An Air India passenger may face a flying ban after allegedly damaging the inner pane of an aircraft window during a Chandigarh-Delhi flight on June 7. Officials said the passenger ignored repeated verbal and written warnings from the cabin crew before breaking the window pane.   The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and the passenger was handed over to airport security. Air India said the safety of passengers, crew and the aircraft was never compromised. The airline has reported the matter to the aviation regulator and referred the case to its internal committee, which will decide whether the passenger should be classified as unruly and placed on the no-fly list.

Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen, his wife Madhuchhanda Sen and three officials of the Mahanirban Road Mass Art Society (MassArt) have been named in a police complaint alleging misuse of UNESCO's name and public funds linked to Durga Puja events. The complaint, filed with Kolkata Police, claims the organisation falsely projected itself as UNESCO's official partner and sold paid "Preview Show" tickets for selected puja pandals between 2022 and 2024.   The complainant alleged that the scheme restricted public access to traditionally free celebrations and hurt religious sentiments. The accused have been asked to face legal action. MassArt has not issued an official statement, while reports said its functionaries have denied wrongdoing. (PC: The Indian Express)

Indian-American politician Nithya Raman has secured a place in the November run-off election for mayor of Los Angeles after narrowly overtaking her Republican rival in the first round of voting. The 44-year-old Democrat will now face incumbent mayor Karen Bass in a closely watched contest.   Born to immigrants from Kerala, Raman is a former urban planner and current Los Angeles City Council member known for her work on affordable housing and homelessness. She thanked supporters for helping her advance to the final round and pledged to change the city's "broken status quo." If elected, Raman would become one of the most prominent Indian-American leaders in the United States. (PC: X)

All 24 Indian seafarers aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were rescued safely after the vessel caught fire off the coast of Oman following a US military strike. Indian authorities confirmed that the crew members were evacuated with the help of Omani rescue teams and brought to safety without any reported casualties.   The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, where commercial shipping has faced growing security risks. According to US Central Command, the unladen tanker was disabled after allegedly attempting to violate the blockade against Iran. Indian agencies coordinated with Omani authorities, the Indian Navy and the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the crew's safe evacuation. (PC: BBC)

A Patna court has granted interim protection from arrest to educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, in connection with the firing and vandalism case at his coaching institute.   His lawyer said the court accepted the anticipatory bail plea and directed that he should not be arrested until the next hearing. Khan Sir is free to travel and will cooperate with the police investigation if questioned.   The FIR was registered after alleged firing and vandalism outside his coaching centre on June 2. Police have arrested two security guards, while Khan Sir has denied the allegations and claimed the case is an attempt to defame him. (PC: HT)

The Centre has approved a new Rs 13,000-crore greenfield civil-military airport in Great Nicobar, replacing the long-planned expansion of the Indian Navy's INS Baaz air station. The airport will be built at Chingen near Galathea Bay and is expected to serve both civilian and defence operations.   Officials said extending the existing INS Baaz runway was not feasible because of terrain, navigation and infrastructure challenges. The new facility, expected to be completed within five years, will remain under naval control while supporting civilian flights.   The airport is part of the Rs 81,000-crore Great Nicobar Island Development Project, which also includes a transshipment port, power infrastructure and township development. The government says the project will strengthen India's strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific and improve connectivity, while critics have raised concerns over its environmental and tribal impact. (PC: India Today)

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said oil and gas prices are expected to ease in the coming months despite ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global energy markets. His remarks come after petrol and diesel prices were raised four times since mid-May, while domestic LPG prices increased twice. Global crude prices have climbed nearly 40% since intensified conflict began in February, pushing benchmarks close to $100 per barrel and disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Puri said India has strategic reserves sufficient for 76–80 days of demand and expressed confidence that supplies from countries such as the United States and Canada would help offset shortages. (PC: The Telegraph)

Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, one of the astronauts selected for India's Gaganyaan mission, has been awarded the Kirti Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu. The Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award. Nair received the honour for his contribution to India's human spaceflight programme and his role as a backup astronaut for the Axiom-4 mission. A decorated Indian Air Force test pilot, he is among the four astronauts chosen for the Gaganyaan mission. Nair has undergone extensive training in India and Russia and has played a key role in advancing India's ambitions in human space exploration. (PC: Screengrab)

India's current account surplus narrowed to $7.1 billion, or 0.7 per cent of GDP, in the January-March quarter of 2025-26, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The surplus was lower than $13.7 billion recorded a year earlier. The decline was mainly due to a wider merchandise trade deficit, which rose to $83.4 billion from $59.3 billion. However, strong growth in services exports and higher remittances from Indians working abroad helped support the economy. During the quarter, foreign direct investment inflows increased to $4.2 billion, while foreign portfolio investors recorded net outflows of $12 billion. (PC: ANI)

Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, one of the astronauts selected for India's first human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan, was awarded the Kirti Chakra by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award recognises courage, devotion to duty and distinguished service. Nair received the honour for his contribution to India's human spaceflight programme and his role as a backup astronaut for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. A decorated Indian Air Force test pilot, Nair is among the four astronauts chosen for Gaganyaan, India's landmark mission aimed at sending astronauts into space aboard an indigenous spacecraft. (PC: India Today)