Times of India

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to investigate 171 alleged fake encounters by Assam police in 2021. While dismissing a PIL, the court noted the petitioner's claims appeared speculative, except for a few incidents. AHRC will invite victims and families to provide evidence and can select police officials for inquiry.

US authorities, defending President Trump's trade policies in court, claimed his intervention averted a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. They asserted Trump's offer of trade access led to a ceasefire, despite India's denial of his mediation. Officials warned that limiting presidential tariff powers could jeopardize regional security and trade agreements.

The operation was launched based on intelligence inputs about the presence of wanted criminals in the region. When intercepted, the suspects opened fire at the police team, triggering a fierce gun battle, said ADG, law and order, Amitabh Yash. Yash said Naveen Kumar was critically injured in the exchange of fire. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him dead.

A bomb disposal squad in Jammu defused three live mortar shells found near the RTO office in Transport Nagar, raising concerns about potential links to past cross-border shelling, possibly related to Operation Sindoor. Authorities are investigating the origin of the old but dangerous ordnance.

ASML, a crucial semiconductor supplier, has witnessed a significant market value decline due to U.S. export restrictions to China and potential U.S. tariffs. The Dutch company's inability to ship advanced EUV machines to China impacts sales. Despite challenges, a potential U.S.-Europe trade deal could alleviate market concerns.

In a significant turn, John Laurinaitis has been dropped from Janel Grant's sex trafficking lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon. Laurinaitis has reportedly reached a confidential settlement, agreeing to cooperate with Grant's legal team. This development follows Grant's allegations of sexual misconduct against McMahon and Laurinaitis.

US President Trump advocated for Harvard University to cap international student enrollment at 15% to enhance opportunities for American students. This proposal follows the Trump administration's actions, including freezing $2.2 billion in federal funding and restricting foreign student enrollment, citing concerns over antisemitism and Harvard's governance.

Civil defence mock drills, dubbed 'Operation Shield,' scheduled for Thursday in states bordering Pakistan, including Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, have been postponed due to administrative reasons. Punjab has requested the Centre to reschedule the exercise for June 3, as their civil defence staff are currently undergoing NDRF training.

President Trump revealed he asked Prime Minister Netanyahu to hold off on military action against Iran, prioritizing ongoing nuclear negotiations. Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Iran, citing "very good discussions" and potential for a breakthrough announcement soon.

Ravindra Jadeja credits two influential figures named Mahendra, both from Bihar, for shaping his cricket career. He highlights his childhood coach, Mahendra Singh Chauhan, for instilling a strong emphasis on fitness and fielding. Jadeja also praises MS Dhoni's unparalleled greatness and Virat Kohli's relentless pursuit of victory in Test cricket, emphasizing his positive approach.

The extension of the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025, may increase the government's interest liability on tax refunds, calculated from April 1st. Taxpayers filing by the extended deadline are still eligible for interest, but delaying may not significantly benefit them. Experts suggest early filing to expedite refunds, despite the government's manageable interest burden.

Shashi Tharoor's recent remarks, suggesting India first breached the LoC during the 2016 surgical strike, have ignited a fresh controversy with the Congress and the BJP engaged in a war of words. This follows Tharoor's earlier praise for PM Modi's diplomatic efforts, going against the party line. Congress leaders are countering Tharoor's statements citing past surgical strikes during the UPA regime.