Harleen Singh's 'The Lost Heer' unveils the silenced narratives of women from colonial Punjab, challenging male-centric histories amid Indo-Pak tensions. Inspired by his grandmother's stories and Partition Archive interviews, Singh highlights women's resilience and agency, reclaiming figures like Heer as symbols of defiance. The book aims to foster empathy and connection across borders through shared histories.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has granted Letters of Intent to five foreign universities, including institutions from the US, UK, Australia, and Italy, to establish branch campuses in Mumbai. This initiative, known as Mumbai EduCity, aims to create a global education hub, fostering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship while aligning with the National Education Policy 2020's goals for internationalization.

The University of Aberdeen has secured approval to establish a branch campus in Mumbai, India, marking a significant step in UK-India educational collaboration. Scheduled to open by 2026, the campus will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in high-demand fields like computing, business management, and AI.

Following security assessments after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha announced the phased reopening of parks and tourist destinations. Eight popular spots in the Kashmir Valley, including Beetab Valley, Verinag, and Badamwari Park, are among the first to welcome tourists again. A similar reopening process is underway in the Jammu region, with eight destinations set to reopen soon.

The Congress party criticises the government's abstention from the UNGA vote on a Gaza ceasefire. Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders call it a departure from India's foreign policy. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra deems the abstention shameful. Pawan Khera accuses the government of moral cowardice. K C Venugopal questions the shift in India's stance.

The CBI has apprehended two individuals from Maharashtra for allegedly scamming NEET UG 2025 aspirants. They falsely promised to manipulate exam scores in exchange for hefty sums, claiming connections within the NTA. Meeting parents in Mumbai, they demanded ₹90 lakh per candidate, later negotiating to ₹87.5 lakh.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced a three-month deadline for the Air India Flight 171 crash investigation in Ahmedabad. The recovery of the black box is expected to provide crucial insights into the cause of the accident. The flight, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in numerous fatalities, with only one survivor.

Uttar Pradesh is set to distribute appointment letters to 60,244 newly recruited police constables, including 12,048 women, in a ceremony graced by Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath on June 15. This event highlights the significant employment opportunities created in the state over the past eight years.

A disturbing video circulating online depicts children dismantling a bridge in Patna, Bihar, by removing nuts and bolts, creating a significant safety risk. This incident has sparked concerns about the quality of construction materials used in Bihar's infrastructure. The incident follows a series of bridge collapses in the state last year, highlighting potential issues with construction practices and oversight.

Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader has raised concerns about potential sabotage and lapses in security and maintenance. Questioning the choice of Ahmedabad and past opposition to the Boeing deal, he called for a thorough investigation.

Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.

In Ahmedabad, a devastating plane crash resulted in bodies charred beyond recognition, necessitating DNA analysis for identification. Amidst the tragedy, Dr. Pradeep Solanki, a neurosurgeon, identified his pregnant wife, Kajal, a homeopath, through her mangalsutra pendant. The couple had just returned from their baby shower in Bhavnagar a day before the accident.

Following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, where only one passenger survived, speculation arose about seat 11A's safety. Aviation experts emphasize that survival is complex and depends on various factors, not solely seat location.

Following the miraculous survival of Viswashkumar Ramesh in the AI-171 crash, who was seated next to the emergency exit, there's been a surge in demand for these seats on flights. Passengers are now willing to pay extra for the perceived safety and mental peace offered by seats near emergency exits, despite experts stating they primarily provide extra legroom.

Nilesh Vaghela, an Ahmedabad coffin maker, provided a crucial service following the devastating AI-171 crash that claimed 274 lives. Arriving at the civil hospital with 20 coffins, Nilesh, who typically makes seven coffins daily, received an urgent order for 100.

Kashmiri political parties, including the National Conference, have strongly condemned Israel's recent attack on Iran, criticizing the silence of major global powers like the US. Omar Abdullah likened Israel's actions to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the perceived double standards in international responses.

Aishwarya Toshniwal, a medical student in Akola, narrowly escaped disaster when an Air India flight crashed near her hostel. From her fifth-floor window, she witnessed the horrifying aftermath of the crash, with flames and debris everywhere.

Manish Kamdar is devastated after losing his daughter, mother-in-law, and grandson in a tragic crash. A corrupt immigration officer demanded a bribe to allow his British passport holding grandson to board the flight with his Indian passport holding mother. The payment was made, but the relief was short-lived, turning into immense grief for Kamdar.

Despite finding that AbbVie funded foreign trips for 30 doctors in violation of marketing practices, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has not released the doctors' names to the National Medical Commission. This inaction prevents the NMC from taking disciplinary measures.

A man from Kerala, KK Premkumar, wanted for allegedly murdering his second wife, was found dead near the Kedarnath shrine. Premkumar, previously jailed for his first wife's murder, was out on bail. He allegedly killed his second wife on June 4th and had been absconding.

Madan Singh's family in Faridabad is devastated after his daughter, Khushboo, perished in the Ahmedabad-London flight AI 171 crash shortly after takeoff. Khushboo, who recently married and was en route to join her husband in London, had just bid farewell to her father at the airport.

A mother's quick thinking and a nanny's bravery saved a two-year-old girl from a fire caused by the AI 171 crash at BJ Medical college hostel. The nanny moved the child to a higher floor to avoid smoke inhalation before rescuers asked them to jump to safety.

Rajnikant Patel, his wife Divya, and his sister-in-law Hemangini tragically died in a plane crash en route to the UK to celebrate their daughter Dhvani's graduation. The family, owners of Krishna Riverside Resort, were known for their hospitality and close-knit relationships.

Pinal Mistry, a 24-year-old from Anand, tragically became a victim of the Air India flight due to a last-minute change in her travel plans. She had been in India for dental treatment following a car accident and was returning to England to resume her online business. Her father, Suresh Mistry, is now awaiting DNA analysis to confirm the devastating news.