Times of India

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti urged political parties and civil society to unite for dialogue with the central government, drawing inspiration from Ladakh's successful engagement. She called for an all-party meeting to address the region's despair and uncertainty, emphasizing the need for a broad consensus post-2019.

Termite-damaged currency notes were discovered in two suitcases within a locked storeroom at Surendranath College during a dengue-prevention clean-up drive. Police also found a firearm in another locked union room. The discovery has sparked a political blame game, with allegations of corruption against a former Trinamool functionary.

An IIT Roorkee graduate, posing as a spiritual guru in Mathura, has been arrested for allegedly luring and sexually exploiting young women. The accused, Abhishek Mishra, used online platforms to attract followers and coerced women into relationships under the guise of religious rituals. A complaint from a nursing student led to his arrest and the recovery of incriminating evidence.

G Parameshwara is set to become Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister as Congress finalizes its cabinet. The decision, made after high-level meetings, aims to balance caste and regional interests. Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar's swearing-in is scheduled for June 3rd, with a significant number of ministers expected to take the oath alongside him.

Jakub Mensik continues his impressive run at the French Open 2026. The young Czech star is moving closer to one of the biggest milestones of his career. The 20-year-old has reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the first time and now faces Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca for a place in the last four.

A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Dehradun. A 32-year-old woman endured 10 months of confinement in a toilet. Her in-laws allegedly subjected her to brutal assaults, including attacks on her private parts. She was also separated from her newborn twins shortly after birth. The woman was reportedly fed only plain rice and onions during her ordeal.

The Indian Army is modernizing its T-72 tanks by planning to convert them into remotely operated vehicles, integrating them into a manned-unmanned teaming framework. This initiative aims to enhance combat power and survivability by deploying these digitized tanks for high-risk missions, feeding real-time data to command networks. This cost-effective approach repurposes legacy armour, aligning with India's indigenous defense innovation push.

At a time of global economic turmoil, why are some global markets like the US, Taiwan and South Korea rallying? Why has the Indian stock market slipped from record highs, giving negative returns over the last few quarters?

Bethell had cut short his stint with IPL 2026 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru so he could return home and be assessed by England's medical team ahead of the New Zealand series.