Team India kicked off high‑intensity training at Lord’s on June 8, 2025, under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, preparing for the five‑Test series against England, beginning June 20 in Leeds. Shubman Gill, now India’s 37th Test captain following Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirements, led the sessions alongside pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh, as well as Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja. Team India A is already acclimatising during unofficial Tests against England Lions in Northampton. The squad aims to reclaim a Test series win in England—a feat last achieved in 2007. (PC: X/BCCI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking at a BJP rally in Madurai on June 8, 2025, acknowledged Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin’s statement that “I (Shah) cannot defeat DMK.” He said Stalin is right, but emphasised that the people of Tamil Nadu hold the power to do so . Shah projected confidence in an NDA (BJP‑AIADMK) alliance victory in the 2026 assembly elections, attributing his optimism to widespread public discontent over what he termed the DMK’s “massive corruption” . His remarks signaled a strategic push by the BJP to galvanise local support and leverage grassroots sentiment ahead of polling. (PC: X)  

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, in an exclusive India Today interview on June 8, 2025, urged the abolition of all high-denomination currency including ₹500 notes to curb corruption. He advocated keeping only ₹100 and ₹200 notes, stating that ending larger notes is essential to reduce illicit wealth. He also backed simultaneous caste, skills, and economic censuses, emphasizing data-driven public policy. Addressing concerns of Hindi imposition, Naidu endorsed preserving regional languages like Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, while supporting Hindi as a national link. He defended the Amaravati city project, projecting it (alongside Hyderabad) as India’s future global metropolises. (PC: PTI)

Andhra Pradesh is set to host a match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 after a 28-year hiatus. Vishakhapatnam’s Dr YSR ACA–VDCA Stadium is among four Indian venues selected, with the tournament running from 30 September to 2 November across India and Sri Lanka. The stadium will welcome at least one Group‑stage fixture, marking a revival of international women’s cricket in the state since 1997. This return to the global stage is expected to boost local infrastructure and fan engagement, further cementing Visakhapatnam’s status as a significant cricketing hub. (PC: The Hindu)

A deadly stampede erupted on 4 June 2025 outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations. At least 11 people, including two children, died and over 50 were injured as a surge of tens of thousands overwhelmed barricades. Police had reportedly denied permission for the public gathering, yet organizers—including RCB and event-management firm DNA Entertainment—announced free entry and a parade with minimal notice. Authorities filed an FIR against RCB, KSCA, and organizers for culpable homicide and unlawful assembly. Four individuals, including RCB’s head of marketing, Nikhil Sosale, have been arrested and remanded. A magisterial inquiry is underway. (PC: Deccan Herald)

Kannan Singh, a former head-constable dismissed earlier this year and commander of the radical Meitei group Arambai Tenggol, was arrested by the CBI on charges including the abduction of a senior police officer. His detention triggered violent protests across Imphal Valley: mobs torched a bus, set fires, and some protesters even threatened self-immolation by dousing themselves in petrol. In response, authorities imposed curfews and suspended internet services in five districts. Security forces used tear gas to disperse crowds, eventually bringing the situation under control amid heightened tensions in Manipur’s fragile ethnic landscape. (PC: PTI)

Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Delhi Police, on June 2 arrested Angad Pal Singh (aka Angad Singh Chandhok) following his deportation from the U.S. Singh, alongside his father Surinder and brother Harsahib, allegedly orchestrated a ₹30.47 crore export‑incentive fraud under India's Foreign Trade Policy. From 2013–2015, five family‑controlled firms submitted 467 forged Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates (FIRCs) using collusion with bank staff. These bogus FIRCs yielded Bank Realisation Certificates, which were then used to claim duty drawback and duty‑credit scrips from DGFT. Scrips were sold in the open market. The scam, originally unearthed in a 2017 ICICI Bank complaint, also involved prior CBI charges against Singh. (PC: India Lawyers)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Eid‑ul‑Adha greetings to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus through the Indian Embassy in Dhaka on Friday evening, June 6. He described the festival as a celebration rooted in sacrifice, compassion, and brotherhood, integral to South Asia’s cultural tapestry. Echoing sentiments of unity and harmony, Modi highlighted the importance of collective reflection and generosity. His message underlined the festival’s role in strengthening peace, goodwill, and regional ties, expressing hopes for enduring friendship between India and Bangladesh. (PC: News 18)  

A citizens’ group, the Cubbon Park Walkers’ Association has filed a formal complaint against the Karnataka government, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), event organizer DNA, and the Army’s Karnataka Sub‑Area HQ. The complaint accuses them of “dereliction of duty” for failing to prepare for the massive turnout during RCB’s IPL victory celebration, which led fans to surge into Cubbon Park, damaging fences, plants, and facilities, and defecating in open spaces. Eleven people died and 47 were injured in the tragic stampede during the same celebrations at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after RCB’s maiden IPL title. The group demands immediate legal action and accountability across all implicated organisations. (PC: RCB & News18)

Pakistan’s claims of striking India’s Adampur and Bhuj airbases during Operation Sindoor have been refuted with evidence of doctored satellite imagery. Alleged damage to a Sukhoi-30MKI and S-400 system was proven false, with visual anomalies like soot stains and cloud shadows misrepresented as missile impacts. Independent expert Damien Symon and Indian officials confirmed the images predated the operation and showed routine base activity. This latest misinformation attempt highlights Islamabad’s ongoing propaganda efforts and the growing importance of accurate satellite intelligence in verifying conflict-related claims. (PC: NDTV)