On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge at 359 meters above the Chenab River, and the Anji Khad Bridge, India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. These engineering marvels are part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, enhancing all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. Additionally, PM Modi will flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains between Katra and Srinagar and unveil infrastructure projects worth ₹46,000 crore, aiming to boost regional development and integration. (PC: India Today)  

During the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh achieved a historic victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen in a classical game. This marked Gukesh's first classical win against Carlsen, who had previously dominated their encounters. The match was intense, with Carlsen making a rare blunder under time pressure, leading to Gukesh's win. Carlsen's frustration was evident as he slammed the table post-defeat, an uncharacteristic display from the seasoned champion. Following the loss, Carlsen expressed doubts about continuing in classical chess, citing a lack of motivation for the traditional format. Gukesh, upon hearing Carlsen's remarks, was visibly shocked, emphasizing the significance of classical chess and expressing hope that Carlsen would reconsider his stance. (PC: NDTV)  

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the recovery of the bodies of Gad Haggai (72) and Judi Weinstein Haggai (70), a couple killed during the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack. Their remains were located in Gaza during a special joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet. The couple had been taken into Gaza after being killed during the assault. Netanyahu expressed condolences, vowing continued efforts to return all hostages, living or deceased. The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum called the recovery both "heartbreaking and healing" and urged immediate action to retrieve the 56 remaining Israeli hostages. (PC: Sky News)

The launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), featuring Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, has been rescheduled to June 10, 2025, at 5:52 PM IST. Originally slated for June 8, the mission's delay allows for final preparations. Shukla will pilot the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, marking India's first astronaut journey to the International Space Station (ISS). The 14–21 day mission includes experiments on space agriculture and student interactions from orbit. Shukla expressed national pride, stating, "Even stars are attainable. Jai Hind."  (PC: The Hindu)  

In a diplomatic blow to Pakistan, Malaysia declined Islamabad's request to cancel Operation Sindoor outreach programmes led by Indian MP Sanjay Jha. Despite invoking religious solidarity, Pakistan's plea was ignored as Malaysia approved all 10 scheduled events. The Indian delegation, on a multi-nation anti-terror campaign, met Malaysian leaders to highlight India’s precision strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan had cited Kashmir and urged cancellation, but Malaysia maintained neutrality. The all-party delegation underscored India’s zero tolerance towards terrorism and called for FATF action against Pakistan. Malaysia was the final stop after visits to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia. (PC: Business Today)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced a victory parade in Bengaluru on June 4 without police permission, sources revealed. The viral tweet promoting the event with free entry reportedly led to massive crowds at Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy Stadium, triggering chaos. Despite being advised by police to postpone the celebration, RCB went ahead, resulting in a stampede that claimed 11 lives. The Karnataka government now faces backlash over poor coordination and fan safety negligence. RCB has announced ₹10 lakh compensation per victim’s family and promised support for the injured. Bengaluru Police had suggested a Sunday event for better security arrangements.

Tragedy struck Bengaluru as 11 people, aged between 13 and 33, died in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebration. Massive crowds, confusion over the parade, and mismanagement led to chaos. Victims included students, job seekers, and fans, many from other states. A 13-year-old girl who came to see Virat Kohli died of suffocation and head injuries. Police resorted to mild lathicharge but couldn’t control the lakhs who had gathered, far exceeding the stadium’s 35,000 capacity. CM Siddaramaiah and DyCM Shivakumar offered condolences and promised a detailed probe into the incident.

On June 5, 2025, the Calcutta High Court granted interim bail to 22-year-old law student and social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, arrested on May 30 for allegedly posting a video on social media that offended religious sentiments. The court had previously denied her bail on June 3, emphasizing that freedom of speech does not permit hurting others' sentiments. Panoli was directed to furnish a bail bond of ₹10,000. Her arrest and subsequent custody conditions drew public attention, with actor Rupali Ganguly criticizing the West Bengal Police and highlighting Panoli's health concerns. (PC: ANI)  

In a significant success for security forces, top Maoist leader Gautam alias Sudhakar, a central committee member of CPI (Maoist), was killed during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday. The joint operation, led by the DRG, STF, and elite CoBRA units, took place in the Indravati National Park—a known Maoist stronghold—based on specific intelligence inputs. Sudhakar, a key ideologue with a high bounty, was reportedly accompanied by other senior Maoist leaders. Security forces recovered weapons, explosives, and Maoist literature. The combing operation is still underway, with unconfirmed reports of further casualties among Maoist cadres. (PC: HT)

After RCB clinched their first IPL title, ex-owner Vijay Mallya’s congratulatory post triggered a meme storm. “RCB are IPL Champions finally after 18 years,” Mallya wrote on X. But netizens, amused and furious, trolled him over his ₹9,000 crore loan default case. One viral image, allegedly from SBI, read, “Sir, come to India. We will celebrate together.” While business tycoon Harsh Goenka shared it, fact-checks suggest the post may be fake. Social media exploded with jibes like “SBI’s dream will come true.” Mallya later reflected on RCB’s journey and Kohli’s loyalty, but the internet wasn’t ready to forgive. (PC: X)