A large-scale immigration operation in Los Angeles' MacArthur Park, involving federal officers and National Guard troops, has drawn criticism from city officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, who described the scene as resembling a "city under siege." The operation, which aimed to provide security for immigration officers, raised concerns about its impact on the local immigrant community, particularly children. Critics questioned the motives behind targeting MacArthur Park, a cultural hub for immigrants, and highlighted the potential for increased militarization in immigration enforcement.

Vishnu Manchu's mythological drama 'Kannappa' was released on June 27, featuring cameos from stars like Prabhas and Akshay Kumar. The film initially generated buzz, earning Rs 30.2 crore in its opening week, but has seen a decline in audience turnout, with a total collection of Rs 32.08 crore by its 11th day. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film tells the story of Thinnadu, a warrior who becomes a devotee of Lord Shiva. While praised for its visuals and performances, it faced criticism for pacing issues in the first half.

India's education system faces significant challenges in foundational literacy, numeracy, teacher training, and financing, despite improvements in gender parity and school completion rates. The 2025 Unesco SDG 4 scorecard indicates that India is off-track in upper secondary and tertiary participation, with a public education expenditure of only 3.1% of GDP, below the SDG benchmark. While primary and lower secondary completion rates are strong, the country struggles with training qualified pre-primary teachers and achieving minimum reading proficiency, highlighting the need for accelerated action as the 2030 SDG deadline approaches.

Dinesh Karthik shared insights from his conversation with Virat Kohli regarding the impact of captaincy on his batting performance before the Edgbaston Test. Kohli expressed that becoming a Test captain significantly enhanced his batting, a sentiment echoed by Shubman Gill, who noted that captaincy shifted his focus from individual performance to team needs. Karthik emphasized the importance of this mindset in cricket, highlighting Gill's potential as a leader. The ongoing Test series is currently tied at 1-1, with the next match set to take place at Lord's.