NEWS & VIEWS ( MONDAY, 09 JUNE, 2025 )

🌍 Global & US News

🇺🇸 National Guard deployed in Los Angeles amid protests
Protests over immigration raids in downtown L.A. escalated enough for hundreds of National Guard troops to be deployed—prompting condemnation from California officials and reports of tear gas and street fires, followed by community cleanup efforts .

⛴️ Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Israeli navy stopped a flotilla, detained climate activist Greta Thunberg and others aboard a vessel heading to Gaza—raising international concern .

🇮🇳 India & Regional News

💧 India’s coal-power boom vs. water scarcity
The ₹80 billion expansion in coal-fired power is straining limited water supplies—44 new plants in drought-prone regions face rising conflicts with local communities over access .

🦠 COVID‑19 cases in India cross 6,000
Active cases climbed to around 6,133 nationwide, with Kerala and Delhi reporting several fresh infections—no sudden surge in deaths, but clusters continue .

🚆 Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express launched
India’s 68th Vande Bharat train made its debut, linking Katra to Srinagar since June 6, reducing journey time to about 3 hrs with modern on-board facilities .