Bihar Temple Stampede and Hotel Fire Kill 14, Injure Several

A tragic stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, and a separate hotel fire in the state resulted in 14 deaths and multiple injuries.

The stampede occurred during a religious gathering, while the hotel fire broke out in the early hours, trapping several occupants inside the building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia payment from the PMNRF for the victims' families, while state authorities have launched an inquiry into the safety lapses.