President Murmu accepts PM Modi’s resignation, asks him to continue till new govt assumes office
The swearing-in ceremony of PM Modi is likely to take place on June 8.
Weather update: Delhi-NCR likely to get respite from heatwave from this date, check IMD forecast here
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a ‘heatwave’ in parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the surrounding areas on June 5. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, and Kerala will face heavy rain.
Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at Children’s Eye Hospital, fire tenders rushed to spot
The distress call was received at 11:30 am, prompting the dispatch of 12 fire tenders. Firefighting efforts are currently in progress, the official added.
Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: PM Modi chairs meeting of outgoing Union Cabinet ahead of NDA leaders meet
The NDA leaders are scheduled to meet later today, at Prime Minister Modi’s residence at 3:30 pm. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on his social media platform X that leaders of the INDIA bloc will meet around 6 pm.
Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister for third term on June 8, sources say
The BJP fell 32 seats short of the 272 majority mark after votes polled in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were counted. For the first time, since the Bharatiya Janata Party swept to power in 2014, it did not secure a majority on its own.
Hunter Biden trial enters 3rd day with cross-examination of FBI agent
WILMINGTON, Del. — First son Hunter Biden’s criminal trial kicked off in earnest on Tuesday, beginning with opening statements before hearing from the case’s first witness, a special agent with the FBI. Jurors heard testimony and opening statements for more than seven hours on Tuesday, including Biden’s defense team setting the stage that his purchase Read More
Taiwan watches Ukraine for lessons on possible war with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Ukraine’s existential war for its sovereignty from Russia is giving inspiration to Taiwan, an island thousands of miles away, as it hopes to deter its own authoritarian invasion by China. While their cultures and geography are vastly different, nowhere does Ukraine’s struggle resonate more deeply than on Taiwan’s shores. The Taiwanese people Read More
Conservative legal watchdog sues DOJ for records related to key figure in NY v Trump case
A conservative nonprofit is suing the Department of Justice after it failed to release records requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) pertaining to Matthew Colangelo, a key figure in the New York criminal trial of former President Trump. America First Legal (AFL) alleged in the lawsuit filed Monday that New York County District Read More
Biden displays signs of decline in private meetings with congressional leaders: Report
President Biden has shown signs of poor cognitive performance in private meetings with congressional lawmakers, as his age and mental acuity continue to come into question ahead of November’s presidential election. Biden, 81, is the oldest person to hold the presidency and has faced skepticism from voters and Republican lawmakers about his ability to do Read More
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 831
As the war enters its 831st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Fighting At least eight people were injured, including a one-month-old baby, after a Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s central city of Dnipro. Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, said the United States’s Read More