Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited PM Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit in Alberta from June 15 to 17. Carney said, "India is central to a number of supply chains and should be at the table for key global talks." He said the decision was made after discussions with other G7 leaders. Critics questioned the invite due to the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Carney responded, "There is a legal process underway and it’s not right to comment on it." PM Modi accepted the invitation and said both nations will work with "mutual respect and shared interests." (PC: Reuters)

An Indian student in the US was tricked by scammers posing as ICE officers. Shreya Bedi, studying in Indiana, got a call on May 29. The caller said she broke immigration laws and would be arrested. She was told to stay on the call and not speak to anyone. Scared, she bought $5,000 worth of gift cards and shared the codes. She later realised it was a scam. Shreya is now raising money on GoFundMe. ICE has warned people not to trust such calls. Impersonating ICE officers is a serious crime under US law. Many such scams are being reported. (PS: LinkedIn/ Shreya Bedi)

World Pride has begun in Washington, D.C., with rainbow flags and parades celebrating LGBTQ identity. But many international visitors are skipping the event. Some fear U.S. border issues, while others are protesting President Trump’s policies, including bans on transgender rights. Trans travellers like Alice Siregar say it’s too risky to enter the U.S. now. LGBTQ groups from Canada and Europe have pulled out over safety concerns. Organisers say fewer tourists are attending, and hotel bookings are down. Security has been increased. Still, many say Pride must go on, and showing joy during tough times is a powerful act of protest. (PC: Getty Images)

Indian rapper Badshah faced immediate social media backlash on June 5–7, 2025, after responding to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) by saying he’d “rather make babies with” global pop star Dua Lipa, following a simple red heart emoji post . Critics condemned the remark as “cheap,” “creepy,” and tone-deaf . Instead of apologising, Badshah defended his remark, calling it “one of the most beautiful compliments” and wrote, “Meri soch nahi tumhari soch…” (“It’s not my mindset, it’s yours”) . His explanation only intensified debate around cultural sensitivity, public humour, and boundaries in celebrity statements online. (PC: Getty Images)

A senior aide to President Trump—Stephen Miller—has branded the Los Angeles protests against recent ICE raids a “violent insurrection.” These demonstrations erupted in Paramount and other areas after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested dozens of individuals, including those with legal status . In response, Trump signed a memo deploying 2,000 National Guard troops, while local officials warned active-duty forces could follow . California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass condemned the move as inflammatory and unnecessary . The standoff has sparked concerns over civil liberties, federalism, and the militarization of immigration enforcement. (PC: Reuters)    

A Bengaluru resident filed a complaint with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on June 8, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of personally inviting the public to a celebratory RCB event at M Chinnaswamy Stadium without adequate safety plans, leading to a tragic stampede that killed 11 and injured 56 . Political tensions escalated as BJP leaders demanded Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM Shivakumar, and Home Minister Parameshwara be held accountable and urged their resignations . The CM defended the response, citing suspensions and a CID probe, while announcing enhanced compensation of ₹25 lakh per victim’s family. (PC: ANI)

Fresh unrest engulfed Manipur on June 7–8, 2025, after security forces arrested a leader of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, reportedly Kanan Singh. Protesters torched tyres, buses, and furniture in Imphal and gheraoed the airport, with gunfire heard during clashes with security personnel . Authorities imposed a total curfew in Bishnupur and prohibitory orders in Imphal East, West, Thoubal, and Kakching. Internet and mobile data services—including VSAT and VPN—were suspended across these five districts for five days to prevent inflammatory content circulation . Tensions remain high amid symbolic self-immolation threats, central force deployments, and mounting fears of further escalation. (PC: NDTV)

India bucked global trends after the World Bank raised the extreme poverty line from USD 2.15 to USD 3.00 per day (2021 PPP), which added approximately 125 million to the global poverty count. However, thanks to refined consumption data—via the new Household Consumption Expenditure Survey using the Modified Mixed Recall Period—India offset this entire increase, reducing its extreme poverty headcount by around 125 million . Its extreme poverty rate dropped dramatically from 27.1% (344 million) in 2011–12 to just 5.3% (75 million) in 2022–23 . Rural and urban gaps narrowed, and consumption inequality eased—marking a significant socio-economic achievement amid tougher global benchmarking. (PC: ANI)  

Indian chess star Arjun Erigaisi checkmated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the armageddon game of the final round at Norway Chess 2025. But the win didn’t change the outcome — Carlsen had already secured enough points to claim his seventh Norway Chess title. Despite the loss, Carlsen smiled, showing why many call him the GOAT. He finished with 16 points, edging past Fabiano Caruana (15.5) and D Gukesh (14.5). Arjun ended fifth with 13 points. Carlsen said he felt confident playing the younger generation and was happy to outplay them in key moments.

A tragic stampede occurred on June 4, 2025, during unplanned IPL victory celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, killing 11 and injuring over 50 . Police had warned the state government and RCB organizers to delay the event, advising caution and crowd-control measures – advice that was ignored . An excessive crowd of around 200,000–300,000 overwhelmed security and infrastructure . Authorities filed FIRs against RCB, KSCA and DNA Entertainment for negligence . Political backlash intensified, leading to resignations, suspensions, a CID probe, and calls for high‑level accountability. (PC: PTI)