Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Speaking at the NDA conclave in New Delhi, he called it his “supreme privilege” to serve the nation for so many years.   Modi thanked NDA leaders and the people of India for their support. He said he never imagined reaching this milestone and described public service as a spiritual duty. The Prime Minister said political stability has helped India move forward since 2014.   NDA leaders gathered to celebrate 12 years of the Modi government. Modi surpassed the previous record held by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

The newly inaugurated ₹248-crore extension of Mumbai’s Mrinaltai Gore Flyover has sparked controversy after motorists reported uneven road surfaces, visible patches, and sections where vehicle stands reportedly sank into the asphalt just days after its opening. The 750-metre flyover, inaugurated by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on June 6, was built to improve connectivity between Goregaon East and West and reduce travel time. Opposition leaders, activists, and commuters have questioned the quality of construction and project delays. While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) maintains that the structure is safe and the surface appearance is normal, demands for an independent quality audit are growing. (PC: India Today)

A year after the Air India AI171 crash, an unlikely friendship born out of tragedy continues to offer comfort to a grieving family in Gujarat. After Kamlesh Chaudhary and his wife died in the Ahmedabad-London crash, his Pakistani co-worker in London, Omar Ali, began calling Kamlesh's parents every day. The conversations often begin with a simple question: "Kaise ho aap... theek ho?" What started as a gesture of sympathy has turned into a bond that crosses borders and faiths. The family says those daily calls have become a source of strength as they cope with an unimaginable loss. (PC: The Indian Express)

An Indian couple and their nine-year-old son were found dead after an incident at their residential building in London, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. British authorities have classified the deaths as "unexpected" and said the next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.   According to media reports, the family had been caring for their son, who suffered from multiple serious health conditions and required special educational support. While some reports have linked the incident to the child's illness, friends of the family have disputed that claim. Police have not confirmed a cause and inquiries into the deaths are continuing. (PC: India Today)

India's ambitious Zoji La Tunnel project has reached a major breakthrough milestone, marking a significant step towards year-round road connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari participated in the final breakthrough blast, which connected both ends of the 13.15-km tunnel.   Once completed, the high-altitude tunnel will reduce travel disruptions caused by heavy snowfall and improve access to Ladakh throughout the year. The project is expected to strengthen strategic mobility, boost tourism and support economic growth in the region. Officials have described the achievement as a landmark in India's infrastructure development and Himalayan engineering efforts. (PC: X)

Tilfi Banaras has launched 'Becoming', a new visual project created in collaboration with photographer Keerthana Kunnath, spotlighting the lives and journeys of women bodybuilders from Kerala. Shot entirely on analog film, the series brings together handwoven Banarasi textiles and sculpted athletic bodies to explore themes of discipline, craftsmanship and transformation.   The project features four athletes from different walks of life, highlighting their personal stories of determination and self-expression. By placing the women in traditional settings and heritage textiles, the campaign challenges conventional ideas of femininity while celebrating strength and identity. Tilfi says the initiative reflects the shared dedication behind both handloom weaving and competitive bodybuilding. (PC: Tilfi)

An Air India passenger may face a flying ban after allegedly damaging the inner pane of an aircraft window during a Chandigarh-Delhi flight on June 7. Officials said the passenger ignored repeated verbal and written warnings from the cabin crew before breaking the window pane.   The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and the passenger was handed over to airport security. Air India said the safety of passengers, crew and the aircraft was never compromised. The airline has reported the matter to the aviation regulator and referred the case to its internal committee, which will decide whether the passenger should be classified as unruly and placed on the no-fly list.

Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen, his wife Madhuchhanda Sen and three officials of the Mahanirban Road Mass Art Society (MassArt) have been named in a police complaint alleging misuse of UNESCO's name and public funds linked to Durga Puja events. The complaint, filed with Kolkata Police, claims the organisation falsely projected itself as UNESCO's official partner and sold paid "Preview Show" tickets for selected puja pandals between 2022 and 2024.   The complainant alleged that the scheme restricted public access to traditionally free celebrations and hurt religious sentiments. The accused have been asked to face legal action. MassArt has not issued an official statement, while reports said its functionaries have denied wrongdoing. (PC: The Indian Express)

Indian-American politician Nithya Raman has secured a place in the November run-off election for mayor of Los Angeles after narrowly overtaking her Republican rival in the first round of voting. The 44-year-old Democrat will now face incumbent mayor Karen Bass in a closely watched contest.   Born to immigrants from Kerala, Raman is a former urban planner and current Los Angeles City Council member known for her work on affordable housing and homelessness. She thanked supporters for helping her advance to the final round and pledged to change the city's "broken status quo." If elected, Raman would become one of the most prominent Indian-American leaders in the United States. (PC: X)

All 24 Indian seafarers aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were rescued safely after the vessel caught fire off the coast of Oman following a US military strike. Indian authorities confirmed that the crew members were evacuated with the help of Omani rescue teams and brought to safety without any reported casualties.   The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region, where commercial shipping has faced growing security risks. According to US Central Command, the unladen tanker was disabled after allegedly attempting to violate the blockade against Iran. Indian agencies coordinated with Omani authorities, the Indian Navy and the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the crew's safe evacuation. (PC: BBC)