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India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to return to Earth aboard Crew Dragon “Grace” from ISS

The first Indian astronaut on the ISS, Shukla will undock from the Axiom‑4 mission on July 14 and splash down off California on July 15 following a successful science-rich 20-day stay.

China flaunts ‘tank boats’ in naval drill as Taiwan launches largest-ever drill

As Taiwan launches its biggest-ever war games, China releases footage of amphibious assault vessels near the Taiwan Strait, escalating regional tensions.

US State Department lays off over 1,300 employees in sweeping reorganization

More than 1,100 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers to be terminated as part of efforts to streamline diplomacy under Secretary Rubio.

AI-generated image of Donald Trump as Superman flying with cape and clenched fist

White House sparks outrage by posting ‘Superman Trump’ image amid culture-war backlash

Official AI-generated poster turns President Donald Trump into superhero; critics call it tone-deaf and mock reemergence of Trump’s self‑mythologizing.

Nine passengers from Punjab

Insurgents kill 9 Punjab passengers after ID checks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Gunmen stopped a Quetta-Lahore bus, checked ID cards, and cold-bloodedly shot Punjabi passengers as wave of coordinated attacks across Balochistan signals renewed insurgent escalation amid deepening ethnic fault lines.

Indian student pilot among two killed in Canada mid‑air collision during training exercise

Kerala resident Sreehari Sukesh and Canadian classmate die near Steinbach, Manitoba, prompting investigation by Canadian authorities and support from India’s consulate.

India–US trade talks stall as agriculture remains key red line

With the US pushing its tariff deadline to August 1, India stands firm on protecting farm and dairy sectors as trade deadlines loom.