| | At least 4 people died as an old iron bridge over the Indrayani river in Maharashtra's Pune district collapsed on Sunday afternoon, sweeping several people into the water and triggering a major rescue operation, authorities said. | THE BIG STORY Pune Bridge Collapse: 4 Dead, 32 Injured as Old Structure Falls into Indrayani River The bridge gave way around 3:30 PM amid a large crowd of tourists, plunging many into the river. Six of the injured are in serious condition and receiving treatment in hospital. The incident triggered a major rescue operation involving local police and two teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders expressed grief over the tragedy, with Fadnavis confirming constant coordination with rescue teams. Local MLA Sunil Shelke noted the bridge was under strain from age and monsoon-related footfall. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue. The bridge was located near a dam and popular waterfall, making it a frequent tourist spot. Read more. | | | THE BIG QUESTION Why did Sachin Tendulkar have to intervene and speak to BCCI? The ECB had planned to rename the India-England Test series from the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, honoring cricket legends James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. However, after criticism and Tendulkar’s personal intervention, along with support from BCCI and ICC chairman Jay Shah, the Pataudi legacy will now be retained—likely through a special medallion for the series-winning captain. The trophy’s unveiling, set for Day 4 of the WTC final at Lord’s, was postponed due to the Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy. The five-match series begins on June 20 at Headingley. Anderson retired in 2024 with 704 Test wickets, while Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in Test history. Read more. | STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED | FROM THE EDIT PAGE Indira Gandhi’s Emergency: A Structural and Political Breakdown  On June 12, 1975, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha’s verdict disqualifying Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for electoral malpractices triggered the declaration of the Emergency in India, marking the beginning of an authoritarian phase. While Indira Gandhi made the formal decision, the Emergency's roots lay in deeper systemic changes between 1967 and 1975. During this period, executive power, especially the prime minister's, grew significantly as the Congress party weakened internally and the opposition failed to present a viable challenge. The judiciary’s independence eroded, and democratic norms were increasingly discarded by political actors across the spectrum. Global economic crises further destabilized the political environment, sparking mass protests. This combination of structural shifts, economic turmoil, and political opportunism set the stage for the Emergency, making its onset nearly inevitable. Ultimately, the decision was Indira Gandhi’s, but the responsibility was shared by a political class that collectively abandoned democratic rules—leaving all, as in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet , “punished.” Read more. | | | PHOTO OF THE DAY  People gather at the site, after a bridge collapsed on the Indrayani River, near Kundamala village, under the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police station, triggering fears that 10 to 15 people may be trapped, in Pune on Sunday. Reportedly five to six people have been rescued. (ANI Photo) | Were you forwarded this email? Did you stumble upon it online? Sign up here. | | | | | | | | | Get the Hindustan Times app and read premium stories | | | | | | View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Contact us You received this email because you signed up for HT Newsletters or because it is included in your subscription. Copyright © HT Digital Streams. All Rights Reserved | | | | |
