2024 has been declared the hottest year on record. Record-breaking temperature increases have been observed globally due to climate change.
On July 2nd, a stampede following a religious gathering in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 123 people. A lack of adequate security arrangements amidst a massive crowd is cited as the cause of this tragedy.
On June 9th, militants attacked a bus traveling from Shiv Khori to Katra in the Pouni area of Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.
A controversy erupted on September 18th regarding the alleged use of animal fat in the Tirupati temple's prasad laddus. The issue gained momentum following accusations made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
A horrific incident unfolded in Bengaluru on September 3rd. The accused allegedly murdered his girlfriend, Mahalakshmi, dismembered her body into 59 pieces, and stored them in a refrigerator.
A devastating landslide struck Wayanad district in Kerala on the night of July 30th. This tragedy resulted in the complete destruction of an area spanning several kilometers. The death toll has been reported to be over 420.
A horrifying incident occurred on the night of August 9th at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. A female trainee doctor was brutally murdered after being raped.
Several events this year not only sparked nationwide discussion but also left both the government and the general public astonished.