A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was removed from Doomdooma's Gandhi Chowk in Tinsukia district, sparking widespread outrage. The 5.5-foot statue was taken down by an excavator, prompting student leaders to protest. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed he was unaware of the decision, stating he would investigate the matter. Sarma acknowledged Gandhi's significance to Assam, highlighting his support for Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi during the Grouping Plan. The sudden removal has raised questions, with many demanding answers from the district administration.

On July 14, the Odisha government will attempt to enter the Ratna Bhandar, a secret chamber in the Jagannath Temple, after a previous attempt in 2018 was unsuccessful. The team will consist of officials and servitors, who will try to access the inner chamber, which has been locked for nearly 40 years. The Ratna Bhandar is believed to contain valuable artifacts and treasures of Lord Jagannath. The government has made necessary arrangements and preparations for the attempt, which will be carried out with caution and respect for the temple's religious significance.

IAS probationer Puja Khedkar is under scrutiny for multiple controversies. Initially, Khedkar was criticized for demanding special privileges, including an ante-chamber at the Pune district collectorate and driving an Audi with a red-blue beacon and a government board. Further allegations have surfaced that she misused benefits under the physical disabilities and OBC quotas to secure her position in the IAS. Additionally, Khedkar allegedly pressured Navi Mumbai police to release a steel thief, adding to the growing list of accusations of indiscipline and misuse of power against her.

The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy. The case was filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Although Kejriwal has been granted bail, he will remain in custody as he is currently being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a separate case. Kejriwal has been in custody for over 90 days. The bail application was heard by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta.

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar is facing scrutiny for allegedly misusing her position and violating traffic rules. Her private Audi sedan bears a "Government of Maharashtra" sticker and unauthorized red beacon lights. The vehicle has accumulated 21 traffic violations, including reckless driving. Pune Traffic Police have issued a notice to Khedkar, seeking a penalty of ₹27,000. The matter has sparked outrage, and authorities are investigating Khedkar's claims in her UPSC candidature. The controversy has raised questions about the trainee officer's conduct and potential abuse of power.

Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, is set to marry Radhika Merchant on July 12 at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai. The three-day wedding celebrations will commence with 'Shubh Vivaah' followed by 'Shubh Aashirwad' on July 13 and conclude with 'Mangal Utsav' on July 14. The guest list includes prominent figures such as former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Stephen Harper, Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, and business leaders Gautam Adani and others. The event is expected to be a grand and lavish affair, with top executives from various industries in attendance.

The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict today on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. The case is linked to the now-scrapped excise policy. A two-judge bench reserved the verdict on May 17 after hearing the petition. The court had sought witness statements recorded after Manish Sisodia's arrest. The verdict will determine the validity of Kejriwal's arrest and potentially impact the ongoing investigation. The Supreme Court's decision is highly anticipated in this high-profile case.

A SpiceJet employee, Anuradha Rani, was arrested for slapping a CISF officer at Jaipur Airport. The incident occurred when she was stopped for not having permission to use a vehicle gate. An argument ensued, leading to the slap. The video has gone viral. SpiceJet claims their staff member faced sexual harassment, alleging the officer used inappropriate language and made an unwelcome advance. The airline is taking legal action against the CISF personnel. CISF officials stated she was asked to undergo mandatory screening, but no female personnel were available, leading to the confrontation.

The Centre has formed a committee to investigate IAS officer Puja Khedkar's claims of being visually impaired and mentally ill. The single-member panel, led by an Additional Secretary, will submit its report in two weeks. Khedkar, who secured an All India Rank of 821 in the UPSC exams, received special concessions due to her claimed disabilities. She has missed six medical tests to verify these claims. Recently, she was transferred from Pune to Washim for alleged misuse of power. The investigation follows the rejection of her external MRI report by the UPSC and a challenge in the Central Administrative Tribunal.

The CBI has arrested Rakesh Ranjan, also known as Rocky, from Patna for leaking the NEET-UG paper. Rocky, who ran a hotel in Ranchi, arranged solvers for the exam, hiring MBBS students from Patna and Ranchi. The CBI also searched his properties in Patna and Kolkata, finding many incriminating documents. A court has granted the CBI 10-day custody of Rocky for further questioning. Rocky's arrest follows the detention of two more suspects in Patna. So far, the CBI has arrested nine people in Bihar and several others in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand related to the NEET-UG scam.