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India emerged champions at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, topping the freestyle standings and finishing with 27 medals across categories. The women’s and Greco-Roman teams also delivered strong performances, marking a dominant continental campaign.

Nalin Prabhat praised police, Army and disaster response teams for successfully rescuing 320 people stranded in Gulmarg cable car cabins. Calling it a proud moment, he announced DG Commendation medals and rewards for personnel involved in the challenging operation

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was granted 30-day parole from Sunaria Jail while serving sentences in rape cases. The Dera chief, released under tight security, will stay at the Sirsa headquarters and is allowed only virtual interaction with followers during parole

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible revival attempt by terror outfits Al-Badr and Hizbul Mujahideen in Jammu and Kashmir despite setbacks following Hamza Burhan’s killing. Officials say the groups are coordinating recruitment, propaganda and local mobilisation efforts with alleged backing from Pakistan’s ISI

Internal conflict within AMMA has intensified as actors demanded transparency over finances and leadership functioning. Public criticism from Mallika Sukumaran and Mala Parvathy has increased pressure on senior Malayalam cinema figures to intervene and restore stability

The Indian Army’s canine units showcased specialised battlefield skills during multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya. Dogs trained in explosive detection, tracking and assault operations participated alongside troops from 12 countries, highlighting operational versatility, indigenous breeds and integration with emerging military technologies like robotic dogs

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Sheikh Abdul Rashid from June 25 to 30 to attend his father’s post-death rituals in Srinagar. The Baramulla MP, jailed in a terror-funding case, must surrender on June 2 after his current bail period ends

India handed over 134 police cabs to Sri Lanka under a grant of SLR 300 million to strengthen policing, road safety, and emergency response. The initiative reinforces ongoing bilateral cooperation and development partnership between the two countries

Eleven people, including nine women, died after being swept away by strong currents while collecting freshwater mussels in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district. Rescue teams recovered all bodies, while officials said the group likely misjudged rising water levels during monsoon conditions

India’s data centre sector is projected to reach $45.69 billion by 2033, driven by AI workloads, cloud adoption, 5G rollout and data localisation. A KPMG report highlights rising demand for integrated, scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure solutions across the country.

Marco Rubio condemned racist remarks against Indians in the US, calling such comments “stupid.” He said America remains welcoming to immigrants and clarified that ongoing US immigration reforms, including visa changes, are global measures and not specifically targeted at India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed strong India-US strategic ties, highlighting cooperation on counter-terrorism, critical minerals, supply chains and emerging technologies. During talks with S. Jaishankar, Rubio described India as one of America’s most important global strategic partners

Former India captain Rohit Sharma said Indian cricket is heading in the right direction, praising recent successes across formats and age groups. Speaking at a Mumbai Indians event, he highlighted the team’s fearless approach and urged continued dominance in world cricket.

A new SHRM India report highlights a growing skills gap, with 45 per cent of organisations citing AI, digital and data skills as a major constraint. The study underscores challenges in ESG capability, gig adoption, and workforce readiness amid rapid technological change.

India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan following an Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain. The WHO has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern amid fears of regional transmission.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India is on track to become a major global arms exporter within 25–30 years. In Shirdi, he highlighted growing private sector participation in defence manufacturing and said India aims to become a hub for advanced weapon production

Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers Sagar Singh (67kg) and Suraj (60kg) advanced to the gold medal matches on the opening day of the UWW U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government does not intervene in exchange rates as they are market-driven, influenced by global factors. He added that India is focused on boosting exports, reducing imports, and strengthening investment through trade reforms and policy support

Among Associate nations, the highest number of registrations came from the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland

The Centre has ordered Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens’ Delhi premises by June 5, citing urgent defence infrastructure needs. The historic colonial-era club, located near the PM’s residence, may be repossessed under lease termination provisions by the government