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Mamata Banerjee sued for linking Centre with Bangladesh political killing
A case has been filed against Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee by an advocate, alleging that her recent public remarks critical of constitutional institutions and “linking the Union government to a political killing in Bangladesh” were “prejudicial to the nation’s sovereignty and public order”.
North Korea opens new nuclear material production facility
North Korea has launched a new nuclear material production facility as part of efforts to further expand its nuclear arsenal, state media reported on Wednesday (June 3), signaling Pyongyang's continued push to strengthen its strategic weapons capabilities.
UN elects five new non-permanent members to Security Council
Five countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term following a vote in the UN General Assembly.
Israel, Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel said that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that flared up alongside the war in Iran on Wednesday.
Oil prices fall in international markets
Oil prices in the international market have fallen slightly on news that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has become stronger. According to analysts, this diplomatic progress has created the possibility of easing the ongoing regional tensions centered on Iran, which has had a positive impact on oil prices in the global market.
Kuwait expels two Iranian diplomats over attacks
Kuwait has declared two members of Iran's diplomatic mission persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 24 hours, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Mamata Banerjee dissolves all Trinamool Congress committees
Amid ongoing instability in West Bengal's political arena, Mamata Banerjee has taken a major organisational step, dissolving all committees and frontal organisations of the Trinamool Congress following internal discord, questions over leadership and discontent among MLAs.
D K Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister
D K Shivakumar, President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka in a grand ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, June 3, at the Glass House located on the premises of the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. Alongside him, G Parameshwara took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister.
One killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait, airport terminal damaged
One person was killed in an Iranian attack targeting civilian facilities in Kuwait, including the international airport and diplomatic missions, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
At least 21 dead in major fire at restaurant and hotel in Delhi
At least 21 people have died in a fire that engulfed a restaurant in India’s capital Delhi on Wednesday morning.