At the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in China’s Qingdao, Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan for supporting cross-border terrorism, emphasizing that such double standards should not be tolerated. He highlighted the challenges of radicalization, extremism, and terrorism in the region, advocating for united action against these threats.

A religious celebration in Irapuato, Mexico, turned deadly when gunmen opened fire, resulting in 12 fatalities and at least 20 injuries. The attack occurred during festivities for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, with revellers dancing in the street when the shooting began. Guanajuato state, plagued by cartel violence, has seen a surge in homicides this year.

Between 2001 and June 20, 2025, a total of 1,513 Maoists were killed in police encounters in Bastar of which 348 were women — approximately 23 per cent