A manhunt is underway in Minnesota after Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, along with their spouses, were shot in targeted attacks. The suspect, impersonating a police officer, prompted a shelter-in-place alert in Brooklyn Park. Governor Tim Walz has activated the State Emergency Operations Center to support local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.
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In Chennai, Doctor Santosh Kumar was arrested for the murder of Nithya. Nithya blackmailed him for money. She threatened to release his private pictures. Santosh gave her sedative-laced alcohol. He then smothered her. He stole gold jewellery from her home. Police found the jewellery with a neighbor. They are investigating if Nithya blackmailed others.
A helicopter crash-landed in Badasu, Rudraprayag district after taking off from Sirsi helipad. It was en route to Kedarnath with five pilgrims. The tail of the chopper broke during landing. No injuries were reported. This incident marks the fourth helicopter mishap on the Char Dham route within 30 days. DGCA has been notified and shuttle operations continue as scheduled.
Ravichandran Ashwin experienced a frustrating moment in a recent TNPL match. A misjudged throw by Ashwin led to a comedy of errors, resulting in three missed run-out opportunities on a single delivery. This incident follows an earlier controversy where Ashwin had a heated argument with an umpire, ultimately leading to a fine.
Los Angeles is gripped by protests following immigration raids and the deployment of federal troops, escalating tensions both on the streets and online. Disinformation campaigns are fueling the unrest, with doctored photos and conspiracy theories spreading rapidly across social media.
Elon Musk's net worth saw a rise. This happened after he apologized to Donald Trump. Musk regretted his social media posts. He had criticized Trump earlier. The apology followed a phone call. Trump acknowledged Musk's statement. The market reacted positively. Musk's wealth increased by $191 million. It reached $411.4 billion.
India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 6,000, with six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala is the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. While most cases are mild and treated at home, surveillance and testing efforts are ongoing for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases.
Israel has confirmed conducting an airstrike on Mashhad airport in Iran, targeting a military refuelling aircraft in what it claims was its longest-range strike. Iranian media reported explosions and fires in Mashhad, activating air defenses. The Israeli Chief of Staff stated the Air Force is attacking Iran’s infrastructure extensively, aiming to remove an existential threat.
India's 2025 Test squad in England signals a generational shift, contrasting sharply with the experienced 2021 team under an experienced Virat Kohli. Led by Shubman Gill, the new side lacks veteran presence due to retirements. While the bowling attack retains key figures like Bumrah and Jadeja, depth is a concern.
A Delhi court acquitted former coal ministry officials H C Gupta, K S Kropha, and K C Samaria in a case concerning irregularities in the allocation of Jharkhand's Mahuagarhi coal block to JAS Infrastructure. However, the firm and its director, Manoj Kumar Jayaswal, were convicted, with sentencing arguments set for July 8.
Teenage fast bowler Eddie Jack has been called up to practice with the senior England team before the first Test against India, scheduled for June 20 at Headingley. The 19-year-old impressed during the England Lions' match against India A, taking key wickets. His inclusion comes as England deals with a number of injuries to key fast bowlers.