Pakistan has begun rebuilding terrorist launchpads and training camps destroyed in India’s May 7 “Operation Sindoor.” Intelligence reports, notably via NDTV, indicate support from the Pakistan Army, ISI, and interim government, with reconstruction underway in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir and Punjab regions. The new infrastructure reportedly uses smaller, covert bases housing fewer than 200 operatives to avoid detection. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns IMF funds may fuel terror rebuilding efforts, urging a reassessment of international financing. These developments follow the Indian strikes targeting nine camps linked to Jaish‑e‑Mohammed, Lashkar‑e‑Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, which killed over 100 militants and several civilians. (PC: The Economic Times & The New Indian Express)

Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has defended militant actions in Kashmir, arguing that what India labels “terrorism” is actually a legitimate struggle under international law. In a high‑profile speech at the Pakistan Naval Academy, he described Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” and insisted Hindus and Muslims are fundamentally separate reviving the two‑nation theory. His statements preceded the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, carried out by TRF, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, which killed 26 civilians. Indian intelligence flags Munir’s rhetoric as a possible catalyst. Tensions escalated: India launched “Operation Sindoor” in retaliation on May 7, and Pakistan vowed to respond. Analysts warn his hardline posture amplified through military-intelligence influence risks deeper India–Pakistan conflict. (PC: India Today)

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has categorically rejected the Pakistan Army’s claim that India orchestrated the June 28 suicide car‑bombing in North Waziristan, which killed 13 Pakistani soldiers and injured others including civilians. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal denounced the allegation as “deserving of contempt” on X, stressing it was baseless. The attack involved a bomber driving an explosive‑laden vehicle into a military convoy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Public Relations identified Fitna‑al‑Khawarij as the perpetrators, while no one has claimed responsibility. The explosion also wounded 10 military personnel and 19 civilians. India’s firm denial underscores the deep mistrust and recurring accusations in India‑Pakistan relations. (PC: File Photo)

Three devotees died and over 50 were injured in a stampede like incident outside Puri’s Gundicha Temple during the early hours (around 4–5 AM) of Sunday’s Rath Yatra festival. The crowd surged as the deities’ chariots reached Saradhabali, with witnesses saying a ritual vehicle entered the throng amid inadequate police presence. Fatalities include Basanti Sahu, Premakant Mohanty and Pravati Das. Several injured remain hospitalized, some in critical condition. Odisha’s Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said CM Majhi has ordered a probe and strict action. The chariots had reached the temple the previous day; the planned evening procession continues amid heightened security concerns. (PC: SOTC & The Indian Express)

In a dominant performance at Trent Bridge, India defeated England by 97 runs in the first women’s T20I of the series. Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front, scoring a breathtaking 112 off 62 balls—her maiden T20I century. This innings made her the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three international formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. India posted a commanding total of 210/5, their second-highest in T20Is. Debutant spinner Shree Charani impressed with figures of 4/12, dismantling the English batting line-up. England crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for just 113 in 14.5 overs. (PC: Reuters)

A sudden cloudburst around 2 a.m. on June 29, 2025, in Baligarh on the Barkot–Yamunotri road (Silai Band, Uttarkashi district) severely damaged an under‑construction hotel, leaving 8–9 workers missing . Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF, and local police have been deployed, combing through debris under challenging weather in hopes of locating the missing laborers . The incident has disrupted vehicular movement and pilgrimage routes. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged residents and travelers to stay alert and heed official warnings amid persistent heavy rainfall. (PC: PTI)

Monojit Mishra (31), nicknamed “Mango,” is the prime accused in the June 25 gang‑rape of a 24‑year‑old student at South Calcutta Law College. A former TMCP leader turned contractual staff, Mishra allegedly lured victims—including the survivor—with the repeated line, “Tui amay biye korbi?” (Will you marry me?). According to juniors, he displayed psychopathic predatory behavior, circulating intimate content without consent . The survivor stated she was locked in a guard’s room, assaulted with a hockey stick, and filmed during the attack . Three accomplices and a security guard have been arrested, sparking outrage and concerns about campus safety and institutional complicity. The investigation is ongoing. (PC: Times of India)

Kamala Sohonie (1911–1998) became the first Indian woman to earn a PhD in a scientific discipline in 1939, following her defiance of gender bias at IISc. Initially denied admission by C.V. Raman solely for being female, she persisted until granted conditional entry in 1933. Excelling in research on milk proteins, she earned an MSc with distinction and persuaded Raman to open IISc to women a year later. Awarded a scholarship, she pursued groundbreaking biochemical work at Cambridge, discovering cytochrome C. Returning to India, she advanced public health through nutritional research on Neera, later leading Bombay’s Institute of Science. (PC: Times Now)  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS on June 28, praising his journey as both personal and national. Shukla, now India’s first astronaut at the ISS and second in space after Rakesh Sharma (1984), shared breathtaking views: “India looks grander than on the map” and “no borders are visible.” He described weightlessness challenges—sleep, movement—and how the crew enjoyed Indian sweets like gajar ka halwa, moong dal halwa, and aam ras together. Modi hailed this milestone as a “new era” inspiration for Gaganyaan and India’s own space station efforts. Shukla emphasized his mission is “the journey of 1.4 billion Indians.”

CCTV footage from South Calcutta Law College on June 25, spanning 3:30 pm–10:50 pm, confirms a 24‑year‑old law student was forced into the campus guard’s room and gang‑raped by three accused: alumnus/staff Manojit Mishra, current students Pratim Mukherjee and Zaib Ahmed, and a security guard, Pinaki Banerjee. Investigators recovered hair strands, unknown liquid bottles, a hockey stick, and a 1½‑minute assault video. The guard was filmed loitering outside without intervening. A five‑member SIT has been formed; forensic analysis of seized items and video is underway. The four accused are in custody until July 1. (PC: PTI & News Arena)