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Russia's defence ministry confirmed Ukrainian drone strikes on five airbases, acknowledging damage to aircraft. Kyiv is accused of launching the attacks, some from locations near airfields in Murmansk and Irkutsk. Ukraine claims to have destroyed around 40 Russian military planes. Observers suggest the attacks aim to pressure Moscow before peace talks in Istanbul, though analysts remain skeptical of a breakthrough.

The 22-year-old influencer, a resident of Kolkata and enrolled in Pune's Law University, was arrested from Gurugram on May 30

PM Modi is unlikely to attend the G7 summit in Canada this June, marking the first absence since 2019. This decision arises from strained relations due to concerns over Khalistani separatists and Ottawa's handling of the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case.

Shreyas Iyer etched his name in IPL history, leading Punjab Kings to their first final in 11 years. His captaincy masterclass, combined with a fiery chase spearheaded by his 87 off 41 balls, saw PBKS defeat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others with crimes against humanity, including mass murder, related to a violent crackdown on student protests last year. The tribunal has ordered the accused to appear in court, marking the start of Hasina's trial in absentia. The proceedings were broadcast live, a first for Bangladesh.

Hamas has expressed its willingness to engage in fresh truce talks, following renewed diplomatic efforts by Qatar and Egypt, who are coordinating with the United States to break the deadlock. The aim is a 60-day temporary truce as a step towards a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Poonch Police have taken action against Ajaz Ahmad, a resident of Salian-Surankote, for allegedly misusing social media to disrupt peace and social harmony. Authorities stated that Ahmad has been placed under preventive detention to maintain law and order in the region.

Residents say stones and dust hinder smooth flow of traffic on this vital road, which they take to bypass OMR that is in a bad shape; they say Metro Rail and Metrowater works add to their woes

Trained candidates from ITI keen on settling in hometowns

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lauded a drone strike deep within Russia, calling it a "brilliant result" that destroyed over 40 aircraft, including strategic bombers. The Security Service (SBU) claimed the operation, dubbed "Operation Spider Web," caused billions in damage and significantly impacted Russia's air missile carrier fleet.

Sikh Federation UK threatens to campaign against Labour MPs starting August 1 if PM Keir Starmer doesn't announce a judge-led public inquiry into Britain's role in the 1984 Operation Blue Star by the end of July.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30, is predicted to be volatile. The WMO has released the storm name list, replacing 'Dorian' with 'Dexter' due to the former's devastating impact. Experts warn of increasing hurricane strength and frequency due to global warming.

At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pakistan's Gen. Sahir Shamshad Mirza designated Kashmir as the core issue fueling India-Pakistan tensions, advocating for international intervention. He urged conflict resolution aligned with UN Security Council resolutions, suggesting the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, China, Turkiye, and UAE as potential mediators.

Little thought is being given to the problems that arose from the city’s ‘growth’