Civilians are being evacuated from villages near Ukraine’s border with Russia as fighting intensifies in the Sumy region. Ukrainian officials say residents from multiple border communities have been moved after Russian forces advanced closer to populated areas, raising fears of further escalation.

A tragic stampede at the Shri Lairai Devi Temple in Shirgao, Goa, during the annual Lairai Jatra festival, claimed the lives of six people and left over 50 injured. The incident occurred early Saturday morning when a massive crowd gathered for the religious procession, which saw the attendance of more than 50,000 devotees. The Lairai Jatra is one of Goa’s most popular religious festivals, drawing thousands of devotees from across the state and beyond. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, along with the state’s Director General of Police and senior officials, visited the site to assess the situation and offer condolences to the families of the victims. An eyewitness narrated the chilling details on the tragic stampede. Watch video.