In response to the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people and injured 64 during RCB’s victory celebrations, the Karnataka government has proposed the Karnataka Crowd Control Bill, 2025. The bill, discussed in a cabinet meeting, aims to regulate large public gatherings. It proposes penalties of up to 3 years’ imprisonment and a ₹5,000 fine for violations. However, the legislation will exempt traditional and religious events like fairs, chariot processions, and Urs festivals. The draft law is expected to be approved in the next cabinet session as the state seeks to prevent future crowd-related tragedies. (PC: India Today)

Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed that one engine on the crashed AI171 Dreamliner was new, installed in March 2025, while the other wasn’t due for servicing until December. The crash, which killed at least 270 people, occurred moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Chandrasekaran urged patience until black box data is fully analyzed. Experts say engine age isn’t directly linked to condition, especially with Genx-1B engines. Meanwhile, Air India has cut 15% of international flights until mid-July amid safety reviews. Inspections of 26 Boeing 787s are complete. The tragedy comes as Air India pushes to modernize under Tata ownership. (PC: Getty Images)

An inquiry panel has recommended the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma after ₹crores in cash were found at his Delhi residence during a March 14 fire. The Supreme Court-constituted panel cited his "unnatural conduct"—including communicating only via WhatsApp, not visiting the cash-stash site, and accepting his transfer to Allahabad High Court without protest. Justice Varma failed to file a police complaint, despite alleging a conspiracy. CCTV cameras were non-functional, and a viral midnight video revealed cash piled in the store room. Parliament is expected to begin impeachment proceedings against the judge in the next session, government sources confirmed.

The mystery behind Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder in Meghalaya has been solved. Police confirmed that Raja’s wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, conspired with her lover, Raj Kushwaha—who used the alias “Sanjay Verma”—to have him killed during their honeymoon. Call records revealed 234 calls between the two in 39 days. Sonam hired three hitmen, and Raja's body was found on June 2 near Nongriat village. Sonam later surrendered in Uttar Pradesh, and all accused were arrested. Her family has since disowned her. The murder, disguised initially as a missing persons case, has shocked the nation with its brutal betrayal. (PC: NDTV)

Air India’s Boeing 787‑8 black box from the June 12 Ahmedabad crash is heavily charred, prompting officials to consider sending it to a U.S. laboratory for data retrieval. Domestic teams found severe exterior damage that could impede local efforts. As per international protocols, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board may assist in extraction, while India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and UK authorities will oversee the process. The move aims to ensure comprehensive analysis of flight data and cockpit recordings, crucial to understanding the cause of India’s deadliest aviation accident in decades. (PC: NDTV)

Air India has reduced its international widebody operations by 15% until mid-July, citing Middle East tensions, night curfews in European and East Asian airspace, and safety inspections following the June 12 Ahmedabad crash. The airline has canceled 83 flights in 6 days, saying the cuts aim to ensure operational stability and passenger safety. Air India emphasized that 26 of 33 widebody aircraft have cleared safety checks, with the rest under inspection. Affected passengers can reschedule at no cost or request full refunds. The airline apologized for disruptions and pledged to issue revised schedules from June 20. DGCA continues its investigation. (PC: India Today)

A new twist has come up in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Police say Sonam called a man named Sanjay Verma 234 times in just three weeks. Over 100 of these calls were made in March and April. The mobile number, now switched off, last went offline on June 8 when Sonam was in Ghazipur. Cops think the SIM card might be fake. They are checking if it was bought with a false ID. Sonam is already in custody for Raja’s murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police are recreating the crime scene and questioning family and other accused. (PC: IndiaToday)

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced that 177 DNA samples have now been matched in the aftermath of the June 12 Air India Flight AI‑171 disaster near Ahmedabad—of these, 124 bodies have been handed over, with more transfers in progress . Initially, 71 injured were admitted to Civil Hospital; 42 were later discharged, nine remain hospitalized, and two succumbed post-admission . A single survivor, a British passenger, remains in recovery. DNA identifications continue as families await closure. Authorities also plan expedited bereavement counselling and are coordinating funeral rites, focusing on dignified procedures amid the trauma. (PC: ANI)

On June 12, 64‑year‑old Abhiman Girdhar Tayde was brought in an auto‑rickshaw to Shivneri Hospital in Ulhasnagar after collapsing at home. Inside the rickshaw, Dr Prabhu Ahuja pronounced him dead and issued a death certificate . The family began preparing his final rites, only to discover faint breathing—Tayde was alive and rushed to Criticare Hospital, where he regained consciousness within 30 minutes . Dr Ahuja attributed the error to loud construction noise that obscured pulse detection . The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation issued a suo moto show‑cause notice and launched an inquiry; further action, including possible license cancellation, is under review. (PC: X)

Following the tragic June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad that killed 279 people, India’s aviation regulator DGCA has intensified its probe. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, hitting a medical hostel. DGCA has summoned Air India’s engineering team over recurring technical faults in the aircraft model. It has also demanded complete training logs of pilots—Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder—and the flight dispatcher. Nationwide, all flight schools have been ordered to conduct strict audits of training protocols, safety standards, and licensing procedures to reinforce aviation safety across the country. (PC: X)