An Indian national, identified as Vishal from Yamunanagar, Haryana, was restrained—handcuffed and pinned to the floor—by Port Authority police during a transit at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 8. U.S. authorities deemed his conduct “not conducive to travel.” He had entered the U.S. illegally and, under a court order, is set for deportation once medically cleared. The Indian Consulate in New York is liaising with U.S. officials, and New Delhi has raised the matter with the U.S. Embassy. The distressing viral video has ignited public outrage and diplomatic concern. (PC: The Tribune)

Meghalaya police revealed that during their honeymoon homestay in Nongriat on May 23, Sonam Raghuvanshi left behind her mangalsutra and ring in a suitcase—raising immediate suspicion . Investigators allege Sonam orchestrated the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, by hiring three contract killers and involving her lover, Raj Kushwaha. Raja’s body, found on June 2 in a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls, showed fatal head wounds . Sonam surrendered on June 9 in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting her arrest along with four others now in custody . Investigation continues amid intense public scrutiny. (PC: NDTV)

Violence erupted on June 11–12 in Rabindranagar–Akra and Nadiyal areas of Maheshtala, on the outskirts of Kolkata, when a dispute over a temporary shop escalated into stone pelting between rival groups. A mob hurled bricks and burned tyres, damaging police vehicles and setting a motorcycle ablaze. At least five police personnel—including a female constable, an SDPO-ranked officer, and the DC (Port)—were injured. Authorities responded with tear gas, lathicharge, and deployed the Rapid Action Force. Four suspects have been arrested, and curfew-like prohibitory orders under BNS 163 were imposed. BJP leaders called for central forces, while TMC dismissed the unrest as local vandalism. (PC: PTI)

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic journey to the International Space Station was halted hours before liftoff after a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak was discovered in the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The Axiom-4 mission, already delayed once due to weather, was scheduled for June 11 but now awaits urgent repairs. ISRO confirmed the leak was detected during post-static fire tests, and SpaceX will conduct validation tests before rescheduling. Shukla, an Indian Air Force officer, was to become the first Indian to reach the ISS on a commercial spaceflight. A new launch date will be declared after safety clearance.

Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of orchestrating her husband Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder during their Meghalaya honeymoon, now claims they were attacked and Raja died protecting her. Meghalaya Police rejected her version, calling it a fabricated story to cover up the conspiracy. Investigators believe Sonam plotted the murder with her lover Raj Kushwaha and three contract killers, offering ₹20 lakh for the crime. Some suspects have confessed, confirming Sonam’s involvement. Raja’s body was found in a Sohra gorge on June 2. After the murder, Sonam allegedly fled to Indore and Ghazipur before being arrested on June 9. A CBI probe has been demanded.

General Michael Kurilla, head of US Central Command, praised Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counterterrorism during his testimony to the US House Armed Services Committee. He credited Islamabad with capturing key ISIS-K operatives, including those linked to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. Kurilla urged the US to maintain strategic relations with both India and Pakistan, warning against a zero-sum policy. His comments come after India launched airstrikes following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, blaming Pakistan-based groups. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has warned of direct retaliation if attacks persist and reaffirmed India’s global campaign to expose Pakistan’s extremism links.

Meghalaya Police confirmed Sonam Raghuvanshi’s active involvement in the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Sohra. She and four others, including her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha and three hired killers, have been remanded in police custody for 8 days by a Shillong court. Raja was killed on May 23, just two days after arriving in Meghalaya. Investigators will now interrogate the accused and recreate the crime scene. Police say they have “enough evidence” but need more questioning to uncover the full extent of Sonam’s role. All five were brought from UP and MP to Shillong this week. (PC: HT)

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was allegedly abused by Israeli authorities after her humanitarian aid boat to Gaza was intercepted. French doctor Baptiste André, also onboard, claimed passengers were mocked, deprived of sleep, and denied basic needs. “There were acts of mistreatment,” he said. The boat, Madleen, part of the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had 12 passengers and was stopped 200 km from Gaza. Thunberg and three others signed deportation papers; eight remain in custody. Upon return to France, Thunberg said, “Israel kidnapped us in international waters.” Israel dismissed the protest as a “publicity stunt” and called the vessel a “selfie yacht.” (PC: NDTV)

Rough sleeping will no longer be a criminal offence in England and Wales as the government moves to scrap the 1824 Vagrancy Act. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner called the law "cruel and outdated" and pledged to end nearly two centuries of injustice. New legislation will focus on crimes like organised begging and criminal trespass, ensuring police can still protect communities. Homeless charities, including Crisis, hailed the move as a “landmark moment” for vulnerable individuals. The act had seen prosecutions decline from 1,050 in 2011 to 79 in 2023. Amendments will be made through the Crime and Policing Bill in 2026. (PC: X)

Italian-Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame, with 162M followers, has left the US after being briefly detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa. Lame, 25, was granted voluntary departure, avoiding a deportation order that could have barred him from the US for 10 years. His detention marks one of the highest-profile cases in Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown. Bo Loudon, a self-described pro-Trump influencer, claimed he flagged Lame’s status. The UNICEF ambassador rose to fame during the pandemic with his viral silent videos. He has not commented publicly since the incident or responded to media requests. (PC: X)