A CAG report tabled in the Delhi Assembly has flagged alleged irregularities in the excise policy under Arvind Kejriwal’s tenure. It points to a major revenue loss for the state, citing concerns such as monopoly risks, missing approvals, and unauthorised exemptions. The report attributes losses to zonal license exemptions and the absence of competitive bidding for retail licenses.
The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj concluded on Mahashivratri with the final holy dip at Sangam. Over 65 crore devotees took part in the event, including 41 lakh on the last day. The administration implemented robust crowd management measures, including mounted police, to ensure a smooth and safe experience for the massive gathering on this sacred occasion.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has acknowledged that it's going to be tough for their team to face Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025. However, the Proteas captain has faith in his team's strength to come out on top of in the all-important clash beginning from June 20 at the Lord's.
The launch of the AX-4 mission, including Captain Subhanshu Shukla, has been delayed due to technical snags in the Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX discovered issues during the static fire test, including a liquid oxygen leak. The delay could extend into the next week, with no new launch date announced. The reusable Falcon 9 booster had previously launched Starlink satellites and may need to be removed from the launch pad for further inspection.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has fired a warning to South Africa ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2025, saying that there's no fear of failure in their side ahead of the big clash. South Africa and Australia are set to lock horns in the WTC final from June 11 at Lord's.
Protests in Los Angeles over immigration raids have led to the imposition of a curfew by the city's mayor. The unrest, which began on June 6, 2025, following ICE raids targeting money laundering linked to Mexican drug cartels, has spread to other cities. President Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops in response. The mayor stated, 'I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting.'
