April 2025 was marked by a series of tragic incidents and significant events impacting India across various fronts. The month began with a deadly explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Deesa, Gujarat, killing at least 21 people. Just days later, two trains collided near Sahebganj in Jharkhand, causing casualties and injuries.
A severe heatwave swept across India and Pakistan, with temperatures soaring between 47 °C and 53 °C, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on South Asia’s weather patterns. This extreme heat posed serious health risks and strained resources in affected regions.
Legislative changes sparked unrest when the new Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 came into effect, replacing earlier acts. Protests erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, leading to violent clashes and the deaths of three people.
In a significant security development, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian national wanted by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was extradited from the United States to India, reinforcing ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.
However, the month also saw harrowing cases of violence against children, including the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nainital, Uttarakhand, sparking public outrage and calls for stronger child protection laws.
Disaster struck the capital when a residential building collapsed in New Delhi, killing eleven people and underscoring concerns about urban safety and infrastructure.
India observed a three-day national mourning period following the death of Pope Francis, reflecting the global significance of the pontiff’s passing.
Security challenges persisted as a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 26 tourists. The Resistance Front, linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba group, claimed responsibility, intensifying regional tensions.
Tensions along the India-Pakistan border escalated briefly when soldiers exchanged fire along the Line of Control, signaling ongoing volatility in the region.
On the defense front, India signed a major contract to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France, aiming to bolster its air capabilities.
The month ended in tragedy with a fire at the Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata that killed fourteen people, adding to a distressing tally of incidents impacting public safety.
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