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The Israel Defense Forces has stopped a pilot program of female soldiers due to health and fitness issues. Actually, these trained women were to serve in “combat mobility units,” where they deliver equipment and supplies to infantry forces in enemy territory and recover wounded soldiers. The IDF chief cited insufficient physical fitness for the combat […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for reviving the Russia-India-China (RIC) format, citing improved India-China border ties. Speaking in Perm, he said now is the right time to resume RIC talks, paused since the 2020 Galwan clash. Lavrov also accused NATO of trying to pull India into anti-China agendas, calling it a provocative trend.
The Trump govt set a target for federal agents to arrest 3,000 immigrants per day, or over a million per year, under its anti-immigration drive. The Enforcement and Removal Operations department will handle immigration enforcement, including arrests and detentions. Homeland Security Investigations will deal with investigating transnational crimes.
BNP Acting Chair Tarique Rahman criticized Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s foreign policy, demanding elections and reforms. At a Dhaka rally, he declared, “Not Dilli, Not Pindi, Bangladesh first,” opposing closer ties with India or Pakistan. Rahman urged Yunus to quit if he wants to decide Bangladesh’s long-term future and policies.
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.