Television producer Ekta Kapoor has sharply criticized filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for his recent dismissal of Indian family dramas, commonly known as "saas-bahu" soaps, amid a wider debate sparked by Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ reflection on Netflix India’s launch strategy. Kashyap suggested that the streaming giant should have begun its India journey with more populist content like family dramas rather than the critically acclaimed but niche show Sacred Games.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to pilot Axiom Space’s Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, marking India’s return to human spaceflight after more than four decades. Following a successful full-dress rehearsal and static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket, the crew is preparing for a June 10 launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Joining Shukla are distinguished astronauts from the US, Hungary, and Poland.

In a significant development, Andhra Pradesh police have arrested Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, a senior journalist from Sakshi Telugu Television, following public outrage over a contentious debate aired on the channel. The debate, moderated by Srinivasa Rao, involved political analyst V.V.R. Krishnam Raju and reportedly contained derogatory remarks targeting women from the Amaravati region. Multiple complaints from diverse communities prompted police action. While Srinivasa Rao was apprehended in Hyderabad, authorities are actively pursuing Krishnam Raju, who remains absconding.

The Supreme Court on June 9, 2025, declined Tamil Nadu’s oral request for an urgent hearing of its original suit challenging the central government’s withholding of over Rs 2,000 crore in education funds under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme. Tamil Nadu had sought immediate judicial intervention to address the alleged disruption in the annual allocation critical for its education programs. The Supreme Court’s refusal signals a procedural stance, postponing a substantive resolution in a dispute with significant implications for educational funding and governance in the state.

Bengaluru has witnessed two grim incidents involving the murders of women by their intimate partners, both professionals in the tech sector. In a recent case, 33-year-old Harini was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend after she began distancing herself from him. Earlier, a techie was arrested for allegedly killing his wife and attempting to flee with her body concealed in a suitcase.

Myntra, a leading Indian fashion e-commerce platform and a Flipkart group company, has kicked off its international expansion with the launch of Myntra Global in Singapore. CEO Nandita Sinha underscored the platform’s long-term ambition to serve Indian diaspora communities globally while solidifying its presence in India. With Singapore’s 650,000-strong Indian diaspora as an initial focus, Myntra Global has already seen promising engagement, indicating robust market potential.

India’s automotive industry is grappling with disruptions as China enforces stringent export controls on rare earth magnets, a critical component for electric vehicles (EVs) and other advanced technologies. Despite efforts by Indian suppliers to secure approvals from the Chinese government, no licenses have been granted so far. The situation has raised concerns of potential production slowdowns and inflationary pressures, particularly in the EV segment.

In a move to stimulate credit growth and bolster the economy, Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank have reduced their lending rates following the Reserve Bank of India’s unexpected 50 basis points cut in the policy repo rate. The state-run Bank of Baroda has slashed its Repo Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) by 50 basis points, fully mirroring the central bank’s rate cut. Private sector lender HDFC Bank has lowered its Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) by 10 basis points across tenures.

The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore native on honeymoon in Meghalaya, has taken a chilling turn as police investigations suggest his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, orchestrated the killing over an alleged extramarital affair with Raj Kushwaha. Sonam reportedly hired hitmen shortly after their wedding, leading to the arrest of Kushwaha and three others implicated in the crime.

In a significant philanthropic move, Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has announced an unconditional grant of Rs. 151 crore to his alma mater, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Mumbai. The grant, announced during the launch of Professor M.M. Sharma’s biography Divine Scientist, underscores Ambani’s commitment to strengthening India’s scientific and technological foundation.