IRCTC has stepped up its digital crackdown to make online train ticket booking fairer for genuine passengers. The corporation has flagged nearly 9 crore user accounts, with more than 3 crore suspicious IDs deactivated and another 6 crore accounts placed under verification to check their authenticity. The move is aimed at reducing misuse of the reservation system, especially during high-demand booking windows when confirmed tickets often disappear quickly.

Indian Killed In Kuwait Airport Attack As Flights Face Major Disruption An Indian national was killed after a reported Iranian drone attack hit Kuwait airport, forcing flight suspensions and raising fresh travel concerns. An Indian national was killed after a reported Iranian drone attack hit Kuwait International Airport, pushing Gulf travel into fresh uncertainty on June 3, 2026.

Delhi B&B Fire Tragedy Puts Safety Rules Under Scanner A deadly fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B has triggered a major safety crackdown in Delhi, with officials focusing on fire NOC and building violations. 21 Dead In Delhi B&B Fire Delhi’s Malviya Nagar fire tragedy has put hotel and B&B safety rules back in focus after at least 21 people died in a major

Karnataka Gets New CM As D K Shivakumar Takes Oath In Bengaluru D K Shivakumar’s swearing-in has opened a new political chapter in Karnataka, with Congress now focusing on cabinet balance and governance. Karnataka Gets New Chief Minister D K Shivakumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Lok Bhavan’s Glass House in Bengalur

Patna Police Probe Chaos Outside Khan Sir’s Coaching Centre Police are investigating a reported firing incident outside Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna, while CCTV footage is being checked to identify suspects.   Patna Coaching Hub On Alert A reported firing incident outside educator Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna has put the Musallahpur Haat area under police focus. The area is one of Bihar’s busy coach

Annamalai’s BJP Future Sparks Fresh Tamil Nadu Political Buzz K Annamalai’s reported exit plan has triggered fresh uncertainty inside the BJP and raised questions about Tamil Nadu’s next political shift. Annamalai Exit Buzz Grows Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is once again at the centre of a major political storm after reports said he informed senior

Bengal Immigration Crackdown: 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals in South 24 Parganas as Bengal expands holding centres and deportation procedures. 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including six children, after receivin

US Tariff Proposal May Add Pressure On Indian Exporters US Tariff On India 2026 Raises Export Concern Indian exporters are watching a fresh US trade proposal closely after Washington suggested tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from countries flagged over forced labour-related concerns. India and China are among 60 economies named in the proposal, making the move important for

N. Ravi’s Media Freedom Call Puts Focus Back On Free Press Veteran journalist N. Ravi has said that this is the time to create an ideal environment for media freedom, bringing fresh focus to the role of independent journalism in India’s democracy. His message comes at a time when public trust, editorial independence and responsible news reporting are again part of a larger national discussion.

Commercial LPG Price Hike Hits Delhi Businesses The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by ₹42, taking the new rate to ₹3,113.50 from ₹3,071.50. The revised price is effective from June 1 and will mainly affect hotels, restaurants, caterers, cloud kitchens, bakeries, tea stalls and other businesses that use commercial cooking gas every day. Reuters reported that Indian Oil raised the 19kg LPG cylinder price for industrial and co

Netanyahu highlights India’s support for Israel amid global criticism   Netanyahu Highlights India’s Support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised India’s support for Israel, calling the country a “major global power.” Speaking at a leadership programme in the Jordan Valley, he said Israel was expanding its alliances and described India as a key p

India-Israel Kahuta Plan: The Covert Mission Indira Gandhi Halted   India-Israel Kahuta Strike Plan In the early 1980s, India and Israel reportedly explored a covert military plan to strike Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility. The site was believed to be the centre of Pakistan’s secret nuclear weapons programme, led by AQ Khan. At that time, Pakistan was racing to build its own nuclear bomb after India’s 1974 nuclear test, c

Chola Records Return To Focus The Leiden copper plates, also known as the Anaimangalam copper plates, are among the most important written records of the Chola period. Their return to India has renewed interest in Tamil heritage, ancient inscriptions and the administrative strength of the Chola Empire. These plates are not merely inscriptions. They are historical documents that show how the Cholas recorded land grants, royal orders,

Siddaramaiah Steps Down As Karnataka CM   Karnataka CM Change: Siddaramaiah Resigns Karnataka politics entered a major transition phase after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister on May 28, 2026. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted his resignation on May 29, 2026, and dissolved the council of ministers with immediate effect. However, Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the next arrangement is made.

Assam Clears UCC Bill With New Marriage And Live-In Rules Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, becoming the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear such legislation. The Bill was passed in the Assembly on May 27, 2026, even as Opposition parties demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for wider consultation. Key Rules In Assam UCC Bill T