Major news highlights: Arrests, diplomacy, and elections
Big news from India today: In Kolkata, police arrested three men after a law student was gang-raped at her college on June 25, 2025.
Around the same time, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called out the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation for skipping any mention of terrorism in its final statement—clearly hinting at Pakistan's involvement.
'Mini trade deal' with US on GM crops under works
Indian officials are in the US working on a "mini trade deal" about GM crops and tariffs before a July 8, 2025, deadline.
The BJP announced internal elections in several states as they gear up for big polls.
Meanwhile, Assam police have detained suspects over bomb threats, but one main accused is still missing.
And in Uttar Pradesh, authorities rescued 42 seniors from an illegal old-age home found in terrible conditions.