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Israeli artist Roei Shalev and girlfriend Mapal Adam were shot dead during a Hamas attack at the Nova Music Festival. Shalev’s subsequent suicide magnified the tragedy, highlighting the ongoing peril faced by civilians amid heightened Israel - Hamas conflict. The attack has deeply affected communities and raised concerns about security at public events in conflict zones.

In a shocking incident near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, a bus traveling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad was engulfed in flames, with reports stating the driver abandoned the vehicle as the fire spread, leaving panicked passengers to their own devices. Many struggled to escape, suffering injuries as chaos erupted. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene, treating the wounded and starting a probe into alleged negligence. The event raised urgent questions about bus safety rules statewide, as authorities reviewed protocols and forensic teams gathered evidence to determine the tragedy’s cause.

A tragic stampede at the privately-managed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Kasibugga in Andhra Pradesh killed nine devotees—eight women and a 13-year-old boy—and injured dozens. Following the incident, the state government announced plans to take over the temple’s management. The rescue and inquiry highlight gaps in crowd management, private shrine regulation and safety of pilgrimage sites in India, especially during festivals.

A celebratory night turned into a tragedy in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where an explosion at a luxury bar killed at least 40 people and injured 100 others. The blast, which occurred in the basement of 'Le Constellation' during New Year's Eve festivities, is suspected to be caused by a fire or fireworks rather than a terror attack. Swiss authorities have launched a major investigation as hospitals struggle to treat the influx of burn victims.