The Karnataka government's status report, submitted to the High Court, reveals that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced a free-entries victory parade from Vidhana Soudha to Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4—without formally obtaining police permission, merely intimating on June 3, failing mandated 7-day prior approval . The unilateral public invitation on social media drew lakhs unexpectedly, disabling proper crowd control and resulting in a fatal stampede claiming 11 lives. The High Court has mandated full disclosure of the report. Prior judicial findings had already blamed RCB, KSCA, and police for negligence in planning and enforcement. (PC: NDTV)

The investigation into the June 12 Air India Boeing 787 crash, which killed 260 people, now centres on Captain Sumeet Sabharwal’s actions. Cockpit voice recordings indicate that, seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, both engine fuel-control switches were deliberately moved to “cut-off,” causing dual engine failure. First Officer Clive Kunder, piloting at the time, was heard in panic asking why the fuel was cut. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found no mechanical faults, raising suspicion of human error or intent. U.S. experts are assisting, and a criminal inquiry is being considered. The investigation remains ongoing. (PC: Reuters)  

On the night of July 16, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E‑6271, an Airbus A320neo, suffered an engine malfunction mid‑air around 9:27 pm, roughly 100 nautical miles north of Bhubaneswar. The pilot issued a “PAN PAN PAN” call—alerting air traffic control to a serious but non-life-threatening issue—and diverted to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The aircraft landed safely at 9:53 pm, ahead of schedule. All 191 passengers and crew were unharmed. IndiGo confirmed a technical snag, grounded the plane for inspection, and arranged an alternate aircraft to complete the journey.  (PC: News 18)

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa made an emergency landing at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday night following a reported engine failure. The flight, which took off around 8 pm after a short delay, was forced to divert mid-air and landed safely in Mumbai just before 10 pm. Sources cited by PTI confirmed the engine issue but added that all passengers and crew were safe. Flight tracker data confirmed the diversion. IndiGo has not released an official statement yet. Authorities are likely to investigate the cause. Passengers are expected to be rebooked on alternate flights. (PC: HT)

Air India has completed inspections of fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 fleet, finding no faults, an airline official said. The checks followed a DGCA directive after last month's deadly crash that killed 260 people. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) had flagged fuel switches in its preliminary report. Air India confirmed all Boeing 787-8 jets had prior Throttle Control Module replacements. IATA chief Willie Walsh praised India’s transparency in releasing the report. Air India advised pilots to remain vigilant for abnormalities, though pilot groups rejected claims of human error in the crash. Final investigation findings are awaited. (PC: India Today)

Heavy tension gripped Odisha Assembly premises in Bhubaneswar this morning as large groups protested over a college student's self-immolation incident. Demonstrators, including political party workers and students, gathered demanding accountability and action against alleged administrative negligence linked to the case. The protest turned intense as police resorted to tear gas shells and water cannons to disperse the agitated crowd, leading to scuffles and injuries. Traffic disruptions and heavy police deployment were reported around Bidhan Sabha. The state government has yet to issue an official statement on the incident fueling the protests. (PC: India Today)

On July 16, a fierce encounter broke out in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district, leading to the deaths of two Maoists and one CRPF jawan from the elite CoBRA unit. Acting on intelligence about Maoist movement in Birhordera forest near Gomia, security forces launched an operation around 5:30 am. A heavy exchange of fire ensued, resulting in casualties on both sides. The bodies of the Maoists and the martyred jawan were recovered, and a large search operation is ongoing to flush out remaining insurgents. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region. (PC: PTI)

In JP Nagar’s Dollar Colony, Bengaluru locals have carved a touching stone mural of Pikachu—a beloved stray dog—behind Clarence Public School. The tribute features his likeness surrounded by handwritten messages, recalling how the canine warmed neighbourhood hearts before his tragic death in a road accident . Shared by resident Nithin Kumar on X, the mural went viral, prompting emotional responses: “This moved me to tears” . Coinciding with the gesture, BBMP has rolled out a ₹2.88 crore feeding initiative to nourish approximately 5,000 stray dogs daily with nutritious chicken‑rice meals, aimed at reducing aggression. (PC: Money Control)

NCERT’s new Class 8 social science textbook describes the Mughal and Delhi Sultanate periods as a “darker time” in Indian history. The book highlights Babur’s brutality, Akbar’s temple destruction, and Aurangzeb’s religious intolerance, while adding a disclaimer that no one today should be blamed for past events. A “Note on Some Darker Periods in History” explains the inclusion of these details. NCERT defended the changes, saying the new books align with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. Officials said the approach is evidence-based and encourages students to understand history’s darker chapters without assigning modern-day blame. (PC: X)

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde test-drove a Tesla Model Y outside the Mumbai Assembly a day after the company opened its first showroom in India at Bandra Kurla Complex. Videos show Shinde driving the Pearl White Model Y, surrounded by security and media. He also attended the inauguration, calling Mumbai the “right city and state” for Tesla’s India entry. Tesla’s Model Y prices in India start at ₹59.89 lakh, significantly higher than US rates due to import tariffs. A second showroom in Delhi is expected in July. Bookings have begun; deliveries start December quarter onwards.