Indore woman Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly plotted her husband Raja’s murder just 3 days after their May 11 wedding. Police say she conspired with lover Raj Kushwaha, a former colleague, with whom she’d been in a secret relationship since 2023. They planned the murder over a 6-hour call on May 16. On their honeymoon in Meghalaya, accomplices Akash, Vishal, and Anand—posing as tourists—joined the plot. Raja’s body was found on June 2 near Weisawdong Falls. Sonam surrendered soon after. Her chats reveal she was uninterested in her husband and disliked intimacy. Police recovered a machete and other evidence at the site. (PC: News18)

California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed an emergency court request to block President Donald Trump’s deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles for immigration raids. Newsom's move follows protests over mass deportations. He accused Trump of using troops to “stroke his ego,” calling the deployment reckless. The Marines haven’t yet responded to protests and are currently protecting federal buildings. The LAPD says it doesn't need federal help, while the Pentagon claims the mission costs $134 million. Newsom, joined by state Democrats, calls the move an unlawful overreach and a violation of state sovereignty. (PC: HT)

United Spirits, which owns IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), responded to reports of a potential stake sale, calling them “speculative.” “Like to clarify that the aforesaid media reports are speculative in nature and it is not pursuing any such discussions,” the company told the Bombay Stock Exchange. The clarification came after shares rose over 3% and social media buzzed with rumours following RCB's maiden IPL title. Meanwhile, Lalit Modi condemned the June 4 Bengaluru victory parade stampede that killed 11. “This should never have happened,” he told IANS, calling the event “poorly planned and executed” by both RCB and authorities. (PC: NDTV)

As IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to launch into space on the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), his schoolteacher Nageshwar Shukla recalled his student days. “He was not seedha sadha, but quite intelligent,” he said, describing Shukla as a confident student who studied just before exams. The teacher also undertook a pilgrimage to the four dhams to pray for Shukla’s success. Shubhanshu is set to become the first Indian to reach the ISS, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma. He is also shortlisted for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission in 2027. “We are not scared; he is confident,” said his teacher.

Austria's deadliest school shooting claimed 11 lives after a former student opened fire at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz. The 21-year-old gunman, who didn't graduate from the school, killed 10 people including seven pupils before taking his own life. "A school is more than just a place to learn - it is a space for trust," Chancellor Christian Stocker said, declaring it a "national tragedy." The gunman legally owned two firearms and acted alone, police confirmed. Austria declared three days of mourning with flags at half-mast. Long queues formed at blood donation centers as the community rallied together. (PC: AP)

Four men accused of murdering Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi have confessed to the crime, revealing his wife Sonam was present during the killing. "All four accused have confessed to killing Raja Raghuvanshi. The first blow was struck by Vishal alias Vicky Thakur," said ACP Poonam Chand Yadav exclusively to India Today TV. The accused told police that "Sonam was present on the spot when Raja was killed and watched on" as her husband died. Three killers traveled from Indore to Meghalaya with ₹40,000-50,000 each provided by alleged lover Raj Kushwaha. Raja's body was found in a Cherrapunji gorge on June 2. (PC: India Today)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to script history as India's first astronaut to visit the International Space Station, launching Tuesday aboard Axiom Mission 4. "I truly believe that even though, as an individual, I am travelling to space, this is the journey of 1.4 billion people," the Indian Air Force pilot declared. The mission, costing over ₹500 crores, marks a "defining chapter" in India's space ambitions under Prime Minister Modi's vision. Shukla will conduct 60 experiments during his 14-day stint, supporting the indigenous Gaganyaan program. The historic launch symbolizes India's emergence as a major space power. (PC: The Guardian)

Sonam Raghuvanshi offered hitmen Rs 20 lakh to murder her husband Raja during their Meghalaya honeymoon, police sources revealed. Initially offering Rs 4 lakh, she raised the amount when killers hesitated. "When they reached a deserted place, Sonam allegedly asked the men to kill her husband," sources said. The newlywed pretended to be tired, walking behind Raja before shouting the fatal command. She helped push his body into a gorge near Cherrapunji on May 23. Raja's body was discovered June 2. Sonam surrendered Sunday in UP after fleeing to meet alleged lover Raj Kushwaha in Indore. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with all-party delegation members Tuesday, praising their global outreach efforts following Operation Sindoor. "We are all proud of the manner in which they put forward India's voice," Modi stated on X after meeting Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha, and others at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Seven delegations comprising over 50 people visited 33 countries, including the US, UK, Russia, and Japan, to convey India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. The cross-party initiative followed India's military strike against terror bases in Pakistan, demonstrating unified diplomatic efforts despite domestic political differences. (PC: Hindustan Times)

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, becoming the first mayor of London to receive the honor. Sir Sadiq, re-elected for a third term in May 2024, was recognized in the New Year Honours for political and public service. The ceremony saw him kneel before the monarch and be dubbed with a sword in the traditional process. The son of Pakistani immigrants, Khan called it "a big deal" for his family, with his emotional mother attending. However, Conservatives criticized the knighthood, claiming it rewards his "track record of failure." (PC: BBC)