Following the recent change of power in the West Bengal assembly elections, Kolkata has witnessed an unusual form of political protest involving rotten eggs. Demand for spoiled eggs has surged across city markets as protesters use them to target leaders of the Trinamool Congress. Vendors report that customers now jokingly ask whether eggs are for eating or throwing, and some shops have sold entire crates of rotten eggs, suggesting political motives behind the purchases.

The trend began when Trinamool’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee faced a protest in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, where he was first hit with rotten eggs. Since then, several party leaders have been similarly targeted. Trinamool accuses the BJP government of encouraging post-election violence and claims police remain passive as leaders are attacked. Police have also arrested several Trinamool figures, who were again pelted with eggs while being taken to court.

Rotten eggs are being chosen for their strong stench, which causes lasting humiliation. Prices have varied sharply across Kolkata, with rates ranging from 3 to 10 rupees per egg depending on the area.

Three people, including Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bharat Singh, were burned to death after their vehicle was set on fire in Koriya district of Chhattisgarh, India. The incident occurred late Tuesday night in Naugaon village under Sonhat police station. According to the victims’ family, Bharat Singh had gone to discuss a settlement over a sand mining dispute and was attacked on his way back.

Police have arrested four suspects so far and filed cases against nine individuals on charges of murder and attempted murder. Preliminary reports indicate that Bharat Singh’s family had been awarded a sand mining contract in the area. Local residents claimed that the dispute stemmed from control over alleged illegal collections linked to sand transport and quarry operations across several nearby villages.

The conflict had reportedly been ongoing for months between supporters of Bharat Singh and the family of another BJP leader, Manoj Tripathi, highlighting deep tensions over local resource control in the region.

The Kolkata administration has decided to close the historic Red Road to all traffic from June 14 night to June 21 for preparations and security arrangements ahead of International Yoga Day. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the main event on June 21. Kolkata Police announced that several nearby roads will also face restrictions, particularly for heavy vehicles, and said alternative traffic plans have been arranged in coordination with the transport department.

The decision has triggered controversy and legal action. The All India Lawyers Association has filed a case in the Calcutta High Court challenging the legality of the order. CPM youth leader Satarup Ghosh criticized the move, alleging political bias and discrimination against the Muslim community. He argued that while Eid prayers on Red Road faced objections in the past, the same space is now being closed for a week for a yoga event.

Ghosh also accused both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP of double standards, claiming the decision limits minority religious rights and reflects selective enforcement of public space restrictions.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is offering 150 million rupees in advance to buy Members of Parliament in Maharashtra. He made the claim amid renewed speculation of a split within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction. Raut also alleged that BJP is luring MPs with private jet offers.

In a post on social media platform X, Raut described the alleged payments as tragic and disgraceful. He asserted that the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction remains united and capable of handling the situation. He dismissed speculation that rebel MPs could form a separate group, saying they lack sufficient numbers. In an interview with NDTV, Raut said Thackeray has worked hard for every MP and that BJP’s attempts to lure them with money will fail.

Raut further claimed that two of their MPs were to be flown from Nanded airport on a chartered plane. He mocked the rebels, saying they once could not afford rickshaw rides but now travel by private jets thanks to the Thackeray name.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed deep concern over allegations that Indian authorities forcibly pushed back around 5,000 ethnic Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh without any legal process. The organization claimed that these actions took place after Suvendu came to power in West Bengal, with many affected individuals reportedly holding valid Indian identification documents but still being labeled as illegal immigrants.

According to HRW’s report, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) attempted multiple pushbacks along the Bangladesh border since June 1, 2026. One incident at the Panchagarh border reportedly resulted in a 75-hour standoff, leaving several families stranded in dire conditions at the zero line. Officials have acknowledged that a post-election policy was implemented in West Bengal to identify and deport alleged illegal immigrants, leading to detentions and forced removals.

HRW further alleged that many people were removed from voter lists and denied opportunities for legal recourse. The organization urged both India and Bangladesh to halt forced deportations and pushbacks, emphasizing adherence to human rights and international law.

Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit West Bengal and attend the main event on Kolkata’s Red Road. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari and other political figures are also expected to join. Authorities have begun extensive preparations, including a week-long traffic ban on Red Road from June 14 to 21 due to stage construction and security arrangements.

The decision has drawn criticism from sections of the Muslim community, who questioned why Eid prayers were not allowed on Red Road while permission was granted for the Yoga Day event. Several imams and religious leaders publicly voiced objections. Responding to the controversy, BJP leader and state minister Dilip Ghosh defended the restrictions, citing security concerns during the Prime Minister’s visit. He added that the event was planned to minimize public inconvenience.

Ghosh’s remarks turned contentious when he said that those objecting to the decision should go to Bangladesh or Pakistan to offer prayers, asserting that such practices would not continue under the current government.

Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was attacked by alleged BJP workers in Jaipur just before addressing a protest rally on Monday. Witnesses said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. when Dipke was being carried by supporters toward the venue. Attackers reportedly pulled his scarf and slapped him several times before trying to drag him down. CJP’s national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka shared photos of the attackers on social media, calling them BJP goons, while the party’s state spokesperson Abhishek Jain Bittu criticized the police and government for failing to prevent the assault.

Dipke later condemned the violence, saying he would not retaliate and that the attack was an attempt to divert attention from their main demand — the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities and student suicides. He vowed to continue the movement peacefully and warned that protests would intensify if the minister did not step down.

The CJP, formed as a satirical front amid public anger over exam controversies, has gained significant online support and backing from activists and artists.

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) has announced new and stricter rules for the visa appointment process, including changes to appointment slots, webfile uploads, and medical visa procedures. The updated guidelines, published on Monday, specify that applicants can sign up and upload webfiles between 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., while appointment booking will begin at 5:00 p.m. for those who successfully upload their webfiles.

