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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A man was chased, cornered, and brutally hacked to death with machetes by seven people inside a bakery in the Koppal district of India’s southern state Karnataka over alleged enmity and a property dispute, officials said on Monday. The brutal incident that took place on Saturday night (May 31) was also captured on camera.The chilling murder took place in a bakery close to Sindhanur Circle, less than a kilometre away from the local police station.&nbsp;The CCTV footage shows the victim, identified as 35-year-old Channappa Husenappa Narinal, a daily-wage labourer, being brutally killed in full public view on Saturday night around 10 pm.The victim was seen screaming and running into the bakery to save himself as some people were thrashing him. The footage shows at least two men attacking him with machetes, while one person hit the victim on his head with a wooden log.&nbsp;As the victim was trying to evade the attack, cut marks were seen on his bare upper body. The attackers struck his neck, head, back, and limbs.The victim ran a full circle in the bakery with the accused closely following and slashing him with machetes. A few seconds later, Narinal managed to run out of the bakery but was tackled by two to three men who stabbed him multiple times till he was motionless. All the accused then fled from the crime scene.&nbsp;Karnataka Police arrested seven people, identified as Ravi, Pradeep, two Manjunaths, Nagaraj, Gautam, and Pramod.Preliminary investigation suggested that an old enmity and a property dispute led to the murder.Senior officials visited the crime spot to assess the situation and probe, and a manhunt has been launched to arrest more people involved in the brutal killing.&nbsp;The police filed a case against all the accused under charges of murder, criminal conspiracy, and aiding a crime with common intention.&nbsp; &nbsp;The police believe the attack was premeditated and was a result of an old property dispute.

The victim ran a full circle in the bakery with the accused closely following and slashing him with machetes. A few seconds later, Narinal managed to run out of the bakery but was tackled by two to three men who stabbed him multiple times until he was motionless.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A man was chased, cornered, and brutally hacked to death with machetes by seven people inside a bakery in the Koppal district of India’s southern state Karnataka over alleged enmity and a property dispute, officials said on Monday. The brutal incident that took place on Saturday night (May 31) was also captured on camera. The chilling murder took place in a bakery close to Sindhanur Circle, less than a kilometre away from the local police station. The CCTV footage shows the victim, identified as 35-year-old Channappa Husenappa Narinal, a daily-wage labourer, being brutally killed in full public view on Saturday night around 10 pm. The victim was seen screaming and running into the bakery to save himself as some people were thrashing him. The footage shows at least two men attacking him with machetes, while one person hit the victim on his head with a wooden log. As the victim was trying to evade the attack, cut marks were seen on his bare upper body. The attackers struck his neck, head, back, and limbs. The victim ran a full circle in the bakery with the accused closely following and slashing him with machetes. A few seconds later, Narinal managed to run out of the bakery but was tackled by two to three men who stabbed him multiple times till he was motionless. All the accused then fled from the crime scene. Karnataka Police arrested seven people, identified as Ravi, Pradeep, two Manjunaths, Nagaraj, Gautam, and Pramod. Preliminary investigation suggested that an old enmity and a property dispute led to the murder. Senior officials visited the crime spot to assess the situation and probe, and a manhunt has been launched to arrest more people involved in the brutal killing. The police filed a case against all the accused under charges of murder, criminal conspiracy, and aiding a crime with common intention. The police believe the attack was premeditated and was a result of an old property dispute.

The victim ran a full circle in the bakery with the accused closely following and slashing him with machetes. A few seconds later, Narinal managed to run out of the bakery but was tackled by two to three men who stabbed him multiple times until he was motionless.

Man hacked to death with machetes in Karnataka bakery, murder captured on CCTV; 7 arrested

Three army personnel died and six soldiers went missing after a landslide hit a military camp at Chhaten in Sikkim, a defence official said on Monday.&nbsp;The landslide, which occurred at 7 pm on Sunday near Lachen town in Mangan district, was triggered by heavy rainfall in the area, he said.&nbsp;"... A catastrophic landslide occurred following intense and continuous rainfall in the region causing death of three combatants, identified as Havaldar Lakhwinder Singh, Lance Naik Munish Thakur, and Porter Abhishek Lakhada," the official said in a statement.Bodies of the personnel have been recovered, while four other soldiers were rescued with minor injuries, the official said in a statement.

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"Rescue teams are working round-the-clock under challenging conditions to locate the six missing personnel," he said.&nbsp;The army has expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and assured all necessary support, the defence official added. &nbsp;

Three army personnel died and six soldiers went missing after a landslide hit a military camp at Chhaten in Sikkim, a defence official said on Monday.

Three army personnel died and six soldiers went missing after a landslide hit a military camp at Chhaten in Sikkim, a defence official said on Monday. The landslide, which occurred at 7 pm on Sunday near Lachen town in Mangan district, was triggered by heavy rainfall in the area, he said. "... A catastrophic landslide occurred following intense and continuous rainfall in the region causing death of three combatants, identified as Havaldar Lakhwinder Singh, Lance Naik Munish Thakur, and Porter Abhishek Lakhada," the official said in a statement. Bodies of the personnel have been recovered, while four other soldiers were rescued with minor injuries, the official said in a statement.

Three army personnel died and six soldiers went missing after a landslide hit a military camp at Chhaten in Sikkim, a defence official said on Monday.

3 army personnel killed after landslide hits military camp in Sikkim, 6 soldiers missing

Priyanka Chaturvedi, a member of the all-part delegation for Operation Sindoor outreach, drew a stark difference between India and Pakistan while speaking in London. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said &nbsp;India focuses on global trade and diplomacy, but Islamabad is relentlessly using terrorism as a tool.&nbsp;“We had a very successful presidency of G20. While we host the G20, Pakistan hosts the T20, the top 20 terrorists of the world," she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;She further said that "the top terrorists will be found being hosted by the Pakistani state government. It's their stated policy."&nbsp;The leader also said that India is looking at trade and economy, while, Pakistan is looking at "free terrorist arrangement across the world."&nbsp;"You must go back home and see the documentary on how Osama bin Laden was taken out of Pakistan. He was hidden, actively financed, aided, trained, and supported, hidden from their so-called ally, the US. They shake hands with you, but they bite you on your back,” the MP added.&nbsp;The statement was in reference of 2011 US raid during which Al-Qaida terrorist &nbsp;Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan.&nbsp;

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The political leader also hailed India for Operation Sindoor under which India targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan on May 7. The operation was a response of Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 in which 26 people were killed.&nbsp;Chaturvedi said armed forces killed over 100 terrorists during the operation.&nbsp;"You can imagine these terrorists were capable of carrying out 100 terror activities, not just in India, but across the world," Chaturvedi said.&nbsp;“The world should be thanking the armed forces of India for doing what they did," the leader added.

Referring to terrorists' intention to divide India on the basis of religion after Pahalgam attack, Chaturvedi said, “They attackers did this in the hope that they would divide this nation. India doesn’t stand divided. India stands united."&nbsp;

'We host G20, Pakistan hosts T20-top 20 terrorists': Indian MP grills Islamabad during Operation Sindoor outreach

Priyanka Chaturvedi, a member of the all-part delegation for Operation Sindoor outreach, drew a stark difference between India and Pakistan while speaking in London. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said India focuses on global trade and diplomacy, but Islamabad is relentlessly using terrorism as a tool. “We had a very successful presidency of G20. While we host the G20, Pakistan hosts the T20, the top 20 terrorists of the world," she said. She further said that "the top terrorists will be found being hosted by the Pakistani state government. It's their stated policy." The leader also said that India is looking at trade and economy, while, Pakistan is looking at "free terrorist arrangement across the world." "You must go back home and see the documentary on how Osama bin Laden was taken out of Pakistan. He was hidden, actively financed, aided, trained, and supported, hidden from their so-called ally, the US. They shake hands with you, but they bite you on your back,” the MP added. The statement was in reference of 2011 US raid during which Al-Qaida terrorist Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan.

Priyanka Chaturvedi, a member of the all-part delegation for Operation Sindoor outreach, drew a stark difference between India and Pakistan while speaking in London.&nbsp;

After being massively called out for arresting the social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, Kolkata Police clarified the reason behind her arrest. The Police said that the action was taken after "duly investigating and adhering to legal procedures."&nbsp;The police said Sharmistha Panoli wasn't arrested for expressing patriotism or personal belief.&nbsp;"Kolkata Police acted lawfully according to the procedure established by law. The accused was not arrested for expressing patriotism or for personal belief; legal actions were taken for sharing offensive content which promotes hatred among the communities," Kolkata Police said on the social media platform Facebook on Sunday (June 1).&nbsp;The 22-year-old social media creator has been booked for her obscene comments on Prophet Muhammad while discussing Pakistanis' reaction on Operation Sindoor. She has been booked for promoting communal hatred.Police also said that they had issued notices to the influencer but she was allegedly found to be absconding.&nbsp;"Consequently, a warrant of arrest was issued by the competent court, following which she was apprehended lawfully from Gurgaon during the day. She was thereafter produced before the appropriate Magistrate and was granted transit remand as per due process of law. Later, the court sent her to judicial custody," Kolkata Police said.&nbsp;"Some social media accounts are spreading false information that Kolkata Police has unlawfully arrested a law student for opposing Pakistan. This narrative is mischievous and misleading," the police added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar alleged that the West Bengal government acted against the accused for appeasing her "vote bank."&nbsp;"Sharmistha Panoli, 22, a law student, arrested for a now-deleted video and a public apology. No riots. No unrest. Yet Mamata Banerjee's police acted overnight — not for justice, but for appeasement. But when TMC leaders insult Sanatan Dharma… mock Maha Kumbh and push communal poison — there's no FIR, no arrest, no apology. This is not justice. This is vote-bank vendetta," Majumdar said.&nbsp;

'Not arrested for expressing patriotism or for personal belief': Kolkata Police clarifies why Sharmistha Panoli was arrested?


