Indian travellers visiting Cambodia can now make payments using UPI-enabled QR codes at more than 4.5 million merchant locations across the country. The service was launched through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited and ACLEDA Bank. The move will allow Indian tourists to pay digitally without carrying large amounts of cash. Officials said the next phase will enable Cambodian travellers to use their local payment apps in India. Cambodia is now the ninth country to accept UPI payments, joining Singapore, the UAE, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar and Sri Lanka in the growing UPI network. (PC: Pexels)

The sister of 28-year-old Telangana resident Anshul Kuncha, who was shot dead during a suspected fake pizza delivery in Philadelphia, has urged Indian families not to send their children to the United States. Anshul had been living in the US for nearly four years and worked part-time as a pizza delivery executive on weekends. His family believes he was lured into a trap and has demanded justice, along with the early return of his mortal remains to India. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of Indian nationals and students living abroad. (PC: X)

Hyderabad resident Anshul Kuncha was shot dead while delivering a pizza in Philadelphia, United States, in a suspected targeted attack. The 2024 Business Analytics graduate from Drexel University worked weekend pizza delivery shifts to earn extra income. According to US media reports, he was called to deliver an order to a vacant house, where two masked suspects allegedly followed and shot him. His sister described the incident as a "trap" and appealed to the Indian government to help bring back his mortal remains. The family has also sought justice and urged parents to think carefully before sending children abroad. (PC: HT)

Singapore has ordered YouTube, Facebook and X to block access to 14 xenophobic social media posts targeting the Indian community, saying the content threatens the country's multicultural values and racial harmony. Authorities said the posts, believed to have originated overseas, promoted inflammatory narratives claiming that Singapore was being "overrun by Indians". The action was taken under the Online Criminal Harms Act, with police directing the platforms to restrict access for users in Singapore. The government said it has zero tolerance for xenophobia and attempts to create divisions between communities, stressing that safeguarding racial harmony remains a national priority. (PC: India Today)

  A 28-year-old Indian man from Telangana was shot dead while delivering a pizza in Philadelphia, with his family alleging that the order was a planned trap. Anshul Kuncha, who worked for a multinational company, delivered pizzas on weekends for extra income.   According to his family, Anshul was called to a deserted location where he was shot multiple times before the attackers fled. They claim nothing was stolen, raising questions about the motive. The Indian Consulate in New York said it is in touch with local authorities and is providing all possible assistance to the bereaved family. (PC: NDTV)

A 27-year-old Indian man, Pravna Bhatt, was caught by vigilantes in the UK while allegedly attempting to meet a 14-year-old girl he had been grooming online. Bhatt, residing in the UK on a post-study visa after attending the University of Leeds, admitted sending sexually explicit messages to the minor despite knowing her age. When confronted on camera, he pleaded for forgiveness saying, "Give me a last chance." He begged vigilantes not to involve police. This is the latest in a series of similar cases involving Indian nationals in the UK. (PC: NDTV)

A 27-year-old Indian student in the United Kingdom has come under investigation following a viral video showing a confrontation over alleged inappropriate online communication with a minor. Reports state that the incident involved interactions with someone presented as a 14-year-old girl. The video, widely shared on social media, captures members of a civilian group questioning the man before authorities were reportedly informed. UK police are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the case. The incident has generated significant online discussion and renewed attention on internet safety, responsible online conduct, and the protection of minors in digital spaces.

Singapore has ordered social media platforms to block and remove racist content targeting the Indian community after authorities found the posts were likely originating from the Chinese online space.   The Ministry of Home Affairs said the content spread false claims that Singapore was being overrun by Indians and attacked the country's multicultural model. Officials described the campaign as a malicious attempt to create social divisions and incite ill-will against the Indian community.   The government directed platforms including X, Facebook and YouTube to prevent the circulation of such material, while stressing that Indian migrant workers are valued contributors to Singapore's growth and development. (PC: The Print)

A lecture by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at Birkbeck, University of London, was disrupted after some attendees raised questions about dissent in India and his earlier "cockroach" remarks. The incident took place during a June 4 event on artificial intelligence and international law.   Videos shared online showed audience members questioning the CJI over India's democratic record before the moderator declined to take up the issue, saying it was unrelated to the topic. Organisers also appealed for calm as tensions rose.   The Indian High Commission in the UK condemned the disruption, calling the behaviour "indecorous" and saying differences of opinion should be expressed in a civil and respectful manner.   The controversy has also revived debate over the CJI's earlier remarks made during a court hearing, which had drawn criticism and sparked online discussions.

Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has been honoured with the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her work in promoting gender equality in peacekeeping missions. She is serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon and leads the Female Engagement Team, where she works closely with local women to build trust, improve communication, and support peace efforts. Barak is also known as India’s first woman combat helicopter pilot. She was recognised for integrating gender perspectives into military operations and empowering women in conflict zones. The award highlights India’s growing role in UN peacekeeping and gender-inclusive peace efforts. (PC: X)