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Pope Leo says all of us are migrants
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported that Pope Leo, arriving in Tenerife on the final day of his Spain tour, told migrants that all of us are migrants. He visited the Las Raices reception centre and focused his message on dignity, aid and humane treatment for people crossing dangerous routes.
US-Iran war live updates track deal uncertainty
The HinduArchived
The Hindu's live coverage tracked the US-Israel-Iran conflict as reports of a possible deal competed with continuing tensions over Bandar Abbas strikes, Hormuz access and Iran's negotiating red lines. The live page followed diplomatic claims, oil-market concerns and regional secu
Mother arrested in six-year-old Bengaluru child's murder
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Kadugodi police arrested advocate P Priyanka, mother of six-year-old Vennela, in connection with the child's murder. Police had earlier arrested Priyanka's live-in partner G M Mohan after the father's complaint triggered a deeper probe.
India and France eye deeper defence ties
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Telegraph reported that India and France are poised to deepen defence cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's France visit. Talks are expected to cover maritime combat capability, submarine projects and fighter jet cooperation amid growing contestation in key mariti
Lucknow students protest recruitment irregularities
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that students and government job aspirants gathered at Lucknow's Eco Garden to protest alleged irregularities and lack of transparency in recruitment examinations. Protesters demanded action on Lekhpal and UP Sub-Inspector exam concerns.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai appointed Military Adviser to NSCS
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, currently Deputy Chief of the Army, has been appointed Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat. It is the first time a serving military officer has been appointed to the role.
Bodies of two Naga hostages identified
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the bodies of two Naga pastors, among six Naga villagers allegedly abducted and killed by armed Kuki groups in Manipur, have been identified. Family members identified them at the JNIMS mortuary, while four bodies remained difficult to identify due to muti
Kerala model held with Rs 12 crore cannabis haul
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported that Harsha Sunny, a Kerala model and beauty contest runner-up, was arrested at Mumbai airport after arriving from Bangkok. Search-backed reports said customs officials found 12 vacuum-sealed packets containing over 11 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth abou
Pune TCS engineer dies by suicide
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that 48-year-old TCS engineer Amit Abhay Brahme died by suicide in Pune, leaving a note alleging workplace harassment. Police found a two-page note and filed an abetment to suicide case against three employees named by him.
Around 4,000 EVMs destroyed in Kolkata fire
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that around 4,000 EVMs were gutted after a government building in Kolkata's Alipore area caught fire. The machines were stored on the ninth floor and had been used across constituencies in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas.
Rahul Gandhi casts Congress as resistance force
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Rahul Gandhi told INDIA bloc allies the Congress does not require the neutrality of the Indian State to function. In a closed-door speech later released by the party, he framed Congress as a resistance movement against the BJP-RSS grip on state institutionIndia summons US diplomat over Oman ship strikes
ReutersArchived
Reuters reported that India summoned a senior US diplomat for the second time to protest American strikes on commercial vessels off Oman. The diplomatic protest followed attacks on ships carrying Indian crew members, including the Settebello strike that killed three Indian seafarAdobe, Rocket Lab, AMD and Carnival move premarket
CNBCArchived
CNBC listed Adobe, Rocket Lab, AMD and Carnival among stocks making notable premarket moves. Adobe was under pressure despite an earnings beat after CFO Dan Durn's departure and concerns over near-term ARR guidance, while Rocket Lab drew attention after news it would join the Nas
Rahul attacks Modi over Indian seafarer deaths
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after three Indian seafarers were killed in US military strikes on commercial vessels off Oman. Gandhi alleged that Modi had stayed silent despite Indian lives being lost.
US-Iran talks dominate live war updates
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times live updates tracked the fast-moving US-Iran conflict as Trump claimed a peace deal was near, Iran disputed finalisation, and attention stayed on the Strait of Hormuz, regional strikes and Gulf shipping risks.
AAIB issues interim AI171 crash probe statement
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau issued an interim statement on the Ahmedabad AI171 crash investigation on the first anniversary of the disaster. The agency said significant progress had been made but did not give a deadline for the final report.