After being massively called out for arresting the social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, Kolkata Police clarified the reason behind her arrest. The Police said that the action was taken after "duly investigating and adhering to legal procedures." The police said Sharmistha Panoli wasn't arrested for expressing patriotism or personal belief. "Kolkata Police acted lawfully according to the procedure established by law. The accused was not arrested for expressing patriotism or for personal belief; legal actions were taken for sharing offensive content which promotes hatred among the communities," Kolkata Police said on the social media platform Facebook on Sunday (June 1). The 22-year-old social media creator has been booked for her obscene comments on Prophet Muhammad while discussing Pakistanis' reaction on Operation Sindoor. She has been booked for promoting communal hatred. Police also said that they had issued notices to the influencer but she was allegedly found to be absconding. "Consequently, a warrant of arrest was issued by the competent court, following which she was apprehended lawfully from Gurgaon during the day. She was thereafter produced before the appropriate Magistrate and was granted transit remand as per due process of law. Later, the court sent her to judicial custody," Kolkata Police said. "Some social media accounts are spreading false information that Kolkata Police has unlawfully arrested a law student for opposing Pakistan. This narrative is mischievous and misleading," the police added. Meanwhile, BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar alleged that the West Bengal government acted against the accused for appeasing her "vote bank." "Sharmistha Panoli, 22, a law student, arrested for a now-deleted video and a public apology. No riots. No unrest. Yet Mamata Banerjee's police acted overnight — not for justice, but for appeasement. But when TMC leaders insult Sanatan Dharma… mock Maha Kumbh and push communal poison — there's no FIR, no arrest, no apology. This is not justice. This is vote-bank vendetta," Majumdar said.

After being massively called out for arresting the social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, Kolkata Police clarified the reason behind her arrest.

'Not arrested for expressing patriotism or for personal belief': Kolkata Police clarifies why Sharmistha Panoli was arrested?

India's active COVID-19 cases have risen to 3,961 as of Monday (Jun 2). As per the latest updates on the nation's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's Covid dashboard, in the last 24 hours, the active cases increased by an alarming 203.<h2>The number of COVID-19-related deaths in India goes up</h2>As per the Covid dashboard, the total number of deaths due to COVID-19, this year has increased to 32, with four deaths reported since Sunday.Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Maharashtra have reported one death each. In Delhi, a 22-year-old female with a history of treated pulmonary Koch's, post-tuberculosis lung disease, and bilateral lower respiratory tract infection succumbed to the virus.In Tamil Nadu, a 25-year-old male with bronchial asthma and severe acute tubular injury died, although, as per MHA, COVID-19 was an incidental finding in his case. Details of the Kerala fatality are yet to be released. In Maharashtra, a 44-year-old male died due to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) complicated by dilated aortic regurgitation while being COVID-19 positive.Fresh cases crop up across IndiaIn the last 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh has reported four new cases, bringing its total to 23 cases, including two cases cross-notified from Gujarat.Meanwhile, capital Delhi reported 47 new cases, increasing its total active cases to 483.In Kerala, from where the maximum number of cases are being reported, the active cases have gone up to 1,435 – with 35 new cases since Sunday.Maharashtra reported 21 new COVID-19 cases, raising the active caseload to 506.&nbsp;In West Bengal, 44 new COVID-19 cases were reported, increasing the state's active cases to 331.<h2>Karnataka issues advisory</h2>With the number of covid cases in India rising alarmingly, the Karnataka health department has issued a circular asking schools, both government and private, to take precautions in the interest of children's health."If schoolchildren develop fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms, do not send them to school. Follow appropriate treatment and care measures as advised by the doctor," read the instructions as reported by ANI. In the last 24 hours, Karnataka has reported 15 new cases, raising its tally to 253 active cases.

As per the Covid dashboard, the total number of deaths due to COVID-19, this year has increased to 32, with four deaths reported since Sunday.

India's active COVID-19 cases have risen to 3,961 as of Monday (Jun 2). As per the latest updates on the nation's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's Covid dashboard, in the last 24 hours, the active cases increased by an alarming 203. The number of COVID-19-related deaths in India goes up As per the Covid dashboard, the total number of deaths due to COVID-19, this year has increased to 32, with four deaths reported since Sunday. Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Maharashtra have reported one death each. In Delhi, a 22-year-old female with a history of treated pulmonary Koch's, post-tuberculosis lung disease, and bilateral lower respiratory tract infection succumbed to the virus. In Tamil Nadu, a 25-year-old male with bronchial asthma and severe acute tubular injury died, although, as per MHA, COVID-19 was an incidental finding in his case. Details of the Kerala fatality are yet to be released. In Maharashtra, a 44-year-old male died due to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) complicated by dilated aortic regurgitation while being COVID-19 positive. Fresh cases crop up across India In the last 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh has reported four new cases, bringing its total to 23 cases, including two cases cross-notified from Gujarat. Meanwhile, capital Delhi reported 47 new cases, increasing its total active cases to 483. In Kerala, from where the maximum number of cases are being reported, the active cases have gone up to 1,435 – with 35 new cases since Sunday. Maharashtra reported 21 new COVID-19 cases, raising the active caseload to 506. In West Bengal, 44 new COVID-19 cases were reported, increasing the state's active cases to 331. Karnataka issues advisory With the number of covid cases in India rising alarmingly, the Karnataka health department has issued a circular asking schools, both government and private, to take precautions in the interest of children's health. "If schoolchildren develop fever, cough, cold, and other symptoms, do not send them to school. Follow appropriate treatment and care measures as advised by the doctor," read the instructions as reported by ANI. In the last 24 hours, Karnataka has reported 15 new cases, raising its tally to 253 active cases.

As per the Covid dashboard, the total number of deaths due to COVID-19, this year has increased to 32, with four deaths reported since Sunday.

India's active COVID-19 cases tally at 3,961: Alarming surge in Kerala, Delhi, Maharashtra; 203 new cases, 4 deaths in 24 hours

A 30-year-old man named Gnanasekar was sentenced to life imprisonment for 30 years, and that too without remission, in the Anna University sexual assault case on Monday (June 2). The Mahila Court in Chennai announced the judgement for the lone convict in the case. The judgment came a week after the court declared him guilty of offences under 11 provisions, including Section 64(1)(rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and convicted him under those provisions. &nbsp; “For the charge under Section 64(1) of the BNS, you are sentenced to life imprisonment for a minimum period of 30 years without remission. Also, a ₹25,000-fine is imposed under this section, and if you default to pay the fine, you will have to undergo simple imprisonment for three months," the court declared in the judgment.&nbsp;<h2>The sexual assault case explained</h2>&nbsp;On December 23, 2024, the survivor, a 19-year-old girl, and her friend were out on the campus of the Anna University. Gnanasekar used to run a biryani outlet near the area. He entered the campus the same evening, &nbsp;blackmailed the duo, and went on to sexually assault the student in a secluded spot. As per the chargesheet, he even recorded the assault in his mobile phone.&nbsp;After the incident, the Madras High Court appointed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), &nbsp;comprising women officers t probe the case. The case had sparked a massive outrage in the state. The probe named &nbsp;Gnanasekar as the lone accused in the case.&nbsp;Gnanasekar was charged under 11 provisions of the law, including Sections 331(6) (lurking trespass by night), 126(2) (wrongfully restraining any person), 140(4) (kidnapping in order to subject a person to grievous hurt), 75(2) (sexual harassment) read with 64(1) (rape), among other provisions of the BNS, Information Technology Act, and Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act.

Anna University sexual assault: Gnanasekar gets life imprisonment | Details inside


A 30-year-old man named Gnanasekar was sentenced to life imprisonment for 30 years, and that too without remission, in the Anna University sexual assault case on Monday (June 2). The Mahila Court in Chennai announced the judgement for the lone convict in the case. The judgment came a week after the court declared him guilty of offences under 11 provisions, including Section 64(1)(rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and convicted him under those provisions. “For the charge under Section 64(1) of the BNS, you are sentenced to life imprisonment for a minimum period of 30 years without remission. Also, a ₹25,000-fine is imposed under this section, and if you default to pay the fine, you will have to undergo simple imprisonment for three months," the court declared in the judgment. The sexual assault case explained On December 23, 2024, the survivor, a 19-year-old girl, and her friend were out on the campus of the Anna University. Gnanasekar used to run a biryani outlet near the area. He entered the campus the same evening, blackmailed the duo, and went on to sexually assault the student in a secluded spot. As per the chargesheet, he even recorded the assault in his mobile phone. After the incident, the Madras High Court appointed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), comprising women officers t probe the case. The case had sparked a massive outrage in the state. The probe named Gnanasekar as the lone accused in the case. Gnanasekar was charged under 11 provisions of the law, including Sections 331(6) (lurking trespass by night), 126(2) (wrongfully restraining any person), 140(4) (kidnapping in order to subject a person to grievous hurt), 75(2) (sexual harassment) read with 64(1) (rape), among other provisions of the BNS, Information Technology Act, and Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act.

A 30-year-old man named Gnanasekar was sentenced to life imprisonment for 30 years, and that too without remission, in the Anna University sexual assault case on Monday (June 2).

Anna University sexual assault: Gnanasekar gets life imprisonment | Details inside

At least three people died and several were suspected missing after a landslide hit India's North Sikkim on Sunday (June 1). A nearby habitat was reported to be damaged after the landslide. A process for the identification of the deceased and search operation are under progress, PRO Defence Guwahti said.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning in Assam on Monday (June 2).<h2>Army for the rescue</h2>To save people from the aftereffect of the landslide, the Indian Army launched a rescue operation name "Operation JalRahata-2". The Army rescued around 500 civilians from the flooded areas in Imphal. At least 10 flood relief columns were deployed in the area with boats.&nbsp;The Iril River boundary wall, which was breached by the landslide, was repaired immediately to prevent further flooding.<h2>IAF launches relief mission</h2>The Indian Air Force (IAF) also launched a critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission on Sunday. This was after &nbsp;it received a request received from the state administrations of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.IAF rescued 14 individuals stranded in the middle of the flooded Bomjir river in the Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.&nbsp;The IAF mission was undertaken by Mi-17 helicopter.

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<h2>Stranded tourists</h2>Around 1,400 tourists were reportedly stranded after the Phidang Bridge collapsed in the landslide. Authorities said all the tourists, mostly were from West Bengal, were safe.<h2>Tripura opens 60 relief camps</h2>As the landslide hit the area post heavy rainfall, around 4,000 people were displaced in Imphal Valley. At least 12 landslides and infrastructure damage were reported so far. NH-2 collapses near Phesama in Kohima, halting all heavy traffic. Tripura opened 60 relief camps as rainfall continued in the Indian state.&nbsp;

Northeast floods: Three killed, several missing after landslide hits Sikkim; IMD issues warning for Assam | Details here 

At least three people died and several were suspected missing after a landslide hit India's North Sikkim on Sunday (June 1). A nearby habitat was reported to be damaged after the landslide. A process for the identification of the deceased and search operation are under progress, PRO Defence Guwahti said. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning in Assam on Monday (June 2). Army for the rescue To save people from the aftereffect of the landslide, the Indian Army launched a rescue operation name "Operation JalRahata-2". The Army rescued around 500 civilians from the flooded areas in Imphal. At least 10 flood relief columns were deployed in the area with boats. The Iril River boundary wall, which was breached by the landslide, was repaired immediately to prevent further flooding. IAF launches relief mission The Indian Air Force (IAF) also launched a critical humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission on Sunday. This was after it received a request received from the state administrations of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. IAF rescued 14 individuals stranded in the middle of the flooded Bomjir river in the Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The IAF mission was undertaken by Mi-17 helicopter.

