Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly plotted her husband Raja's murder days after their wedding, coordinating with lover Raj Kushwaha from Indore. Police say Sonam warned Raj she'd push Raja off a hill during their Meghalaya honeymoon if hired killers failed. To delay intimacy, she suggested a temple visit en route. On May 23, they left a homestay; 10 days later, Raja’s body was found in a gorge. He had two sharp head injuries. Three men, allegedly hired by Sonam, were arrested. Sonam surrendered in UP on June 8. Raj and the others are in Meghalaya Police custody. (PC: India Today)

Sonam Raghuvanshi, 25, has been accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police allege she initially paid ₹15,000—taken from Raja’s wallet—to assailants, then raised the bounty to ₹20 lakh post-murder . Investigators claim she conspired with her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, and three hired killers who tail-tracked the couple from Kamakhya Temple and executed the plan on May 23 near Wei Sawdong Falls, using a dao. Raja’s body was recovered on June 2. Sonam surrendered in Ghazipur and is now in Meghalaya under transit remand, while the investigation intensifies.   

India’s DRDO, in partnership with private firms, is poised to test its next‑generation hypersonic cruise missile—ET‑LDHCM—under the secretive Project Vishnu. The missile, developed entirely indigenously, will boast speeds up to Mach 8 (≈11,000 km/h) and a strike range of roughly 1,500 km, capable of carrying conventional or nuclear payloads . Powered by a scramjet engine that recently cleared a 1,000‑second ground trial, it will be maneuverable across varied altitudes and equipped with heat‑resistant materials surviving up to 2,000 °C, plus a salt‑water and solar‑resistant coating . Launchable from land, sea, or air, this strategic weapon is designed to evade current radar defenses, aligning India with global hypersonic leaders like the US, China, and Russia. (PC: PTI)

During a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya, Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi was found dead in a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls on June 2. His wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, is accused of masterminding the murder with the help of her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha and hired contract killers. Investigators revealed she shared her location to coordinate the attack and tried to disguise the murder as a robbery. Initially reported missing, Sonam later surrendered in Uttar Pradesh after 17 days. The police have arrested five suspects linked to the crime, including those who allegedly executed the killing. (PC: PTI)  

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)