China arrests US scholar on spying suspicion
BBCArchived
BBC reported that China confirmed the arrest of US scholar U Min Zin, accusing him of spying and endangering national security. Min Zin is a Myanmar-focused think tank director and was reportedly arrested in Kunming in early June.US and Iran edge toward Hormuz deal
BloombergArchived
Bloomberg reported that the US and Iran may sign an interim agreement near the G7 summit to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Geneva has been floated as a possible location, with officials discussing a signing as soon as the weekend before or around the G7 meetings.
Pope Leo warns traffickers exploiting migrants
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Pope Leo, visiting Spain's Canary Islands, warned human traffickers and criminal groups exploiting migrants to stop and repent. He said those organising deadly routes would face divine justice for every life lost and family deceived.
Starmer says he will fight to stay in job
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected claims he had lost authority and said he would fight to remain in office. His comments followed Defence Minister John Healey's resignation over military funding concerns.
Thailand mourns Princess Bajrakitiyabha
The GuardianArchived
The Guardian reported on crowds mourning the death of Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, widely known as Princess Bha. The 47-year-old royal died after more than three years in a coma following a collapse in December 2022.
Trump cancels Iran strikes as deal talk grows
NDTVArchived
NDTV live updates reported that Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran after saying talks were approved at the highest level of Iranian leadership. The US said its naval blockade would continue until a final agreement is signed.
Sensex jumps 1,695 points on global rally
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the Sensex climbed 1,695.40 points to 75,527.95 and the Nifty rose 461.30 points to 23,622.90. The rally followed stronger global markets and lower crude prices after Trump said the US had ended the war with Iran.
Retail inflation rises to 3.93 percent in May
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Telegraph reported that India's retail inflation rose to 3.93 percent in May from 3.48 percent in April, driven by higher food prices and fuel-related input pressures. Food basket inflation increased to 4.78 percent from 4.2 percent.
Government bars bulk fuel buying at petrol pumps
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that the government barred industrial, commercial and institutional consumers from buying petrol and diesel at retail outlets. Such users must source fuel from dedicated bulk sale channels, and pumps cannot dispense more than 200 litres of diesel per day to a c
Mamata faces hate speech case and ad agency probe
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Mamata Banerjee faces a fresh police case over alleged communal remarks during election campaigning, while West Bengal's BJP government has ordered a probe into an advertisement agency said to be close to her.
Ex-J&K top cop attacks Pakistan over PoJK
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that former Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid accused Pakistan of treating terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar with VVIP protection while targeting civil society leaders in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Satabdi Roy claims TMC rebels have magic number
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that rebel Trinamool MP Satabdi Roy claimed 19 lawmakers had signed a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and that a 20th big name could follow. She said the rebels want separate seating and to distance themselves from TMC.
CEA says worst may be behind India on Iran shock
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said the worst may be behind India in terms of the US-Iran conflict's economic impact. He cited strong domestic demand and a likely 12 percent nominal GDP growth rate as reasons for relative calm.
Kerala plans private sponsorship for KSRTC buses
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Kerala plans a sponsorship model allowing individuals, companies and entities to sponsor KSRTC buses and display branding. Transport Minister CP John said the aim is to increase fleet strength without adding financial strain to the corporation.
WHO warns Ebola outbreak is spreading in DR Congo
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that WHO warned the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas. Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, there have been 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths, with more suspected cases.
Netanyahu reportedly surprised by Trump Iran deal claim
News18Archived
News18 reported, citing Axios, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was caught by surprise when Donald Trump announced he had cancelled further strikes against Iran and said Iranian leadership had approved a draft framework agreement.
Starmer hit by defence spending resignations
BBCArchived
BBC live updates reported that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced renewed pressure after Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned following Defence Secretary John Healey's departure. Both quit over concerns that the defence investment plan was not sufficiently funded or transfor
Yoon gets 30 more years in South Korea
BBCArchived
BBC reported that jailed former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 more years in prison for sending drones into North Korea. Prosecutors argued he ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for his failed martial law bid.
