As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gears up for his historic Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 11, Lucknow is united in prayers and celebration. Special yagnas were held at City Montessori School, his alma mater, while his family marked the final ‘Bada Mangal’ with devotion. Massive hoardings, cutouts, and space-themed launch parties are set across the city. Shukla, 39, will become the first Indian to reach the ISS. His mother said, “He always accomplishes what he sets his mind to.” The 14-day mission includes astronauts from India, the US, Hungary, and Poland. (PC: X)

Indore woman Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly plotted her husband Raja’s murder just 3 days after their May 11 wedding. Police say she conspired with lover Raj Kushwaha, a former colleague, with whom she’d been in a secret relationship since 2023. They planned the murder over a 6-hour call on May 16. On their honeymoon in Meghalaya, accomplices Akash, Vishal, and Anand—posing as tourists—joined the plot. Raja’s body was found on June 2 near Weisawdong Falls. Sonam surrendered soon after. Her chats reveal she was uninterested in her husband and disliked intimacy. Police recovered a machete and other evidence at the site. (PC: News18)

Four men accused of murdering Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi have confessed to the crime, revealing his wife Sonam was present during the killing. "All four accused have confessed to killing Raja Raghuvanshi. The first blow was struck by Vishal alias Vicky Thakur," said ACP Poonam Chand Yadav exclusively to India Today TV. The accused told police that "Sonam was present on the spot when Raja was killed and watched on" as her husband died. Three killers traveled from Indore to Meghalaya with ₹40,000-50,000 each provided by alleged lover Raj Kushwaha. Raja's body was found in a Cherrapunji gorge on June 2. (PC: India Today)

Sonam Raghuvanshi offered hitmen Rs 20 lakh to murder her husband Raja during their Meghalaya honeymoon, police sources revealed. Initially offering Rs 4 lakh, she raised the amount when killers hesitated. "When they reached a deserted place, Sonam allegedly asked the men to kill her husband," sources said. The newlywed pretended to be tired, walking behind Raja before shouting the fatal command. She helped push his body into a gorge near Cherrapunji on May 23. Raja's body was discovered June 2. Sonam surrendered Sunday in UP after fleeing to meet alleged lover Raj Kushwaha in Indore. (PC: NDTV)

A major fire broke out on the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kerala after a container explosion. Of the 22 crew members aboard, 18 have been rescued while four remain missing. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard continue firefighting and search operations. The ship, en route from Colombo to Mumbai, was carrying 100 tonnes of bunker oil. Authorities have warned of a potential oil spill and drifting debris. Singapore has sent a team to aid rescue efforts. This is the second maritime incident near Kerala in three weeks, raising concerns over coastal safety and marine ecology. (PC: Indian cost gurad)

India's population has reached 1.46 billion, making it the world's most populous nation. The UNFPA's 2025 State of World Population Report highlights a significant demographic shift, revealing that India's total fertility rate has dropped to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1. Despite the decline, India's youth population remains strong, with 68% in the working-age group (15-64 years). The report emphasizes that the real crisis lies in unmet reproductive goals, not overpopulation or underpopulation. Life expectancy is projected at 71 years for men and 74 years for women. Experts stress the need for policy support and employment opportunities to harness India's demographic dividend. (PC: Shutterstock)

Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, was arrested in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Meghalaya Police secured her transit remand and brought her to Patna before flying her to Shillong for further investigation. Authorities allege Sonam conspired with her boyfriend, Raj Kushwaha, and hired three men to execute the crime. Raja’s decomposed body was found in a gorge a week after the couple went missing. Sonam was traced over 1,200 km away at a roadside restaurant. A viral image showed her hiding her face at a police station. The case continues to unfold as police probe deeper into the alleged conspiracy. (PC: PTI)

A massive fire erupted at Sabad Apartment in Delhi’s Dwarka Sector 13 around 10 am on June 10, engulfing flats on the 6th–9th floors. Thick smoke and visible flames drew eight fire tenders, later reinforced, as officials feared 2–3 individuals trapped inside. In a tragic attempt to escape, two 10‑year‑olds—a boy and a girl and their father, Yash Yadav, leapt from their 7th‑floor balcony. The children died at Aakash Hospital, and Yadav passed away at IGI Hospital. Yadav’s wife and elder son survived and are receiving treatment. Authorities evacuated all residents, shut off power and gas, and deployed DDA and MCD to inspect structural integrity.

The Karnataka High Court on Monday sharply criticised the state government over the June 4 Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 people before RCB’s victory parade. During the hearing, the court raised nine pointed questions on crowd control, permissions, medical preparedness, and procedural lapses. It slammed the government for failing to inform the court about the case transfer to the CID while arrests continued under other agencies. The court demanded answers in a sealed cover. Event organiser DNA Networks claimed the CM invited the public. One RCB official has also challenged the legality of his arrest in the case. (PC: AP)

A massive blaze erupted on the sixth/seventh floor of Shabd (Shabad) Apartment in Dwarka, Sector 13, Delhi, around 10 a.m. on June 10, 2025. Eight fire tenders and sky-lifts responded promptly. Residents reported 2–3 people feared trapped inside. Firefighters launched rescue operations amid heavy smoke and flames; no confirmed cause or casualties have been reported yet. Authorities evacuated all residents and cut electricity and gas, while Delhi Fire Service continues efforts to contain the fire and assist those trapped.