Manojit Mishra, a TMC student leader, has been arrested for gang-raping a 24-year-old law student in Kolkata. Two other students were also held. The victim said Mishra forced her to stay back at college, proposed to her, and later raped her after she refused. She said he beat her, locked the gates, and threatened her boyfriend. Mishra was known for harassing girls and abusing power on campus. Many students had complained earlier, but no action was taken. Kolkata Police have formed a special team to investigate. Mishra is in police custody until July 1. The case has shocked the city. (PC: Facebook)

A senior Indian Navy officer said India lost some fighter jets early in Operation Sindoor because the government had ordered strikes only on terror camps, not military targets. “We were told not to hit military bases. That caused early losses,” said Captain Shiv Kumar at a seminar in Jakarta. India later changed tactics and gained full control over the skies. The government has not confirmed these losses. The Congress party has asked why there’s no special Parliament session on the issue. The operation followed a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Pakistan and India fought for four days. (PC: AP)

3 people died and over 50 were hurt in a stampede during the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. The stampede happened near Shri Gundicha Temple as the chariot of Lord Jagannath arrived. A man who lost his wife said, “No one responded, not fire officials, rescue teams, or hospital staff. It was pathetic.” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi apologised and promised strict action. He announced ₹25 lakh for each victim’s family. The Puri District Collector and SP were removed. Two senior officers were also suspended for poor crowd control and safety lapses. Devotees and locals are demanding justice and better planning. (PC: PTI)

The Maharashtra government has cancelled its decision to make Hindi the third language in primary schools. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said a new committee will review the three-language policy. The move came after strong protests from opposition parties and civil groups. Many said the government was trying to impose Hindi and ignore Marathi. Earlier, a rule said Hindi would be taught from Classes 1 to 5. After backlash, the rule was changed to say students could choose another language if 20 in a class agreed. Still, criticism continued. Now, both orders have been cancelled and a fresh plan will be made. (PC: India Today)

Air India flight AI357, en route from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to Delhi, was diverted to Kolkata on June 29 due to persistent cabin heat. Passengers and crew reported unusually high temperatures during the flight, prompting the precautionary diversion. The aircraft landed safely at Kolkata Airport and is currently undergoing technical checks. An Air India spokesperson confirmed that the airline’s ground staff are assisting passengers and arranging alternate travel to Delhi. “We regret the inconvenience caused,” the airline stated. All passengers are safe, and Air India has assured that steps are being taken to avoid similar incidents in the future. (PC: India Today)

A stampede during Puri’s Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday morning killed 3 devotees and injured over 50 near the Gundicha Temple. Chaos erupted after trucks carrying sacred Charamala wood entered the Saradhabali area, leading to a crowd surge. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi apologised and announced ₹25 lakh compensation per deceased family. DCP Bishnu Charan Pati and Commandant Ajay Padhi were suspended; two top officials transferred. The DGP has launched a probe. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Naveen Patnaik, blamed poor crowd control. Titular King Divyasingha Deb called for a thorough inquiry and expressed condolences to affected families. (PC: HT)

The vice‑principal of South Calcutta Law College, Nayana Chatterjee, revealed the administration discovered the June 25 gang‑rape incident only through news reports. Police reportedly entered the campus a day later under the guise of confidentiality, sealing two rooms without informing the college or security guards . The victim, a 24‑year‑old law student, was allegedly assaulted by two senior students and a former student in the college guard’s room. A one‑and‑a‑half‑minute video of the attack was recovered from a suspect’s phone, and forensic analysis is underway . Four arrests have been made, including the main suspect and a security guard whose inconsistent statements triggered his detention . A five‑member SIT is investigating, taking confidential statements from the victim and family . The revelations have highlighted severe lapses in police communication and institutional transparency, sparking public outrage. (PC: AP)

A 24-year-old first-year law student was gang-raped inside South Calcutta Law College on June 25, triggering outrage across West Bengal. Four have been arrested, including TMC student leader Monojit Mishra. CCTV footage confirms the survivor’s allegations. The National Commission for Women’s Archana Majumder accused police of non-cooperation and attempting a cover-up. She also revealed the survivor's family is under immense pressure. TMC’s Madan Mitra and Kalyan Banerjee faced backlash over survivor-shaming remarks. BJP has formed a fact-finding committee demanding Mamata Banerjee’s resignation. The case has revived memories of the 2024 RG Kar rape-murder incident and intensified scrutiny of campus security in Kolkata. (PC: India Today)

A sudden cloudburst early Sunday near Silai Bend in Uttarkashi district triggered a landslide at a construction campsite by the Yamunotri road. Nine labourers—mostly of Nepali origin—are missing, while ten others were rescued safely from the camp of 19 workers . Blocks caused by the debris washed away about 10 m of the national highway, disrupting traffic to Yamunotri & Badrinath . NDRF, SDRF, police, PWD, and revenue teams are leading rescue and relief operations . Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has urged caution amid a red alert, and authorities have suspended the Char Dham Yatra for 24 hours due to heavy rainfall. (PC: The Hindu)  

Monojit “Mango” Mishra, the prime accused in the alleged gang-rape of a 24‑year‑old law student at a Kolkata college, has a documented past of criminal behavior. Police say he faced at least five prior charges—harassment of women, assault, theft of valuables, property damage, and molestation—across multiple districts . College peers describe his repeated acts of filming private videos, body‑shaming, and intimidating female students, aided by political backing and institutional inaction . The incident triggered outrage over campus safety and systemic failures to check his behavior. A special police team is investigating the gang‑rape claim. (PC: Mint)