Aleesha Sam

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee will lead a sit-in protest on June 2 at Rani Rashmoni Road in Kolkata against post-poll violence following the BJP's victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. TMC alleges attacks on its workers and offices after the results, while the BJP rejects the claims. Police permission for the demonstration is still awaited.

A 22-year-old man, Surya, died after being allegedly stabbed at an Eid-ul-Adha gathering in Ghaziabad's Khoda area on May 28. Police suspect the attack was linked to an eight-month-old dispute with the accused, Ashad. Surya succumbed to injuries during treatment in Noida. The case has been converted to murder, and police teams are searching for the accused. (60 words)

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called India a "critical anchor" for maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that most Green card applicants can continue living in the United States while their permanent residency applications are processed. The statement comes after confusion over remarks suggesting applicants would need to return to their home countries.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian Navy maintained constant pressure on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, forcing Pakistan's naval forces to remain confined to their ports. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nausena Shaurya Vatika naval museum in Lucknow, Singh also highlighted India's growing defence manufacturing capabilities and expanding defence exports.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as Karnataka's next Chief Minister on June 3 in Bengaluru, replacing Siddaramaiah. With the leadership transition finalised, the Congress has convened a meeting of senior leaders to discuss cabinet formation and government restructuring. Party leaders said the swearing-in ceremony will be conducted in a simple manner.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Karnal as a Western Disturbance swept across Haryana, bringing relief from intense summer heat. Visuals showed waterlogged roads, reduced visibility and vehicles moving with headlights on amid strong winds.

A key accused in the murder of 17-year-old Class 11 student Surya Chauhan died after sustaining injuries during a police encounter in Ghaziabad's Khoda area on Sunday. Identified as Asad, he was carrying a ₹50,000 reward. Chauhan had succumbed to stab injuries on Friday. While police cite a personal dispute, the victim's family alleges a pre-planned attack by multiple assailants.

Reacting to the police encounter in which main accused Asad was killed, Surya Chauhan's mother Saroj demanded visual proof of his death, saying she would be satisfied only after seeing his picture. The grieving mother also sought strict action against the remaining accused, alleging seven people were involved in her 17-year-old son's murder and calling for their homes to be demolished.

World champion D Gukesh bounced back in Norway Chess with a crucial win over R Praggnanandhaa, climbing to third place in the standings. The victory revived his title hopes as Magnus Carlsen slipped to last after losing to Wesley So. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh defeated Zhu Jiner to move into sole lead, while Koneru Humpy also registered a win.