PM Modi congratulates DK Shivakumar as he becomes Karnataka CM
PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Congress leader DK Shivakumar after he was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. "The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare of the people," the Prime Minister said. The former Deputy CM is succeeding Siddaramaiah, who resigned mid-term owing to a reported pre-decided power-sharing agreement.
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PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Congress leader DK Shivakumar after he was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. "The Centre will work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare of the people," the Prime Minister said. The former Deputy CM is succeeding Siddaramaiah, who resigned mid-term owing to a reported pre-decided power-sharing agreement.
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TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Mayor
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata Mayor after receiving approval from TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, party leader Kunal Ghosh said. Hakim had earlier sought permission from the TMC chief to step down from the post, citing difficulties in functioning after the BJP came to power in West Bengal. "At that time, he was asked not to resign," Ghosh added.
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06:50 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata Mayor after receiving approval from TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, party leader Kunal Ghosh said. Hakim had earlier sought permission from the TMC chief to step down from the post, citing difficulties in functioning after the BJP came to power in West Bengal. "At that time, he was asked not to resign," Ghosh added.
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Ajit Agarkar wants Shreyas Iyer to be India's next T20I captain: Report
Team India chief selector Ajit Agarkar wants Shreyas Iyer to be India's next T20I captain, a report said. It added that the Agarkar-led panel has a succession plan in place, with Suryakumar Yadav under pressure over form and fitness concerns. The report further said that Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma are also in contention.
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07:09 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Team India chief selector Ajit Agarkar wants Shreyas Iyer to be India's next T20I captain, a report said. It added that the Agarkar-led panel has a succession plan in place, with Suryakumar Yadav under pressure over form and fitness concerns. The report further said that Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma are also in contention.
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07:09 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Bengaluru teen named in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia for social impact
Bengaluru's 17-year-old Divaa Uthkarsha has been named in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia for social impact. When she was 13, her younger brother was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which led her to launch Project Surya. The project aims to raise awareness and ensure funding for low-income families battling Type 1 diabetes, a lifelong condition that requires daily insulin therapy.
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07:05 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Bengaluru's 17-year-old Divaa Uthkarsha has been named in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia for social impact. When she was 13, her younger brother was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which led her to launch Project Surya. The project aims to raise awareness and ensure funding for low-income families battling Type 1 diabetes, a lifelong condition that requires daily insulin therapy.
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Pooja slams Shilpa for fake sexual harassment case, says βIt destroys livesβ
Actress Pooja Bedi harshly criticised Shilpa Shinde after she admitted to making a false sexual harassment claim against producer Sanjay Kohli in 2017. Bedi said, "False accusations not only destroy innocent lives but also make it harder for genuine survivors to be believed." She added, "Such misuse of the law is unacceptable and must carry serious consequences."
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
07:29 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Actress Pooja Bedi harshly criticised Shilpa Shinde after she admitted to making a false sexual harassment claim against producer Sanjay Kohli in 2017. Bedi said, "False accusations not only destroy innocent lives but also make it harder for genuine survivors to be believed." She added, "Such misuse of the law is unacceptable and must carry serious consequences."
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07:29 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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ED summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in primary teacher recruitment scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) visited TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kolkata's Kalighat area to serve him a summons in connection with an alleged primary teachers' recruitment scam. Banerjee has been asked to appear before the ED on June 15. The probe is linked to a money laundering case in which ex-minister Partha Chatterjee was arrested in 2022.
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07:26 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) visited TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kolkata's Kalighat area to serve him a summons in connection with an alleged primary teachers' recruitment scam. Banerjee has been asked to appear before the ED on June 15. The probe is linked to a money laundering case in which ex-minister Partha Chatterjee was arrested in 2022.
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Urge India not to read the issue differently: Turkiye on its relations with Pak
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, while speaking on his country's good relations with Pakistan, said that it shouldn't be "read by a different perspective" by India. "We have a lot to cooperate, to benefit, and we're mature enough," he said, adding that India and Turkiye share good bilateral relations. "If India is going to...be resentful...I don't know," he further said.
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07:26 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, while speaking on his country's good relations with Pakistan, said that it shouldn't be "read by a different perspective" by India. "We have a lot to cooperate, to benefit, and we're mature enough," he said, adding that India and Turkiye share good bilateral relations. "If India is going to...be resentful...I don't know," he further said.
