A clerk at the Indian Navy Headquarters in Delhi, 27-year-old Vishal Yadav of Haryana, has been arrested by Rajasthan Police’s Intelligence Wing for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s ISI. Sources reveal he leaked classified naval and defence operation details—including during Operation Sindoor—to a Pakistani handler using an alias “Priya Sharma” via social media . Yadav reportedly suffered from online gaming losses and received payments through cryptocurrency and bank transfers. A forensic analysis of his mobile uncovered years of communications and document sharing . He is under joint interrogation by multiple intelligence agencies at Jaipur’s central interrogation center, facing charges under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. (PC:X)

Meghalaya police recovered a country-made pistol, two magazines, and two live .32 calibre rounds from a stream in Indore, linked to the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. His wife, Sonam, and her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, confessed to planning the murder during their Meghalaya honeymoon. Eight people have been arrested, including three for evidence tampering. ₹50,000 in stolen cash was also found in a suspect’s car. Raja, 29, was murdered on May 23 near Wei Sawdong falls; his decomposed body was found on June 2. Police say the recovery confirms "meticulous planning" behind the killing. Charges include murder and conspiracy. (PC: HT)

A French tourist was allegedly raped in Udaipur, Rajasthan, after a man she met at a party lured her to his flat under the pretext of showing her the city’s sights. The incident occurred Monday night near Tiger Hill. According to the FIR, the woman repeatedly asked to return to her hotel, but the accused took her to his apartment, where he assaulted her. With her phone dead, she was unable to call for help. She later admitted herself to a private hospital, which informed police. Authorities have launched a manhunt to arrest the accused. An investigation is underway. (PC: India Today )

Gujarat’s health department confirmed 275 deaths in the June 12 Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad—241 onboard and 34 on ground. The London-bound flight crashed moments after takeoff, slamming into B J Medical College’s hostel complex. Only one person survived. Victims included 120 men, 124 women, and 16 children. Most were identified via DNA; 256 bodies have been returned to families. Among the deceased: 199 Indians, 52 Britons, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is probing the cause. Flight data and cockpit recorders have been recovered. The crash also killed 5 MBBS students in the hostel. (PC: PTI)

3 villagers died after inhaling poisonous gas while trying to save a calf that fell into a well in Dharnavada village, Guna, Madhya Pradesh. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon. 6 people went into the well. One came out feeling dizzy. The others fell unconscious. Rescue teams pulled out 3, but they were declared dead at the hospital. Efforts are still on to save the remaining 2. The well had 12 feet of water, making rescue work hard. Officials said the calf fell in when people chased it away while picking mangoes. Police and rescue teams are at the spot.

The black box from the crashed Air India flight AI 171 is still in India and is being examined, said Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The flight, a Boeing 787, crashed near Ahmedabad airport on June 12, killing 274 people. Reports about sending the black box to the US were called false by officials. The black box was badly damaged due to fire. It holds key data that can explain what caused the crash. So far, engine failure is being seen as a possible reason. A full check of other Dreamliner aircraft is also underway after the incident. (PC: India Today)

India’s aviation regulator DGCA uncovered several recurring safety issues during a post-crash surveillance at major airports, following the fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. Inspections at Delhi, Mumbai, and other airports revealed ineffective rectification of recurring aircraft defects, worn tyres, faded runway markings, outdated simulator software, and mismatched configurations. Conducted during night and early morning hours, the review also covered airworthiness, flight operations, ramp safety, navigation, ATC, and pilot medical checks. DGCA has directed concerned airlines and entities to take corrective measures within 7 days to improve safety across India's aviation ecosystem and prevent future mishaps. (PC: Reuters)

With tensions rising in the Strait of Hormuz, India is relying on its underground rock caverns in Visakhapatnam, Mangalore, and Padur to store 5.33 MMT (38 million barrels) of crude oil. These Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR), located 90-196 metres underground, can cover about 10 days of national demand, acting as shock absorbers against global supply disruptions. Two more sites in Odisha and Karnataka are being developed to increase capacity. Diversified oil sources, rising Russian imports, and expanded refinery output further insulate India. The system, inspired by Sweden and adopted since 1998, provides security from aerial attacks and environmental risks. (PC: India Today)

Tejeswar, a 32-year-old private land surveyor from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, was found dead in a canal a month after his wedding. He went missing on June 17, and police have detained his wife, Ishwarya, and her mother, Sujatha, for questioning. Tejeswar’s family alleges Ishwarya was in an affair with a bank colleague and plotted his murder. The wedding had been postponed earlier due to Ishwarya’s disappearance, but she later returned and married Tejeswar. The case mirrors the recent murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed during his honeymoon, allegedly by his wife and her lover. (PC: NDTV)

A 35‑year‑old Scheduled Caste trainee pilot at IndiGo alleges caste-based harassment during a 30‑minute meeting at the Gurgaon office on April 28. He claims three senior officials – Tapas Dey, Manish Sahni, and Captain Rahul Patil – told him he was “not fit to fly” and should “go stitch shoes,” adding he wasn’t even “worthy of being a watchman.” He also reports unjust pay cuts, forced retraining, and warning letters, aimed at pushing him to resign. After complaints to higher-ups and the ethics panel yielded no result, he filed a zero‑FIR in Bengaluru. The case was transferred to Gurgaon, and an FIR has been filed under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. IndiGo has not responded yet. (PC: Mint & Getty Images)