Today gk :29-06-2025

Here are some of the latest news highlights from June 28-29, 2025

- **India**: 

  - A tragic crowd surge during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, injured over 500 devotees while pulling the Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra.

  - In Kolkata, a law college student was allegedly gang-raped, with a college guard arrested and horrifying details emerging about the assault.

  - The Indian government banned imports of jute and woven fabrics from Bangladesh via land routes amid strained ties, allowing imports only through Nhava Sheva seaport.

  - Parag Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the new chief of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), effective July 1.

  - Saquib Nachan, head of ISIS India operations, died in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital after a brain hemorrhage.

  - Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at the International Space Station, praising his contribution to India’s space program.

  - Delhi will ban old vehicles starting July 1 to combat pollution, with restrictions on fuel supply for such vehicles.

  - A senior doctor at GTB Hospital in Delhi was attacked by unidentified individuals, with one claiming to be an ASI.

  - India rejected a court arbitration ruling on the Kishanganga-Ratle dispute, calling it Pakistan’s “latest charade.”

- **International**:

  - A suicide bomber attacked a Pakistan Army convoy in North Waziristan, killing 13 soldiers and injuring 10, with 19 civilians also hurt. No group has claimed responsibility, but TTP is suspected.

  - Iran condemned remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, urging respectful nuclear talks. Trump also warned Iran to rejoin the world order or face consequences.

  - Trump announced the termination of trade discussions with Canada and pushed for removing trade barriers in a potential India-U.S. deal, with talks stalled over import duties.

  - The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deport migrants to third countries, pausing a prior judge’s ruling.

- **Entertainment and Sports**:

  - The trailer for *Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle* sparked excitement, with debates over Zenitsu’s strength compared to Tanjiro ahead of its September 12 premiere. 

  - The film *Kuberaa*, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, continued its box office success, projected to exceed ₹123 crore worldwide. 

  - Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner parted ways with his fitness trainer and physiotherapist ahead of Wimbledon 2025, raising concerns. 

  - Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer was placed on the bereavement list, with Nick Sogard recalled from Triple-A.