The Bengaluru court rejected the bail plea of Prajwal Revanna, a suspended JD-S leader accused of rape. Revanna, 33, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team on May 31 after returning from Germany. Explicit videos allegedly showing him surfaced before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, leading to multiple sex crime allegations. The JD-S suspended him following these accusations. His brother, Suraj Revanna, is also facing charges of sexual abuse. Both are grandchildren of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.

Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha after Speaker Om Birla called for a two-minute silence to mark the 50th anniversary of the "dark days of Emergency." Despite initial smiles and congratulations from both sides, including Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi, the Opposition protested the Speaker's remark, leading to adjournment. Birla emphasized cooperation and decorum in the House, but his mention of the Emergency was seen as divisive. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the statement as unnecessary. The Lok Sabha Speaker is generally chosen by consensus, but this year, Congress fielded its candidate, leading to a contested election.

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, returned to Australia after years of legal battles. He arrived at Canberra airport, greeted by his wife Stella, his father John, and many supporters. Assange hugged his family and waved to the media. Earlier, he walked free from a US court in Saipan after pleading guilty to one count of violating espionage laws. As part of a deal, he must destroy WikiLeaks' information. Assange spent over five years in a British jail and seven years in asylum in London. His charges stemmed from releasing classified US military documents in 2010.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal denied blaming Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case. He said the CBI wants to defame him and AAP. Kejriwal made this statement in court after his arrest on Tuesday. The CBI claims he needs to be questioned about a larger conspiracy. They said ₹44 crore was sent to Goa through illegal channels. Kejriwal’s lawyer called the CBI’s request vague and an abuse of power.

Australian batter David Warner has retired from international cricket after Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup. Warner's career ended on a disappointing note as Australia failed to qualify for the semi-finals, losing to Afghanistan in the Super 8 stage. Despite hints of a possible return for the Champions Trophy, Warner's retirement appears final. He had already played his last ODI in 2023 and Test match in 2024. Warner is considered one of the greatest batters of all time, leaving behind a legacy in Australian cricket. His retirement marks the end of an era in Australian cricket.

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has been freed after pleading guilty to publishing US military secrets. He arrived in Canberra, Australia, to a warm welcome, sharing a kiss with his wife. Assange's release ends a long legal battle, with WikiLeaks set to hold a news conference today. The organization is known for exposing classified information, sparking global controversy. Assange's freedom is seen as a victory for free speech advocates and a blow to US efforts to prosecute him. He had faced years of legal proceedings and extradition battles.

Seema Misra, a former Post Office manager, has rejected an apology from Gareth Jenkins, an engineer whose evidence led to her wrongful conviction. Misra was jailed over faulty accounting software, despite being pregnant at the time. Her conviction was quashed in 2021 after 12 years. Jenkins, who is under investigation for potential perjury, apologized for the "tragic" outcome, but Misra called it "too little, too late". She had been accused of stealing £75,000 from her Surrey branch. The Post Office Inquiry is ongoing, with Jenkins' apology deemed insufficient by Misra and her family.

The construction of the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya is on track, with the first floor expected to be completed by July-end and the second floor by December this year. The entire complex is likely to be finished by March 2025, according to Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee. Over 1.75 crore devotees have visited the temple since its opening on January 22, with an average of 1 lakh visitors daily. The trust has floated a tender to select sculptors to carve statues from Makrana marble. The temple's completion will mark a significant milestone in the country's cultural and religious landscape.

The gates to Glastonbury Festival have opened, with thousands of revellers flocking to secure prime camping spots. Organiser Emily Eavis led the countdown, accompanied by a brass band. While forecasters predict mostly warm and dry weather, scattered showers are expected from day one until the weekend. Headliners include Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Sza, with Shania Twain playing the legends slot. The 900-acre festival will also feature speeches, film screenings, circus performances, and comedy sets. No amplified entertainment is scheduled for Wednesday, with main music stages kicking off on Friday. Festival-goers are advised to pack accordingly, ready for a fun-filled weekend at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

The Indian community in Lazio, Italy, held a protest march on June 25 to pay tribute to Satnam Singh, a 31-year-old farm laborer who died in a workplace accident on June 19. The march highlighted the hazardous work conditions faced by undocumented Indian migrants in Italy. Satnam Singh, an illegal migrant from Punjab, was killed in a farm accident and his employer allegedly abandoned him. The protest assembled at the main bus stand in Latina, raising awareness about the plight of Indian migrants in Italy.