At least three people died and several were suspected missing after a landslide hit India's North Sikkim on Sunday (June 1).&nbsp;

Northeast floods: Three killed, several missing after landslide hits Sikkim; IMD issues warning for Assam | Details here

A 22-year-old Tanzanian naval cadet is suspected to have drowned in the Kochi backwaters in southern India's Kerala on Sunday (Jun 1) evening. This incident was completely unrelated to his naval training and happened as the cadet reportedly went for a swim in the backwaters at a time when the southwest monsoon conditions were active in the region. The officer cadet, during his one-month break, was holidaying in Kochi city and was supposed to return to his home country afterwards. Naval diving teams have launched a thorough search and rescue operation.The incident took place around 5:30 pm, Sunday. It is said that the Tanzanian cadet had jumped into the backwaters, swum a few times and returned. Later, he again jumped in for a swim but went missing. The backwaters in Kochi are known for strong undercurrents.The cadet was a trainee at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, Kannur, about 300 km north of Kochi. The Indian Naval Academy, which is Asia's largest, offers ab initio training for the officer cadets of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. As part of India's military diplomacy, cadets from friendly foreign nations are also trained at the INA."An incident of accidental fall of an international trainee in the Ernakulam channel was reported at 1730hrs on 1st Jun 2025. The international trainee was undergoing training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. During the preliminary investigation, it has been ascertained that the trainee was on leave at Kochi en route to his country. A thorough search and Rescupe Ops has been launched in the area by Naval diving teams," read a statement from the Defence Spokesperson, Kochi . &nbsp;

 The officer cadet, during his one-month break, was holidaying in Kochi city and was supposed to return to his home country afterwards. Naval diving teams have launched a thorough search and rescue operation.

A 22-year-old Tanzanian naval cadet is suspected to have drowned in the Kochi backwaters in southern India's Kerala on Sunday (Jun 1) evening. This incident was completely unrelated to his naval training and happened as the cadet reportedly went for a swim in the backwaters at a time when the southwest monsoon conditions were active in the region. The officer cadet, during his one-month break, was holidaying in Kochi city and was supposed to return to his home country afterwards. Naval diving teams have launched a thorough search and rescue operation. The incident took place around 5:30 pm, Sunday. It is said that the Tanzanian cadet had jumped into the backwaters, swum a few times and returned. Later, he again jumped in for a swim but went missing. The backwaters in Kochi are known for strong undercurrents. The cadet was a trainee at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, Kannur, about 300 km north of Kochi. The Indian Naval Academy, which is Asia's largest, offers ab initio training for the officer cadets of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. As part of India's military diplomacy, cadets from friendly foreign nations are also trained at the INA. "An incident of accidental fall of an international trainee in the Ernakulam channel was reported at 1730hrs on 1st Jun 2025. The international trainee was undergoing training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. During the preliminary investigation, it has been ascertained that the trainee was on leave at Kochi en route to his country. A thorough search and Rescupe Ops has been launched in the area by Naval diving teams," read a statement from the Defence Spokesperson, Kochi .

&nbsp;The officer cadet, during his one-month break, was holidaying in Kochi city and was supposed to return to his home country afterwards. Naval diving teams have launched a thorough search and rescue operation.

Tanzanian Naval cadet drowns in Kochi backwaters; search ops underway

Plans are underway for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives next month. This will be PM Modi's first visit to the Maldives since the Muizzu government took charge in November 2023 and comes as both countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. During the visit, focus is expected to be on the inauguration of India-supported projects in the country with a focus on wider stability of the Indian Ocean region – where both countries have been working with each other under initiatives like the Colombo Security Conclave.The visit is seen against the backdrop of an upswing in ties after a period of stress in the ties in the aftermath of derogatory remarks by Maldivian ministers on the Indian prime minister. Last year, President Muizzu visited India, a visit that saw a ₹3,000 crore currency swap deal to support the Maldives' economic recovery.India has been a key economic and infrastructure partner for the Maldives. It has been supporting the mega Greater Male Connectivity Project, the biggest infrastructure project of the country that aims to connect Male to Villingili, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi islands through a series of bridges, causeways, and roads. The project is crucial for the proposed Gulhifalhu Port and will be a major catalyst for the Maldivian economy in the future through jobs and economic activity. It is funded through a separate USD 400 million Line of Credit (LOC) and USD 100 million grant from India.The last visit of PM Modi to the Maldives was in 2019. In fact, the Maldives, along with Sri Lanka, were part of his first overseas visit after taking the oath of office for his second term that year. During that visit, he addressed a session of the newly constituted People’s Majlis, and MoUs were signed in the field of hydrography, health, and the establishment of passenger-cum-cargo service by sea. PM also announced support for the restoration of Hukuru Miskiiy (Friday Mosque) in Malé.India has been the first responder for the country, from the 2004 tsunami to the recent COVID-19 crisis. Delhi also provides the largest number of training for the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF), meeting around 70 per cent of their defence training requirements. All in all, the Indian government has trained over 1500 MNDF trainees over the past 10 years.

During the visit, focus is expected to be on the inauguration of India-supported projects in the country with a focus on wider stability of the Indian Ocean region – where both countries have been working with each other under initiatives like the Colombo Security Conclave.

Plans are underway for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives next month. This will be PM Modi's first visit to the Maldives since the Muizzu government took charge in November 2023 and comes as both countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. During the visit, focus is expected to be on the inauguration of India-supported projects in the country with a focus on wider stability of the Indian Ocean region – where both countries have been working with each other under initiatives like the Colombo Security Conclave. The visit is seen against the backdrop of an upswing in ties after a period of stress in the ties in the aftermath of derogatory remarks by Maldivian ministers on the Indian prime minister. Last year, President Muizzu visited India, a visit that saw a ₹3,000 crore currency swap deal to support the Maldives' economic recovery. India has been a key economic and infrastructure partner for the Maldives. It has been supporting the mega Greater Male Connectivity Project, the biggest infrastructure project of the country that aims to connect Male to Villingili, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi islands through a series of bridges, causeways, and roads. The project is crucial for the proposed Gulhifalhu Port and will be a major catalyst for the Maldivian economy in the future through jobs and economic activity. It is funded through a separate USD 400 million Line of Credit (LOC) and USD 100 million grant from India. The last visit of PM Modi to the Maldives was in 2019. In fact, the Maldives, along with Sri Lanka, were part of his first overseas visit after taking the oath of office for his second term that year. During that visit, he addressed a session of the newly constituted People’s Majlis, and MoUs were signed in the field of hydrography, health, and the establishment of passenger-cum-cargo service by sea. PM also announced support for the restoration of Hukuru Miskiiy (Friday Mosque) in Malé. India has been the first responder for the country, from the 2004 tsunami to the recent COVID-19 crisis. Delhi also provides the largest number of training for the Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF), meeting around 70 per cent of their defence training requirements. All in all, the Indian government has trained over 1500 MNDF trainees over the past 10 years.

During the visit, focus is expected to be on the inauguration of India-supported projects in the country with a focus on wider stability of the Indian Ocean region – where both countries have been working with each other under initiatives like the Colombo Security Conclave.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to travel to Maldives in July

Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple airbases deep inside Russian territory. In other news, a 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US' Colorado.&nbsp; In India, ruling party, BJP, denies reports on using Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-s-operation-spider-web-stuns-russia-bears-similarities-to-israel-s-pager-attack-on-hezbollah-1748801205110">Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web stuns Russia, bears similarities to Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah</a> <img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748802619988.jpg?rect=(0,211,1267,950)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web stuns Russia, bears similarities to Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah">Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple airbases deep inside Russian territory simultaneously on Sunday, June 1, is an unprecedented attack by Kyiv in the over three years of the war that started in February 2022.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colorado-molotov-attack-who-is-mohamed-sabry-soliman-pro-palestine-suspect-who-was-granted-visa-by-biden-admin-1748835863783">Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin?</a><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748836205782.png?rect=(0,200,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin?"> A 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US's Colorado. The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror". &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-bjp-use-col-sofia-qureshi-wing-commander-vyomika-singh-as-campaign-faces-here-s-what-party-said-1748837088430">Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748837293254.jpg?rect=(0,51,798,599)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said"></figure>Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign. The reports claimed that both women officers, who led India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, will be seen for a campaign by the BJP on June 9.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-false-and-fabricated-reports-israel-denies-deadly-rafah-aid-centre-strike-that-killed-31-hamas-open-for-fresh-ceasefire-talks-1748809359984">'False and fabricated reports': Israel denies deadly Rafah aid centre strike that killed 31; Hamas open for fresh ceasefire talks</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250602/image-1748809511619.png?rect=(0,240,1440,1080)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'False and fabricated reports': Israel denies deadly Rafah aid centre strike that killed 31; Hamas open for fresh ceasefire talks"></figure>Israel has strongly denied claims that its forces were behind a deadly incident at a US-backed aid centre in Rafah, Gaza, where 31 people reportedly died on Sunday.&nbsp;Watch | <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/1929389194646053042">Saudi authorities crack down on unauthorised Hajj pilgrims</a>

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Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple airbases deep inside Russian territory. In other news, a 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US' Colorado. In India, ruling party, BJP, denies reports on using Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign. Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web stuns Russia, bears similarities to Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah Ukraine’s drone strike targeting multiple airbases deep inside Russian territory simultaneously on Sunday, June 1, is an unprecedented attack by Kyiv in the over three years of the war that started in February 2022. Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin? A 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US's Colorado. The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror". Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign. The reports claimed that both women officers, who led India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, will be seen for a campaign by the BJP on June 9. 'False and fabricated reports': Israel denies deadly Rafah aid centre strike that killed 31; Hamas open for fresh ceasefire talks Israel has strongly denied claims that its forces were behind a deadly incident at a US-backed aid centre in Rafah, Gaza, where 31 people reportedly died on Sunday. Watch | Saudi authorities crack down on unauthorised Hajj pilgrims

