Nine News has issued an official statement after its U.S. correspondent, Lauren Tomasi, was shot with a rubber bullet while reporting live from violent anti-immigration riots in Los Angeles. The incident occurred as LAPD forces moved to disperse demonstrators protesting recent federal immigration crackdowns. In the live broadcast, Tomasi was visibly struck in the leg but continued coverage, assuring viewers of her condition. Nine News confirmed both she and her cameraman are safe. Australian officials are demanding explanations from U.S. authorities as concerns grow over journalist safety during civil unrest.    

Israeli forces intercepted the Madleen, a yacht carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg, a French lawmaker, and ten others, attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Thunberg claims they were "kidnapped," while Israel’s foreign ministry dismissed the effort as a "selfie yacht" with "less than a single truckload" of aid. The vessel is expected to arrive in Ashdod, though reports of its docking remain unclear. A small protest has formed in Ashdod supporting Gaza. The Palestinian foreign ministry demanded safety guarantees for the activists, and a UN official called for more aid ships to sail in unison to break the blockade. (PC: BBC)

In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and launched Operation Sindoor, destroying nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated with military strikes, escalating tensions until a four-day conflict ended. Now, a nine-member Pakistani delegation, including Jalil Abbas Jilani and Sherry Rehman, is lobbying US officials to restore the treaty and push for peace talks. Islamabad claims India’s move threatens water access for 240 million Pakistanis. While Pakistan calls for dialogue, India insists discussions can only occur on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, denying any US-brokered ceasefire. (PC: HT)

Meghalaya police have named 21‑year‑old Raj Kushwaha as a prime accused in the May 23 honeymoon murder of Indore newlywed Raja Raghuvanshi. Investigators suspect Sonam Raghuvanshi, now in custody after surrendering in Ghazipur on June 8, conspired with her former employee and lover Kushwaha, orchestrating the murder by hiring assailants. Four accomplices, Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, Raj Kushwaha and Anand Kurmi have been arrested across UP, MP and Indore; one suspect is still at large. Raja’s body was recovered from a gorge near Wei Sawdong Falls alongside a machete weapon. A local guide’s tip and CCTV footage aided the SIT’s breakthrough hunt. (PC: The New Indian Express)

A harrowing video from Newark Airport on June 8 shows an Indian student handcuffed, pinned face‑down, and crying as U.S. authorities forcibly deport him. Witness Kunal Jain, an NRI, shared the footage on X, saying the student speaking in Haryanvi pleaded, “I am not crazy,” while clearly distressed. Jain reported the student was escorted away separately and labelled the incident a “human tragedy.” He also warned that 3–4 similar cases occur daily, urging intervention from the Indian Embassy and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar. The episode highlights an intensifying U.S. crackdown on international students often via sudden visa revocations for minor infractions raising alarm about due‑process and migrant dignity.

Brianna Lafferty, a 33‑year‑old Colorado woman with myoclonus dystonia, was clinically dead for eight minutes when her body shut down. During that time, she “felt fully alive” separated from her physical self, yet more conscious than ever. She heard a voice ask if she was ready, then entered a “timeless realm” filled with peace, clarity, love, and beings that felt familiar. In that realm, thought manifested instantly, negativity transformed, and she sensed universal intelligence and numeric order. The ordeal reshaped her outlook: fear and worldly pursuits lost significance, and she returned with a renewed mission. Although her recovery was grueling relearning to walk and talk, undergoing experimental brain surgery she views her suffering as meaningful, though she fears enduring another near‑death experience. (PC: The Tribune)

At around 9:30 AM on June 9, 2025 eight passengers fell from an overcrowded Mumbai suburban train traveling between Diva and Mumbra stations en route to Kasara, with four declared dead on arrival and six seriously injured. Commuters were reportedly hanging from footboards and doors when, near a sharp curve, two trains brushing past each other caused passengers to lose balance and fall. The deceased, aged between 30–35 including a GRP constable were rushed to Shivaji and Thane General Hospitals. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the incident as “very unfortunate”, ordered a high‑level inquiry, and pledged financial aid for families. In response, the Railway Board announced automatic door‑closure retrofits across all Mumbai local rakes. (PC: Economic Times & Hindustan Times)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on June 9, 2025, welcomed the Election Commission’s decision to hand over electoral rolls for Haryana and Maharashtra, terming it “a good first step,” and urged the EC to specify the exact date for delivering the data in digital, machine-readable format. His demand stemmed from concerns over alleged manipulation in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls, which he previously highlighted in a detailed Indian Express article. Gandhi flagged a suspicious voter jump 9.29 crore in Lok Sabha to 9.70 crore in Vidhan Sabha in just five months as evidence of “fake voters.” EC responded point by point to his concerns. Poll strategist Prashant Kishor supported Gandhi, urging EC transparency to uphold democratic trust. (PC: PTI)

Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s pioneering astronaut, is set to make history by becoming the first Indian on the ISS in 41 years since Rakesh Sharma. His father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, tells NDTV how Shubhanshu has always been unwaveringly determined joining the NDA at 16, excelling academically, and later becoming a decorated IAF test‑pilot. “When he decides to do something, he puts in all his hard work and dedication,” his father says. His mother recalls his studious childhood, noting he rarely played outdoors. Born in Lucknow in October 1985, Shukla earned his BSc in Computer Science in 2004, was commissioned into the IAF in 2006, and was selected for Gaganyaan in 2020. The US-based Axiom Space is set to launch its Mission-4, carrying Mr Shukla, along with three others, from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on June 10 at 5:52 pm IST. The mission was deferred three times before. According to NASA, the delay was to "account for weather during vehicle transportation and completing final processing of the vehicle ahead of launch". (PC: India Today & The New Indian Express)

Newlyweds Raja (29) and Sonam Raghuvanshi (25) disappeared from Meghalaya’s Sohra on May 23 during their honeymoon. Search teams including NDRF drones found Raja’s decomposed body on June 2 in a gorge beneath Wei Sawdong Falls, with a blood-stained dao nearby. Sonam emerged June 9 at a roadside dhaba in Ghazipur, claiming she’d been abducted and left unconscious. Meghalaya Police allege she hired four contract killers three now arrested and one fugitive to murder her husband. A rejected local guide’s tip alerted authorities to Sonam’s involvement. Her family insists she’s a victim and demands a CBI probe. (PC: Hindustan & Business Today)