3 separate egg-pelting incidents were reported across West Bengal on Sunday as angry residents protested against TMC leaders facing corruption and criminal allegations. In Midnapore, people threw eggs at a police vehicle carrying TMC leader Sujoy Hazra, accusing him of taking money for housing projects without delivering homes. In Kolkata, councillors Bappaditya Dasgupta and Md Jasimuddin also faced protests and egg attacks while being escorted by police. Dasgupta was arrested in an extortion case, while Jasimuddin was arrested in a POCSO case. Large crowds gathered, demanding action and raising slogans against the accused leaders.

3 Air India aircraft were damaged at Delhi Airport after strong winds reportedly pushed a step ladder into the parked planes on Sunday. The aircraft were parked at different bays when the incident occurred. No injuries were reported, and the extent of the damage has not been disclosed. Sources said no weather warning had been issued by Air Traffic Control before the incident. The event has raised concerns about the safety of ground equipment during bad weather. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is likely to examine the incident and may launch an inquiry. Air India has not commented yet. (PC: PTI)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Sunday for talks with British, French and German leaders on support for Ukraine. Before the meeting, he accused Russia of carrying out a “vile” drone attack on a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chornobyl nuclear plant. Ukrainian officials said the strike caused damage and a fire, but no injuries were reported and radiation levels remained normal. Zelensky also said Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine in the past week. The leaders are expected to discuss defence, air security and future peace efforts. (PC: Getty Images, Reuters)

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)