Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim is reportedly considering stepping down this week, possibly Friday, after the Trinamool’s defeat in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls. Sources suggest Hakim expressed feeling “suffocated” to party chief Mamata Banerjee, citing the KMC’s perceived ineffectiveness. This move follows the arrest and resignation of several councillors, adding to the pressure.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi vehemently denies being a “fugitive,” asserting he has never been convicted of any crime and labels the tag as media sensationalism. He argues that his global travel demonstrates he is not evading authorities, questioning the legal basis for any potential arrest after years of investigations.
A viral video of a young Virat Kohli fan, Yugveer Budhiraja, crying after failing to get an autograph deeply moved former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. Modi promised the boy a special bat signed by all players from the inaugural IPL season.
A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, claiming 21 lives, has revealed alleged violations including operating far beyond capacity and lacking fire safety clearance. The owner, arrested, reportedly claimed ignorance of rules and delegated operations. Investigations are underway into structural changes and ownership of multiple properties.
The incident led to widespread protests, with demonstrators demanding justice for the victim and criticising remarks by Punjab police officials that were widely seen as blaming her for the attack. Protesters were calling for the sacking of lead police investigator Omar Sheikh, who had blamed the victim for the incident, saying that “our society does
Amazon’s satellite internet division reassured staff after a Blue Origin rocket explosion, emphasizing that no satellites were aboard the damaged vehicle. While the incident caused significant infrastructure damage, Amazon’s VP stated the company’s broader launch strategy remains intact, with multiple providers secured for its constellation deployment.
Top stock market recommendations: Cyient, Timken India, and Bosch have been shortlisted as the top stocks to buy by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group for June 4, 2026. The expert has also shared his outlook for Nifty, and Bank Nifty:
CBSE said it successfully blocked a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service (DoS) cyberattack targeting its verification and re-evaluation portal while maintaining uninterrupted services for students. Despite the attempted disruption, the portal processed over 56,000 applications for answer-book verification and re-evaluation. The Board said technical teams are enhancing performance and security. Partner banks, including SBI, Bank of Baroda,