According to the directive, the uploaded webfile must be the original PDF of the visa application form and cannot be older than 30 days. Any altered, edited, or tampered files will not be accepted. For medical visas, IVAC stated that applicants must visit the specific hospital for which the visa was issued. Changing hospitals requires prior approval from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

The notice further warns that changing hospitals without FRRO approval will be considered a violation of visa regulations and may result in future travel restrictions to India.

Freelance model Samreen Ayub from Indian-administered Kashmir discovered a fake video on Instagram that used her real photos from university life to spread false claims about her morality. The clip, created with artificial intelligence, accused her of selling her body to Hindu men and labeled her brother as a pimp. Researchers describe her case as part of a growing pattern where AI tools are used to produce sexualized and defamatory content targeting Muslim women across India.

A Washington DC-based Center for the Study of Organized Hate analyzed 1,326 AI-generated images and videos from 297 public social media accounts between May 2023 and May 2025, finding that sexualized depictions of Muslim women received the most engagement. Experts say generative AI enables hate narratives to be visualized cheaply and convincingly. Mumbai’s Rati Foundation’s online safety helpline, Meri Trustline, has recorded rising incidents of such abuse, noting that even non-public figures are being harmed by synthetic sexual content.

Researchers link this phenomenon to the politicization of sexuality and communal narratives, citing earlier “Sulli Deals” and “Bulli Bai” cases. Legal experts warn that India’s current laws struggle to address AI-generated content, leaving victims like Samreen without effective recourse.

Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Affairs Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman was detained on Sunday at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi by Indian immigration authorities. His name appeared on a security watchlist, prompting additional verification before he was allowed entry. Following the incident, Dr. Rahman decided to cancel his visit and return home, citing an unpleasant immigration experience.

According to a News18 report, the incident occurred when Dr. Rahman arrived in India as part of an official delegation to attend a government meeting. Sources indicated that the issue arose from administrative complications and outdated data. Although his name had previously been removed from a social media-related blacklist, the update had not been reflected in the immigration department’s watchlist, triggering an automatic security alert.

Neither Indian nor Bangladeshi authorities issued an official statement regarding the incident. The reasons for his initial inclusion on the watchlist and the delay in updating immigration records remain unclear.

India’s latest Sample Registration System (SRS) report shows the country’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1. Two decades ago, the rate stood at 3.3. Experts attribute the decline to higher education levels, career focus, rising living costs, and growing emphasis on personal freedom. Many couples now choose to delay or forgo parenthood altogether.

Specialists note that educated and financially independent women are increasingly prioritizing careers and self-development over traditional expectations of marriage and motherhood. The availability of fertility options such as egg freezing, now offered by over 2,000 centers, allows women to delay childbirth. Meanwhile, India’s infant mortality rate has dropped from 30 per 1,000 live births in 2019 to 24 in 2024, further influencing smaller family sizes.

Regional disparities remain: Bihar and Uttar Pradesh record higher fertility rates of 2.9 and 2.6, while Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala report rates near 1.2–1.3. Some states, including Andhra Pradesh, have introduced cash incentives for additional births, but experts argue that addressing underlying social and economic factors will be more effective than urging larger families.

Police in Maharashtra’s Washim district recovered the bodies of four members of a single family in Tivli village under Malegaon taluka. According to a report published on Sunday by Indian media outlet NDTV, the male member of the family was found hanging, while the bodies of his wife, son, and daughter were later discovered in a nearby well.

Sub-inspector Imran Pathan of Shirpur police station said officers reached the scene after receiving information around 4:30 p.m. and began a preliminary investigation. The four bodies were sent to the morgue, and post-mortem examinations are scheduled for the following day to determine the exact cause of death.

Police confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the cause of the deaths will be known after the autopsy results are released.

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat airbase in Assam on Saturday, killing all five personnel on board. The twin-engine turboprop aircraft broke into two parts on the runway, and debris was scattered around the area. Rescue and emergency teams quickly reached the site to control the fire and begin recovery operations.

The IAF confirmed the deaths and released the names of the victims: Prashant Singh, Shubham Kumar, Jitendra Sharma, Khemaram Kumawat, and Danish Alam. In an official statement, the force expressed deep sorrow and condolences, noting that the personnel died in the line of duty while serving the nation. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the crash.

The AN-32 has long been one of the IAF’s key transport aircraft, used for supply missions, cargo transport, and operational support in remote and mountainous regions.

A 47-year-old Muslim street vendor named Akbar Mondal was killed with an axe in Purulia district of West Bengal on June 9, according to a report by The Wire. His family claimed that the murder was linked to rising anti-Muslim sentiment and fear-based politics in the state. Police, however, denied any communal motive behind the killing.

Akbar’s son, 20-year-old Julfikar, said his father was attacked while selling steel utensils in Supurdihi village. He was allegedly beaten with a stick and then struck with an axe by an unknown assailant. Julfikar, who also works as a hawker due to poverty, said the incident has deeply shaken their family and community. He added that some locals had previously forced them to chant religious slogans and threatened their livelihood.

Julfikar has demanded a thorough investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible. The area, known as Jangalmahal, has a history of political movements and remains economically vulnerable.

Five people were killed when an Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat Air Force base in Assam on Saturday morning. The co-pilot survived the crash. The aircraft caught fire immediately after the accident, prompting an emergency response.

A quick response team was deployed to control the fire and assess the situation. Authorities have ordered the formation of an investigation committee to determine the cause of the crash. The incident occurred during a routine operation at the base, according to initial reports.

The Antonov AN-32 is a twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft widely used by the Indian Air Force. Originally built in the former Soviet Union, around 100 such aircraft remain in active service with the Indian fleet.