The Shani Shingnapur shrine trust in Maharashtra has laid off 167 staff members, predominantly Muslims, citing "non-performance and long absenteeism." The dismissals occurred in two rounds on June 8 and June 13, following threats of protests from the Sakal Hindu Samaj group, which demanded the removal of non-Hindus from the shrine. The trust's CEO, Gorakshanath Darandale, defended the actions as strictly disciplinary, denying any discrimination. Many of those dismissed had been absent from work for extended periods, with some not reporting for up to five months.

A massive forest fire erupted in Bhaga village, Reasi district, threatening nearby villages and infrastructure, including NH-144A. The fire, intensified by dry weather and strong winds, prompted immediate action from forest authorities and emergency services. Firefighting teams were deployed to control the blaze, which had been ongoing for several days. Local residents expressed concerns about the fire's proximity to homes. Officials confirmed that the fire was not yet fully contained, and efforts to extinguish it were ongoing. Earlier, another significant fire broke out in Pulwama district.

Kalpana Prajapati, a 44-year-old from Manjalpur, Gujarat, faced a tragic fate due to a last-minute change in her travel plans. Although she had obtained her visa weeks prior, she delayed her trip to wait for her sister-in-law Ranjan's visa approval. When Ranjan's visa was rejected, Kalpana booked a flight for June 12, which turned out to be ill-fated. Had she followed her original travel schedule, she would have been in London or back home by now. Kalpana is survived by her husband and two sons, one of whom is returning for her last rites.

Pinal Mistry, a 24-year-old from Anand, was not originally scheduled to be on the ill-fated Air India flight. A change in her travel plans, due to a work-related letter, led her to book a ticket for the flight. Pinal had recently returned to India for dental treatment after a serious car accident last year. Her father, Suresh Mistry, shared that they were in Ahmedabad to see her off when they received the tragic news. Suresh is now awaiting DNA analysis to confirm Pinal's status.