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National para athlete Chirag Tyagi's body was discovered at Sai Upvan in Ghaziabad. Tyagi had left his Delhi hostel for his village earlier that morning. Police are investigating a hole in his back, with the exact cause of death pending a post-mortem examination.

Police say Kuki militants were behind the May 29, ambush on a convoy of trucks carrying food, LPG, and oil; security forces begin search operations; truckers’ protest threatens supply of essentials to Imphal via NH-37

A five-storey building near Saket Metro station in south Delhi collapsed Saturday evening, with several people feared trapped. A coaching institute operated on the ground floor, and construction was ongoing upstairs, raising concerns about students being among those caught in the massive debris. Rescue operations are underway, involving fire services, police, and local residents.

DK Shivakumar has been unanimously elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader in Karnataka and has formally staked his claim to form the government. He will be sworn in as Chief Minister on June 3rd. The decision followed a CLP meeting where Siddaramaiah's name was proposed and seconded. Shivakumar expressed his commitment to serving the state with dedication.

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee faced an attack in Sonarpur. Locals reportedly threw stones and eggs at him. His aunt, Mamata Banerjee, visited him in the hospital. She accused the BJP of orchestrating the incident. Videos of the protest have emerged online. TMC leaders claim the BJP aimed to disrupt Banerjee's outreach.

India's ambitious first bullet train project, launched in 2017, is now in its advanced construction phase, with viaducts and tunnels taking shape. Despite delays and cost escalations, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is set to revolutionize travel, with the first operational section anticipated by mid-2027. This endeavor signifies India's leap into high-speed rail technology.

The All India Motor & Goods Transport Association (AIMGTA) has called on the central government to lower petrol and diesel prices. They argue that the significant drop in international crude oil prices, from $104 to $90 per barrel, should be reflected domestically. This reduction, they state, is crucial to alleviate pressure on the transport sector and curb rising inflation.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked with stones and shoes in West Bengal's Sonarpur while visiting families affected by post-poll violence. Opposition parties, including the Congress and Samajwadi Party, condemned the incident, accusing the BJP of orchestrating the attack. The BJP denied involvement, attributing the incident to local anger.

The Indianapolis Colts’ star player Anthony Richardson is actively seeking a trade since the last few weeks even as he continues to attend the team’s OTAs, sparking confusion among all the fans. While a number of teams have been linked to him, it seems the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions have emerged as strong landing spots for the star player.

Rajat Patidar has brushed aside talk of India's T20 captaincy and selection, insisting his sole focus is on helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win a second successive IPL title. On the eve of the final against Gujarat Titans, the RCB skipper highlighted the team's culture shift towards shared responsibility and a winning mindset.

While Nihal and his S8UL teammate Aravindh Chithambaram have both successfully qualified for the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 Chess main event, Nihal stands alone as India's premier direct invitee for the country-based ENC tournament, where he will represent Team India Esports.