Multi-party delegations are to secure support for India, not highlight domestic political differences, says Salman Khurshid

Former Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday (June 1, 2025) took to social media to clarify that the multi-party delegations formed by the Centre, which are visiting different countries to explain India’s stance on Operation Sindoor post the Pahalgam terror attack, are seeking to secure “explicit support for the country and not highlight domestic political differences”.

Mamata’s rule in West Bengal has come to an end, says Amit Shah, accuses CM of appeasement politics

Asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) would form a government in West Bengal after the 2026 Assembly election, Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (June 1, 2025) said that the time of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s rule was coming to an end.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal indicts Sheikh Hasina, orders her to be produced in Dhaka on June 16

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Sunday indicted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for ordering police action against protesters last year, and directed the authorities in Bangladesh to produce her before the tribunal on June 16.

Four more killed in northeast floods; 3.64 lakh affected in Assam; 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim

More than 3.64 lakh people across 19 districts of Assam have been affected in a wave of floods that disrupted road transport and train services on Sunday (June 1, 2025).

Ukraine destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in drone attack deep inside Russia: official

A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory, a Ukrainian security official told The Associated Press on Sunday (June 1, 2025), while Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones a day before the two sides meet for a new round of direct talks in Istanbul.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul for talks with Russia on June 2

Ukraine will send a delegation to Istanbul for a new round of direct peace talks with Russia on Monday (June 2, 2025), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, even as Russia pounded Ukraine with a missile strike that killed 12 soldiers and the biggest drone assault of the three-year war.

Top military officials from India, Pakistan share views at Shangri-La Dialogue

Top military officials from India and Pakistan highlighted their views at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, billed as Asia’s premier defence forum, amid heightened tensions between the two sides following last month’s military confrontation.Bangladesh tribunal indicts former Prime Minister Hasina on mass murder charges

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others on several charges, including mass murder, for their alleged role in the violent crackdown on student-led protests last year. Sunday’s proceedings marked the start of Ms. Hasina’s trial in absentia nearly 10 months after the ouster of her government following the protests.

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza, truce talks falter

At least 31 people were killed and scores were wounded as they were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and multiple witnesses. The witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometer (1,000 yards) away from an aid site run by an Israeli-backed foundation. The Army released a brief statement saying it was “currently unaware of injuries caused by (Israeli military) fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site. The matter is still under review.”

Gross GST collections rise 16.4% to over ₹2.01 lakh crore in May

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 16.4% to over ₹2.01 lakh crore in May, as per government data released on Sunday (June 1, 2025). This comes after a record high GST collection in April, when the revenues touched an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore. In May, gross revenues from domestic transactions rose 13.7% to about ₹1.50 lakh crore, while GST revenue from imports grew 25.2% to ₹51,266 crore.

Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal but U.S. envoy calls it ’unacceptable’

Hamas is seeking amendments to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior official with the group told The Associated Press on Saturday (May 31, 2025), but U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called the Hamas response “totally unacceptable.” The latest friction in negotiations comes as the fighting nears 20 months of war, and as desperation grows among hungry Palestinians and relatives of hostages in Gaza.

Amit Shah inaugurates new building of Central Forensic Science Laboratory near Kolkata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new building of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Rajarhat on the outskirts of Kolkata, asserting that it will help in taking a holistic approach towards investigation of complex cases in eastern and northeastern states. Mr. Shah said the inauguration marks a significant milestone in the Centre’s long-standing efforts to build a secure, transparent and evidence-driven criminal justice system.

71 killed due to excessive pre-monsoon rains in Karnataka since April

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office said that 71 people lost their lives due to excessive pre-monsoon showers in the state since April. The pre-monsoon rains in 2025 is the highest rainfall recorded during the pre-monsoon seasons and in the month of May in the last 125 years, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a statement.

Northeastern states floods | 3,802 people affected, 883 houses damaged as heavy rain batters Manipur

Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Manipur, with 3,802 people affected and 883 houses damaged due to floods and landslides across the state in the last 48 hours, officials said on Sunday (June 1, 2025). Several localities of the state's capital Imphal and many parts of Imphal East district have been inundated after a swollen river breached embankments and overflowed in Khurai, Heingang and Checkon areas, they said.

Nearly 1,500 tourists stranded in north Sikkim as rains continue, search for missing 8 suspended

Nearly 1,500 tourists were stranded in various parts of north Sikkim as the main road was blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rains, officials said. On the other side, the search for the missing eight tourists was disrupted by heavy rains, and it was finally suspended after the water level in the Teesta river increased, they said.

IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: PBKS vs MI: Shreyas special helps Punjab Kings down Mumbai Indians in epic chase, enter final

Shreyas Iyer (87 n.o., 41b, 5x4, 8x6) showcased big-match temperament to power Punjab Kings past Mumbai Indians by five wickets chasing a target of 204 in the IPL Qualifier 2 here on Sunday.