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Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric &nbsp;political campaign. The reports claimed that both women officers, who led India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, will be seen for a campaign by the BJP on June 9, the completion of 11 years of the Modi government.&nbsp;But, BJP refused all the claims and called the reports "fake news."&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X on Sunday (June 1), BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, “This is fake news."&nbsp;“The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofiya Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces,” he wrote. Apparently, the reports came after a statement by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui.&nbsp;“The comments made by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui have been misconstrued. He simply made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman within the community,” Malviya said.&nbsp;<h2>The role of women officers in Operation Sindoor</h2>&nbsp;Both Col Qureshi and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh gained massive attention online after their first briefing on operation Sindoor, India's retaliation attack on nine terrors sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Col Sofia Qureshi?</h2>&nbsp;Colonel Sofia Qureshi is a decorated officer of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Notably, she was lauded by the Supreme Court in 2020 in its landmark judgment allowing Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army.&nbsp;Earlier this week, the family of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi were among the many that attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Vadodara, Gujarat.&nbsp;"It felt great (roadshow of PM Modi). We are proud that PM Modi met us. Sofiya Qureshi is the daughter of the country, she only did her duty," Taj Mohammad, &nbsp;Qureshi's father said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said 

Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign. The reports claimed that both women officers, who led India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, will be seen for a campaign by the BJP on June 9, the completion of 11 years of the Modi government. But, BJP refused all the claims and called the reports "fake news." Taking to the social media platform X on Sunday (June 1), BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, “This is fake news." “The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofiya Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces,” he wrote. Apparently, the reports came after a statement by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui. “The comments made by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui have been misconstrued. He simply made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman within the community,” Malviya said. The role of women officers in Operation Sindoor Both Col Qureshi and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh gained massive attention online after their first briefing on operation Sindoor, India's retaliation attack on nine terrors sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Who is Col Sofia Qureshi? Colonel Sofia Qureshi is a decorated officer of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Notably, she was lauded by the Supreme Court in 2020 in its landmark judgment allowing Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army. Earlier this week, the family of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi were among the many that attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Vadodara, Gujarat. "It felt great (roadshow of PM Modi). We are proud that PM Modi met us. Sofiya Qureshi is the daughter of the country, she only did her duty," Taj Mohammad, Qureshi's father said.

Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric &nbsp;political campaign.&nbsp;

Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said

India has seen its first significant rise in COVID-19 cases in several months, with the number of active infections crossing 3,700. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) reported 363 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to data released on Sunday, 1 June.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-there-is-no-joe-biden-trump-boosts-wild-claim-that-biden-was-executed-in-2020-and-was-replaced-by-robotic-soulless-clone-1748781472904">‘There is no Joe Biden’: Trump boosts wild claim that Biden was executed in 2020 and was replaced by ‘robotic&nbsp;soulless&nbsp;clone’</a><h2>Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi report the highest numbers</h2>Kerala continues to report the highest number of active Covid-19 cases at 1,400, followed by Maharashtra with 485, and Delhi with 436. In the last 24 hours, Kerala logged 64 new cases, Delhi 61, and Maharashtra 18, the health ministry data showed.<h2>Three deaths reported amid fresh wave</h2>India also recorded three Covid-19-related deaths during the same 24-hour period. One death was reported each in Kerala and Karnataka. On Saturday, officials confirmed a third fatality in Delhi — the first death reported in the capital during the current uptick.In Karnataka, the deceased was a 63-year-old man suffering from pulmonary TB and squamous cell carcinoma, who was also incidentally Covid-positive. In Kerala, a 24-year-old woman with underlying conditions including sepsis hypertension and chronic liver disease succumbed to the virus.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dutch-mp-geert-wilders-condemns-arrest-of-indian-influencer-sharmistha-panoli-urges-pm-modi-to-ensure-she-is-freed-1748783984841">Dutch MP Geert Wilders condemns arrest of Indian influencer Sharmistha Panoli, urges PM Modi to ensure she is freed</a>The death in Delhi involved a 60-year-old woman with acute intestinal obstruction following surgery. Officials said her Covid status was also incidental.<h2>Karnataka issues public advisory</h2>In response to the rise in cases, the Karnataka government has issued a public advisory. People have been urged to behave responsibly by wearing masks in crowded places, practising physical distancing, and maintaining proper hygiene.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-launches-massive-drone-attack-targeting-russian-airbases-military-aircraft-report-1748779448172">Ukraine launches massive drone attack, targeting Russian airbases, military aircraft: Reports</a>

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) reported 363 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to data released on Sunday, 1 June.

India has seen its first significant rise in COVID-19 cases in several months, with the number of active infections crossing 3,700. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) reported 363 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to data released on Sunday, 1 June. Also read: ‘There is no Joe Biden’: Trump boosts wild claim that Biden was executed in 2020 and was replaced by ‘robotic soulless clone’ Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi report the highest numbers Kerala continues to report the highest number of active Covid-19 cases at 1,400, followed by Maharashtra with 485, and Delhi with 436. In the last 24 hours, Kerala logged 64 new cases, Delhi 61, and Maharashtra 18, the health ministry data showed. Three deaths reported amid fresh wave India also recorded three Covid-19-related deaths during the same 24-hour period. One death was reported each in Kerala and Karnataka. On Saturday, officials confirmed a third fatality in Delhi — the first death reported in the capital during the current uptick. In Karnataka, the deceased was a 63-year-old man suffering from pulmonary TB and squamous cell carcinoma, who was also incidentally Covid-positive. In Kerala, a 24-year-old woman with underlying conditions including sepsis hypertension and chronic liver disease succumbed to the virus. Also read: Dutch MP Geert Wilders condemns arrest of Indian influencer Sharmistha Panoli, urges PM Modi to ensure she is freed The death in Delhi involved a 60-year-old woman with acute intestinal obstruction following surgery. Officials said her Covid status was also incidental. Karnataka issues public advisory In response to the rise in cases, the Karnataka government has issued a public advisory. People have been urged to behave responsibly by wearing masks in crowded places, practising physical distancing, and maintaining proper hygiene. Also read: Ukraine launches massive drone attack, targeting Russian airbases, military aircraft: Reports

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) reported 363 new cases in the past 24 hours, according to data released on Sunday, 1 June.

Covid makes quiet comeback in India: Active cases cross 3,700, Delhi and Kerala see sharp rise

Bangladesh has begun issuing redesigned banknotes from Sunday, 1 June, that no longer feature the portrait of the country’s founding father and former prime minister, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.For decades, Rahman’s image appeared on every denomination of the Bangladeshi currency. He is also the father of Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister whose removal has sparked political unrest across the country.<h2>A shift after political change</h2>Following the exit of Sheikh Hasina from power, Bangladesh Bank confirmed last year that it planned to update its banknotes. Now, that plan has come into effect.Speaking to AFP, Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan said the new currency design will shift focus entirely away from individuals."Under the new series and design, the notes will not feature any human portraits, but will instead showcase natural landscapes and traditional landmarks," Khan explained.<h2>Notes to highlight heritage and nature</h2>According to AFP, the new designs will include illustrations of Hindu and Buddhist temples, the work of late artist Zainul Abedin, and the National Martyrs’ Memorial, which honours those who lost their lives during the 1971 Liberation War.The redesigned notes aim to highlight Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, rather than any political figures.<h2>Not the first redesign in Bangladesh’s history</h2>This isn’t the first time Bangladesh has made major changes to its currency. In 1972, after its liberation from Pakistan, the country released notes featuring a map of the newly formed nation.Subsequent series included Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait as the leader of the Awami League. However, during times when the Bangladesh Nationalist Party held power, currency designs focused more on historical and archaeological sites.<h2>New notes rolled out in stages</h2>Bangladesh Bank has so far released notes in three different denominations. "The new notes will be issued from the central bank's headquarters, and later from its other offices across the country," Khan added. "The other denominations of the notes with new designs will be released in phases."

For decades, Rahman’s image appeared on every denomination of the Bangladeshi currency. He is also the father of Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister whose removal has sparked political unrest across the country.

Bangladesh has begun issuing redesigned banknotes from Sunday, 1 June, that no longer feature the portrait of the country’s founding father and former prime minister, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. For decades, Rahman’s image appeared on every denomination of the Bangladeshi currency. He is also the father of Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister whose removal has sparked political unrest across the country. A shift after political change Following the exit of Sheikh Hasina from power, Bangladesh Bank confirmed last year that it planned to update its banknotes. Now, that plan has come into effect. Speaking to AFP, Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan said the new currency design will shift focus entirely away from individuals. "Under the new series and design, the notes will not feature any human portraits, but will instead showcase natural landscapes and traditional landmarks," Khan explained. Notes to highlight heritage and nature According to AFP, the new designs will include illustrations of Hindu and Buddhist temples, the work of late artist Zainul Abedin, and the National Martyrs’ Memorial, which honours those who lost their lives during the 1971 Liberation War. The redesigned notes aim to highlight Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, rather than any political figures. Not the first redesign in Bangladesh’s history This isn’t the first time Bangladesh has made major changes to its currency. In 1972, after its liberation from Pakistan, the country released notes featuring a map of the newly formed nation. Subsequent series included Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait as the leader of the Awami League. However, during times when the Bangladesh Nationalist Party held power, currency designs focused more on historical and archaeological sites. New notes rolled out in stages Bangladesh Bank has so far released notes in three different denominations. "The new notes will be issued from the central bank's headquarters, and later from its other offices across the country," Khan added. "The other denominations of the notes with new designs will be released in phases."

For decades, Rahman’s image appeared on every denomination of the Bangladeshi currency. He is also the father of Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister whose removal has sparked political unrest across the country.

No more Mujib but Hindu, Buddhist temples: Bangladesh drops Hasina's father's image from new currency

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video on social media that had communal overtones. In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community. Geert Wilders, a member of the Dutch Parliament and the leader of the right-wing Party for Freedom, has said the influencer's arrest is a "disgrace for freedom of speech" and has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure she is freed.&nbsp;"Free the brave Sharmishta Panoli! It's a disgrace for the freedom of speech that she was arrested. Don't punish her for speaking the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Help her @narendramodi," Wilders said in a post on X. The photo with the post read, “All eyes on Sharmistha.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Free the brave Sharmishta Panoli! It’s a disgrace for the freedom of speech that she was arrested. Don’t punish her for speaking the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Help her <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/AmyMek?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AmyMek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sharmishta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sharmishta</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IStandwithSharmishta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IStandwithSharmishta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReleaseSharmistha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReleaseSharmistha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeSharmishta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FreeSharmishta</a> <a href="https://t.co/YhGSLhuyr2">pic.twitter.com/YhGSLhuyr2</a>&mdash; Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) <a href="https://twitter.com/geertwilderspvv/status/1928899909043765424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Who is Sharmishta Panoli?Sharmishtha Panoli is 22 years of age and studies law at the Pune Law University. She has been active on social media for a while and has a strong following on her Instagram. Her public Instagram handle has over 93k followers.&nbsp;On 14 May 2025, she posted a video in response to a Pakistani social media user questioning India's position on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people based on their religion.&nbsp;In the clip, that went viral Panoli criticised Bollywood celebrities for remaining silent on Operation Sindoor that India carried out against terror camps in Pakistan.&nbsp;After facing backlash Panoli deleted the video and wrote, “I do hereby tender my UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY. Whatever was put are my personal feelings and I never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody. So anybody is hurt, I'm sorry… Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public posts.”

