In its first Cabinet meeting, Odisha's new BJP government approved the re-opening of all four gates of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, effective early Thursday morning. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this decision, fulfilling a key BJP election promise. The gates had been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic under the previous BJD administration, causing inconvenience to devotees who could only enter through one gate. The government also established a corpus fund for the 12th-century shrine's immediate needs. This decision aims to ease access for devotees and address long-standing demands for the re-opening of the temple's gates.

The 2024 Gallup State of the Global Workplace report reveals that 86% of Indian employees feel they are "struggling" or "suffering," with only 14% feeling "thriving." This figure is significantly lower than the global thriving average of 34%. The report, assessing employee mental health and wellbeing, found that South Asia, including India, reported the lowest percentages of thriving individuals. Despite high daily anger levels at 35%, India's employee engagement rate stands at 32%, surpassing the global average of 23%. This underscores a disconnect between employee engagement and overall wellbeing in India.

On April 14, actor Salman Khan woke to gunfire outside his Bandra residence, Galaxy Apartments. Following the incident, a crime branch team recorded detailed statements from Salman and his brother Arbaaz on June 4. Two men on motorcycles reportedly fired multiple rounds in the early hours, causing alarm. Salman, who had partied the previous night, was questioned for nearly four hours by police, who asked around 150 questions. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify the assailants and their motives.

The Centre has approved the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to rename two tehsils: Joshimath in Chamoli district will be called Jyotirmath, and Kosiyakutoli in Nainital district will be renamed Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming last year, fulfilling a long-standing local demand. Residents cited the historical and spiritual significance of Joshimath, originally known as Jyotirmath after Adi Guru Shankaracharya performed penance there in the 8th century and attained enlightenment. The renaming aims to restore and honor this heritage.

A shocking twist has emerged in the Pune Porsche accident case, where a 17-year-old allegedly drove under the influence and killed two men. Investigations have revealed that the doctor who switched the accused's blood samples, Dr. Ajay Tawade, was part of a larger network that offered fake blood samples to accused individuals in exchange for a fee. This network, spread across five districts, would target high-profile cases and tamper with evidence to secure milder charges. Dr. Tawade, arrested and in judicial custody, had allegedly done this multiple times before. The case has raised concerns about the prevalence of corruption and manipulation in the justice system.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have released sketches of four terrorists involved in recent attacks in Doda and Reasi districts. The terrorists carried out attacks on a joint checkpost and a search party, injuring seven security personnel. A ₹20 lakh reward has been announced for information leading to their arrest. The police have also released a sketch of a terrorist involved in an attack on a passenger bus in Reasi, which killed nine people and injured 41 others. The public has been urged to provide information about the presence and movement of these terrorists.

A policeman was injured on Wednesday evening in a fresh gunfight between security forces and terrorists in the Gandoh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. This marks the fourth terror-related incident in the region over the past three days. Terrorists opened fire on a search team, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire. Reinforcements have been dispatched to strengthen the security cordon. Earlier attacks this week left five soldiers and a special police officer injured. Authorities have intensified search operations, releasing sketches of suspected terrorists and offering a reward for information leading to their capture.

An encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in the Tanta area of Doda district. Indian Army's 4 Rashtriya Rifles and the Special Operations Group launched the operation based on intelligence. One SOG jawan sustained injuries during the initial exchange of fire and was evacuated for treatment. The operation expanded as security forces re-established contact with terrorists near the Jammu-Himachal Pradesh border. The incident occurred within 24 hours of separate terror attacks in Kathua and Doda. Former Army Chief Ved Prakash Malik urged caution, emphasizing the importance of securing the region before rushing into elections.

The Delhi High Court has refused to halt counselling for NEET-UG admissions despite petitions alleging irregularities in the 2024 exam. Instead, it granted time for the National Testing Agency (NTA) to respond, scheduling the hearing for July 5. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the NTA's transfer petition to consolidate cases in the Supreme Court. This decision follows the Supreme Court's refusal to stay counselling. NEET-UG, held on May 5, faced accusations of question paper leaks and unfair grace marks distribution, leading to protests nationwide. The unprecedented perfect scores of 67 candidates further fueled concerns.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, two terrorists were killed following a late-night attack in a village. A paramilitary soldier from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was also killed in the exchange. The terrorists, who opened fire after asking for water from villagers, were armed with a U.S.-made M4 carbine. The Additional Director General of Police, Anand Jain, described the attack as a "fresh infiltration." The encounter followed a recent attack in Reasi, where a bus carrying pilgrims was ambushed, leading to nine deaths. Security forces continue to monitor the area for any additional threats.