Stampedes, war, plane crash, and floods: India's 2025 mid-year report paints a tragic picture

India faced a challenging six months. Stampedes at Kumbh Mela, New Delhi Railway Station, Bengaluru, and Puri caused many deaths. A terror attack occurred in Pahalgam. India and Pakistan had military confrontations. An Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad. Floods and landslides affected northeastern India and Himachal Pradesh. These events resulted in numerous casualties, injuries, and displacement across the country.