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From a quiet heads-up before the season to taking on the challenge head-on, Sameer Rizvi has shown early signs that he could seize his moment in his third IPL year.

India’s naval might is significantly bolstered today with the commissioning of INS Aridaman, a 7,000-ton nuclear-powered submarine. This advanced vessel, larger than its predecessors, enhances India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent with a greater missile payload and improved stealth capabilities. INS Aridaman is a crucial step towards achieving continuous at-sea deterrence.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha declared he is “silenced, not defeated” after the party moved to remove him as Rajya Sabha deputy leader. The move follows Chadha highlighting issues like middle-class tax burdens and paternity leave in a social media montage. The party has proposed Ashok Mittal as his replacement.

Japan’s LOTUS Programme is now accepting applications for Indian Master’s, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers. Nearly 1,000 individuals can participate in funded research stays in Japan. The initiative aims to boost scientific collaboration between India and Japan. Applications are open until June 9, 2026, with research stays beginning in October 2026.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan criticized Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, specifically his handling of struggling bowler Varun Chakaravarthy. Pathan believes Rahane’s decision to bowl Chakaravarthy during the powerplay, where he conceded heavily, put undue pressure on the spinner. This tactical choice, Pathan argued, backfired, impacting a bowler who has previously been a match-winner for KKR.

Humans have once again ventured beyond Earth’s orbit as NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully propelled its crew towards the Moon. This historic flight, the first since 1972, carries a diverse crew on a lunar flyby, marking a significant step in humanity’s return to deep space exploration and paving the way for future lunar missions.

US President Donald Trump has warned of further strikes on Iran’s infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, despite claiming significant damage to military assets. However, intelligence suggests Iran retains substantial missile and drone capabilities, with many launchers intact and operational. The US military has reportedly struck over 12,300 targets, but Iran’s offensive power remains a

President Trump asserted that Israel would follow his lead in ending the Iran war, stating they would stop military action when he decides. This comes after a Trump-directed operation, Operation Epic Fury, led to the elimination of Iran’s supreme leader. Despite Netanyahu’s push for a sustained offensive, Trump acknowledged Iran’s resilience and sought an off-ramp

Union Home Minister Amit Shah set a target of 170 seats for the Bengal BJP in the upcoming assembly elections, announcing he would camp in the state for 15 days. Shah expressed confidence that Suvendu Adhikari would win from Bhowanipore, Mamata Banerjee’s home turf, calling it a ‘shortcut’ to regime change.

Raghav Chadha, a former key AAP figure, appears sidelined, fueling speculation with his absence from public events and silence on crucial party issues. His prolonged absence during Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and subsequent lack of comment on the excise case have intensified these questions. Punjab Congress president suggests Chadha is distancing himself from the party.