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On 10th June 2025, India is set to mark a turning point in its space journey. On this historic day, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a proud officer of the Indian Air Force, will become the pilot of the Axiom-4 mission heading to the International Space Station (ISS). His journey carries deep meaning, as it comes forty-one years after Rakesh Sharma’s iconic spaceflight in 1984. Shukla’s mission goes far beyond pride—it is a step forward for India’s goals in space, especially in human spaceflight and scientific exploration. This event doesn’t just recall a historic past, it reignites India’s vision for the future in space.

In a major policy shift, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state will now invoke an overlooked law from 1950 to deport illegal foreigners, eliminating the need for lengthy court procedures. Speaking to the media during his official visit to Nalbari, the Chief Minister stated that Assam no longer needs to approach courts in every case involving illegal immigrants. He explained that the Supreme Court has recently confirmed that the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, remains valid, which grants the state legal power to act swiftly.

On 6 June 2025, India celebrated a proud and historic engineering feat when Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, a masterpiece of modern infrastructure. This extraordinary structure, now the world’s highest single-arch railway bridge, seamlessly connects Jammu to Srinagar, bringing to life a dream that had waited more than a hundred years to come true.

The air was still warm with memories of wedding songs when Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam tied the knot in Indore on May 11, 2025. Raja, a 30-year-old transport businessman, had found love in Sonam, 24, and the young couple was glowing with the promise of a new beginning. The decision to honeymoon in Meghalaya — often described as “God’s Own Garden” — was meant to be a romantic getaway, a soothing pause before life’s responsibilities returned.

In the sacred city of Haridwar, a place revered for its spiritual sanctity, a chilling crime has unfolded, leaving the community and the nation in a state of disbelief. A mother, entrusted with the sacred duty of protecting her child, has been accused of orchestrating the repeated gangrape of her own 13-year-old daughter. The horrifying case, which came to light after the brave young girl confided in her father, has exposed a dark underbelly of betrayal and cruelty, shaking the very foundations of trust within a family.

In the peaceful village of Nagla Nathu, part of Agra’s Sikandra area, families were once busy planning for a big celebration. A wedding was on the horizon, and joy had filled the air. Relatives were preparing clothes, guests were expected, and everyone was excited about the upcoming marriage of Muskan, the eldest daughter in the family. But all those dreams collapsed into heartbreak on the morning of June 3, 2025.

On 2nd June 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued a notice on a habeas corpus petition filed against the Assam government. The petition alleged the ‘illegal’ detention and deportation of a Bangladeshi woman, Monowara Bewa, who had been granted bail since 12th December 2019. The legal action was initiated by her son, who challenged the government's handling of the case and demanded accountability.

A major turn of events has emerged following the arrest of 22-year-old law student and influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was taken into custody by Kolkata Police from Gurgaon on 30th May. Her only “crime” was openly criticising the Pahalgam terror attack and Pakistan—views that many Indian citizens share. Now, the tables seem to be turning on her accuser.

Jammu, June 2025 — In a decisive step to clamp down on terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed three government employees for their alleged involvement with proscribed terrorist outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, as confirmed by officials on Tuesday.