Just days after the June 12 Air India Flight AI171 Boeing 787‑8 crash in Ahmedabad that left 260 dead, a video surfaced showing senior employees at AISATS’ Gurugram office partying. The footage sparked nationwide outrage for displaying insensitivity amid national mourning . AISATS, a joint venture of Air India (Tata Group) and Singapore’s SATS Ltd., immediately demanded the resignations of four senior executives—including the COO—and issued warnings to other staff. The company issued a statement expressing regret and reaffirming its commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability. (PC: X)

On 27 June 2025, India firmly rejected a “supplemental award” issued by a Pakistan-backed Court of Arbitration under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which claimed competence over its Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in Jammu & Kashmir . The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the arbitration “illegal”, refusing to recognize the court’s jurisdiction and denouncing it as a “charade at Pakistan’s behest” . India also underscored that it has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance since April's Pahalgam terror attack and is no longer bound by its obligations until Pakistan credibly renounces support for cross-border terrorism. (PC: India Today)

During the June 27 Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, a sudden surge of devotees pulling the Taladhwaja (Lord Balabhadra’s) chariot led to chaos, injuring more than 500 pilgrims—mostly with minor wounds, though several required hospitalization and at least eight are critically injured . The annual festival, marking the deities’ journey to Gundicha Temple, drew unprecedented crowd numbers, exacerbating the situation . Despite deploying around 10,000 security personnel, crowd control measures struggled under the pressure . Health authorities treated over 750 devotees on-site, with many succumbing to exhaustion and dehydration in high humidity . Ambulatory corridors, human chains, extra doctors, and beds were mobilized to manage the medical emergency. (PC: Financial Express)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on June 28, 2025, denounced President Donald Trump’s comments about Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “disrespectful and unacceptable,” urging the U.S. President to adopt a more respectful tone if he genuinely seeks a nuclear deal . Araghchi stressed that inflammatory language alienates millions of Iranians and warned that Iran “does not take kindly to threats and insults” . Additionally, he mocked Israel’s dependency on the U.S., saying it “had no choice but to run to daddy” .

US President Donald Trump signaled flexibility on the July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs, saying, “We can do whatever we want.” Speaking at the White House, Trump hinted the timeline could shift depending on trade progress. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested deals with 10–12 major partners might be finalized by Labor Day. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt called the July deadline “not critical.” Trump also hinted at a “very big” deal with India after the recent China agreement. Markets rallied on hopes of delayed tariffs, which could avert major global trade disruptions. Negotiations continue with the EU, India, and others. (PC: India Today)

One month into Gaza’s controversial US- and Israeli-backed aid system, over 500 Palestinians have been killed and 4,000 injured while seeking food, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The UN has warned the deaths could amount to a “war crime.” Verified videos show daily chaos and gunfire around aid sites. Israel’s military claims it fired only “warning shots,” blaming Hamas for disruptions. However, medics and eyewitnesses report Israeli fire on civilians. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denies deaths at its sites, but videos show people killed near convoys. Aid groups call for safer, demilitarized access amid growing desperation and civilian casualties. (PC: BBC)

India has strongly rejected a “supplemental award” by a Court of Arbitration on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs called the tribunal “illegally constituted” and stated its actions violate the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India also blamed Pakistan for staging a “charade” to deflect attention from its support for terrorism. Following the April Pahalgam attack, India suspended its IWT obligations until Pakistan renounces cross-border terrorism. The MEA reiterated that no tribunal has jurisdiction over India’s sovereign actions. Pakistan first objected to the projects in 2006, alleging they violate water-sharing terms. (PC: News18)

Neeraj Chopra has reclaimed the World No. 1 spot in men's javelin throw with 1445 points, according to the latest World Athletics rankings. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem is fourth with 1370 points. Chopra, who lost the top rank to Anderson Peters in September 2024, surged back with consistent performances this season—his highlights include breaching the 90m mark in Doha (90.23m) and clinching wins in Paris and Ostrava. “Finally, not mine, but the burden is off the shoulders of Indians,” Neeraj told RevSportz. He is currently training under javelin legend Zelezny and will next compete at the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5. (PC: HT)

"Touched his feet, begged for mercy, but he didn’t stop," a 24-year-old law student wrote in her complaint, alleging gang-rape inside South Calcutta Law College on June 25. She said the main accused, Monojit Mishra, a former student and TMCP leader, raped her after she refused his marriage proposal, while two students stood guard. The assault was filmed to blackmail her. “He undressed me and started forcefully raping me,” she stated. Police arrested all three and seized their phones. The survivor, who later suffered a panic attack, said she was confined in a guard room and released under threats. (PC: India Today)

The US Supreme Court has allowed Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship to take effect next month, while limiting lower courts’ power to block presidential actions. Trump hailed the decision as a “giant win,” calling birthright citizenship a “hoax.” The ruling also boosts presidential authority on multiple policy fronts, including immigration, foreign aid, and civil service reforms. Justice Amy Coney Barrett emphasized states could still seek broader injunctions in future legal battles. Trump's administration, emboldened by the decision, now plans to move forward on delayed policies. The final decision on citizenship may come in October’s Supreme Court session.