Stone thrown at Shatabdi with Bhagwat onboard
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that a stone was thrown at a coach of the Lucknow-Delhi Shatabdi Express near Firozabad while RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was on board. Police said Bhagwat, who boarded the E1 coach in Kanpur, is safe.
AP Congress condemns Natarajan nomination rejection
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders condemned the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. At a meeting in Vijayawada, they called the decision unjust and an insult to women.
HC grants Abhishek Banerjee interim protection
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Telegraph reported that the Calcutta High Court granted Abhishek Banerjee interim protection from coercive CID action for three weeks, while directing him to cooperate with the investigation. His counsel assured the court he would appear whenever directed.
BBC names Indian sailors killed in US strike
BBCArchived
BBC reported that three Indian sailors died after the US military struck the MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India's shipping ministry identified them as cadet Aditya Sharma, fitter Shivanand Chaurashiya and chief engineer Patnala Suresh.
Jaishankar defends India's Russian oil purchases
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pushed back against criticism of India's Russian oil purchases, saying India buys oil based on cost and availability. He said global energy disruption after the Ukraine war and sanctions pushed India in that direc
Three family members killed in Delhi fire
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that three members of a family were killed and two others critically injured after a fire broke out in a five-storey residential building in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police said eight occupants were rescued and taken to hospitals.
ATM trap scam drains two Mumbai accounts
Mid-DayArchived
Mid-Day reported that two Mumbai residents lost a combined Rs 89,500 in separate ATM card-trapping incidents. Police are probing whether a gang tampered with card slots using thin strips or trapping devices before withdrawing money from the victims' accounts.
19 rebel TMC MPs reportedly approach Speaker
Deccan HeraldArchived
Deccan Herald reported that 19 rebel TMC MPs, including Saayoni Ghosh, Yusuf Pathan, Satabdi Roy and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, sent their names to the Lok Sabha Speaker's office. The move adds to the deepening crisis inside Mamata Banerjee's party.
India protests US strikes on ships with Indian crews
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported that India said three merchant vessels carrying Indian crew members were attacked by the US Navy off Oman in four days. The strikes killed three Indians on the Settebello, while Indian crews on Marivex and Jalveer were rescued or reported safe.
Jaspal Rana dies at 49
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
The Telegraph reported that Jaspal Rana, Asian Games gold medallist and coach behind Manu Bhaker's Olympic success, died at a Delhi hospital after cardiac complications. His death has shocked India's sporting community.
Probate revocation governed by Article 137
LiveLawArchived
LiveLaw reported that the Supreme Court held revocation of probate applications are governed by Article 137 of the Limitation Act because the Indian Succession Act does not prescribe a limitation period. Article 137 provides a three-year limitation period for applications without
NITI Aayog meet breaks boycott trend
MoneycontrolArchived
Moneycontrol reported that the PM Modi-led NITI Aayog meeting broke with recent boycott trends by seeing full chief minister attendance. In past years, several opposition chief ministers from states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka had skipped the gathering.
Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
India TodayArchived
India Today reported that Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's record IPO lifted the value of his holdings. The milestone pushed his fortune past Taiwan's economy and widened the gap with other billionaires.
IIT Kanpur launches Bachelor of Cybersecurity
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Indian Express reported that IIT Kanpur will launch a Bachelor of Cybersecurity programme from the 2026-27 academic session. The four-year course will be offered through the Wadhwani School of AI and Intelligent Systems.Trump cancels planned Iran strikes
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that US President Donald Trump cancelled scheduled strikes on Iran after saying talks had been approved at the highest level of Iranian leadership. Trump claimed key points of a potential agreement had been worked out with several regional partners.
Rs 547 crore hub planned at AI171 crash site
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported that Gujarat has announced a Rs 547 crore redevelopment plan for the Ahmedabad campus damaged when Air India flight AI171 crashed into student hostel and mess buildings in 2025. The crash killed 260 people and destroyed key campus facilities.