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India’s Pooja Singh won gold at the Asian U-20 Athletics Championships 2026 in Hong Kong with a record-breaking 1.93m high jump, ending a 14-year national wait. The LPU athlete also secured qualification for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

At least 20 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. Rescue operations are underway, with officials confirming that 37 people have been evacuated so far.

Kriti Sanon shared a heartwarming picture with Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna watching the Cocktail 2 trailer together. Calling them “three kids with dreams in their eyes”, the actress reflected on their journey in Bollywood ahead of the film's release.

A couple from Siddipet allegedly attempted suicide near the Telangana Secretariat by pouring petrol on themselves over an ongoing land dispute. Alert police personnel intervened in time, preventing the self-immolation attempt and later taking the duo into custody for questioning.

From Deepti Sharma and Amelie Kerr to Shabnim Ismail and Sadia Iqbal, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales will spotlight elite bowlers. The tournament features world-class spinners and pacers expected to shape title outcomes.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted simultaneous searches at multiple properties linked to suspended former police officer Bhujanga Rao, a suspect in the phone tapping case, over allegations of disproportionate assets, officials said. Around 15 locations were reportedly searched in Hyderabad.

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has spoken about his maiden India call-up for the Afghanistan series in Tests and ODIs, calling it a dream-like moment. He reflected on learning the news unexpectedly and his excitement to share the dressing room with senior players.

Director Buchi Babu Sana has revealed that Ram Charan underwent three to four months of wrestling training for Peddi. The makers brought in the trainer who worked on Dangal and enlisted local wrestlers to ensure authenticity in the sports-based action drama.

India delivered a dominant performance to hammer Singapore 25-0 in their final Pool A match of the Women’s U-18 Asia Cup in Japan. The victory secured a perfect pool-stage record and top spot, with Nousheen Naz scoring seven goals.

A New Hampshire university could lose up to 2,000 international graduate students if the Department of Homeland Security fails to approve a new doctoral programme by July 1. Lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to expedite the review process.

A fire allegedly triggered by a short circuit in tangled internet and television cables wrapped around an electricity pole broke out in Boudhanagar, Secunderabad. The blaze damaged a parked auto-rickshaw before power officials disconnected the supply, preventing further escalation.

The body of a 26-year-old woman recovered from Durgam Cheruvu has been identified as Roja Ramani of Nagole. Preliminary investigations suggest alleged harassment by bank loan recovery agents may have driven her to take the extreme step. Police are investigating.

Inspired by New Zealand's popular fruit-farm dessert culture, Real Fruit Ice Cream is gaining traction in Hyderabad. Served at select cafes, the dessert combines fresh fruits with vanilla ice cream, offering customers a lighter, customisable and visually appealing alternative to conventional treats.

A 22-year-old engineering graduate, Kavali Upender, drowned after allegedly slipping into a deep water-filled pit in Medchal while bathing with friends on Tuesday evening. Police recovered the body, shifted it for autopsy, and registered a case for further investigation.

Actress Janhvi Kapoor was left shaken during a promotional event for her upcoming film Peddi when an overenthusiastic fan, styled like Ram Charan, rushed towards the actor and accidentally hit her.

Seven persons were killed and around 40 injured after two Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation buses collided near Bardoli in Gujarat's Surat district. One bus overturned and caught fire after the crash. The Maharashtra government announced ₹10 lakh compensation for victims' families

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking a probe into alleged anti-national activities of the unregistered "Cockroach Janta Party."

The Centre removed CBSE chairman Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta and ordered a high-level probe into the board’s online marking system. The move follows allegations of answer-sheet mismatches, student complaints over evaluation irregularities and questions over procurement procedures

Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk announced he will join the June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign by June 5, citing failures in education reforms and accountability over exam irregularities.

Supreme Court of India's directive to High Courts to deliver timely judgments could go a long way in reducing pendency

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear programme previously off-limits, following recent U.S. military action. He said the U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping is costing Tehran hundreds of millions daily.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the CUET-UG 2026 exam, disrupted by a technical glitch on May 30, will be reconducted on June 6 and 7. Updated admit cards for the 3,765 affected candidates are now available on the official CUET portal.

Vipul, a seasoned Indian Foreign Service officer and currently Ambassador to Qatar, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, succeeding Sohail Ajaz Khan.