Dutch MP Geert Wilders condemns arrest of Indian influencer Sharmistha Panoli, urges PM Modi to ensure she is freed

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video on social media that had communal overtones. In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community. Geert Wilders, a member of the Dutch Parliament and the leader of the right-wing Party for Freedom, has said the influencer's arrest is a "disgrace for freedom of speech" and has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure she is freed. "Free the brave Sharmishta Panoli! It's a disgrace for the freedom of speech that she was arrested. Don't punish her for speaking the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Help her @narendramodi," Wilders said in a post on X. The photo with the post read, “All eyes on Sharmistha.”

In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor

Several areas in Delhi-NCR were hit by a massive dust storm, and then heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday (June 1), bringing respite from heat at the peak of summer.&nbsp;A forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted dust or thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and lightning in Delhi on Sunday.The heavy rain has made the weather pleasant in Delhi and the surrounding areas of the national capital region. People who had been enduring intense heat in summer have finally got significant relief.&nbsp;The minimum temperature of the national capital region on Sunday was recorded at 27.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).&nbsp; &nbsp;The IMD predicted a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of thunder and lightning during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity in NCR was recorded at 56 per cent.&nbsp;As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality was recorded in the “moderate” category at 9 am on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 198. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’. &nbsp;Earlier, on Saturday, rain lashed parts of Delhi and NCR as the weather department issued an orange alert, warning of downpours accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.&nbsp;&nbsp;A temperature drop of up to 9 degrees Celsius from normal was witnessed in Delhi after rain and thunderstorms on Saturday. The national capital has witnessed record rainfall that has provided respite from the heatwave conditions that are normally prevalent in the month of May.

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The minimum temperature of the national capital region on Sunday was recorded at 27.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). 

Several areas in Delhi-NCR were hit by a massive dust storm, and then heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday (June 1), bringing respite from heat at the peak of summer. A forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted dust or thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and lightning in Delhi on Sunday. The heavy rain has made the weather pleasant in Delhi and the surrounding areas of the national capital region. People who had been enduring intense heat in summer have finally got significant relief. The minimum temperature of the national capital region on Sunday was recorded at 27.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD predicted a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of thunder and lightning during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. Relative humidity in NCR was recorded at 56 per cent. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality was recorded in the “moderate” category at 9 am on Sunday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 198. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 to 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 ‘poor’, 301 to 400 ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 ‘severe’. Earlier, on Saturday, rain lashed parts of Delhi and NCR as the weather department issued an orange alert, warning of downpours accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. A temperature drop of up to 9 degrees Celsius from normal was witnessed in Delhi after rain and thunderstorms on Saturday. The national capital has witnessed record rainfall that has provided respite from the heatwave conditions that are normally prevalent in the month of May.

The minimum temperature of the national capital region on Sunday was recorded at 27.2 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).&nbsp;

Rain lashes Delhi-NCR after dust storm, brings respite from heat

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (Jun 1) demanded that the central government convene a Parliament session on Operation Sindoor. The Rajya Sabha MP also took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to refrain from self-praise.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Kharge said that the entire nation supports our armed forces. He added that there should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our enemies. He further stated that no one will speak against the country.&nbsp;“We must know when to speak what. There should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our opponents. All leaders across the country should remain silent regarding matters of national security. It's better to understand what has happened before speaking about it. There should be no election campaign before the delegation reports are out,” Kharge said.&nbsp;Slamming the prime minister, Kharge said, “PM Modi should refrain from giving election speeches. There is no need for self-praise. The entire nation stands with our armed forces. PM Modi had earlier said that he had given full authority to the army, so why is he speaking again now? The Prime Minister should not make self-glorifying speeches. We have said, let's convene Parliament and talk. Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions. None of us will speak against the nation.”&nbsp;<h2>Congress demands special Parliament session</h2>&nbsp;Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;On Saturday (May 31), Kharge alleged that the government has “misled the nation”, adding that “PM Modi is on an election blitz, taking PERSONAL CREDIT for the valour of our Armed Forces.”“In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing,” the minister wrote on X.&nbsp;“Our IAF pilots were risking their lives fighting the enemy. We have suffered some losses, but our pilots were safe. As per CDS’s interview, ‘we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range.’ We salute their resolute courage and bravery. However, a comprehensive strategic review is the need of the hour. Congress party demands a Comprehensive Review of our Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee, on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee,” he wrote.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the…&mdash; Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) <a href="https://twitter.com/kharge/status/1928783909946318854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (Jun 1) demanded that the central government convene a Parliament session on Operation Sindoor. The Rajya Sabha MP also took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to refrain from self-praise. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said that the entire nation supports our armed forces. He added that there should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our enemies. He further stated that no one will speak against the country. “We must know when to speak what. There should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our opponents. All leaders across the country should remain silent regarding matters of national security. It's better to understand what has happened before speaking about it. There should be no election campaign before the delegation reports are out,” Kharge said. Slamming the prime minister, Kharge said, “PM Modi should refrain from giving election speeches. There is no need for self-praise. The entire nation stands with our armed forces. PM Modi had earlier said that he had given full authority to the army, so why is he speaking again now? The Prime Minister should not make self-glorifying speeches. We have said, let's convene Parliament and talk. Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions. None of us will speak against the nation.” Congress demands special Parliament session Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan. On Saturday (May 31), Kharge alleged that the government has “misled the nation”, adding that “PM Modi is on an election blitz, taking PERSONAL CREDIT for the valour of our Armed Forces.” “In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing,” the minister wrote on X. “Our IAF pilots were risking their lives fighting the enemy. We have suffered some losses, but our pilots were safe. As per CDS’s interview, ‘we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range.’ We salute their resolute courage and bravery. However, a comprehensive strategic review is the need of the hour. Congress party demands a Comprehensive Review of our Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee, on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee,” he wrote.

Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.

Operation Sindoor: Kharge demands special parliament session, asks PM Modi to refrain from ‘self-praise’

Senior leaders of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the Pakistan-based extremist outfit founded by 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, have claimed credit for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, saying that they took revenge for Pakistan’s dismemberment in 1971, and revealed that they played a role in the massive anti-government protests last year in Dhaka.The provocative claims were made in public speeches earlier this week by JuD leaders Saifullah Kasuri and Muzammil Hashmi.Hashmi is a UN-designated terrorist.&nbsp;Speaking at a rally in Allahabad, near Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Kasuri invoked the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and called the 2024 unrest in Dhaka a “revenge” for it. &nbsp;“I was four years old when Pakistan was dismembered in 1971. The then Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi had declared that she’d drowned the two-nation theory in Khaleej (Bay of Bengal). On May 10, l …we have taken the revenge of 1971,” Kasuri said while addressing supporters in Allahabad, about 400 km from Lahore. &nbsp;Kasuri was referring to the 1971 Liberation War, in which Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) gained independence following Pakistan’s surrender to Indian soldiers and Bangladeshi freedom fighters. &nbsp;In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack.&nbsp;“I was not allowed to attend his funeral. On the day of his funeral, I cried a lot,” Kasuri said, but did not reveal who did not let him attend the burial, though senior officers of the military, police, and civilian administration of Punjab province attended the funeral of Mudassar and two other JuD members as was revealed in several photographs in the media, underlining the terror outfit’s clout and backing by the Pakistani establishment.&nbsp;<h2>‘We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying’</h2>&nbsp;Referring to the April 22 attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, Kasuri said, “I was in my constituency meeting with the people when the Pahalgam incident took place. India made me the mastermind of this attack. India made my city, Kasur, popular in the world.”&nbsp;He then menacingly said, “We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, speaking at an event in Gujranwala, about 80 km from Lahore, Muzammil Hashmi addressed Indian leadership, saying, “We defeated you in Bangladesh last year...”Hashmi’s remarks referred to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, which came after large-scale student-led anti-government protests.Following her removal, Hasina fled to India, and three days later, Muhammad Yunus assumed charge as the Chief Adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh.Consequently, diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have improved dramatically after Hasina’s departure.&nbsp;These admissions by senior leaders of the terrorist groups expose Pakistan’s duplicity and again bring Islamabad under international scrutiny for its backing to extremist elements.&nbsp;Former Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani remarked, “The rhetoric of Jihadi extremists at their public rallies makes it difficult for the rest of the world to believe official assertions that Pakistan is no longer sponsoring them.”

In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack.

Senior leaders of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the Pakistan-based extremist outfit founded by 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, have claimed credit for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, saying that they took revenge for Pakistan’s dismemberment in 1971, and revealed that they played a role in the massive anti-government protests last year in Dhaka. The provocative claims were made in public speeches earlier this week by JuD leaders Saifullah Kasuri and Muzammil Hashmi. Hashmi is a UN-designated terrorist. Speaking at a rally in Allahabad, near Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Kasuri invoked the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, and called the 2024 unrest in Dhaka a “revenge” for it. “I was four years old when Pakistan was dismembered in 1971. The then Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi had declared that she’d drowned the two-nation theory in Khaleej (Bay of Bengal). On May 10, l …we have taken the revenge of 1971,” Kasuri said while addressing supporters in Allahabad, about 400 km from Lahore. Kasuri was referring to the 1971 Liberation War, in which Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) gained independence following Pakistan’s surrender to Indian soldiers and Bangladeshi freedom fighters. In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack. “I was not allowed to attend his funeral. On the day of his funeral, I cried a lot,” Kasuri said, but did not reveal who did not let him attend the burial, though senior officers of the military, police, and civilian administration of Punjab province attended the funeral of Mudassar and two other JuD members as was revealed in several photographs in the media, underlining the terror outfit’s clout and backing by the Pakistani establishment. ‘We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying’ Referring to the April 22 attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, Kasuri said, “I was in my constituency meeting with the people when the Pahalgam incident took place. India made me the mastermind of this attack. India made my city, Kasur, popular in the world.” He then menacingly said, “We are preparing the next generation for jihad...We are not afraid of dying.” Meanwhile, speaking at an event in Gujranwala, about 80 km from Lahore, Muzammil Hashmi addressed Indian leadership, saying, “We defeated you in Bangladesh last year...” Hashmi’s remarks referred to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, which came after large-scale student-led anti-government protests. Following her removal, Hasina fled to India, and three days later, Muhammad Yunus assumed charge as the Chief Adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh. Consequently, diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have improved dramatically after Hasina’s departure. These admissions by senior leaders of the terrorist groups expose Pakistan’s duplicity and again bring Islamabad under international scrutiny for its backing to extremist elements. Former Pakistani diplomat Husain Haqqani remarked, “The rhetoric of Jihadi extremists at their public rallies makes it difficult for the rest of the world to believe official assertions that Pakistan is no longer sponsoring them.”

