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.

North Korea has opened the Wonsan Kalma coastal resort, a massive tourism project featuring 54 hotels, waterparks, pubs, and entertainment zones along a 5-km beach stretch. Leader Kim Jong Un, appearing in a dark suit, called it one of North Korea’s “greatest feats” of the year during the grand opening. Built over seven years, the resort opens to domestic tourists on July 1. Though foreign visitors remain limited due to sanctions, a Russian agency is organizing tours from July 7. The project saw no major foreign investment, highlighting ongoing international restrictions linked to North Korea’s controversial weapons programs.

Noted lyricist Javed Akhtar said the recent Pahalgam terror attack was against the entire nation, not just the government. Speaking at NDTV's Creators' Manch, Akhtar welcomed the inclusion of opposition leaders like Shashi Tharoor and Asaduddin Owaisi in international outreach delegations. He emphasized that Pakistan should not be treated as a monolith, noting that many citizens there desire peace with India. He also said Pakistan’s army, not its civilian leadership, holds real power. Commenting on the Hania Amir row, Akhtar called for sensitivity and warned against retrospective censorship of films like Sardaar Ji 3 already shot before tensions escalated. (PC: NDTV)

A medical report has confirmed the gang-rape of a first-year South Calcutta Law College student, revealing evidence of forceful penetration, bite marks, and nail scratches. The assault occurred on campus on June 25. Police arrested the main accused, Monojit Mishra, a lawyer and former student, along with two senior students who allegedly assisted him. All three mobile phones have been seized. Police and prosecutors confirmed the gangrape charge under Supreme Court guidelines. The case has triggered political uproar in West Bengal, with TMC promising justice and the BJP targeting the ruling party over law and order concerns. Investigations are ongoing. (PC: HT)

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) informed a New York court that Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has not been served a summons in a federal bribery probe, despite repeated requests since February. The SEC alleges Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani violated securities laws by making misleading statements related to Adani Green Energy. Though India’s Law Ministry forwarded the summons to Ahmedabad’s District Court in March, no confirmation of service has been received. The SEC’s filing highlights procedural delays under the Hague Service Convention, stalling progress in the case and raising concerns over international legal cooperation with India. (PC: India Today)

Short of commanders, deprived of key tunnels, and uncertain of Iranian support, Hamas is struggling to maintain control in Gaza amid Israel’s intense military campaign . Growing tribal defiance, encouraged by Israeli backing, has led Hamas to dispatch top fighters to eliminate rebel clan leader Yasser Abu Shabab in Rafah—without success . A humanitarian-driven ceasefire is urgently needed, both to alleviate domestic pressure and to allow Hamas to reassert order over clans and looters . Israel claims it has killed 20,000+ Hamas fighters and dismantled much of its tunnel infrastructure, further weakening the group . Increasingly young, undertrained recruits are being drawn from impoverished youth. (PC: Reuters)

A UK Royal Air Force F-35B fighter jet was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in India on 14 June due to an engineering issue. According to the British High Commission, the aircraft will undergo repairs at the airport's Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. UK engineering teams are expected to arrive soon with specialist equipment. Once repairs and safety checks are completed, the jet will return to active service. British authorities thanked Indian officials and the airport for their support and confirmed close cooperation on safety and security. No further details have been shared pending ongoing technical evaluations. (PC: X)

A 24‑year‑old South Calcutta Law College student reports being gang‑raped on June 25 in a ground‑floor guard room by three men: a 31‑year‑old former student and two seniors. She alleges the assault was recorded on mobile, with threats to release the videos if she spoke up . The main accused reportedly pressured her to marry him, threatened her family and boyfriend, and even hit her with a hockey stick . All three have been arrested, their phones seized for forensic analysis, and remanded until July 1 . The incident has sparked protests and political backlash. (PC: HT File)