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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized the Bengal government, cautioning against turning the state into "North Korea," following the arrest of social media influencer Sharmishta Panoli for a controversial video. Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan questioned the "selective outrage," emphasizing that secularism should apply equally.

Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Radico Khaitan and JK Cement as top stock picks for the week starting June 2, 2025. Radico Khaitan, a leading IMFL manufacturer, is projected to experience robust growth driven by premiumization. JK Cement reported strong fourth-quarter results and aims for significant volume growth and cost savings, making it a preferred pick in the cement sector.

IndiGo is expanding its International network and is set to start flights to 10 overseas cities in the current fiscal ending March 2026

A recent Harvard study, presented at NUTRITION 2025, reveals that food quality is paramount for heart health, surpassing the focus on simply cutting carbs or fats. The decades-long research, involving nearly 200,000 participants, demonstrates that diets rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables significantly lower coronary heart disease risk by approximately 15%, regardless of whether they are low-carb or low-fat.

In Boulder, Colorado, several individuals sustained injuries in what the FBI is investigating as targeted terror attacks. A man allegedly threw Molotov cocktail-like devices near pro-Israeli demonstrators. While police have a suspect in custody, the Boulder police chief refutes the FBI's terror claim, citing the investigation's early stage.

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Anvar says Chief Minister uses communities to his advantage and abandons them when they are no longer needed, and terms it the ‘real betrayal.’

LeBron James raised concerns about kids focusing on one sport early. He shared his experience of playing multiple sports. He feels early specialization leads to burnout and injuries. Social media users agreed with James. They highlighted the lack of cross-training. Parents pushing kids for financial gains was also a concern. James' sons Bronny and Bryce play basketball.

CPI(M) campaign in Nilambur alleges that Rahul Mamkootathil, at the behest of Satheesan, sought to beseech Mr. Anvar not to contest the bypoll

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' is captivating audiences with its time-loop narrative, nearing Rs. 60 crore in India after a 10-day theatrical run. The film experienced a significant surge during its second weekend, with collections rising notably on Saturday and Sunday. The movie revolves around Ranjan in Banaras, who gets stuck reliving his 'haldi day' due to a broken promise.

India once knew how to live with heat. From the mud homes of Odisha to the sandstone courtyards of Rajasthan, people designed spaces that cooled by default. Routines followed solar rhythms: work began at sunrise, paused during peak heat, and resumed in the evening. In cities, water-cooled courtyards, shaded alleys, stepwells, and perforated stone screens created microclimates

CM Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that a compensation of ₹5 lakh had been distributed to the families of the deceased

Ms. Premallatha said that the announcement should be seen in relation to the upcoming assembly elections in 2026 and DMDK will also make its position clear appropriately in 2026

Trinamool Congress criticized Amit Shah's focus on "sindoor politics," pointing out the irony of his anti-corruption stance given Suvendu Adhikari's presence in the BJP. The party accused BJP of being a "washing machine" for tainted politicians and demanded Shah's resignation over alleged security failures in J&K's Pahalgam that resulted in 26 deaths.

India accused Pakistan-based terror groups of a deadly attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in April, while Pakistan denies any involvement

Mumbai airport saw the arrest of ten Nepali citizens. They were attempting to fly to Gulf countries using fake documents. These individuals allegedly crossed the Bihar border illegally. They paid agents approximately Rs 2.5 lakh each. Some even obtained Indian passports fraudulently. Authorities are investigating the agents involved.

Amidst the Trump administration's restrictive policies, Indian students aspiring to study in the US face uncertainty, with visa interviews paused and social media scrutiny increased. Many are altering online presence, seeking guidance, and exploring alternative academic paths in Britain and Singapore. Despite the challenges, American universities continue to attract top Indian talent, producing global leaders.

Nearly 20,000 BC, SC, ST and minority beneficiaries, who rely on 9,260 MDUs, have been hit hard, he says