Daily Inshorts - 28 June 2025

Daily Inshorts - 28 June 2025

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Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'

The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.

Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads

Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.

Child, 7, dies after tree falls in park

Police say another child, aged six, is in a serious condition.

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.

Budapest Pride draws huge crowds in defiance of Orban legal threats

Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.

Keeladi | Excavating the past

Findings at the excavation site in Sivaganga district offer compelling evidence that urban civilisation existed in Tamil Nadu during the Sangam age

Where does India lag in gender metrics? | Explained

What is India’s standing in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index for 2025?

Consumer panel slaps textile dealer with fine of ₹36,500 for selling defective sari

BJP bringing up Katchatheevu issue to divert attention from Centre’s failure to secure T.N. fishermen’s rights: TNCC chief

Refuting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s statement, he clarifies that Katchatheevu was ceded to Sri Lanka during Emergency

What are the issues around deportation? | Explained

Why is there a distinction to be made between people who are being deported and those who are being pushed back? What are the different laws that deal with immigration and foreigners in India? What is the situation on the ground in border States such as Assam and West Bengal?