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A Trinamool Congress (TMC) meeting was postponed after nearly three-fourths of the party's 80 MLAs failed to attend, following alleged attacks on Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The party announced statewide rallies and a sit-in in Kolkata against post-poll violence and evictions, blaming BJP for "terror" against workers. BJP denies involvement, citing local anger.

Smokeless tobacco, a cheap and accessible addiction, traps millions of Indians in poverty. Despite graphic warnings, products like gutka remain under-regulated, costing mere rupees. This article highlights the urgent need for stricter policies on affordability, availability, and appeal to combat this pervasive public health crisis.

Around two dozen Uttar Pradesh BEd Joint Entrance Examination candidates fell into a sewage drain when a damaged concrete slab collapsed outside an examination centre in Kanpur. The incident occurred due to overcrowding near a photocopy shop, causing minor injuries and damage to belongings. Despite the disruption, the examination proceeded as scheduled.

A monkey caused chaos at a Uttar Pradesh court complex by snatching a bag containing ₹2 lakh in cash. The primate climbed a tree and began tearing open the bag, scattering ₹500 notes. Authorities later recovered ₹1.98 lakh from the scene.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has fiercely criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and vowed to oppose the Clarity Act, a digital-asset bill advancing in Congress. Dimon dismissed Armstrong's stance and stated banks will not accept the current legislation, which centers on stablecoin interest payments. Banks argue these yields lack regulatory safeguards, while crypto firms see them as customer rewards.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is expected to conduct a review meeting with senior officials on the modalities of implementing the scheme on June 1

The meeting assumes significance in the backdrop of rumours that Mr. Goud is pushing for a Cabinet berth in the next expansion

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the party is actively searching for a new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president to strengthen the organization for upcoming elections. Discussions regarding the new Karnataka cabinet composition are ongoing, with a phased expansion potentially occurring after the June 3 swearing-in ceremony.

Rahul Gandhi met CBSE Class 12 students labelled 'anti-national' after questioning an incorrect Physics answer sheet. The board later admitted an error. Gandhi criticized the government's response, stating the students deserve a secure future and that problems can't be solved by denying them. The incident highlighted scrutiny of the board's evaluation process.

Making the allegation in an X post, West Bengal BJP spokesperson Debjit Sarkar shared an audio clip in which Mamata Banerjee was purportedly heard expressing anger over the hospital's reluctance to admit the Diamond Harbour MP

The West Bengal government committed to saturate smart meters across government establishments by June this year, and transitioning to prepaid by August

Foreign portfolio investors continued their exit from Indian equities in May, withdrawing Rs 32,963 crore due to concerns over earnings growth and a weakening rupee. This outflow has pushed cumulative FPI withdrawals in 2026 to Rs 2.25 lakh crore, surpassing the entire previous year's figure. While selling intensity has eased, a turnaround in flows is unlikely without significant macroeconomic improvement.

The Bench said a person's awareness that they are being employed in the sex industry or prostitution does not exclude them from being a victim of trafficking, as they may have been deceived about the conditions of work, which later turned out to be exploitative

The Department of Agriculture, through a notification dated May 14, constituted a search committee to recommend a panel of eligible candidates for the post of Vice-Chancellor of KSNUAHS, Shivamogga

New Collectors posted in Perambalur, Ariyalur, Chennai, Tiruvallur and Ramanathapuram districts. Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Madurai get new Corporation Commissioners.

Executives from technology, consumer business, and engineering fields to take part

Actors will discuss their journeys, roles, evolving craft, and changing landscape of Indian entertainment

J&K CM Omar Abdullah will be engaged in candid dialogue with Dr. Narayan Lakshman, Opinion Editor, The Hindu, and Curator, The Hindu Huddle, in a session titled ‘Beyond the Valley: The role of Kashmir in great power politics’ on June 5