The Axiom‑4 flight, carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla (India’s “Gaganyatri”), along with crew from the U.S., Poland, and Hungary, experienced another delay on June 11. SpaceX technicians detected a liquid‑oxygen leak during a post‑static‑fire inspection of the Falcon 9 booster, prompting a hold for repairs and safety validation . The launch was previously postponed from June 10 to 11 due to poor weather . A new launch date will be announced once the LOx issue is resolved and range availability confirmed. The Ax‑4 crew will embark on a 14–21 day mission aboard the ISS to conduct multidisciplinary experiments.    

During his June 10 Brussels visit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar labeled Pakistan as “Terroristan,” stating India will hunt terrorists wherever they are—even deep inside Pakistan—urging global zero tolerance for terrorism and nuclear blackmail . His remarks follow Operation Sindoor—the May 7 precision strikes targeting terror camps in Pakistan and PoK after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives . Jaishankar highlighted India's capability to inflict significant damage on adversarial infrastructure and affirmed that any future provocations will be met decisively—geography won’t limit India’s response. (PC: India Today)  

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani national residing in Canada, was extradited to the U.S. on June 10 to face terrorism charges after allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn supported by ISIS . Arrested near the Quebec–U.S. border on September 4, 2024, he had been communicating with undercover FBI agents to procure assault rifles, knives, and a smuggler for the Oct 7–11, 2024 attack timed with Jewish events . U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton and others praised international cooperation leading to his arrest. Khan faces up to 20 years, or potentially life, if convicted. (PC: News 18)    

Sonam Raghuvanshi, 25, has been accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police allege she initially paid ₹15,000—taken from Raja’s wallet—to assailants, then raised the bounty to ₹20 lakh post-murder . Investigators claim she conspired with her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, and three hired killers who tail-tracked the couple from Kamakhya Temple and executed the plan on May 23 near Wei Sawdong Falls, using a dao. Raja’s body was recovered on June 2. Sonam surrendered in Ghazipur and is now in Meghalaya under transit remand, while the investigation intensifies.   

Widespread protests have erupted across Los Angeles following aggressive ICE raids targeting migrant communities. Demonstrators, including peaceful protesters and masked agitators, clashed with police using less-lethal munitions and erected barricades, with some throwing rocks, eggs, scooters, and Molotov-like devices . Vandalism, looting of retail stores (Apple, Adidas), burning Waymo cars and defaced public buildings prompted Mayor Bass to impose a downtown curfew (8 p.m.–6 a.m.) and declare an emergency . President Trump deployed up to 4,000 National Guard and 700 Marines under the Insurrection Act, prompting legal pushback from Governor Newsom and intensified debates on federal overreach. (PC: AP)

The Axiom‑4 mission, carrying India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, has been postponed after a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak was discovered during pre‑launch inspections at Cape Canaveral. Despite initial hopes of a June 11 liftoff at 5:30 PM IST, technicians have been unable to fully resolve the issue, prompting SpaceX to delay the mission until repairs are complete . ISRO confirmed the postponement, stating that thorough crack repair and validation are required before setting a new launch date . The mission marks a key milestone, featuring Shukla alongside crew from Poland, Hungary and the US in the second private astronaut flight to the ISS.

  The Axiom‑4 mission—featuring Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9—was set for liftoff at 5:30 PM IST from Kennedy Space Center on June 11, 2025. However, final clearance depends on the "L‑8‑hour weather briefing" around midnight UTC, as launch conditions remain uncertain. Complicating matters, engineers discovered a liquid‑oxygen leak during pre‑launch fire tests and also corrected a thrust‑vector control issue on Engine‑5. These overlapping challenges have delayed the mission indefinitely until fixes and favorable weather align, keeping stakeholders vigilant for the next go‑no‑go decision.

India’s DRDO, in partnership with private firms, is poised to test its next‑generation hypersonic cruise missile—ET‑LDHCM—under the secretive Project Vishnu. The missile, developed entirely indigenously, will boast speeds up to Mach 8 (≈11,000 km/h) and a strike range of roughly 1,500 km, capable of carrying conventional or nuclear payloads . Powered by a scramjet engine that recently cleared a 1,000‑second ground trial, it will be maneuverable across varied altitudes and equipped with heat‑resistant materials surviving up to 2,000 °C, plus a salt‑water and solar‑resistant coating . Launchable from land, sea, or air, this strategic weapon is designed to evade current radar defenses, aligning India with global hypersonic leaders like the US, China, and Russia. (PC: PTI)

During a honeymoon trip to Meghalaya, Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi was found dead in a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls on June 2. His wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, is accused of masterminding the murder with the help of her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha and hired contract killers. Investigators revealed she shared her location to coordinate the attack and tried to disguise the murder as a robbery. Initially reported missing, Sonam later surrendered in Uttar Pradesh after 17 days. The police have arrested five suspects linked to the crime, including those who allegedly executed the killing. (PC: PTI)  

Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launching on June 11 at 5:30 PM IST from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Shukla will become the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. The 4-member crew includes US astronaut Peggy Whitson, Poland’s Slawosz Uznański, and Hungary’s Tibor Kapu.   Viewers can watch the launch live on NASA’s website, NASA+ app, SpaceX’s X handle, and Axiom Space’s YouTube. The Shorts91 team will also post regular live updates.