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NIA named Saharanpur doctor's brother, Muzafar Ahmed Rather, a key conspirator in the November 10, 2025 Red Fort blast. He allegedly helped plan the car bomb attack that killed 11 people. The agency filed a supplementary chargesheet naming three more accused, taking the total to 13.
Police arrested Sandeep Singh, 23, a college student, for a June 22 petrol bomb attack. He recruited two others, paying them ₹500 each. Sandeep got ₹5,000 advance, promised ₹10 lakh, and sent a video to Pakistan. The targets recently joined BJP. Police are tracing a Pakistan-based handler.
Dozens of UK MPs raised concern for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after violent crackdowns and civilian deaths. Protests started in early June 2026 in Rawalakot over flour and electricity prices. Authorities banned a group, leading to clashes and communications blackouts. Many MPs urged the UK government to intervene diplomatically.
B. Manickam Tagore got appointed as the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This move came as the Congress parted ways with the DMK and joined the TVK. Tagore, a close associate of Rahul Gandhi, replaces K. Selvaperunthagai. Many internal squabbles had threatened the alliance.
Maharashtra TET postponed after paper leak allegations. Opposition attacked the government, calling it a "paper leak government." This follows the NEET-UG issue, with many exams facing delays. A raid in Thane found individuals with questions similar to the actual paper, sparking deeper scrutiny of the exam system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his three-day visit to Seychelles on Saturday. He will meet Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, a 194-year-old tortoise. Modi will also attend Seychelles' National Day celebrations as Chief Guest, marking 50 years of India-Seychelles ties. He will plant a tree and hold talks with President Patrick Herminie.
Siya Goyal's mother wants the harshest punishment for those guilty in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, even her own daughter. The Maharashtra government appointed a special prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam, and will set up a fast-track court. Ketan, a 26-year-old businessman, fell 400 feet at Lohagad fort on June 18, 2026.
NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet in the November 2025 Red Fort blast case, naming three more accused, including an absconding paediatrician. This brings the total accused to 13. The paediatrician allegedly helped plan the attack, which killed 11 people. NIA said efforts are ongoing to arrest him.
Justice S Muralidhar, former Chief Justice, chairs the UN Commission. Its report concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, with 20,179 children killed since October 7, 2023. The report uses strong language, calling atrocities "genocide." Muralidhar is known for uncompromising judgments, including decriminalising homosexuality and convicting a politician for riots.
NIA charged three more in November 2025 Red Fort blast. A doctor, Muzafar Ahmad, is absconding. Two others, Zameer Ahmad Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat, also got charges. NIA said Ahmad was a key planner. This follows a May 14 charge sheet naming 10 accused.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring questioned the AAP government over its VB-G RAMG scheme rollout. He said the state assembly had rejected the scheme on December 30, 2025, due to financial burden. Warring alleged an opportunistic deal with the BJP, asking if CM Mann is trying to buy peace.
An SIT probe found blatant SOP violations in Ram temple donation management. Eight people were arrested. Standard procedures like security guards, frisking, and 180-day CCTV footage retention were not followed. Keys to donation boxes were held by a former driver, leading to alleged siphoning of cash.