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Morning news wrap: Puri stampede claims three lives near Gundicha Temple; Char Dham Yatra halted for 24 hours amid heavy rain alert; and more

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A tragic stampede during Puri's Rath Yatra resulted in three fatalities, prompting an investigation into crowd control. Simultaneously, the MEA refuted Pakistan's accusations of Indian involvement in the Waziristan bombing. In the US, Trump's economic package advanced in the Senate amidst Republican divisions, setting the stage for further debate and potential House vote.
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News video: Puri Rath Yatra Stampede: 3 Dead In Tragic Crowd Surge | Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 | Stampede

Puri Rath Yatra Stampede: 3 Dead In Tragic Crowd Surge | Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 | Stampede 03:24

A devastating stampede during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, on June 29, 2025, claimed three lives and injured over 50 devotees. The incident occurred near Shree Gundicha Temple around 4:30 am, as thousands gathered for the chariot procession. Overwhelmed by the crowd, devotees faced...

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