In the speech, Kasuri also confirmed that the Jamaat-ud-Dawa/Laskar-e-Taiba headquarters in Pakistan’s Muridke were hit by Indian airstrikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7, and admitted that one of his associates, Mudassar, was “cut into pieces” in the attack.

‘Took revenge for 1971’: Hafiz Saeed’s terror outfit JuD claims credit for Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in Bangladesh

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is currently leading an all-party delegation abroad as part of India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, has addressed internal party criticisms regarding his recent remarks.&nbsp;The Tharoor-led delegation reached Brazil. On being asked about his party colleagues' dig and swipes, Tharoor said, “I think this is a time for us to focus on our mission. Undoubtedly, in a thriving democracy, there are bound to be comments and criticisms, but I think at this point we can't afford to dwell on them.”&nbsp;"When we get back to India, no doubt we'll have our chance to speak to our colleagues, critics, media there. But right now we're focused on the countries we're coming to and getting the message out to the people here," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-talked-about-restoring-the-statehood-of-jk-says-local-party-apni-party-leader-after-meeting-with-lieutenant-governor-manoj-sinha-1748773104423">‘Talked about restoring the statehood of JK’, says Local party leader after meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</a>&nbsp;Just a few days back, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government and said, "Our MPs are roaming and terrorists (involved in the Pahalgam terror attack) are also roaming."&nbsp;Last week, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was in Panama, where he delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;Speaking to the Indian community in Panama, Tharoor said, "Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border. They have chosen repeatedly to attack us because they believe that they want territory which they do not control, which we control. It is part of the sovereign borders of the United Indian, and we are not going to give it to them even if we have to pay the price that we have repeatedly been paid. " &nbsp;Addressing the Panama assembly President Dana Castaneda and some select parliamentarians, Tharoor stressed that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 only after it waited to see if the Pakistani government would take any action against the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases inside Pakistan. We had no interest in starting a war, but we felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished," he said.&nbsp;Tharoor underlined that India has suffered attack after attack for almost 40 years and that it is not acceptable to continue to bear the pain.

Operation Sindoor outreach When we get back to India Shashi Tharoor brushes off party colleagues criticism

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is currently leading an all-party delegation abroad as part of India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, has addressed internal party criticisms regarding his recent remarks. The Tharoor-led delegation reached Brazil. On being asked about his party colleagues' dig and swipes, Tharoor said, “I think this is a time for us to focus on our mission. Undoubtedly, in a thriving democracy, there are bound to be comments and criticisms, but I think at this point we can't afford to dwell on them.” "When we get back to India, no doubt we'll have our chance to speak to our colleagues, critics, media there. But right now we're focused on the countries we're coming to and getting the message out to the people here," he added. Also Read: ‘Talked about restoring the statehood of JK’, says Local party leader after meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Just a few days back, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government and said, "Our MPs are roaming and terrorists (involved in the Pahalgam terror attack) are also roaming." Last week, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was in Panama, where he delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. Speaking to the Indian community in Panama, Tharoor said, "Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border. They have chosen repeatedly to attack us because they believe that they want territory which they do not control, which we control. It is part of the sovereign borders of the United Indian, and we are not going to give it to them even if we have to pay the price that we have repeatedly been paid. " Addressing the Panama assembly President Dana Castaneda and some select parliamentarians, Tharoor stressed that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 only after it waited to see if the Pakistani government would take any action against the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases inside Pakistan. We had no interest in starting a war, but we felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished," he said. Tharoor underlined that India has suffered attack after attack for almost 40 years and that it is not acceptable to continue to bear the pain.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is leading one of the seven Indian delegations that have travelled abroad to expose Pakistan's role in terrorist attacks on India

Operation Sindoor outreach | 'When we get back to India': Shashi Tharoor brushes off party colleague’s criticism

Apni Party leader Mohammad Rafi Mir on Sunday said that the delegation of the party, during a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, discussed several pressing issues and reiterated the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Speaking to ANI, Mir said, “..We apprised them about the situation on the ground and had a discussion on various issues...I am hopeful that all our concerns will be resolved...We also talked about restoring the statehood of J&amp;K...” The delegation also included senior leader Mohammad Dilawar Mir, who raised concerns about the economic impact of sudden weather changes on tourism-related sectors in the region. "We discussed various issues in the meeting... A survey should be conducted to assess the damage caused by the sudden change in weather... We urged the Lieutenant Governor to provide relief to hoteliers, taxi owners as their businesses have been affected due to tourists not coming to Jammu and Kashmir... We also discussed issues related to our constituencies," Mohammad Dilawar Mir informed ANI. On April 15, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will "regain" the status of a state. The restoration of Article 370, the reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and the implementation of the autonomy resolution were key promises in the National Conference's manifesto for the J-K elections. In August 2019, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, effectively ending the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. &nbsp;

On April 15, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will "regain" the status of a state.

Apni Party leader Mohammad Rafi Mir on Sunday said that the delegation of the party, during a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, discussed several pressing issues and reiterated the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Speaking to ANI, Mir said, “..We apprised them about the situation on the ground and had a discussion on various issues...I am hopeful that all our concerns will be resolved...We also talked about restoring the statehood of J&K...” The delegation also included senior leader Mohammad Dilawar Mir, who raised concerns about the economic impact of sudden weather changes on tourism-related sectors in the region. "We discussed various issues in the meeting... A survey should be conducted to assess the damage caused by the sudden change in weather... We urged the Lieutenant Governor to provide relief to hoteliers, taxi owners as their businesses have been affected due to tourists not coming to Jammu and Kashmir... We also discussed issues related to our constituencies," Mohammad Dilawar Mir informed ANI. On April 15, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will "regain" the status of a state. The restoration of Article 370, the reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, and the implementation of the autonomy resolution were key promises in the National Conference's manifesto for the J-K elections. In August 2019, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, effectively ending the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

On April 15, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will "regain" the status of a state.

‘Talked about restoring the statehood of JK’, says Local party leader after meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

A new coronavirus variant, NB.1.8.1, has been classified as "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation (WHO) following a dramatic rise in global cases and hospitalisations.<h2>WHO issues warning</h2>The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nb-1-8-1-lf-7-covid-variants-detected-in-india-reveals-insacog-data-3-infants-test-positive-in-karnataka-1748084179651">NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka</a> It has become the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong and has been identified in multiple countries, including popular holiday destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, and Egypt. Cases have also been identified in a number of states in the United States — including New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island.<h2>How dangerous is NB. 1.8.1?</h2>WHO, in its report, said that while under monitoring, the variant is deemed to be low-risk. The currently available vaccines "remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease," it said, despite the increase in cases and hospitalisations.The health body also said that currently there was no indication that the variant could lead to more serious illness than any other COVID-19 variant in circulation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-cases-in-india-rise-to-3-395-four-deaths-recorded-in-24-hours-1748746482442">COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours</a>It also said that despite NB. 1.8.1 getting detected in multiple holiday spots, there was currently no need to restrict travel and trade or close borders.However, the WHO has urged countries to stay alert and adjust their responses as needed."WHO recommends that countries remain vigilant, adapt to evolving epidemiological trends, and leverage COVID-19 management strategies to strengthen systems for all respiratory disease threats. Member States should continue offering COVID-19 vaccines in line with WHO recommendations," it said in an advisory.

The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.

A new coronavirus variant, NB.1.8.1, has been classified as "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation (WHO) following a dramatic rise in global cases and hospitalisations. WHO issues warning The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases. Also read | NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka It has become the dominant strain in China and Hong Kong and has been identified in multiple countries, including popular holiday destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, and Egypt. Cases have also been identified in a number of states in the United States — including New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island. How dangerous is NB. 1.8.1? WHO, in its report, said that while under monitoring, the variant is deemed to be low-risk. The currently available vaccines "remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease," it said, despite the increase in cases and hospitalisations. The health body also said that currently there was no indication that the variant could lead to more serious illness than any other COVID-19 variant in circulation. Also read | COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours It also said that despite NB. 1.8.1 getting detected in multiple holiday spots, there was currently no need to restrict travel and trade or close borders. However, the WHO has urged countries to stay alert and adjust their responses as needed. "WHO recommends that countries remain vigilant, adapt to evolving epidemiological trends, and leverage COVID-19 management strategies to strengthen systems for all respiratory disease threats. Member States should continue offering COVID-19 vaccines in line with WHO recommendations," it said in an advisory.

The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.

New COVID-19 variant alert! NB. 1.8.1 under WHO monitoring; becomes dominant strain in China and Hong Kong

In Sikkim, around 1,500 tourists were stranded on Saturday (May 31) as landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall blocked key roads.<h2>Teesta River water levels rise to dangerous levels</h2>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert as heavy rains raised the water level in the Teesta River to potentially dangerous levels.Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mangan district, Sonam Detchu Bhutia said that due to a cloudburst, water levels have increased by four metres.“There was heavy rain last night; there was also a cloudburst in the upper areas. The water level of the Teesta River has increased by 4 metres… The roads are broken at multiple places.”On Sunday (June 1) the Indian weather agency issued an orange alert for Sikkim's Gyalshing, Namchi, Soreng, Gangtok and Pakyong districts for the next 24 hours.As per reports, authorities are closely monitoring water levels in low-lying and landslide-prone areas, and emergency services have been activated. In anticipation of unforeseen emergencies, disaster response teams have also been put on standby in all affected districts.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mangan, Sikkim: Water level of the Teesta river increases following heavy rainfall in the region. (Source: IPR, Mangan) <a href="https://t.co/ahXPLSXkjJ">pic.twitter.com/ahXPLSXkjJ</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1929020153812885983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Car plunges into Teesta River</h2>As per the SP Sonam Detchu Bhutia, rescue operations to search for nine missing people were underway on Saturday. On May 29, a tourist vehicle carrying 11 people plunged into the Teesta River near Chubombu, Mangan district. Two people were rescued soon after.In conversation with ANI, the SP said that "The tourists went missing after the incident in which their vehicle fell into the river. Two of them were rescued safely on the night of May 29.""ITBP, SDRF, and NDRF conducted a rescue operation yesterday. But the car that had fallen into the river could not be pulled out as it was stuck in debris. We did not find any bodies near it," he revealed."The Deputy Commissioner is at the spot... The SDM and SDPO are directed to carry out the search operations non-stop... There are six tourists from Odisha, two from Tripura and two from UP... There were 11 people, including a driver from Sikkim," he added.As per reports, a portion of the under-construction Sankalang Bridge in North Sikkim has been washed away as the Teesta River water swells to hazardous levels. Watch it here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | A portion of the under-construction Sankalang Bridge in North Sikkim is washed away by the Teesta River following heavy rainfall. The bridge is crucial for North Sikkim, as it is the only connection linking Dzongu, Chungthang, Lachung, and Lachen to the rest of the… <a href="https://t.co/1Wa4Pcy5nu">pic.twitter.com/1Wa4Pcy5nu</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1929030182540878300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as heavy rains raised the water level in the Teesta River to potentially dangerous levels.