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PM Modi stayed in touch with Trump when he was out of power, he remembers it: US Ambassador
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said that US President Donald Trump remembers that PM Narendra Modi was in touch with him for four years when he was out of power. "Now everyone wants to be his best friend...but what matters is who is with you when you're down," he said. Your PM has never criticised President Trump, he underlined.
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07:25 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said that US President Donald Trump remembers that PM Narendra Modi was in touch with him for four years when he was out of power. "Now everyone wants to be his best friend...but what matters is who is with you when you're down," he said. Your PM has never criticised President Trump, he underlined.
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Shivakumar's depiction as Lord Shiva in Kannada newspaper sparks criticism
DK Shivakumar, who took the oath as Karnataka CM on Wednesday, was depicted as Lord Shiva by the Kannada newspaper Vishwavani. The front page of the newspaper showed Shivakumar carrying a trishul, damru and having a "jata". Several X users called the depiction shameful, and one said, "This is blasphemy." "This is not fancy dress...Respect the sentiments," said another user.
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07:44 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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DK Shivakumar, who took the oath as Karnataka CM on Wednesday, was depicted as Lord Shiva by the Kannada newspaper Vishwavani. The front page of the newspaper showed Shivakumar carrying a trishul, damru and having a "jata". Several X users called the depiction shameful, and one said, "This is blasphemy." "This is not fancy dress...Respect the sentiments," said another user.
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School bus fares to rise by 15% in Maharashtra from 2026-27 session
The fares of school buses will increase by 15% across Maharashtra from the 2026-27 academic session, the School Bus Owners Association (SBOA Maharashtra) has announced. The association said that the fare hike was due to rising fuel prices, increased salaries for drivers and support staff, vehicle maintenance costs and insurance premiums. Fuel reportedly comprises 65% of operational costs of buses.
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07:43 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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The fares of school buses will increase by 15% across Maharashtra from the 2026-27 academic session, the School Bus Owners Association (SBOA Maharashtra) has announced. The association said that the fare hike was due to rising fuel prices, increased salaries for drivers and support staff, vehicle maintenance costs and insurance premiums. Fuel reportedly comprises 65% of operational costs of buses.
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India to get access to Anthropic's most powerful AI agent Mythos
Anthropic is extending access to its most-powerful AI model Mythos, which caused a multi-billion-dollar global stock rout, to organisations in over 15 countries, including India. Anthropic didn't reveal the 150 organisations that'll get access, but it usually gives access to those defending critical infra. India had reportedly sought sovereign hosting of its AI models amid concerns over Mythos.
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07:34 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Anthropic is extending access to its most-powerful AI model Mythos, which caused a multi-billion-dollar global stock rout, to organisations in over 15 countries, including India. Anthropic didn't reveal the 150 organisations that'll get access, but it usually gives access to those defending critical infra. India had reportedly sought sovereign hosting of its AI models amid concerns over Mythos.
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Who are the 4 Indian-origin players in FIFA World Cup 2026?
Four players of Indian origin will feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first time since Vikash Dhorasoo represented France in 2006. Tahsin Mohammed will play for Qatar, Nishan Velupillay for Australia, Sarpreet Singh for New Zealand and Samuel Moutoussamy for DR Congo. Their roots trace back to Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Punjab.
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07:52 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Four players of Indian origin will feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first time since Vikash Dhorasoo represented France in 2006. Tahsin Mohammed will play for Qatar, Nishan Velupillay for Australia, Sarpreet Singh for New Zealand and Samuel Moutoussamy for DR Congo. Their roots trace back to Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Punjab.
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You talk nonsense that's why I banned you: FWICE's Ashoke to Kangana as she backs Ranveer
FWICE's Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit said a lot of people, including Kangana Ranaut, targeted the federation after they issued non-cooperative directive against Ranveer Singh. "Kangana said even she has been banned by the industry. I said, 'You talk nonsense, that's why I banned you'," said Ashoke. Kangana had extended support to Ranveer, saying, "When you become successful, enemies also increase."
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08:02 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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FWICE's Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit said a lot of people, including Kangana Ranaut, targeted the federation after they issued non-cooperative directive against Ranveer Singh. "Kangana said even she has been banned by the industry. I said, 'You talk nonsense, that's why I banned you'," said Ashoke. Kangana had extended support to Ranveer, saying, "When you become successful, enemies also increase."
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Extending all assistance: Jaishankar after 18 foreigners killed in Delhi hotel fire
After 18 foreigners were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "MEA is in touch with Embassies and is extending all necessary assistance." Expressing his "deepest condolences at the loss of lives", Jaishankar posted, "Pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." A total of 21 people died in fire.
