US President Donald Trump said there is a “good probability” that he knows the location of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. In an interview with NBC News, Trump also claimed that Khamenei is seriously injured but continues to speak publicly. Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since he was wounded in strikes that killed his father, Ali Khamenei, in February. Trump described him as younger and more rational than his father. He also said any peace deal with Iran must come before the release of frozen Iranian assets worth more than $100 billion. (PC: AFP)

8 people, including 4 children, were rescued after a fire broke out in a residential building in South Delhi's New Friends Colony on Sunday. The fire started on the first floor and reportedly involved an air conditioner and other household items. Fire officials received the call at around 3:50 pm and quickly reached the spot. No human casualties were reported, but two dogs died in the blaze. Officials also denied reports that a child had died. The incident comes only days after a major fire in Hauz Rani that killed at least 21 people.

Israeli forces carried out an airstrike targeting Hezbollah’s headquarters in Beirut just days after a ceasefire agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The strike reportedly hit a key Hezbollah facility in the Lebanese capital, prompting concerns that the fragile truce could unravel. Israeli officials said the operation was directed at militant infrastructure, while Hezbollah and Lebanese authorities condemned the attack as a violation of the ceasefire. The incident has heightened fears of renewed conflict in the region, with international observers urging restraint and calling on both sides to prevent further escalation. (PC: Reuters)

A Russian drone strike has damaged a building associated with the storage of spent nuclear fuel at the Chornobyl nuclear site in northern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. Officials said the attack hit infrastructure within the exclusion zone, raising concerns about the safety of the area that remains sensitive decades after the 1986 nuclear disaster. Emergency teams responded to assess the damage, while monitoring systems reported no increase in radiation levels following the incident. Ukraine condemned the strike as a threat to nuclear security, while international observers continue to monitor developments around the Chornobyl facility and its surrounding infrastructure. (PC: Getty Images)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city intimation slips for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21. The slip informs candidates about the city where their examination centre will be located, helping them plan travel and accommodation in advance. Students can download the document from the official NEET portal using their application number and login credentials. NTA clarified that the city intimation slip is not the admit card; separate admit cards will be issued before the examination. The re-test is being conducted after the cancellation of the earlier NEET UG 2026 exam amid controversy over alleged irregularities. 

Newly appointed India T20 captain Shreyas Iyer said that leading the national side will not change his personality or approach to the game. Speaking after India’s victory under his captaincy, Iyer expressed gratitude for the opportunity and emphasized that he would remain calm, confident, and true to himself despite the added responsibility. The batter credited his teammates and support staff for helping create a positive environment. Iyer’s appointment marks a new chapter for India’s T20 setup, and he said his focus will be on team success, consistent performances, and fostering a strong dressing-room culture as India prepares for upcoming international assignments. (PC: Reuters)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has declared that the party’s agitation over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes will continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Speaking after the group’s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Dipke said the movement would intensify if their demand is not met within seven days. The protest, which drew students and young supporters from across the country, focused on concerns over exam management, recruitment transparency, unemployment, and accountability. CJP leaders warned that the campaign could expand into a nationwide movement in the coming days. (PC: PTI)

A 28-year-old man died and a woman was hospitalised after reportedly consuming excessive alcohol during the “Klangkuenstler All Night Long” music event at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai’s Worli area. The pair allegedly felt unwell while attending the concert and were rushed to hospital, where the man was declared dead while the woman remained under treatment in stable condition. Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and launched a detailed investigation. Authorities are examining CCTV footage, event permissions, alcohol-serving licences, and the role of organisers and security personnel. Post-mortem and forensic reports are awaited to determine the exact cause of death.(PC: X)

The sister of 28-year-old Telangana resident Anshul Kuncha, who was shot dead during a suspected fake pizza delivery in Philadelphia, has urged Indian families not to send their children to the United States. Anshul had been living in the US for nearly four years and worked part-time as a pizza delivery executive on weekends. His family believes he was lured into a trap and has demanded justice, along with the early return of his mortal remains to India. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of Indian nationals and students living abroad. (PC: X)

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi praised 18-year-old Sarthak Sidhant and his associate Nisarga Adhikary for highlighting alleged irregularities in the CBSE's on-screen marking (OSM) system. Sharing a video of his meeting with Sarthak, Gandhi said the teenagers achieved what even major investigative agencies could not. He claimed that "Modi ji wants youth to keep making reels and frying pakodas" instead of questioning the system. The controversy relates to allegations of answer-sheet mismatches in the digital evaluation process. Gandhi has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the matter.