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A recent phone call between Putin and Trump highlighted the India-Pakistan conflict, with Trump claiming credit for halting hostilities, while India insists on its military diplomacy. Moscow– On June 4, 2025, a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump brought the recent India-Pakistan conflict into focus, with Trump asserting he played a pivotal role in stopping the escalation, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Trump’s Claim and India’s RebuttalUshakov, quoted by Russia’s TASS news agency, stated, “They also touched upon the Middle East and the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which was stopped with…
A deadly stampede during RCB’s IPL 2025 victory celebrations in Bengaluru has left 11 dead and over 30 injured, with public anger directed at Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma as they departed for London. Bengaluru – A catastrophic stampede unfolded outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025, as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) historic IPL 2025 victory. The tragedy, which claimed 11 lives and injured over 30, has sent shockwaves across India, with public outrage intensifying after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted leaving for London the following day. Fatal Chaos After IPL TriumphThe…
First fully digital census to conclude by March 2027, featuring caste data for the first time, with major implications for delimitation and women’s reservation. New Delhi: India will conduct its much-awaited census by March 1, 2027, after an unprecedented 16-year gap since the last count in 2011. This will be the country’s first fully digital census, incorporating caste enumeration for the first time in independent India’s history, as announced by the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday. The move is poised to have far-reaching political and social consequences. Two-Phase Census PlanThe census will unfold in two phases, concluding by February 28,…
Two individuals have been apprehended for smuggling a dangerous fungus into the US, raising alarms over a rare case of agricultural terrorism linked to a neighboring country. Washington: A shocking case of agricultural terrorism has come to light as the FBI arrested two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Junyong Liu, for smuggling a dangerous fungus into the United States. The arrests, made on June 4, 2025, reveal a sinister plot with potential ties to China, a neighboring country known for its geopolitical tensions with the US. The Fungus Smuggling OperationYunqing Jian, a researcher at the University of Michigan, and her…
Pakistan’s diplomatic maneuver to disrupt India’s outreach in Malaysia backfires, reinforcing India’s global anti-terrorism narrative. New Delhi: Pakistan attempted to sabotage an Indian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Malaysia by invoking Islamic solidarity and raising the Kashmir issue, but Malaysia rejected the interference, sources told Agency. The delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, proceeded with all planned programs, marking a significant diplomatic setback for Islamabad. Pakistan’s Failed Diplomatic PloyThe Pakistani embassy urged Malaysian officials to cancel the Indian delegation’s events, arguing, “We are an Islamic country, you are an Islamic country, don’t listen to the Indian delegation,” according to sources…
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai highlighted ethical concerns over judges accepting government office or contesting elections soon after retirement, stressing the need for judicial independence to maintain public confidence. LONDON: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai expressed grave concerns over judges taking up government appointments or entering politics soon after retirement, saying such actions erode public confidence in the judiciary. Speaking at a roundtable discussion at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, he emphasised the importance of judicial independence and transparency in maintaining the credibility of the judiciary. Ethical concerns over post-retirement roles CJI Gavai said judges accepting…
Tech mogul’s fierce opposition to Trump’s tax and spending bill sparks political firestorm. Washington, D.C.: Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has unleashed a scathing attack on U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ labeling it a “disgusting abomination” in a fiery post on X. The sweeping tax cuts and spending legislation, a cornerstone of Trump’s current agenda, has passed the House of Representatives and is now under intense scrutiny in the Senate, where Musk’s criticism could sway key votes. Musk’s Fiscal FuryMusk’s primary grievance with the bill centers on its potential to balloon the federal…
Desperate Palestinians seeking aid were fired upon by Israeli forces near a U.S.-backed distribution site, escalating tensions in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. Rafah, Gaza Strip: On June 3, 2025, at least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces opened fire near a food distribution site in Rafah, southern Gaza, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The incident, part of a series of violent clashes around aid operations, has deepened the humanitarian crisis in the region. Deadly Clash at Aid SiteThe Israeli military stated that its troops fired on a group of individuals who deviated from designated access routes near…
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone assault on Russian airfields, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Moscow. Kyiv, Ukraine: On June 2, 2025, Ukraine executed a sophisticated drone attack, deploying 117 drones across five Russian regions, targeting key military airfields. The operation, dubbed “Spider’s Web,” struck bases from Murmansk near Norway to Irkutsk in eastern Siberia, setting several aircraft ablaze and dealing a symbolic blow to Russia’s relentless bombing campaign in Ukraine. Details of the AttackThe Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian drones hit airfields in Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan, and Amur, spanning five time zones. Videos verified…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledges relentless drone attacks on Russian targets as a defensive measure against Moscow’s ongoing invasion, signaling no pause until Russia’s aggression ceases. Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared on Tuesday that Ukraine will sustain its drone strikes on Russian territory until Russia halts its military offensive. The statement follows a surge in Ukraine’s long-range drone operations targeting Russian military bases, airfields, and energy infrastructure, as the war, now in its third year, shows no signs of abating. Escalating Drone WarfareUkraine has significantly ramped up its drone capabilities, with strikes reported as far as 1,800 kilometers into…
