Southwest monsoon 2026 has officially set in over Kerala after a short delay, marking the beginning of India’s crucial rainy season. The India Meteorological Department update comes as several states are preparing for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next few days. For farmers and residents waiting for relief from summer heat, the monsoon arrival is an important weather shift. Rain Al

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.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been named JW Marriott’s Global Brand Ambassador, marking another proud global moment for the Indian actress.   Aishwarya Gets Global Recognition Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has added another international achievement to her long and celebrated journey. JW Marriott has named her as its new Global Brand Ambassador for the brand’s “Stay in the Moment” campaign. The campaign focuses on meaningful travel, luxur

Satwik-Chirag Retire From Indonesia Open After Shoulder Injury Scare Satwik-Chirag’s Indonesia Open campaign ended early after Satwik suffered a shoulder injury just days after their Singapore Open title win. Injury Scare In Jakarta India’s star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faced a sudden setback at the Indonesia Open 2026 after ret

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

Praggnanandhaa Shakes Norway Chess 2026 With Stunning Carlsen Double Indian chess star R Praggnanandhaa has delivered one of the biggest moments of Norway Chess 2026 by beating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice in the same classical tournament. The Chennai Grandmaster first defeated Carlsen with white pieces on May 27 and then repeated the result with black pieces on June 3. Pragg Matches A

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.

Gauribidanur Observatory Measures Weak Magnetic Fields In Sun’s Corona Indian scientists have directly measured weak magnetic fields in the Sun’s corona using an India-built radio telescope near Bengaluru, a finding that could improve space weather studies.   India’s Big Solar Breakthrough An India-built radio telescope at the Gauribidanur Observatory near Be

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

Satwik-Chirag enter Singapore Open semis as Sindhu exits   Satwik-Chirag Storm Into Semi-Finals India’s Singapore Open 2026 campaign produced mixed results as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept the country’s title hopes alive by entering the men’s doubles semi-finals. The Indian pair defeated Malaysia’s Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai in a hard-fought quart