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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 109 stories
D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026, at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. This event marks the completion of the leadership transition from the previous Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah. Shivakumar, an eight-time legislator and president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, took the oath at 4:15 p.m.
A 33-year-old software engineer, Rohan Chandra, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his parents to death in Bengaluru. Police reports indicate that Rohan was upset over his parents denying him financial support for a startup and refusing his request to port his mobile number from Jio to Airtel. After an evaluation, doctors declared him mentally fit, allowing police to proceed with their investigation.
A 40-year-old man, Manjunath Reddy, was killed and his 36-year-old wife, Pratibha, was injured after being run over by a truck while attempting to park their motorcycle on the roadside in Anekal, Bengaluru. The couple fell onto the road after their motorcycle collided with a parked vehicle as a truck approached from behind. Local residents reported a significant delay in the ambulance's arrival, which they believe may have impacted the victim's chances of survival.
US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera US says it attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island; Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain The US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island after Iran earlier launched missiles and drones at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Published On 3 Jun 2026 3 Jun 2026 Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google. Despite the exchange, the US says the US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will induct two additional trainsets on the Yellow Line starting June 3, increasing the total number of trains on the corridor to 10. This enhancement aims to improve service frequency, with trains running at seven-minute intervals during peak hours and every 10 minutes during non-peak hours. The Yellow Line, which connects R.V. Road and Bommasandra, has seen rising ridership since its launch, prompting the need for more frequent services.
An Indian national was killed in an attack on Kuwait International Airport, which was targeted by Iranian strikes. The Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed condolences and is coordinating with local authorities to assist the affected families. Following the attack, air traffic was suspended, and 63 individuals were reported injured, with several requiring urgent surgical procedures.
A drone attack by Iran on Kuwait resulted in one fatality and several injuries, damaging Kuwait International Airport and prompting its closure. The attack follows US military strikes on Qeshm Island, which were described as self-defense against Iranian aggression. Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned the attacks, highlighting their impact on vital civilian infrastructure.
On the drone which hit the bus in Donetsk, Pushilin said: "In Yenakiyevo, a UAV attacked a Moscow-Simferopol coach; according to preliminary reports, seven civilians were killed." Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the Ukrainian government's centre for combating disinformation, has talked about a "parallel reality" created by Russian state propaganda, while not explicitly denying claims that the strike took place. This came as part of a wider attack by Moscow overnight, with Ukraine's air force saying Russia launched 198 drones at several different regions, 189 of which were shot down.
Trump had been floating a run for the presidency at the time, prompting Meyers to quip, “Donald Trump has been saying he will run for president as a Republican, which is surprising, since I just assumed he was running as a joke.” Several years later, in 2015, Trump launched his first successful presidential bid, ultimately winning against Democrat Hillary Clinton the following year. In announcing that he would attend April’s dinner, Trump revisited some of his grievances with the news media, writing, “Because the Press was extraordinarily bad to me, FAKE NEWS ALL, right from the beginning of US President Donald.
Shadab's 71 nearly helped Pakistan steal the second ODI against Australia, showcasing why he had been recalled after nearly three years out.
Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old.
Here are three takeaways from how the India squad performed, and the areas which the Women in Blue might need to rectify before the T20 showpiece.