Meghalaya police have named 21‑year‑old Raj Kushwaha as a prime accused in the May 23 honeymoon murder of Indore newlywed Raja Raghuvanshi. Investigators suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi, now in custody after surrendering in Ghazipur on June 8, conspired with her former employee and lover Kushwaha, orchestrating the murder by hiring assailants. Four accomplices, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Raj Kushwaha and Anand Kurmi have been arrested across UP, MP and Indore; one suspect is still at large. Raja’s body was recovered from a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls alongside a machete weapon. A local guide’s tip and CCTV footage aided the SIT’s breakthrough hunt. (PC: The New Indian Express)

At around 9:30 AM on June 9, 2025 eight passengers fell from an overcrowded Mumbai suburban train traveling between Diva and Mumbra stations en route to Kasara, with four declared dead on arrival and six seriously injured. Commuters were reportedly hanging from footboards and doors when, near a sharp curve, two trains brushing past each other caused passengers to lose balance and fall. The deceased, aged between 30–35 including a GRP constable were rushed to Shivaji and Thane General Hospitals. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the incident as “very unfortunate”, ordered a high‑level inquiry, and pledged financial aid for families. In response, the Railway Board announced automatic door‑closure retrofits across all Mumbai local rakes. (PC: Economic Times & Hindustan Times)

Newlyweds Raja (29) and Sonam Raghuvanshi (25) disappeared from Meghalaya’s Sohra on May 23 during their honeymoon. Search teams including NDRF drones found Raja’s decomposed body on June 2 in a gorge beneath Wei Sawdong Falls, with a blood-stained dao nearby. Sonam emerged June 9 at a roadside dhaba in Ghazipur, claiming she’d been abducted and left unconscious. Meghalaya Police allege she hired four contract killers three now arrested and one fugitive to murder her husband. A rejected local guide’s tip alerted authorities to Sonam’s involvement. Her family insists she’s a victim and demands a CBI probe. (PC: Hindustan & Business Today)

A police officer was killed and several others injured in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district early Monday. Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Rao Giripunje, posted at Konta division, was patrolling the Konta-Aerobora road near Dronda when he stepped on a pressure IED allegedly planted by Maoists. The patrol was conducted in anticipation of a June 10 nationwide bandh called by the banned CPI (Maoist). Giripunje succumbed to his injuries at Konta hospital. Fellow personnel are under treatment and reported to be stable. This raises the number of security personnel killed in Maoist-related incidents this year to 18, while 209 Maoists have been killed, including 192 in Bastar. (PC: The Indian Express)

On June 9, 2025, a local train running between Diva and Mumbra stations in Thane district became overcrowded during peak hours. Tragic overcrowding led to 5 passengers falling to their deaths, while several others were injured after hanging near open doors and losing their grip. Emergency responders and Central Railway officials quickly reached the scene, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals and restoring disrupted services. In response, authorities initiated an investigation focused on overcrowding causes. Railways announced safety upgrades: all new Mumbai suburban rakes will include automatic door closers, and existing rakes will be retrofitted accordingly. (PC: The Indian Express & Mint)

A horrific incident struck Mumbai’s suburban rail network on June 9, 2025, as 10–12 passengers reportedly fell from a fast local train between Diva and Mumbra due to extreme overcrowding. At least five people lost their lives, while several others were injured and rushed to hospitals by emergency teams . Central Railways and local authorities have halted services on the affected route and launched an investigation into the mishap . The tragedy highlights India's ongoing crisis: overcrowded trains persist, with hundreds of annual fatalities linked to falling off moving compartments. (PC: India Today)

An Indore woman, Sonam Raghuvanshi, has been arrested in Ghazipur for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Raja went missing on May 23 and was later found dead in a 1,000-foot gorge on June 2. Police claim Sonam conspired with hired killers; four people have been arrested so far. The couple last checked out from a Nongriat homestay and were seen trekking. Investigators found an abandoned scooter and mobile phone. A Special Investigation Team is probing the case, which has shocked both Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh. (PC: India Today)  

Fresh violence erupted across Imphal Valley on the evening of June 7, 2025, following the arrest of five leaders—including a commander—of the Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol. Protesters attempted to block a police convoy, stormed a police station, set a bus ablaze, and blocked roads. Authorities imposed indefinite curfews in Bishnupur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, and Thoubal, barred public gatherings, and suspended internet and mobile services for five days. In response, Arambai Tenggol called a ten‑day valley-wide bandh. The unrest highlights deep-seated ethnic tensions between the Hindu Meitei majority and Christian Kuki minority that have taken over 250 lives since May 2023 and displaced more than 60,000 residents. Rights groups accuse local leaders of exploiting divisions for political gain. (PC: AP)

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, in an exclusive India Today interview on June 8, 2025, urged the abolition of all high-denomination currency including ₹500 notes to curb corruption. He advocated keeping only ₹100 and ₹200 notes, stating that ending larger notes is essential to reduce illicit wealth. He also backed simultaneous caste, skills, and economic censuses, emphasizing data-driven public policy. Addressing concerns of Hindi imposition, Naidu endorsed preserving regional languages like Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, while supporting Hindi as a national link. He defended the Amaravati city project, projecting it (alongside Hyderabad) as India’s future global metropolises. (PC: PTI)

Kannan Singh, a former head-constable dismissed earlier this year and commander of the radical Meitei group Arambai Tenggol, was arrested by the CBI on charges including the abduction of a senior police officer. His detention triggered violent protests across Imphal Valley: mobs torched a bus, set fires, and some protesters even threatened self-immolation by dousing themselves in petrol. In response, authorities imposed curfews and suspended internet services in five districts. Security forces used tear gas to disperse crowds, eventually bringing the situation under control amid heightened tensions in Manipur’s fragile ethnic landscape. (PC: PTI)