At the centenary celebrations of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s global legacy of non‑violence, crediting saints and acharyas for its immortal philosophy. He issued a veiled warning to Pakistan, alluding to “those who tease us” and noting India would not tolerate meddling, referencing Operation Sindoor the nation’s military response after the Pahalgam terror attack blamed on Pakistan-backed militants. Modi praised government welfare schemes like PM Awas, Jal Jivan and Ayushman Bharat as rooted in service. He also hailed the elevation of Prakrit to classical-language status and announced a drive to digitize Jain manuscripts, as part of eradicating a “slavery mindset.”(PC: NDTV)

Manojit Mishra “Mango Da”, a 31‑year‑old former student leader of the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) at Kolkata’s South Calcutta Law College, stands accused of orchestrating the brutal gang‑rape of a first‑year law student on June 25 inside the campus guard room. The victim alleges he proposed marriage, videotaped the assault, and struck her with a hockey stick, while two student accomplices—Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20) watched. Mishra had pervasive influence on campus, even after graduation, and held a contractual staff position following prior suspensions. A fourth suspect, the security guard, was also arrested. The case has sparked widespread outrage and intensified scrutiny of Mishra’s political ties. (PC: News18)

All 259 of the 260 victims from the June 12 Air India AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad have now been identified, with the final passenger confirmed via DNA on Saturday night. The toll stands at 260: 241 onboard and 19 on the ground. Of these, 253 were identified through DNA and six via facial recognition; all remains have been handed over to families. The sole unidentified case prompted new DNA sampling. Gujarat health officials noted no recent recoveries, confirming the site is clear. Detailed DNA-matching involved forensic labs in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and National Forensic Sciences University. The tragic event is among India’s deadliest aviation disasters. (PC: The Hindu & Times of India)

A West Bengal-based woman filed a complaint at Nabagram police station on June 28, accusing Padma Shri recipient Swami Pradiptanandaji (Kartik Maharaj) of repeatedly raping her between January and June 2013 at his Murshidabad ashram—after promising a teaching position ([turn0search0] ). She alleges he coerced her into an abortion at a local hospital and threatened her silence by manipulating associates to intimidate her this June ([turn0search7] ). The monk denies the accusations, calling them “conspiracy” to tarnish his reputation as an ashram leader and BJP ally. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation. (PC: India Today)

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to dock at the International Space Station on June 26, aboard Axiom-4. On June 27, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted Shukla’s parents, sister, and nephew at his official residence in Lucknow, honoring the family and praising Shukla as a national inspiration for youth and India’s advancing space ambitions . Shukla’s mother praised the emotional milestone and expressed profound pride at their meeting. The mission marks a major milestone for India, with Shukla designated astronaut #634 and set to conduct 60+ experiments aboard the ISS. (PC: The Hindu)

In a shocking June 25 incident at South Calcutta Law College, a 24-year-old first-year student was allegedly gang-raped in the security guard’s room after being offered a prominent student-union post. Three suspects—former student and practicing lawyer Manojit Mishra (TMC student wing), and current students Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20)—were arrested within 24 hours. On June 28, police arrested a fourth individual: security guard Pinaki Banerjee (55), accused of facilitating the crime by leaving the victim locked inside and ignoring her pleas . The medical report, corroborating the survivor, confirms assault, and investigations continue amid widespread campus safety and political concerns. (PC: PTI)

The father of the 2024 RG Kar medical college rape-murder victim strongly criticized the West Bengal government after a 24-year-old law student was allegedly gangraped inside South Calcutta Law College. He stated the repeated crimes prove “nothing changed” despite previous public outrage, emphasizing that “the government has a significant role in this… All three people arrested are from TMC” and must face severe punishment . The accused—alumni and staff of the college—were arrested swiftly. The incident has triggered political backlash, with opposition parties blaming the TMC administration for fostering campus lawlessness. (PC: PTI)

Just days after the June 12 Air India Flight AI171 Boeing 787‑8 crash in Ahmedabad that left 260 dead, a video surfaced showing senior employees at AISATS’ Gurugram office partying. The footage sparked nationwide outrage for displaying insensitivity amid national mourning . AISATS, a joint venture of Air India (Tata Group) and Singapore’s SATS Ltd., immediately demanded the resignations of four senior executives—including the COO—and issued warnings to other staff. The company issued a statement expressing regret and reaffirming its commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability. (PC: X)

During the June 27 Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, a sudden surge of devotees pulling the Taladhwaja (Lord Balabhadra’s) chariot led to chaos, injuring more than 500 pilgrims—mostly with minor wounds, though several required hospitalization and at least eight are critically injured . The annual festival, marking the deities’ journey to Gundicha Temple, drew unprecedented crowd numbers, exacerbating the situation . Despite deploying around 10,000 security personnel, crowd control measures struggled under the pressure . Health authorities treated over 750 devotees on-site, with many succumbing to exhaustion and dehydration in high humidity . Ambulatory corridors, human chains, extra doctors, and beds were mobilized to manage the medical emergency. (PC: Financial Express)

"Touched his feet, begged for mercy, but he didn’t stop," a 24-year-old law student wrote in her complaint, alleging gang-rape inside South Calcutta Law College on June 25. She said the main accused, Monojit Mishra, a former student and TMCP leader, raped her after she refused his marriage proposal, while two students stood guard. The assault was filmed to blackmail her. “He undressed me and started forcefully raping me,” she stated. Police arrested all three and seized their phones. The survivor, who later suffered a panic attack, said she was confined in a guard room and released under threats. (PC: India Today)