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Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 93 stories
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Bengaluru on Tuesday and for the entire state of Karnataka on Wednesday due to expected heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to take precautions as severe weather conditions may impact mobility and safety.
Kadugodi police have initiated a murder investigation into the death of six-year-old Vennela, whose mother, advocate P Priyanka, and her friend Mohan G Mahalingappa have been charged with murder. The investigation follows a complaint from Vennela's father, who alleged that the two conspired to kill the child to facilitate their relationship. Mohan has been remanded to police custody, while Priyanka remains untraceable as authorities explore the circumstances surrounding the child's death, which initially appeared to be due to food poisoning.
The Karnataka government is reviewing a significant garbage management contract in Bengaluru, valued at Rs 39,437 crore and awarded to a single firm for a duration of 30 years. This review comes despite prior warnings regarding the implications of such a long-term agreement.
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi expressed satisfaction with his continued role overseeing the Public Works Department, highlighting past achievements in infrastructure development. He emphasized his commitment to completing ongoing projects and addressing concerns regarding ministerial representation for Belagavi district. Jarkiholi also noted that the party's allocation process is ongoing and assured that all communities would receive fair representation.
The Trump administration is planning to redirect frozen Iranian assets to assist Gulf allies in rebuilding efforts following damage caused by Tehran. This initiative comes as truce negotiations have stalled over a $24 billion issue, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tasked with assessing the costs of repairs needed in the region.
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan has requested the Central government to intervene regarding visa issues faced by Indian healthcare workers in the UAE, particularly following the closure of Dubai's Iranian Hospital. Many of these professionals, primarily from Kerala, are experiencing uncertainty over their jobs and residency status due to the hospital's shutdown amid ongoing unrest in West Asia. Satheesan emphasized the need for the Ministry of External Affairs to collaborate with the Indian Embassy in the UAE to address the situation and support affected families.
Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian drone struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant, causing a fire that was extinguished without injuries. President Zelensky condemned the attack as a deliberate act, emphasizing the threat to nuclear safety, while radiation levels remained stable. The incident occurred ahead of Zelensky's talks in London with European leaders regarding support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
A drone strike on a market in central Sudan has killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more, according to a local rights group, as escalating aerial attacks further increase the death toll of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The attack on Saturday targeted the main market in Abu Zaeima, a paramilitary-controlled town in North Kordofan state, according to Emergency Lawyers, which has documented abuses since fighting erupted in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Nearly 70 people were killed in two separate drone strikes in the West.
Israel conducted airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, reportedly targeting Hezbollah headquarters, according to Israeli sources. However, Lebanese media reported that residential apartments were also affected by the explosions. This military action follows recent diplomatic discussions involving US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the situation in Beirut.
Updated : Jun 07, 2026 14:41 IST , NEW CHANDIGARH - 4 MINS READ Pant’s bottom-hand grip cost him his wicket eventually when he went after Shahidi and only fluffed his loft down to long-off. Yet in his 121-ball stay, which lasted 194 minutes and spanned nearly two sessions, Pant showed that his flagship Test-cricket flair can come in a traditional variant, too.
Argentina's Lionel Messi was rested during a 2-0 victory over Honduras in their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Portugal's Rafael Leao was sent off in a 2-1 win against Chile, which may affect his availability for upcoming matches. Other teams, including Brazil and Germany, also secured wins in their final preparations for the tournament.
After Gill was handed a lifeline, Pant got a feather to the wicketkeeper off the very next ball, but the Afghans still didn’t take the review. On the opening day, KL Rahul, who went on to score a century, was let off on 16 when the visitors didn’t take a review for a caught behind in the 11th over of the match, bowled by Ziaur Rahman. Off the fourth ball of the over, Gill missed a length ball that came into him and was rapped on the knee.