A Delhi University professor’s murder on June 3 appears to have been premeditated by her tenants, who were reportedly angered by her refusal to sell her ancestral home. The couple allegedly conducted reconnaissance and planned the murder after the professor agreed to meet them on June 3.
Trinamool candidate Jahangir Khan, nicknamed ‘Pushpa’, was apprehended near the India-Nepal border after evading arrest for two weeks. Facing multiple criminal charges including murder and extortion, Khan had planned to flee to Nepal. His arrest followed a court vacating his interim protection from arrest.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared zero paper leaks in the state since 2022, contrasting with 93 national incidents since 2017. He highlighted merit-based recruitment, creating 67,037 government jobs. Mann also emphasized Punjab’s rise to number one in school education, citing investments in infrastructure and teacher training, and the success of ‘Schools of Eminence’.
A US federal judge has ruled against a $100,000 fee imposed by former President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas. The judge found the fee unlawful. This fee significantly increased the cost for highly skilled foreign workers seeking to enter the United States. The ruling came after a lawsuit filed by state attorneys general.
Daughter of former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel received a death threat at her London home, weeks after a physical assault. The threats are linked to a 2024 judgment on the Dawoodi Bohra spiritual leader succession, with anonymous letters accusing the judge of fraud.
US President Trump reportedly clashed with Israeli PM Netanyahu over recent military actions in Lebanon and Iran. A senior US envoy suggested a near confrontation, with Trump urging restraint to avoid derailing diplomatic efforts with Iran. Trump publicly called for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing his role in brokering a deal.
England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand are marred by controversy as captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson face an investigation for an alleged breach of team protocols. The ECB confirmed an incident occurred at a nightclub early Monday morning, with further details pending the investigation’s completion.
Opposition leaders at the INDIA bloc meeting discussed the emerging youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). While some expressed concerns about its intent, others, including Omar Abdullah and Mamata Banerjee, supported engaging with the movement, viewing it as a sign of genuine youth dissent and a healthy space for civil movements.