In Sikkim, around 1,500 tourists were stranded on Saturday (May 31) as landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall blocked key roads. Teesta River water levels rise to dangerous levels The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert as heavy rains raised the water level in the Teesta River to potentially dangerous levels. Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mangan district, Sonam Detchu Bhutia said that due to a cloudburst, water levels have increased by four metres. “There was heavy rain last night; there was also a cloudburst in the upper areas. The water level of the Teesta River has increased by 4 metres… The roads are broken at multiple places.” On Sunday (June 1) the Indian weather agency issued an orange alert for Sikkim's Gyalshing, Namchi, Soreng, Gangtok and Pakyong districts for the next 24 hours. As per reports, authorities are closely monitoring water levels in low-lying and landslide-prone areas, and emergency services have been activated. In anticipation of unforeseen emergencies, disaster response teams have also been put on standby in all affected districts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert as heavy rains have raised the water level in the Teesta River to potentially dangerous levels.

Sikkim rains: 1,500 tourists stranded as heavy rains trigger landslides; Red alert issued as Teesta swells to dangerous levels

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video &nbsp;on social media that had communal overtones.&nbsp;In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community.&nbsp;Later, Panoli, after facing backlash with many users even writing threatening comments on Instagram, deleted the video social media and issued an apology.&nbsp;However, a complaint had already been lodged against her in Kolkata and notices were issued to her and her family.&nbsp;When repeated attempts to serve legal notices failed, the Kolkata police approached the court and a warrant was issued against Panoli and she was arrested.&nbsp;Panoli was produced before the Alipore CJM Court which sent her to judicial custody for two weeks.&nbsp;Who is Sharmishta Panoli?&nbsp;Sharmishtha Panoli is 22 years of age and studies law at the Pune Law University. She has been active on social media for a while and has a strong following on her Instagram. Her public Instagram handle has over 93k followers.&nbsp;On 14 May 2025, she posted a video in response to a Pakistani social media user questioning India's position on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people based on their religion.&nbsp;In the clip, that went viral Panoli criticised Bollywood celebrities for remaining silent on Operation Sindoor that India carried out against terror camps in Pakistan.&nbsp;After facing backlash Panoli deleted the video and wrote, “I do hereby tender my UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY. Whatever was put are my personal feelings and I never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody. So anybody is hurt, I'm sorry… Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public posts.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor.

Sharmishta Panoli, a Social media influencer was arrested by the Kolkata police from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday (May 30) night. The arrest was made for allegedly uploading a video on social media that had communal overtones. In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor. According to the police, her video “derogatory and disrespectful" in nature was aimed at a particular religious community. Later, Panoli, after facing backlash with many users even writing threatening comments on Instagram, deleted the video social media and issued an apology. However, a complaint had already been lodged against her in Kolkata and notices were issued to her and her family. When repeated attempts to serve legal notices failed, the Kolkata police approached the court and a warrant was issued against Panoli and she was arrested. Panoli was produced before the Alipore CJM Court which sent her to judicial custody for two weeks. Who is Sharmishta Panoli? Sharmishtha Panoli is 22 years of age and studies law at the Pune Law University. She has been active on social media for a while and has a strong following on her Instagram. Her public Instagram handle has over 93k followers. On 14 May 2025, she posted a video in response to a Pakistani social media user questioning India's position on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people based on their religion. In the clip, that went viral Panoli criticised Bollywood celebrities for remaining silent on Operation Sindoor that India carried out against terror camps in Pakistan. After facing backlash Panoli deleted the video and wrote, “I do hereby tender my UNCONDITIONAL APOLOGY. Whatever was put are my personal feelings and I never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody. So anybody is hurt, I'm sorry… Henceforth, I will be cautious in my public posts.”

In the video that went viral, Panoli allegedly made communal remarks while accusing Bollywood actors of remaining silent on Operation Sindoor.

Who is Sharmishta Panoli, the social media influencer arrested for her video on Operation Sindoor?

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who is also a part of the Modi government's anti-terror all-party delegation to foreign countries has again come out hard at Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism.&nbsp;Addressing the Indian community in Algeria as part of an all-party parliamentary delegation, Owaisi &nbsp;said Pakistan gave special treatment to the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, while he was in jail.&nbsp;He went a step further and said, Lakhvi had become a father while officially being incarcerated in Pakistan.&nbsp;"There was this one terrorist called Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi – no country in the world would allow a terrorist who’s facing a terror charge (come out of jail). But he became a father to a son while sitting in prison. However, the trial progressed immediately when Pakistan was put on the Grey List (of FATF)," said Owaisi.&nbsp;The Hyderabad MP also urged world leaders to bring Pakistan back to the FATF Grey list, while calling it the epicentre of Takfirism - a concept in which fellow Muslims are declared kafirs, leading to their excommunication and often resulting in violence.&nbsp;“Pakistan is the epicentre of Takfirism and there is no difference in ideology between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda. They believe that they have a religious sanction, which is completely wrong. Islam does not allow the killing of any person, and unfortunately, that is their ideology," he said.&nbsp;“Once you bring Pakistan back in the Grey List, we will see a decrease in terrorism in India. We’ll see killings coming down. We have the 2018 experience when Algeria and other countries helped India,” he added.&nbsp;Pakistan had been in the Financial Action Task Force Grey list three times — from 2008 to 2010, 2012 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2022. However, in 2022 Pakistan was removed from the Grey list. But India is now advocating putting Pakistan back on the list after 26 people were killed in Pahalgam on April 22 by terrorists having links to Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Hyderabad MP also urged world leaders to bring Pakistan back to the FATF Grey list, while calling it the epicentre of Takfirism.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who is also a part of the Modi government's anti-terror all-party delegation to foreign countries has again come out hard at Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism. Addressing the Indian community in Algeria as part of an all-party parliamentary delegation, Owaisi said Pakistan gave special treatment to the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, while he was in jail. He went a step further and said, Lakhvi had become a father while officially being incarcerated in Pakistan. "There was this one terrorist called Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi – no country in the world would allow a terrorist who’s facing a terror charge (come out of jail). But he became a father to a son while sitting in prison. However, the trial progressed immediately when Pakistan was put on the Grey List (of FATF)," said Owaisi. The Hyderabad MP also urged world leaders to bring Pakistan back to the FATF Grey list, while calling it the epicentre of Takfirism - a concept in which fellow Muslims are declared kafirs, leading to their excommunication and often resulting in violence. “Pakistan is the epicentre of Takfirism and there is no difference in ideology between the terrorist groups in Pakistan and Daesh and Al-Qaeda. They believe that they have a religious sanction, which is completely wrong. Islam does not allow the killing of any person, and unfortunately, that is their ideology," he said. “Once you bring Pakistan back in the Grey List, we will see a decrease in terrorism in India. We’ll see killings coming down. We have the 2018 experience when Algeria and other countries helped India,” he added. Pakistan had been in the Financial Action Task Force Grey list three times — from 2008 to 2010, 2012 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2022. However, in 2022 Pakistan was removed from the Grey list. But India is now advocating putting Pakistan back on the list after 26 people were killed in Pahalgam on April 22 by terrorists having links to Pakistan.

The Hyderabad MP also urged world leaders to bring Pakistan back to the FATF Grey list, while calling it the epicentre of Takfirism.

'Terrorist Lakhvi became father sitting in Pakistani prison': Owaisi exposes Pak sponsored terrorism in Algeria

The active number of COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 3,395, while four deaths were recorded in 24 hours.&nbsp;In other news, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge&nbsp;Meanwhile, monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in several parts of India.&nbsp;Click on the headlines to read more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-cases-in-india-rise-to-3-395-four-deaths-recorded-in-24-hours-1748746482442">COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250601/image-1748748679102.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours"></figure>&nbsp;As India is witnessing a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases, the active number of cases has risen to 3,395 in just ten days. Kerala has recorded the maximum number of these infections, with 1,336 patients currently, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on 31 May.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/7-dead-dozens-injured-as-bridge-collapses-on-train-in-russia-s-bryansk-region-illegal-interference-suspected-1748747527446">7 dead, dozens injured as bridge collapses on train in Russia's Bryansk region; 'Illegal interference' suspected</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250601/image-1748748263655.jpg?rect=(0,87,850,637)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="7 dead, dozens injured as bridge collapses on train in Russia's Bryansk region; 'Illegal interference' suspected"></figure>&nbsp;At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border. Authorities, as per reports, have sought to blame "illegal interference" for the tragic incident.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-monsoon-wreaks-havoc-5-dead-in-assam-red-alerts-in-kerala-sikkim-1748745950203">India's monsoon wreaks havoc: 5 dead in Assam, red alerts in Kerala and Sikkim</a> &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250601/image-1748746333743.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="India's monsoon wreaks havoc: 5 dead in Assam, red alerts in Kerala and Sikkim"></figure>&nbsp;As the monsoon arrives in various parts of India, several areas in Assam, Kerala, and other places have become waterlogged due to heavy rainfall.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-s-daughter-malti-rocks-her-met-gala-hat-and-gloves-in-cute-throwback-1748747322179">Priyanka Chopra’s daughter Malti rocks her Met Gala hat and gloves in cute throwback| Watch</a>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250601/image-1748747603793.png?rect=(0,240,1440,1080)&amp;w=752&amp;h=564&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Priyanka Chopra’s daughter Malti rocks her Met Gala hat and gloves in cute throwback| Watch"></figure>&nbsp;Priyanka Chopra gave fans a heartwarming glimpse into her 2025 Met Gala prep with a cute video featuring her and Nick Jonas’s daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The toddler was seen adorably trying on Priyanka’s wide-brimmed black hat and shoes from the event.&nbsp;Watch | India slams Pakistan at UN glaciers' meet&nbsp;

