The father of the 2024 RG Kar medical college rape-murder victim strongly criticized the West Bengal government after a 24-year-old law student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College. He stated the repeated crimes prove “nothing changed” despite previous public outrage, emphasizing that “the government has a significant role in this… All three people arrested are from TMC” and must face severe punishment . The accused—alumni and staff of the college—were arrested swiftly. The incident has triggered political backlash, with opposition parties blaming the TMC administration for fostering campus lawlessness. (PC: PTI)

Shefali Jariwala, iconic “Kaanta Laga” performer and TV actress, was found unresponsive at her Andheri, Mumbai home on June 27, 2025, and pronounced dead on arrival at Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital. Mumbai Police reported her body was sent to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem; cardiac arrest is suspected . In past interviews, she revealed her epilepsy began at age 15, with stress-linked seizures spanning 15 years and compounded by anxiety and depression . Beloved for her candid openness, reality‑TV appearances, and advocacy on mental health, her untimely passing has deeply shocked fans, colleagues, family, and husband Parag Tyagi. (PC: India Today)

On June 27, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza could be achieved “within the next week,” citing discussions with unnamed stakeholders involved in negotiations . Speaking from the White House, he called the situation “terrible” and emphasized U.S. humanitarian aid—money and food—already reaching Gaza, appealing for broader international support . His comments follow a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Iran and coincide with Israeli officials, including Ron Dermer, planning talks in Washington—signaling renewed diplomatic momentum toward de-escalation. (PC: Al Jazeera)

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)