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The Supreme Court denied bail to a cardiologist convicted of sexually assaulting his 7-year-old daughter, stating, “Man becomes a beast after drinking.” The bench called the act perverse and upheld the child’s testimony. Citing trial court conviction, it refused relief despite appeal delay. The doctor’s lawyer eventually withdrew the plea.
Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will embark on the fourth Axiom astronaut mission on June 8. His father, Shambhu Daya, said that they are happy because Shubhanshu began his adventure in 2019 and is successful now. In addition to thanking PM Modi and the government, his mother, Asha Shukla, acknowledged Subhanshu’s wife for her assistance.
First IPL Qualifier between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be held today at Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The venue has hosted four matches this season, with contrasting outcomes. While the first two games saw high scores exceeding 200 runs, the following two produced much lower totals of 111 and 157.
Elon Musk resigned as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing the end of his tenure and disagreements with Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk likened DOGE to Buddhism, saying it would thrive without him. His exit raises questions about DOGE’s leadership and the direction of federal cost-cutting efforts.
Indian athletes are delivering outstanding performances at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. India clinched the gold medal in the mixed relay event, showcasing dominance on the track. Rupal Chaudhary also secured a silver medal in the women’s 400m, while Pooja earned silver in the women’s 1500m.
Sean “Diddy” Combs lost a mistrial bid in his sex trafficking case after lawyers argued prosecutors implied he destroyed evidence linked to a 2012 arson. Combs pleaded not guilty to racketeering and sex trafficking. Judge Arun Subramanian denied the mistrial, stating no prejudicial testimony was presented during the arson investigator’s questioning.
Satellite images show China has landed two upgraded H-6 bombers on the disputed Paracel Islands for the first time since 2020. Analysts view this as strategic signalling amid tensions with the Philippines and U.S. The move comes ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue and amid increased regional military activity, including U.S. and British presence.
Heavy rains in Telangana damaged crops across 29 districts, affecting 5,528 acres. The state government has released ₹51.52 crore as compensation. Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao ordered direct cash transfers to farmers’ accounts to provide quick relief. This move aims to support affected farmers promptly amid the recent crop losses.
Mumbai faces severe disruptions from heavy rainfall, causing waterlogging and traffic chaos. Areas like Khar, Badlapur, and Thane saw flooding and stormy conditions, prompting advisories to stay indoors. Streets near National College were submerged. The IMD now forecasts 106% monsoon rainfall, slightly up from April’s projection.
Contract workers of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant staged a huge protest demanding the reinstatement of dismissed employees. Tensions escalated when the protesters attempted to storm the plant’s administrative building. A scuffle broke out as police intervened to stop them, and Authorities urged the workers to maintain peace.
India approved a new plan for making its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. India is allowing private companies to join the project along with state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It was cleared by Defense Minister Rajnath, will speed up the jet’s development by involvement of more players.
Devotees are expressing concern over the sighting of leopards along the Alipiri footpath and ghat road leading to Tirumala. In response, TTD EO Shyamala Rao held a review meeting with officials to address the issue. He directed the deployment of protective measures including camera traps, to ensure the safety of pilgrims.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to purchase more American goods, including oil and natural gas. This decision was made as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties with the United States. Lai also said that they want to buy more American agricultural products and weapons amid Trump’s 32% tariff prospect.
The Bombay High Court slammed Maharashtra for arresting a 19-year-old student over a social media post on the India-Pakistan conflict, saying the State turned her “into a criminal” instead of reforming her. It questioned her college’s decision to rusticate her and called the State’s reaction radical, noting she had already apologized.
The state’s IMA branch issued an advisory urging doctors to remain vigilant with rising Covid-19 cases in Karnataka. Karnataka recorded 135 active cases, 73 from Bengaluru. CM Siddaramaiah stressed preparedness despite the strain being mild. The advisory follows concerns over new Omicron sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, now under WHO monitoring.