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The active number of COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 3,395, while four deaths were recorded in 24 hours. In other news, at least seven people were killed and dozens were injured on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge Meanwhile, monsoon rains have wreaked havoc in several parts of India. Click on the headlines to read more COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours As India is witnessing a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases, the active number of cases has risen to 3,395 in just ten days. Kerala has recorded the maximum number of these infections, with 1,336 patients currently, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on 31 May. 7 dead, dozens injured as bridge collapses on train in Russia's Bryansk region; 'Illegal interference' suspected At least seven people were killed and dozens were injured late on Saturday (May 31) after a bridge collapsed onto a train in Russia's Bryansk region near the Ukrainian border. Authorities, as per reports, have sought to blame "illegal interference" for the tragic incident. India's monsoon wreaks havoc: 5 dead in Assam, red alerts in Kerala and Sikkim As the monsoon arrives in various parts of India, several areas in Assam, Kerala, and other places have become waterlogged due to heavy rainfall. Priyanka Chopra’s daughter Malti rocks her Met Gala hat and gloves in cute throwback| Watch Priyanka Chopra gave fans a heartwarming glimpse into her 2025 Met Gala prep with a cute video featuring her and Nick Jonas’s daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The toddler was seen adorably trying on Priyanka’s wide-brimmed black hat and shoes from the event. Watch | India slams Pakistan at UN glaciers' meet

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Morning news brief: India COVID-19 cases rise to 3,395; 7 dead in Russia after bridge collapses onto train, and more

&nbsp;As India is witnessing a sharp surge in the COVID-19 cases, the active number of cases has risen to 3,395 in just ten days. Kerala has recorded the maximum number of these infections, with 1,336 patients currently, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on 31 May.&nbsp;Maharashtra and Delhi have also seen an increase in infections, with 467 and 375 active cases, respectively. Within 24 hours, the national capital recorded an increase of 81 COVID-19 patients and one death of a 71-year-old man with Pneumonia, Septic Shock with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).&nbsp;There have been three more deaths related to the virus in Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of deaths recorded in the current wave to 26.&nbsp;Gujarat (265), Karnataka (234), West Bengal (205), Tamil Nadu (185), and Uttar Pradesh (117) have also seen a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections.&nbsp;Despite the sudden jump in the cases, the Union Health Ministry have said there is “no cause for worry” and the situation is being “closely monitored”. &nbsp;Check state/UT-wise list of active COVID-19 cases as per MoHFW.&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th rowspan="3">S. No.</th><th rowspan="3">Name of State / UT</th><th colspan="2">Active Cases</th><th colspan="2">Cured/Discharged/Migrated</th><th colspan="2">Deaths* (Details of causes below)</th></tr><tr><th rowspan="2">Total</th><th rowspan="2">Change since yesterday</th><th rowspan="2">Cumulative since 1st January 2025</th><th rowspan="2">Change since yesterday</th><th rowspan="2">Cumulative since 1st January 2025</th><th>&nbsp;</th></tr><tr><th>Death Since yesterday</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Andhra Pradesh</td><td>17</td><td>+1</td><td>5</td><td>+3</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Arunachal Pradesh</td><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Assam</td><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Chandigarh</td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Chhattisgarh</td><td>6</td><td>+3</td><td>4</td><td>+2</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Delhi</td><td>375</td><td>+81</td><td>266</td><td>+52</td><td>3</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Goa</td><td>8</td><td>+1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Gujarat</td><td>265</td><td>+42</td><td>87</td><td>+26</td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Haryana</td><td>26</td><td>+6</td><td>12</td><td>+1</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Jammu and Kashmir</td><td>6</td><td>+2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Jharkhand</td><td>6</td><td>+6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Karnataka</td><td>234</td><td>+86</td><td>130</td><td>+27</td><td>3</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Kerala***</td><td>1336</td><td>+189</td><td>425</td><td>+87</td><td>6</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Madhya Pradesh</td><td>16</td><td>+6</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Maharashtra</td><td>467</td><td>+43</td><td>207</td><td>+41</td><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Mizoram</td><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>17</td><td>Odisha</td><td>7</td><td>+2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>18</td><td>Puducherry</td><td>41</td><td>+6</td><td>37</td><td>+2</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>19</td><td>Punjab</td><td>5</td><td>+1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>Rajasthan</td><td>60</td><td>+9</td><td>8</td><td>+6</td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>Sikkim</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>18</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td>Tamil Nadu</td><td>185</td><td>+37</td><td>195</td><td>+12</td><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Telangana</td><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>Uttarakhand</td><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>9</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Uttar Pradesh</td><td>117</td><td>+75</td><td>12</td><td>+4</td><td>2</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>26</td><td>West Bengal</td><td>205</td><td>+89</td><td>12</td><td>+2</td><td>0</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Total#</td><td>3395</td><td>+685</td><td>1435</td><td>+265</td><td>26</td><td>4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Maharashtra and Delhi have also seen an increase in infections, with 467 and 375 active cases, respectively.

As India is witnessing a sharp surge in the COVID-19 cases, the active number of cases has risen to 3,395 in just ten days. Kerala has recorded the maximum number of these infections, with 1,336 patients currently, according to the data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on 31 May. Maharashtra and Delhi have also seen an increase in infections, with 467 and 375 active cases, respectively. Within 24 hours, the national capital recorded an increase of 81 COVID-19 patients and one death of a 71-year-old man with Pneumonia, Septic Shock with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). There have been three more deaths related to the virus in Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of deaths recorded in the current wave to 26. Gujarat (265), Karnataka (234), West Bengal (205), Tamil Nadu (185), and Uttar Pradesh (117) have also seen a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections. Despite the sudden jump in the cases, the Union Health Ministry have said there is “no cause for worry” and the situation is being “closely monitored”. Check state/UT-wise list of active COVID-19 cases as per MoHFW. S. No. Name of State / UT Active Cases Cured/Discharged/Migrated Deaths* (Details of causes below) Total Change since yesterday Cumulative since 1st January 2025 Change since yesterday Cumulative since 1st January 2025 Death Since yesterday 1 Andhra Pradesh 17 +1 5 +3 0 2 Arunachal Pradesh 3 0 0 0 3 Assam 2 0 0 0 4 Chandigarh 1 0 0 0 5 Chhattisgarh 6 +3 4 +2 0 6 Delhi 375 +81 266 +52 3 1 7 Goa 8 +1 1 0 0 8 Gujarat 265 +42 87 +26 1 9 Haryana 26 +6 12 +1 0 10 Jammu and Kashmir 6 +2 0 0 0 11 Jharkhand 6 +6 0 0 0 12 Karnataka 234 +86 130 +27 3 1 13 Kerala*** 1336 +189 425 +87 6 1 14 Madhya Pradesh 16 +6 3 0 1 15 Maharashtra 467 +43 207 +41 7 16 Mizoram 2 0 0 0 17 Odisha 7 +2 0 0 0 18 Puducherry 41 +6 37 +2 0 19 Punjab 5 +1 3 0 1 20 Rajasthan 60 +9 8 +6 1 21 Sikkim 0 18 0 0 22 Tamil Nadu 185 +37 195 +12 1 23 Telangana 3 1 0 0 24 Uttarakhand 2 9 0 0 25 Uttar Pradesh 117 +75 12 +4 2 1 26 West Bengal 205 +89 12 +2 0 Total# 3395 +685 1435 +265 26 4

Maharashtra and Delhi have also seen an increase in infections, with 467 and 375 active cases, respectively.

COVID-19 cases in India rise to 3,395; four deaths recorded in 24 hours

As the monsoon arrives in various parts of India, several areas in Assam, Kerala, and other places have become waterlogged due to heavy rainfall.<h2>Guwahati faces severe waterlogging</h2>In Assam's Guwahati, severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall has started affecting normal life. On Saturday (May 31), the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that in the last 24 hours, at least five people, including children, have died as the rainfall triggered landslides in the Kamrup area.As per the ASDMA, the preliminary report suggests that urban flooding had impacted three districts – Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), and Dakar--impacting five revenue circles and around 10,150 people. Meanwhile, three landslide incidents were also reported in the span of 24 hours. The agency has warned that continued downpours in Guwahati could lead to waterlogging, slow traffic movement, and increased risk of trees falling and localised landslides.<h2>Heavy rain lashes Kerala</h2>Heavy rains on Friday (May 30) have increased the water level of the Kakkad river, leading to waterlogging in parts of the coastal city, reports ANI.A red alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts on Saturday (May 31). An orange alert was issued for the rest of the districts.Strong winds and rainfall are expected to persist for the next two to three days. In a statement, the IMD said, "Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th &amp; 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025."<h2>Red alert issue in Sikkim</h2>Meanwhile, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, IMD issued a red alert on Saturday as heavy rains raised the water level in the Teesta River to potentially dangerous levels.The Indian weather agency has warned of possible floods and landslides in Mangan, Gyalshing, and Soreng districts.Authorities are closely monitoring water levels in low-lying and landslide-prone areas, and emergency services have been activated. In anticipation of unforeseen emergencies, disaster response teams have also been put on standby in all affected districts.

On Saturday (May 31), the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that in the last 24 hours, at least five people, including children, have died as the rainfall triggered landslides in the Kamrup area.

As the monsoon arrives in various parts of India, several areas in Assam, Kerala, and other places have become waterlogged due to heavy rainfall. Guwahati faces severe waterlogging In Assam's Guwahati, severe waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall has started affecting normal life. On Saturday (May 31), the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that in the last 24 hours, at least five people, including children, have died as the rainfall triggered landslides in the Kamrup area. As per the ASDMA, the preliminary report suggests that urban flooding had impacted three districts – Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), and Dakar--impacting five revenue circles and around 10,150 people. Meanwhile, three landslide incidents were also reported in the span of 24 hours. The agency has warned that continued downpours in Guwahati could lead to waterlogging, slow traffic movement, and increased risk of trees falling and localised landslides. Heavy rain lashes Kerala Heavy rains on Friday (May 30) have increased the water level of the Kakkad river, leading to waterlogging in parts of the coastal city, reports ANI. A red alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts on Saturday (May 31). An orange alert was issued for the rest of the districts. Strong winds and rainfall are expected to persist for the next two to three days. In a statement, the IMD said, "Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th & 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025." Red alert issue in Sikkim Meanwhile, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, IMD issued a red alert on Saturday as heavy rains raised the water level in the Teesta River to potentially dangerous levels. The Indian weather agency has warned of possible floods and landslides in Mangan, Gyalshing, and Soreng districts. Authorities are closely monitoring water levels in low-lying and landslide-prone areas, and emergency services have been activated. In anticipation of unforeseen emergencies, disaster response teams have also been put on standby in all affected districts.

On Saturday (May 31), the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that in the last 24 hours, at least five people, including children, have died as the rainfall triggered landslides in the Kamrup area.

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India's monsoon wreaks havoc: 5 dead in Assam, red alerts in Kerala and Sikkim