Problems with leadership: Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh quits the party
In a letter to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday, BJP firebrand MLA Raja Singh announced his resignation from the saffron party’s primary membership, expressing his displeasure over the potential selection of Ramchander Rao as Telangana President.
Delhi court sentences man to life term for killing his wife
For the 2013 murder of his wife, a man was given a severe life term by a Delhi court. On June 5, accused Satender Pal Singh was found guilty under Section 302 (murder) of the IPC. Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Kumar was hearing arguments regarding the appropriate sentencing.
Agra airport receives threat mail; security tightened
Security at Agra airport has been beefed up after it received a threat mail, police said on Monday, PTI reported.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Sonam Kumar said the airport security filed a complaint regarding the threatening email on Sunday, following which a case was registered at Shahganj police station.
The complaint did not specify the details about the threat, police said.
“Similar emails have been received at other locations as well, and we are in contact with officials there. A thorough investigation is underway. The airport premises has been checked, and nothing suspicious found,” the DCP said.
The FIR has been registered under BNS Section 351(4) (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) and Section 66F of the IT Act.
Police are working to trace the source of the email and assess its credibility, officials said.
Judges reject the Palestinian human rights organization’s allegation that the UK is unlawfully arming Israel
On Monday, a Palestinian human rights organization lost its court appeal to the British government’s decision to provide Israel with military equipment and parts for F-35 fighter fighters.
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Bhubaneswar airport to conduct emergency mock drill following Ahmedabad plane crash
The Biju Patnaik International Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency mock drill on Monday, simulating a crash-like situation to evaluate the preparedness and coordination of various response agencies, airport authorities said.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) mandates such mock drills at regular intervals to comply with international aviation safety protocols.
Iran condemns ‘destructive’ actions’ by IAEA chief
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told French President Emmanuel Macron that Tehran had stopped working with the UN nuclear watchdog because of the IAEA chief’s “destructive” actions against the Islamic republic, according to a statement released by his office on Monday.
Pakistan: Following a fatal suicide attack, Section 144 imposed in North Waziristan
Due to increased security concerns, authorities have implemented Section 144 in North Waziristan for a period of one month, according to ARY News.
Minor girl disciplined for using a phone staged her own kidnapping in Jabalpur
A 13-year-old girl in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly staged her own kidnapping after receiving a reprimand from her mother for using her phone excessively. She even wrote a handwritten note demanding a ransom of Rs 15 lakh, according to police on Monday.
Europe experiencing scorching temperatures, specific regions on high alert
A persistent heat wave that has scorched parts of Europe prompted officials to issue warnings and urge travelers to find ways to avoid the heat on Monday, while forest fires fueled by strong winds and hot, dry weather damaged some vacation houses in Turkey.
Indian Army chief travels to Bhutan to strengthen defense relations
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), left for Bhutan on Monday as part of an official tour. According to the Indian Army, the visit was intended to strengthen the two countries’ long-standing bilateral defense collaboration.
Blackout challenge: 12-year-old dies after trying this social media trend
A 12-year-old child from Castleford, England, passed away while participating in the risky “blackout challenge” social media trend. According to People, the incident has rekindled international concern about hazardous online content that targets youngsters.
Telangana pharmaceutical facility explosion left eight people dead and 26 injured: Police
According to police, a suspected chemical reaction in a pharmaceutical plant in this region caused an explosion Monday that killed eight people and injured 26 more.
India News Live: Kolkata rape case – Attack 'premeditated'; victim targeted from day one of admission
“The entire matter was premeditated. The trio had been plotting for several days to carry out this torture on the victim. We have found that the victim was targeted by the prime accused from the very first day she got admission to the college,” the officer was quoted as saying by the news agency PTI.
India News Live: Telangana factory blast kills 10, fire guts unit
Fire department officials have said that so far, five bodies have been recovered from the rubble after the industrial structure collapsed due to the powerful explosion.
India News Live: India-US race against time as Trump says won't extend July 9 tariff deadline
India is seeking full exemption from the additional 26 per cent reciprocal tariff announced by the US on April 2. While the tariff was suspended for 90 days, the 10 per cent baseline tariff imposed by Washington remains in place.
World News Live: After opposing 'big beautiful bill', Senator Thom Tillis says won't run for reelection; Donald Trump says 'great news'
Tillis’ decision opens up the Senate seat in a state that has often seen close races. It also gives Democrats a chance to gain ground in the 2026 midterm elections. Tillis could now play an unpredictable role in the Republican Party, where few members go against Trump. Trump had already been considering supporting a primary challenger against him and reacted to the news by posting, “Great News!”
UNDP chief urges nations to protect aid spending amid global conflicts
The head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has called for stronger support for international aid, saying it is key to building peace in a world facing multiple crises.
Speaking ahead of a four-day UN conference in Spain, Haoliang Xu stressed that spending on aid, trade and defence should not be seen as a “zero-sum game”.
“International development cooperation is critical to build the foundations of peace,” Xu said. He pointed out that most of the world’s poor now live in countries affected by conflict.
Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave worsens
Firefighters were deployed across several countries on Sunday as wildfires broke out and temperatures soared across southern Europe. Authorities warned that the ongoing heatwave is likely to intensify in the coming days.
Fires were reported in parts of France and Turkey, with Spain, Portugal and Italy also on high alert. In Turkey, forest fires broke out in Izmir province, fuelled by strong winds, according to local reports.
Glastonbury performers spark police probe over anti-Israel chants
A British punk-rap group has come under fire for anti-Israel remarks made during their performance at the Glastonbury music festival, prompting a police investigation.
On Saturday, Bob Vylan led festival-goers in chanting “Death, death to the IDF”, referring to the Israeli military. The chant has drawn strong backlash and official condemnation from the UK government.
Highway robbery suspect killed in police encounter in UP’s Baghpat
A man accused of killing and robbing truck drivers was shot in an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat on Sunday. He later died from his injuries, officials said.
The accused, identified as Sandeep from Rohtak in Haryana, was wanted in several states. According to ADG STF Amitabh Yash, “The Noida unit of STF and the Baghpat Police had an encounter with a gang, which looted trucks loaded with goods on highways after killing the drivers. One of them, Sandeep, suffered a bullet injury and was sent to a hospital for treatment. Later, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.”
Netanyahu calls Israel’s war with Iran a ‘victory’, says focus now on freeing Gaza hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday claimed that Israel’s recent 12-day war with Iran ended in “victory” and opened up new possibilities, including the chance to rescue hostages held in Gaza.
“Many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. First of all, to rescue the hostages,” Netanyahu said while speaking to security officials.