than fifty injuries. Rescue operations—including NDRF teams, police, fire services, and local volunteers—swiftly evacuated