British Asian media and business leaders were recognised at the British Asians Who's Who Awards 2026. Here&Now365 Founder and Chairman Manish Tiwari received the Media Leader of the Decade 2026 award and secured a place in the prestigious British Asians Power 100 list. The award was presented by Lord Karan Bilimoria, who praised Tiwari's work in the media industry. The event was organised by Samara Events and received more than 7,000 nominations this year. Tiwari leads Here&Now365, a multicultural advertising and media agency in the UK. The agency has worked with more than 100 British and global brands. It was also named among Campaign's Top 50 UK advertising agencies in 2026. Tiwari has received several industry honours, including the Campaign MEFA Hammer Award 2026 and a place in the IPA iList 2026. The latest recognition highlights his growing influence in media and multicultural marketing.

The Centre has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta amid the ongoing controversy over the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 answer-sheet evaluation. The government has also set up a one-member inquiry committee headed by S Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, to examine the procurement of OSM services.   The controversy erupted after students reported blurred answer-sheet scans, missing pages and technical glitches during the review process. The issue drew political attention, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioning the selection of the private vendor. CBSE has denied allegations of irregularities and said all procurement procedures were followed. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a US-backed partial ceasefire aimed at halting attacks between the two sides. Lebanon confirmed Hezbollah accepted the proposal, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said strikes on Beirut would stop if attacks on Israeli civilians ceased.   Despite the agreement, clashes continued in southern Lebanon overnight. Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli tanks, while Israel said it intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. The ceasefire comes amid growing regional tensions, with Iran warning that Israeli actions in Lebanon could undermine broader efforts to maintain the US-Iran truce. Fighting has killed thousands since the conflict expanded earlier this year.  

Independent UK MP Rupert Lowe has reignited debate over alleged Pak grooming gangs after presenting survivor testimonies in Parliament. Lowe said his independent investigation found organised child sexual exploitation in at least 85 areas across the UK, with many suspects identified as men of Pakistani heritage. Citing survivors' accounts, he highlighted allegations of abuse, intimidation and institutional failures to protect victims. The MP urged Parliament to act on the findings and ensure accountability for perpetrators and authorities that failed to intervene. The issue has drawn renewed attention to longstanding grooming gang scandals across the UK.   (PC: NDTV)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday said its re-evaluation portal came under a barrage of cyberattacks shortly after going live for Class 12 students. The board reported nearly 1.5 million hits within two minutes and over one lakh unauthorised access attempts, indicating a possible denial-of-service attack. Despite the cyber threats, the portal remained functional and around 16,000 students successfully submitted applications for verification and re-evaluation of marks. CBSE said security measures helped protect the system, highlighting the growing cybersecurity challenges facing digital education platforms.

Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a protest in central Kolkata against alleged attacks on party leaders and workers after the Assembly elections. Addressing supporters at Esplanade, Banerjee accused the BJP government of using “bulldozer politics” and trying to break the TMC through intimidation.   Vowing to continue the fight, she declared, “Ladenge ya marenge (Will fight or die).” The protest was also held over the alleged attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and the eviction of hawkers. Banerjee said opposition parties would soon meet in Delhi to decide their future course of action. (PC: HT)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on June 4, marking the beginning of the country's four-month rainy season. The weather agency has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala as monsoon conditions strengthen.   According to the IMD, widespread rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected across southern India over the next week. Kerala is likely to receive the heaviest rainfall during the monsoon's onset phase. Authorities have advised residents to stay alert, especially in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and localized flooding, as intense rain activity is forecast in the coming days. (PC: India Today)

At least 18 people, including two children, were killed and more than 100 injured after Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Ukraine in recent months. Ukrainian officials said the overnight assault involved 656 drones and 73 missiles targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv and other regions. Twelve people died in Dnipro after part of an apartment building collapsed, while six were killed in the capital Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky said civilian infrastructure and energy facilities were hit nationwide and renewed calls for additional Patriot missile systems. Russia said the strikes were retaliation for earlier Ukrainian attacks. (PC: BBC)  

US President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tense phone call over Israel's escalating military operations in Lebanon. According to reports, Trump warned Netanyahu, saying, "You'd be in prison if not for me," while accusing him of risking international isolation and undermining ongoing US diplomatic efforts with Iran.   The confrontation came after Israel launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and expanded operations in southern Lebanon. US officials said Trump was concerned the escalation could derail sensitive negotiations with Iran and fuel wider regional instability. Following the call, Israel reportedly paused plans for additional strikes in Beirut, though Netanyahu maintained that operations against Hezbollah would continue. (PC: India Today)  

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai has reportedly informed the party leadership that he wants a "cordial separation" and plans to pursue an independent political path. According to sources, Annamalai conveyed his decision during a meeting with BJP president Nitin Nabin and organisation secretary BL Santhosh in New Delhi.   Despite efforts by the BJP to persuade him to stay, sources said the former IPS officer has made up his mind. Reports suggest he has also declined an offer of a Rajya Sabha seat. Annamalai is expected to launch a public movement before eventually forming a political party focused on grassroots participation and leadership development. (PC: NDTV)