On the night of 25 June, a 24‑year‑old law student at South Calcutta Law College in Kasba, Kolkata, was allegedly gang‑raped in the campus guard room between 7:30 pm and 10:50 pm . The Kasba Police swiftly arrested three suspects: Monojit Mishra (31), a former student and Trinamool Congress student‑wing leader turned lawyer; and two current students, Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20) . According to the FIR, the victim had filled exam forms earlier, was lured to the union room, then coerced and raped while being threatened and filmed . All three are in police custody until 1 July (or four days as per court order) . The NCW has taken cognisance, while intense political uproar has ensued, with the BJP accusing the TMC of encouraging impunity and the TMC promising full legal recourse. (PC: India Today)

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply criticized the Gandhi family today, on the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, saying they “trampled on the Constitution” and violated citizens’ fundamental rights. He condemned Congress leaders for suppressing free speech, arresting dissenters under MISA, and imposing authoritarian control. Jaishankar recalled that over 100,000 people including journalists and political opponents were imprisoned, and the press faced strict censorship. He emphasized that the Emergency remains a “bleak chapter” in India’s democratic history. The minister warned that such undemocratic episodes must be remembered to deter recurrence, asserting that the Gandhi dynasty bears responsibility for this period. (PC: Outlook India)

India has declined a United Nations aviation agency offer to send an ICAO investigator to assist the probe into the June 12 Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives . The ICAO sought observer status for an expert already in India, but authorities refused, despite past cooperation in major incidents . India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the investigation; data from flight recorders was downloaded around June 26, two weeks post‑crash . Critics have flagged delays and limited transparency. Under ICAO’s Annex 13 rules, flight‑recorder analysis should begin immediately. A preliminary report is due within 30 days. (PC: India Today)

Cloudbursts and heavy monsoon rains on June 25–26 triggered flash floods across Kangra and Kullu districts, killing five people and leaving six to eight still missing . A hydroelectric project site near Dharamshala was hit hard, sweeping away workers; NDRF and SDRF teams continue search-and-rescue efforts . Over 40 roads were blocked by landslides, and approximately 270 labourers and 50 tourists stranded were safely evacuated . Chief Minister Sukhu has declared 24×7 emergency vigilance, urging relocation of vulnerable households and warning tourists to steer clear of rivers.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha confirmed a 10.19% drop in Amarnath Yatra registrations after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Before the attack, 2.36 lakh pilgrims had registered. Sinha noted that over 85,000 pilgrims have since reconfirmed their participation. Helicopter services have been suspended due to safety concerns, but only 8% used them. The yatra, starting July 3, will proceed with three-layered security, widened tracks, and reinforced vulnerable spots. Sinha said the administration has taken “every precaution” and stressed coordination for private vehicles from Bhagwati Nagar base camp to ensure safety. (PC: PTI)

A Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist was killed on Thursday during an ongoing encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. Three others remain trapped in the dense Bihali forest of Basantgarh. The joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police began early morning based on year-long surveillance and intelligence inputs. Despite foggy weather, para commandos are continuing the search near Karoor nullah. The operation comes days before the Amarnath Yatra, raising security concerns. IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti confirmed the contact with four terrorists around 8:30 am. A separate search in Samba’s Purmandal ended without incident. (PC: HT)

India’s aviation ministry has begun extracting data from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) of the Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner that crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 onboard and around 19 on the ground. The Crash Protection Module was recovered and flown to Delhi on June 24, with data downloaded by June 25 at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau lab . A multidisciplinary AAIB-NTSB team is reconstructing the crash sequence to identify causes and recommend safety improvements. Meanwhile, Air India faces scrutiny over maintenance irregularities and overdue checks, prompting fleet-wide inspections and regulatory directives to tighten safety compliance. (PC: Reuters)

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has begun decoding the black box data from Air India Flight AI171, which crashed on June 12 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder were recovered on June 13 and 16 and flown to Delhi on June 24 by the Indian Air Force under full security. Data extraction began the same evening with experts from AAIB and the US National Transportation Safety Board. Analysis is now underway to reconstruct the crash sequence and identify contributing factors, with the aim of enhancing aviation safety and preventing future accidents. (PC: PTI)

A woman drove her car on railway tracks from Shankarpally to Hyderabad, causing panic and halting train services. The incident happened on Thursday and was caught on video. Railway staff tried to stop her, but she refused. She finally crashed the car into trees after driving some distance on the tracks. Her car’s windows were broken in the crash. The railway police rescued her and took her into custody. It was later confirmed that she was drunk while driving. Train services between Bengaluru and Hyderabad were briefly suspended. Authorities acted quickly to prevent any major accident. (PC: News18)

A passenger bus fell into the Alaknanda River in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, on Thursday. One woman died, and seven others were injured. Two of the injured are 9-year-old children. The bus was travelling on the Badrinath Highway in Gholtir when the driver lost control. The vehicle, likely a tempo traveller, had 18–19 people onboard. Eleven passengers are still missing. Police, SDRF, and rescue teams are working at the spot. Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, “One person has died and seven are injured. Rescue teams are at the site.” The injured were taken to a hospital for treatment.