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08:26 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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After 18 foreigners were killed in a fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "MEA is in touch with Embassies and is extending all necessary assistance." Expressing his "deepest condolences at the loss of lives", Jaishankar posted, "Pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." A total of 21 people died in fire.
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Thane excise destroys βΉ1 crore illicit liquor in major crackdown
The Thane Excise Department has destroyed illicit liquor worth over Rs 1 crore in its biggest enforcement action since the Kalyan hooch tragedy. Officials said the seized stock was confiscated during multiple raids targeting the illegal alcohol trade. The move forms part of intensified efforts to prevent spurious liquor incidents and strengthen enforcement across the region.
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08:17 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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The Thane Excise Department has destroyed illicit liquor worth over Rs 1 crore in its biggest enforcement action since the Kalyan hooch tragedy. Officials said the seized stock was confiscated during multiple raids targeting the illegal alcohol trade. The move forms part of intensified efforts to prevent spurious liquor incidents and strengthen enforcement across the region.
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UK cops seen arresting teen stabbed by Indian-origin Sikh man who lied he faced racist attack
The body camera footage showing British police officers handcuffing a dying teenager after he was stabbed by an Indian-origin Sikh man has sparked outrage. The teenager was heard repeatedly telling the police, "I can't breathe." The Sikh man allegedly lied to police at the scene, claiming he had been the victim of a racist attack.
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08:17 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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The body camera footage showing British police officers handcuffing a dying teenager after he was stabbed by an Indian-origin Sikh man has sparked outrage. The teenager was heard repeatedly telling the police, "I can't breathe." The Sikh man allegedly lied to police at the scene, claiming he had been the victim of a racist attack.
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How many Iranian missiles & drones has Kuwait intercepted so far?
Kuwait's air defences intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones launched by Iran on Wednesday. However, an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport killed an Indian national and injured 63 others, officials said. Kuwait also shared statistics since the beginning of the Iranian aggression, saying Kuwait has intercepted 15 cruise missiles, 372 ballistic missiles, and 869 UAVs so far.
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08:16 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Kuwait's air defences intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones launched by Iran on Wednesday. However, an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport killed an Indian national and injured 63 others, officials said. Kuwait also shared statistics since the beginning of the Iranian aggression, saying Kuwait has intercepted 15 cruise missiles, 372 ballistic missiles, and 869 UAVs so far.
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24-yr-old goes missing during trek in Uttarakhand, search operation enters 5th day
A 24-year-old MBA student from Uttarakhand's Ramnagar, Babita Pandey, went missing while on a trek in Uttarkashi, and the search operation entered its fifth day on Wednesday. Her friends said she stepped out of tent around midnight on May 29 but didn't return. The last CCTV footage of Babita showed her with two men, both of whom are being questioned.
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08:34 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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A 24-year-old MBA student from Uttarakhand's Ramnagar, Babita Pandey, went missing while on a trek in Uttarkashi, and the search operation entered its fifth day on Wednesday. Her friends said she stepped out of tent around midnight on May 29 but didn't return. The last CCTV footage of Babita showed her with two men, both of whom are being questioned.
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'Bizarre': UP man threatens wife with pistol to see Central Jail
In Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, Komal Singh allegedly threatened his wife with a pistol to fulfil his wish of seeing a Central Jail. Singh, a tractor driver, later voluntarily surrendered ammunition to police. He claimed no serious marital issues existed and stated the act stemmed from curiosity about jail life. Authorities are reviewing the case, while mental health concerns were raised.
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08:21 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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In Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, Komal Singh allegedly threatened his wife with a pistol to fulfil his wish of seeing a Central Jail. Singh, a tractor driver, later voluntarily surrendered ammunition to police. He claimed no serious marital issues existed and stated the act stemmed from curiosity about jail life. Authorities are reviewing the case, while mental health concerns were raised.
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Cockroach Janta Party slammed for not having a single woman as spokesperson; founder responds
Cockroach Janta Party has been slammed for not having a single woman as spokesperson. The party has named three men as spokespersons. "We offered the role to female team members, but many told us they'd prefer to be actively involved without being at the forefront due to the constant online attacks and threats we are receiving," founder Abhijeet Dipke said.
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08:58 pm Wednesday, 03 June 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party has been slammed for not having a single woman as spokesperson. The party has named three men as spokespersons. "We offered the role to female team members, but many told us they'd prefer to be actively involved without being at the forefront due to the constant online attacks and threats we are receiving," founder Abhijeet Dipke said.
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