India's current Covid-19 wave has resulted in 37 deaths, with five new fatalities reported on Tuesday from Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal. The total number of cases has reached 4,026, with Kerala leading at 1,416. Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of deaths at 10, followed by Kerala at 9.
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The finance ministry has urged states to safeguard bank employees from rising assaults and intimidation, which disrupt essential banking services. Financial services secretary M Nagaraju emphasized the importance of uninterrupted banking for daily needs, welfare access, and economic support. He requested state governments to deploy police at sensitive locations during peak hours to prevent such incidents and maintain public trust.
Salman Khurshid voiced concerns about India's political divisions. This happened as a multi-party delegation travels abroad. The delegation aims to highlight India’s united stance against terrorism. Khurshid is part of the delegation in East Asia. Shashi Tharoor, in Brazil, echoed similar sentiments. Congress party leaders have attacked the Modi government on Operation Sindoor.
A Gnanasekaran has been convicted on 11 charges, including rape, by the Chennai Mahila Court in the Anna University case. Judge M Rajalakshmi will announce the sentence on June 2. The survivor reported that Gnanasekaran threatened her and later raped her on campus, recording the assault.
Mumbai University released the second merit list for UG admissions 2025-26 on May 31, 2025, with K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce showing increased cut-offs, especially FYBAF at 87.33%. The science stream for FYBAMMC also saw a notable rise. Candidates must complete verification and fee payment by June 4. More college lists are expected soon, with the third merit list scheduled for June 5. Classes begin June 13, 2025.
Krunal Pandya shone as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their first IPL title. He took crucial wickets against Punjab Kings. His bowling spell helped RCB win by six runs. Krunal revealed his aim to win trophies with the team. He previously won three titles with Mumbai Indians. This marks his second Player of the Match award in an IPL final.
A BSF jawan, Shri Ganesh, was forcibly dragged into Bangladesh by Bangladeshi nationals near the Chandni Chowk border outpost. The incident occurred while he was questioning them, leading to his detention in Satrashiya village. Following a flag meeting between BSF and BGB, he was returned after four hours, with BSF denying initial assault claims and vowing to prevent future occurrences.
Ricky Ponting lauded Shreyas Iyer's captaincy after Punjab Kings secured a top-two finish after the league stage, emphasising Iyer's leadership and the team's investment in him. Ponting acknowledged Marco Jansen's absence due to the WTC final but expressed confidence in the team's depth. He also praised young opener Priyansh Arya's impactful performance.
Russia's acknowledgment of Donald Trump's claimed role in mediating the India-Pakistan conflict following India's Operation Sindoor has stirred controversy. Vladimir Putin's aide, Yury Ushakov, mentioned Trump's involvement during discussions with Putin. This claim contradicts India's stance, which maintains that the ceasefire was a result of direct negotiations between the Indian and Pakistani armies.
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