In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were severely injured by an IED blast, marking the first civilian attack since the death of Maoist leader Basavaraju. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi, Badde Sunil, and Gote Joga, sustained splinter injuries while walking near Bandepara village.
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During Liverpool's Premier League victory parade, a car drove into the crowd, injuring nearly 50 people, with 27 hospitalized. Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene as the car plowed through fans, leaving people injured on the roadside. The driver, a 53-year-old man, was arrested, and authorities believe he acted alone, not considering it terrorism.
Karun Nair showcased his batting prowess by scoring a double century for India A against England Lions in Canterbury, marking his fourth 200+ score in First-Class cricket. The Karnataka batter, who boasts a First-Class best of 328, is hoping to seal a place in the India playing XI for the five-match Test series against England that starts on June 20.
The DMDK voiced its discontent with the AIADMK's decision to postpone the allocation of a Rajya Sabha seat until 2026, despite a prior written commitment. Premlatha Vijayakanth announced that DMDK will reveal its alliance plans before the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. AIADMK leaders have reassured that the alliance remains intact, despite DMDK's concerns.
Gold rate today: Gold futures at MCX saw a slight increase, trading at Rs 96,050/10 g, while silver futures remained nearly unchanged at Rs 98,045/kg. Despite mixed international results, domestic precious metals concluded positively on Monday.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lauded a drone strike deep within Russia, calling it a "brilliant result" that destroyed over 40 aircraft, including strategic bombers. The Security Service (SBU) claimed the operation, dubbed "Operation Spider Web," caused billions in damage and significantly impacted Russia's air missile carrier fleet.
Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan, disappointed after their IPL loss, is banking on his County experience with Surrey to prepare for a challenging Test series in England. He acknowledges the difficulty of switching from white-ball to red-ball cricket and will focus on foundational techniques.
A new COVID-19 strain, NB.1.8.1, is under scrutiny as Washington state reports its first case. Simultaneously, the CDC has updated its vaccine guidance, now allowing, but not mandating, COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children based on clinical judgment. This shift follows a directive from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising concerns among health officials about evidence-based decision-making.
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Paresh Rawal has officially stepped away from 'Hera Pheri 3', sparking widespread discussion about his unexpected departure. New reports indicate that the actor has returned his signing amount to the film’s producers and has officially concluded his involvement in the anticipated sequel.