CCTV footage from South Calcutta Law College on June 25, spanning 3:30 pm–10:50 pm, confirms a 24‑year‑old law student was forced into the campus guard’s room and gang‑raped by three accused: alumnus/staff Manojit Mishra, current students Pratim Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, and a security guard, Pinaki Banerjee. Investigators recovered hair strands, unknown liquid bottles, a hockey stick, and a 1½‑minute assault video. The guard was filmed loitering outside without intervening. A five‑member SIT has been formed; forensic analysis of seized items and video is underway. The four accused are in custody until July 1. (PC: PTI & News Arena)

Air India flight AI 639, en route from Mumbai to Chennai on June 27, returned safely to Mumbai after crew detected a burning odour in the cabin, prompting a precautionary reversal, the airline said. The aircraft landed without incident, and passengers were transferred to a replacement plane. Mumbai ground staff promptly assisted travellers, minimizing disruption. No further details were disclosed. In a statement, Air India reaffirmed its prioritization of passenger safety and security. This incident adds to recent aviation concerns, including a non-specific security alert on an Air India aircraft and a technical diversion of an Air India Express flight between Delhi and Jammu. (PC: Reuters & The Indian Express)

Five tigers, a tigress and her four cubs were discovered dead on June 27 in Karnataka’s Male Mahadeshwara Hills sanctuary from suspected mass poisoning. Wildlife officials believe villagers laced a cow carcass with pesticide, specifically phorate, to retaliate after the tigress killed their livestock. This marks India’s highest single‑day tiger mortality in one sanctuary. Karnataka’s Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre called the deaths “unnatural,” launching a criminal investigation. A Central‑state Special Investigation Team was formed, including NTCA and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau officers, and three suspects have been arrested. Experts are urging a judicial inquiry into broader wildlife fatalities across the state amid recurring electrocutions, snares, and poisonings. (PC: NDTV)

At the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s global legacy of non‑violence, crediting saints and acharyas for its immortal philosophy. He issued a veiled warning to Pakistan, alluding to “those who tease us” and noting India would not tolerate meddling, referencing Operation Sindoor the nation’s military response after the Pahalgam terror attack blamed on Pakistan-backed militants. Modi praised government welfare schemes like PM Awas, Jal Jivan and Ayushman Bharat as rooted in service. He also hailed the elevation of Prakrit to classical-language status and announced a drive to digitize Jain manuscripts, as part of eradicating a “slavery mindset.”(PC: NDTV)

Manojit Mishra “Mango Da”, a 31‑year‑old former student leader of the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) at Kolkata’s South Calcutta Law College, stands accused of orchestrating the brutal gang‑rape of a first‑year law student on June 25 inside the campus guard room. The victim alleges he proposed marriage, videotaped the assault, and struck her with a hockey stick, while two student accomplices—Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20) watched. Mishra had pervasive influence on campus, even after graduation, and held a contractual staff position following prior suspensions. A fourth suspect, the security guard, was also arrested. The case has sparked widespread outrage and intensified scrutiny of Mishra’s political ties. (PC: News18)

All 259 of the 260 victims from the June 12 Air India AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad have now been identified, with the final passenger confirmed via DNA on Saturday night. The toll stands at 260: 241 onboard and 19 on the ground. Of these, 253 were identified through DNA and six via facial recognition; all remains have been handed over to families. The sole unidentified case prompted new DNA sampling. Gujarat health officials noted no recent recoveries, confirming the site is clear. Detailed DNA-matching involved forensic labs in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and National Forensic Sciences University. The tragic event is among India’s deadliest aviation disasters. (PC: The Hindu & Times of India)

A West Bengal-based woman filed a complaint at Nabagram police station on June 28, accusing Padma Shri recipient Swami Pradiptanandaji (Kartik Maharaj) of repeatedly raping her between January and June 2013 at his Murshidabad ashram—after promising a teaching position ([turn0search0] ). She alleges he coerced her into an abortion at a local hospital and threatened her silence by manipulating associates to intimidate her this June ([turn0search7] ). The monk denies the accusations, calling them “conspiracy” to tarnish his reputation as an ashram leader and BJP ally. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. (PC: India Today)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to dock at the International Space Station on June 26, aboard Axiom-4. On June 27, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted Shukla’s parents, sister, and nephew at his official residence in Lucknow, honoring the family and praising Shukla as a national inspiration for youth and India’s advancing space ambitions . Shukla’s mother praised the emotional milestone and expressed profound pride at their meeting. The mission marks a major milestone for India, with Shukla designated astronaut #634 and set to conduct 60+ experiments aboard the ISS. (PC: The Hindu)

In a shocking June 25 incident at South Calcutta Law College, a 24-year-old first-year student was allegedly gang-raped in the security guard’s room after being offered a prominent student-union post. Three suspects—former student and practicing lawyer Manojit Mishra (TMC student wing), and current students Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20)—were arrested within 24 hours. On June 28, police arrested a fourth individual: security guard Pinaki Banerjee (55), accused of facilitating the crime by leaving the victim locked inside and ignoring her pleas . The medical report, corroborating the survivor, confirms assault, and investigations continue amid widespread campus safety and political concerns. (PC: PTI)

The father of the 2024 RG Kar medical college rape-murder victim strongly criticized the West Bengal government after a 24-year-old law student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College. He stated the repeated crimes prove “nothing changed” despite previous public outrage, emphasizing that “the government has a significant role in this… All three people arrested are from TMC” and must face severe punishment . The accused—alumni and staff of the college—were arrested swiftly. The incident has triggered political backlash, with opposition parties blaming the TMC administration for fostering campus lawlessness. (PC: PTI)