India’s Defence Ministry is poised to approve a ₹10,000 crore project this month to procure three cutting-edge ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance) aircraft for the Indian Air Force . These planes, sourced from global airframers like Boeing/Bombardier, will be fitted with fully indigenous DRDO-developed sensor and electronic suites already tested by its Centre for Airborne Systems . Capable of multi-spectral, round-the-clock surveillance from high altitudes, they will enable precision targeting of enemy radars, air defence units, and command hubs, enhancing strategic deterrence and battlefield awareness . Once commissioned, I‑STAR will place India alongside elite nations like the US, UK, and Israel in aerial reconnaissance prowess. (PC: Anandabazar)

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the launch of the Axiom‑4 mission carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla—India’s next astronaut to the ISS—by one day. Previously scheduled for June 10, unfavorable weather at the Kennedy Space Center and along the ascent corridor has pushed liftoff to June 11 at approximately 5:30 PM IST . The crew, including specialists from the US, Poland, and Hungary, will travel aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon to conduct up to 14 days of scientific experiments on microgravity, life sciences, and material science . ISRO emphasizes safety and weather considerations as launch priorities. (PC: India Today)  

Elon Musk’s Starlink has secured a license from India’s Department of Telecommunications and is poised to begin operations within the next two months . The satellite-based internet kit will cost around ₹33,000, with unlimited data plans at ₹3,000 per month . Customers will benefit from a complimentary one-month trial with each device purchase . Initial bandwidth capacity is projected at 600–700 Gbps, targeting 30,000–50,000 users, with potential to scale up to 3 Tbps by 2027 . Positioned as a premium connectivity option aimed at remote and underserved regions of India, this satellite service complements existing telecom offerings from Airtel and Jio. (PC: Reuters)

TikTok star Khaby Lame was detained by US immigration officers in Las Vegas on June 6 for overstaying his visa. Lame, an Italian citizen born in Senegal, entered the US on April 30. He was later released and left the country the same day. The news came out after political activist Bo Loudon claimed he reported Lame. Khaby is known for his silent, funny videos mocking silly life hacks. He has over 160 million TikTok followers. Despite the detention, he stayed active on social media. Lame became famous during the pandemic and now attends top events like the Met Gala. (PC: Getty Images)

Sonam Raghuvanshi and her husband Raja, newlyweds from Indore, disappeared on May 23 during their honeymoon in Meghalaya’s Cherrapunji. On June 2, Raja’s decomposed body—strangled with throat slit and stripped of ₹10 lakhs in gold jewelry—was recovered from a gorge . The Meghalaya Police allege Sonam hired four hitmen, including her alleged lover Raj Kushwaha, to kill Raja . On June 9, she surfaced at a Dhaba in Ghazipur, either having surrendered or claiming abduction, her family insists she’s a victim, not a suspect, and has demanded a CBI probe . Four accused, including Sonam, are in custody; the hunt continues for a fifth. Authorities vow to present Sonam in Shillong for further interrogation. (PC: PTI)

BBC Verify has checked videos of protests in Los Angeles. The first clip shows a car on fire near Dale’s Donut in Compton on 7 June. People were waving Mexican flags near it. Later, police fired tear gas at the scene. Another video shows Waymo taxis burning on Los Angeles Street. That happened on Sunday around 5 p.m. A third clip shows someone smashing LAPD windows with a skateboard. This was filmed at night near LAPD headquarters. BBC is still checking more videos to understand what happened and when during the protests. (PC: X)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, known as “Shux,” expressed profound gratitude ahead of the June 10 launch to the ISS on SpaceX’s Dragon as part of Axiom Mission 4. Calling his journey “much larger than yourself,” he described the experience as an “amazing journey” . At 39, Shukla will pilot the Crew Dragon, a critical role involving manual control readiness, orbital insertion, docking, and reentry . His international crewmates praised him as “operational‑savvy,” “wicked smart,” and notably focused . As India’s first ISS astronaut and second ever in space, this mission marks a historic step 41 years after Rakesh Sharma, potentially inspiring a new generation of space enthusiasts.  

As Rohit Sharma eyes the 2027 World Cup, the BCCI expects the star to retire from ODIs soon after the Champions Trophy. Despite Rohit’s declaration that he won't retire yet, the board is preparing for a leadership transition, with Ajit Agarkar expected to play a key role amid growing captaincy discussions. With 27 ODIs scheduled before the World Cup and contenders like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer in the mix, India’s white-ball captaincy saga intensifies. Rohit’s recent form and age have raised questions about his long-term role as captain and player. (PC: PTI)

Pakistan’s national debt has surged to an unprecedented ₹76,007 billion (₹76 trillion), marking its highest-ever debt burden, according to the 2024–25 Economic Survey presented on June 10, 2025 . This staggering increase is fueled by years of excessive foreign borrowing, inflationary pressures, and twin crises stemming from the pandemic and global fuel price spikes . While GDP marginally recovered to a projected 2.7% in FY‑2025, the country still grapples with unsustainable debt-to-GDP levels and dwindling foreign reserves . Experts warn that without stringent fiscal reforms and diversified international support, Islamabad risks a balance-of-payments default and deeper economic instability. (PC: News 18)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to make history as the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). He will lift off aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 at 5:52 PM IST on June 10, as part of Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Shukla, a decorated Indian Air Force officer, will conduct space nutrition experiments involving microalgae, developed by ISRO and the Department of Biotechnology. This marks India’s first space presence since Rakesh Sharma in 1984. The Ax-4 crew has completed all launch rehearsals. A backup launch window is scheduled for June 11, 5:30 PM IST.