Top 10 world news: Ukraine conducts 'offensive actions' at the front, Was Odisha train crash avoidable? & more

Ukraine said Monday it was conducting "offensive actions" on the front line and noted some progress in Bakhmut, though it downplayed the scale of the moves."In some sectors we are conducting offensive actions," Deputy Defence Minister Ganna Malyar said, adding that "the Bakhmut sector remains the epicentre of the hostilities."

In other news,US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, currently on a two-day visit to India, met his counterpart Rajnath Singh on Monday. The two held talks on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation as well as security of the Indo-Pacific region and the China threat in New Delhi's neighbourhood.

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Ukraine said Monday it was conducting "offensive actions" on the front line and noted some progress in Bakhmut, though it downplayed the scale of the moves. "In some sectors we are conducting offensive actions," Deputy Defence Minister Ganna Malyar said, adding that "the Bakhmut sector remains the epicentre of the hostilities."

'I don't want to speculate...': US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Chinese misadventure along LAC

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, currently on a two-day visit to India, met hiscounterpart Rajnath Singh on Monday. The two heldtalks on strengtheningbilateral defence cooperation as well as security of the Indo-Pacific region and the China threat in New Delhi's neighbourhood.

Was Odisha train crash avoidable? A 2022 CAG report flagged serious concerns

A devasting train crash on Friday (June 2) in the Indian eastern state of Odisha has left the nation grieving as nearly 300 people lost their lives and over 1,100 were injured. The accident emerged as the country's worst rail accident in over two decades. But was the accident avoidable?

Ukraine has built network of agents inside Russia to sabotage Kremlin operations: Report

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German minister calls India’s dependence on Russian arms 'not in Berlin's interest'

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Monday said that the continuing dependence of India on Russian weapons is not in the interest of his country. The statement was made by the German minister ahead of his visit to New Delhi which is aimed at bolstering security ties.

US: Deadly crash of an unresponsive Cessna Citation in Virginia left a 'crater'

At least four people were killed when a light aircraft with an unresponsive pilot crashed into the mountains of Virginia on Sunday (June 4). The authorities in the United States were forced to scramble F-16 fighter jets after a sonic boom that rocked the Washington DC metropolitan area.

EU Court rules Polish judicial reform violating law, Poland rejects verdict

The European Union's Court of Justice on Monday ruled that controversial judicial reform, which was introduced by Poland in 2019 and is related to the disciplinary procedures for judges, stands in violation of the EU law.

Explained | World Environment Day: 5 international agreements that would affect the planet in years to come

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Around 240 tonnes of plastic waste gets dumped in India's national capital every day, says report

India's national capital New Delhi has been currently generating more than 1,100 tonnes of plastic waste every day, but only around 870 tonnes per day (TPD) is being managed or recycled, which leaves a gap of 242 TPD or around 22 per cent of the plastic waste load of Delhi.

Lionel Messi to Barcelona a done deal? Messi's father provides BIG update after recent catch up with club Prez

Is Lionel Messi set to return to FC Barcelona? The latest reports suggest so. Days after Paris Saint Germain (PSG) – his previous club, announced Messi’s departure after two seasons at the helm, Lionel Messi’s father – Jorge Messi, provided a big break on this matter.