THE SAVERA MORNING BRIEF: Top News from India & World Today

June 28, 2026

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1. Massive fire engulfs two warehouses in Maha’s Bhiwandi; no casualties reported

New Delhi: Two separate fire incidents were reported in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi in the early hours of Sunday, with warehouses storing wooden pallets and tyres catching fire in different parts of the Nimbavali area. No casualties have been reported in either incident, while firefighting operations are underway. In the first incident, a fire broke out at a warehouse storing wooden pallets in Nimbavali village, completely engulfing the structure.

2. Jalandhar Murder Case: Friend Allegedly Killed, Body Buried in 10-Foot Deep Pit After Being Called Home\

Jalandhar, Punjab: In a shocking development in the Gurpreet Singh murder case, police recovered the body of the 22-year-old DJ from a 10-foot-deep pit at a garbage dump in Jalandhar Cantt on June 26. The recovery was made after accused Ravi reportedly confessed and led police to the burial site.

3. 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan, Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Chandigarh and J&K

New Delhi: An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, with strong tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh and several parts of North India, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

4. US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran; Trump Warns of Military Action Over Ceasefire Violations

Florida: The United States has carried out fresh military strikes on Iran, marking another sharp escalation in tensions across the Gulf region. The latest action follows an attack on a Panama-flagged commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington has linked to Iranian-backed operations targeting international shipping lanes.

The strikes come amid already fragile ceasefire conditions, with both sides accusing each other of repeated violations.

5. 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued

Japan: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s northeastern region off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on Sunday morning, shaking parts of northern Japan. Authorities confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

6. Jaipur ATS Sends Alleged JeM Sleeper Cell Operative Babita to Judicial Custody After 7-Day Remand Ends

7. Kerala’s 11-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Divi Wins FIDE World Cup Under-12 Title

Thiruvananthapuram: Eleven-year-old chess prodigy Divi Bijesh of Kerala has scripted another historic milestone by winning the FIDE World Cup Under-12 Girls Championship held in Batumi, Georgia. With this achievement, she became the first player from Kerala to win FIDE World Cup titles in both the Under-10 and Under-12 categories.

8. PM Modi to Address Nation in 135th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Today at 11 AM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will connect with citizens of India and the global Indian diaspora in the 135th episode of his popular monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday at 11 a.m.

9. Visakhapatnam International Airport to End Civilian Operations from July 8 as Flights Shift to Bhogapuram

Visakhapatnam: Civilian flight operations at Visakhapatnam International Airport will cease from July 8, marking the end of an era for one of Andhra Pradesh’s busiest airports. From that date, all commercial domestic and international flights will be shifted to the newly developed Bhogapuram International Airport, while the existing airport at INS Dega will continue to function exclusively as a military airbase under the Indian Navy.

10. Delhi: Safai Kamgar Union Stages Protest Over Death of 3 Sanitation Workers in Mundka Septic Tank Incident

New Delhi: The Safai Kamgar Union (SKU) staged a protest in the national capital over the death of three sanitation workers in a septic tank incident in West Delhi’s Mundka area, demanding safety audits at all workplaces and strict action against those responsible.