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Mitchell Starc remains dedicated to Delhi Capitals in the IPL, despite opting out of the tournament's resumption due to security concerns following events in Dharamsala. He cited unease before a match near the border and differing handling of the situation among teams as factors. Starc prioritized red-ball cricket and the upcoming World Test Championship final.

Former NBA stars Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley had a face-off. This took place before their $100K 1v1 match. The pre-game interaction turned nasty. Beasley made raunchy comments. The event was at The Next Chapter. Their 1v1 challenge happened on June 6. The winner got $100,000. Kyrie Irving was a special guest commentator. The event was streamed live.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to supporting an armed faction in Gaza that opposes Hamas, despite criticism and warnings about empowering a criminal gang. This group, allegedly led by Yasser Abu Shabab, has been accused of looting aid, further destabilizing the region already facing a humanitarian crisis.

Following defence minister Khawaja Asif's declaration, Pakistan's foreign ministry clarified that no decision has been made to revoke bilateral agreements with India, including the Simla Agreement. This comes amid heightened tensions after recent terror attacks and Indian strikes. While internal discussions occurred, all treaties remain operational, distancing the government from Asif's remarks that the Simla framework is obsolete.

Sidney Moore, wife of Kansas City Chiefs' Jaylon Moore and a registered nurse, has publicly condemned the Trump administration's rollback of a federal mandate requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions when a woman's life is at risk. Moore expressed her outrage on Instagram, highlighting concerns about patient safety and women's rights, drawing from her healthcare experience and motherhood.

Yuzvendra Chahal remains optimistic despite Punjab Kings' narrow defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL final. Chahal expressed confidence in the team's future, stating they will conquer the title in 2026. RCB ended their 18-year wait for the trophy, defeating Punjab by six runs in a thrilling match, with Virat Kohli playing a key role in their victory.

K Govindaraju has been removed from his position as Political Secretary to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, effective immediately. The state government issued a notification on Friday confirming the decision. Govindaraju, a well-known political figure in Karnataka and a close confidant of Siddaramaiah, had held the post since the Congress government assumed power.

Parle-G biscuits, an Indian staple, have become a costly luxury in war-torn Gaza, symbolising extreme scarcity. A Palestinian's social media post revealed he paid over Rs 2,300 for a pack usually costing less than Rs 5 in India. His post quickly went viral on social media with many Indian users tagging government officials and the Parle company for help.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has significantly reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing the total cut to 1% since February, a move set to lower home loan EMIs. Experts suggest this could push home loan rates closer to sub-8%, benefiting borrowers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 44,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Chenab and Anji bridges. He also flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains between Katra and Srinagar, significantly improving rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. The USBRL project establishes all-weather rail connectivity, aiming to transform regional mobility and improve socio-economic integration.

‘Government initiatives like StartUp India, Skill India, Digital India and the National Education Policy 2020 are rooted in the firm belief that empowering youth is the most powerful thing a nation can do,’ says PM Modi

Late Thursday, June 5, police received information that the accused was about to flee. A team reached the spot and tried to stop him, but the accused opened fire, a police officer claimed.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said governance involves great continuity, "a fact consistently denied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his perennial desire for self-glory".

A US court has temporarily blocked President Trump's proclamation that aimed to prevent international students from entering the US to study at Harvard University. Harvard filed a legal petition, arguing the directive was unlawful retribution for the university's opposition to White House requirements. The university's president, Alan M. Garber, stated the proclamation circumvents a previous court order.

RBI MPC Meeting: In a move to boost loan access, the RBI has slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5%. This marks a cumulative 100 basis point reduction since February. While the RBI signals limited room for further cuts by shifting to a 'neutral' stance, this decision arrives amidst a backdrop of India's robust 7.

Forest cover in Kalaburagi district is less than 5%

Indian banks will observe closures on June 6th and 7th, 2025, for Eid al-Adha, according to the RBI. Kerala banks will be closed on June 6th, while most banks nationwide will be closed on June 7th, except in a few cities. Despite the holiday, digital banking services will remain operational.

According to the Palacode police, the accident occurred near Palayur, and the car is said to have crashed into a lorry that was ahead

The accused, who had been dodging the police, has surrendered. Further action will be taken as per directions of the court, says Vidya Sagar, SP (Rural) Muzaffarpur