Russia launched one of its biggest overnight attacks on Ukraine, firing around 600 drones and 90 missiles at Kyiv and several other regions, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was the main target, with four people killed and nearly 100 injured. Residential buildings, a school, an opera house and the Chornobyl Museum were damaged. Russia’s defence ministry claimed it used the Oreshnik hypersonic missile in response to alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities denied targeting civilians and accused Moscow of deliberately attacking civilian areas across the country. (PC: BBC)

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a popular Instagram meme page, is creating political debate across India. Founded by student Abhijeet Dipke, the page has gained millions of followers through memes and political posts. Young people in Jaipur and Odisha recently held peaceful protests dressed as “cockroaches” against corruption and unemployment. Police were deployed outside Dipke’s family home in Maharashtra after reported threats. BJP leaders claimed the movement had foreign links, but Dipke denied the allegations. Meanwhile, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the group’s alleged commercial use of court remarks. Punjab Police also warned people about fake CJP scam links online. (PC: Insta/@cockroachjantaparty)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration of US President Donald Trump continues to prioritise diplomacy with Iran but warned that military options remain available if negotiations collapse. Speaking to India Today TV, Rubio said Washington’s main goal was to ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. He said the US wanted a negotiated agreement but would act if diplomacy failed. Rubio also criticised Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them illegal and dangerous. He said any future agreement must include restrictions on uranium enrichment and guarantees against nuclear weapon development. (PC: India Today)

A 21-year-old armed suspect, identified by US media as Nasire Best, was shot dead by Secret Service agents after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint in Washington DC on Saturday evening. Officials said the suspect pulled a revolver from a bag and began shooting near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Secret Service officers returned fire and later confirmed that no officers or protected individuals, including US President Donald Trump, were injured. One bystander was wounded and taken for treatment. Authorities said Best had a documented history of mental health conditions. The incident remains under investigation. (PC: BBC)

The United States and Iran are reportedly nearing a framework agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Reports said the proposed memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the strait, easing of US sanctions and partial release of Iranian funds. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in New Delhi that “good news” could emerge within hours. Iranian agencies Tasnim and Fars reported that Tehran may agree to curb uranium enrichment and clear naval mines in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade and restoring oil exports. (PC: X)

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Bhagyashree, allegedly died by suicide in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district, police said on Sunday. The student had scored 92 per cent in the Pre-University Course (PUC) examinations and had appeared for the NEET-UG 2026 exam on May 2. According to police officials, she was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her apartment. No suicide note has been recovered so far. Police inspected the spot and launched an investigation. The incident comes days after several reported student suicides linked to stress following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over alleged paper leak and examination irregularities affecting over 22 lakh candidates. (PC: NDTV)

S. Jaishankar raised concerns over recent US visa and immigration policy changes during talks with Marco Rubio in New Delhi on Sunday. Jaishankar said India expects legal mobility and visa issuance for genuine travellers to remain unaffected, especially for business, technology and research cooperation. Rubio acknowledged the policy transition may disproportionately affect Indians but said the reforms are part of a broader overhaul of the US immigration system and are not targeted at India. He described the United States as a welcoming country and said adjustments were needed to address illegal immigration challenges. (PC: HT)

Debangshu Panda won the Falta Assembly repoll in West Bengal by a margin of 1.09 lakh votes, marking the biggest victory margin in the 2026 state elections. The BJP candidate secured 1,49,666 votes after 22 rounds of counting. CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi finished second, while Congress candidate Abdur Razzak Molla came third. Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan finished fourth despite remaining on the ballot after withdrawing from the repoll campaign. The repoll was ordered following allegations of voter intimidation and EVM irregularities. (PC: India Today)

At least 20 people were killed and around 70 injured after an explosion struck a train carrying military personnel and their families in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said. The blast derailed several coaches and overturned two carriages near Chaman Phatak station on Sunday morning. The separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a suicide attack, though Pakistani authorities have not confirmed this. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with victims. Emergency services remain active as authorities investigate the incident. (PC: BBC)

Russia launched one of its largest air attacks on Ukraine overnight, firing around 600 drones and 90 missiles, including the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile, Ukrainian officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said civilian infrastructure, markets, schools and businesses were hit in Kyiv and several regions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of targeting civilians rather than military sites. At least four people were killed and dozens injured. Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed the strikes targeted military command centres, air bases and defence industries in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian-controlled territories.