17-06-2025
Terror attacks, stampedes, crashes: Why 2025 feels cursed
As 2025 began, the world hoped for healing after years of uncertainty. But by mid-year, optimism was replaced by shock, fear, and grief. A staggering series of disasters—earthquakes, wildfires, terror attacks, floods, stampedes, and even plane crashes—have devastated lives across the to astrological predictions, the year 2025, especially June and July, could bring more wars, accidents, and natural disasters around the world. This is due to the negative planetary movements during Vikram Samvat gain insight into the chaos surrounding recent events, India Today spoke with astrologer Pandit Arunesh Kumar Sharma. Experts suggest that both poor decisions by global leaders and planetary influences could contribute to public unrest. The upcoming months are expected to be sensitive and may require additional caution.
'According to the Vikram Samvat 2082 calendar, which began on March 30, 2025, the king and minister of the year are both represented by the Sun, symbolising powerful leaders. Meanwhile, Saturn (Shani) represents the public. "This combination suggests that leaders' arrogance and strange decisions will cause suffering for the common people,' says Pandit Arunesh Kumar TRAGEDIES OF 2025: A TIMELINE OF LOSSJANUARY 1 – JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMIA 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, triggering a tsunami with waves up to five meters disaster flattened buildings and caused cascading hazards, including landslides and 230 people died, thousands were displaced, and hundreds of aftershocks followed. It marked a grim start to the 7 – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRESSanta Ana winds fuelled massive wildfires in Los Angeles County, forcing the evacuation of 30,000 people and killing at least damage was estimated at over $135 billion, making it one of the costliest disasters in US 29 – KUMBH MELA STAMPEDES, INDIATwo deadly stampedes during the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj resulted in over 30 deaths and more than 60 tragedy highlighted critical failures in emergency planning and crowd control at one of the world's largest religious gatherings.
Terror attacks, stampedes, crashes: Why 2025 feels cursed
MARCH 28 – MYANMAR AND THAILAND EARTHQUAKEA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Sagaing, followed by numerous aftershocks. It destroyed infrastructure, including highways and least 500 people were killed in mosques during prayers, and over 2,000 were left homeless after fires triggered by the military declared a state of emergency in six regions, and international aid was 16 – DUBAI FLASH FLOODSRecord-breaking unseasonal rainfall caused severe flooding in Dubai and parts of Oman. Roads turned into rivers, Dubai International Airport was flooded, and public transport systems least 20 people died. Experts described it as one of the most severe weather events in the region's recent 22 – PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK, KASHMIRMilitants attacked tourists in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, killing at least 26 and injuring over targeted violence against civilians sparked national outrage and led to a major security overhaul in Jammu & STAMPEDE – JUNE 4, 2025A stampede broke out during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory parade outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, eager to celebrate RCB's first IPL title win surged towards the stadium gates, causing barricades to collapse and a deadly stampede that left 11 people dead and over 50 tragedy spurred arrests of event organisers and calls for comprehensive crowd management 12 – AIR INDIA BOEING 787 CRASHA Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, hitting a college hostel. The crash killed all 241 passengers and crew onboard, plus 28 people on the ground. Only one survivor was rescued. This became one of India's deadliest aviation disasters.
Terror attacks, stampedes, crashes: Why 2025 feels cursed
advertisementJUNE 15 – KEDARNATH HELICOPTER CRASHA Bell 407 helicopter carrying pilgrims crashed near Gaurikund, killing all seven onboard and one ground staff 16 – INDRAYANI BRIDGE COLLAPSE, MAHARASHTRAA pedestrian bridge in Pune District collapsed due to overcrowding by tourists amid heavy rainfall. The incident left four dead and 51 ASTROLOGICAL REASONS BEHIND 2025 'S GLOBAL TURMOILThe year 2025, especially the months of June and July, is expected to be globally unstable, with a rise in wars, accidents, and natural disasters. This is linked to both astrological factors and increasing administrative alignment of planets Mars and Ketu—known for causing conflict and hidden dangers—between June 7 and July 28 may lead to earthquakes, fires, wars, and other major incidents. A similar risky period could return between January and March like the June 12 plane crash, the Iran-Israel war, the terrorist attack in India, and the helicopter crashes are all examples of what this turbulent phase may bring. "Another sensitive period is expected around October–November 2025, when the sun is in a weaker position, possibly leading to more public distress,' he adds. The year 2025 has already become one of the most tragic years in recent memory. The scale and frequency of disasters are raising both practical and spiritual some, it is a call for better policy, governance, and climate action. For others, it is a reminder from the cosmos: we are not above the laws of karma. Whether shaped by the planets or our own hands, the pain is real, and the responsibility to change lies with us.
