A 19-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district died by suicide after reportedly falling into depression following the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam amid the paper leak controversy.   Akanksha Chaturvedi had appeared for the exam on May 3 and was expecting to score around 650 marks, according to her family. The National Testing Agency cancelled the exam on May 12 and announced a re-test on June 21.   In a suicide note, Akanksha wrote that she did not have the courage to take the examination again and was uncertain about her future performance. Her family said they had taken loans and made financial sacrifices to support her dream of becoming a doctor. The incident has renewed concerns over the emotional impact of the NEET paper leak controversy on students. (PC: India Today)

The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to pass a resolution seeking to limit further military action by the administration of Donald Trump against Iran. Four Republicans joined Democrats in backing the measure, marking the fourth House attempt to curb presidential war powers amid the conflict that began in February. The resolution now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. Supporters argued that Congress alone has the authority to declare war, while critics of the administration said the conflict has increased fuel prices and complicated diplomacy. Trump maintained that negotiations with Iran were progressing and a deal could be reached soon.

Eight members of the Agarwal family were among the 21 people killed in the devastating fire at Delhi’s Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar. The family had booked two rooms at the hotel to remain close to a nearby hospital where patriarch Radhe Shyam Agarwal was undergoing treatment in the ICU. Those who died included chartered accountant Vivek Agarwal, his wife Tarjini, his mother Prem Lata, daughters Jivisa and Variya, and three relatives. According to family members, Vivek made a desperate phone call during the blaze, fearing they would not survive. The tragedy has left Radhe Shyam Agarwal as the sole surviving member of his immediate family. (PC: News18)

The family of Abhijeet Dipke has temporarily relocated from their residence in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to an undisclosed location amid growing attention surrounding his planned June 6 protest in Delhi. Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, has called for a demonstration highlighting alleged systemic failures in the education sector. His father, Bhagwanrao Dipke, said the family has received no threats but remains concerned about his safety. Human rights activist Asim Sarode stated that Dipke is prepared for possible arrest and views the issue as affecting millions of students and parents. Dipke has invited supporters, including Sonam Wangchuk, to join the protest. (PC: Reuters)

A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentences of Abid Ali and Shafqat Ali, convicted of gang-raping a French tourist in front of her three children after her vehicle ran out of fuel on the Sialkot-Lahore Motorway in September 2020. The Lahore High Court dismissed their appeals against a 2021 anti-terrorism court verdict that found them guilty of rape, kidnapping, robbery and terrorism-related offences. Investigators linked the accused to the crime through mobile phone data, DNA evidence and victim identification, while one convict reportedly confessed before a magistrate. The case sparked nationwide outrage, and the court ruled that the convictions and punishments would remain in force under existing judicial orders unchanged. (PC: Reuters)

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) announced that founder Abhijeet Dipke and activist Sonam Wangchuk will lead a June 6 protest in Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET and CBSE examination controversies. At the party’s first press conference, spokesperson Saurav Das said supporters would receive Dipke at the airport before seeking permission for a Jantar Mantar demonstration. The party invited youth nationwide to join without political banners and called recent CBSE leadership transfers an “eyewash.” Wangchuk pledged peaceful, Gandhian protest, while spokespersons Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka said the movement seeks accountability, democratic rights, and systemic education reforms. They expressed confidence authorities would permit the planned gathering peacefully.

The Union Cabinet, led by Narendra Modi, has reportedly approved an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act and eliminate capital gains tax on investments made by foreign portfolio investors in Indian government securities, pending Presidential approval. The move aims to attract foreign capital, strengthen forex inflows and cushion the economy from uncertainties linked to the Iran conflict. Currently, foreign investors pay 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on eligible assets and a 20% withholding tax on government bond interest. The decision follows significant foreign outflows from Indian markets and comes amid indications that additional measures may be introduced to boost investment and market confidence. (PC: NDTV)

A major fire broke out at a hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, killing three people and injuring more than 20 others. The blaze reportedly started in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the fifth floor, with preliminary reports suggesting a short circuit as the possible cause. Thick smoke rapidly spread through the building, triggering panic among patients, attendants and staff. Emergency teams launched a rescue operation and evacuated over 20 patients, several of whom remain in critical condition. Authorities shifted critically ill patients to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Civil Surgeon and local officials reached the site to supervise relief efforts as investigations continue into the exact cause.

At least 21 people, including 12 foreign nationals and 9 Indians, were killed in a devastating fire at the six-storey Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi’s Hauz Rani area. More than 40 people were rescued as thick smoke engulfed the building, prompting several occupants to jump from upper floors. Preliminary findings suggest the fire originated in a ground-floor restaurant. The guest house allegedly had only one exit, raising serious fire safety concerns. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested. The tragedy is Delhi’s deadliest fire since the 2022 Mundka blaze. Authorities have ordered citywide fire safety inspections and announced a review of all establishments operating under Delhi's B&B policy.

A 33-year-old Indian-origin man, Tarsem Singh, faces multiple felony charges and possible deportation after a fatal crash in Ohio that killed his 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Ashlee Holmes, and her unborn child. Authorities allege Singh attempted to flee law enforcement on February 16, leading deputies on a high-speed chase that reached over 120 mph before his Range Rover Velar lost control and collided with a Jeep. Holmes was ejected from the vehicle and died from her injuries. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged a detainer against Singh. Investigators say he entered the United States illegally in 2017 and was later released on bond. (PC: X)