By Theodora Chapman, Wildlife Conservation, Activism, Sustainability and Nature SpecialistNZB News – July 6, 2025 Summary Catastrophic flooding has devastated the Texas Hill Country, claiming at least 27 lives including nine children, whilst more than two dozen girls from Camp Mystic summer camp remain unaccounted for after the Guadalupe River rose over 20 feet in 90 minutes. The unprecedented deluge, triggered by nearly a foot of rainfall in just hours, has prompted one of the largest search and rescue operations in Texas history, with over 850 people evacuated and rescue efforts continuing around the clock. The Unfolding Disaster In the […]
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RCB Victory Parade Stampede: Full Details, Developments, and Aftermath
What began as a historic celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and their fans quickly turned into one of the darkest days in Indian sporting history. On June 4, 2025, the streets of Bengaluru were awash with jubilation as RCB, after 18 years, finally clinched their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title. But the city’s joy was shattered by a tragic stampede during the team’s victory parade and felicitation event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which left 11 people dead and dozens injured. The tragedy has since sparked a nationwide debate about crowd management, event planning, and accountability in public […]
Mumbai Ferry Disaster: 13 Dead After Navy Boat Collision
A tragic maritime accident near Mumbai has claimed the lives of 13 people after an Indian Navy boat collided with the passenger ferry Neelkamal, causing it to capsize. The ferry, en route from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves, overturned around 3:55 pm on Wednesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the incident, stating that 101 people were rescued, but 13 perished – 10 civilians and 3 Navy personnel. Two individuals remain critically injured at the Navy Dockyard Hospital. The CM announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the families of […]