The Delhi High Court has granted former JNU student leader Umar Khalid a three-day interim bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under the UAPA. The relief was provided on humanitarian grounds to allow him to be with his mother during her surgery. Khalid had earlier sought 15 days’ interim bail, but a lower court rejected the plea. The bail will remain effective from June 1 to June 3. Khalid has been in judicial custody for several years over allegations linked to the larger conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. (PC: PTI)

A jhalmuri vendor in West Bengal’s Jhargram has alleged that he received death threats after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his stall during an election campaign. The vendor, Vikram Sau, said he started receiving threatening calls and messages after the election results were announced. Sau claimed the first call came on May 19. He said the threats left him scared and disturbed. Locals said he has stopped sitting regularly at his stall. West Bengal Police have started an investigation into the matter. Officials are checking the phone number and messages linked to the alleged threats.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has faced criticism after announcing action against stray and “killer” dogs in the state. Mann said the move followed a recent Supreme Court order. However, opposition leaders and animal welfare groups said he “misinterpreted” the ruling. BJP leader Tejinder Pal Singh Bagga said the court only allows action against dangerous or seriously ill dogs after proper checks. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said “dogs are also living beings” and warned against indiscriminate killings. Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu urged the government to focus on sterilisation and vaccination instead. (PC: X/@BhagwantMann)

Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old journalism graduate from Pune, is the founder of the viral Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical digital movement that has taken social media by storm. Launched on May 16 after controversy around Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s “cockroaches” remark, the outfit quickly gained massive popularity online. The CJP now has over 19 million Instagram followers and became known for meme-based political satire focused on unemployment, education and youth frustration. Dipke reportedly studied journalism in Pune, is pursuing public relations at Boston University, and earlier volunteered with the Aam Aadmi Party’s social media campaigns between 2020 and 2023. (PC: NDTV)

The Delhi High Court has granted three-day interim bail to activist and former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid from June 1 to June 3 in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Khalid sought temporary release to assist his mother, Sabiha Khanam, who is scheduled to undergo surgery on June 2. He had earlier requested 15 days of interim bail after a trial court rejected his plea. Khalid argued that his elderly father could not manage alone. The prosecution opposed the request, calling the procedure minor. Khalid has remained in custody since September 2020. (PC: HT)

The NEET-UG 2026 controversy deepened after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan admitted a “breach in the chain of command”, while National Testing Agency Director General Abhishek Singh said the exam paper was not leaked “through the system”. The conflicting statements have triggered confusion among students and parents over accountability in India’s largest medical entrance exam. The CBI is investigating the alleged leak and has arrested chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni, identified as a key accused. The Centre is also considering shifting NEET to a computer-based format following the controversy. (PC: India Today)

An Air India flight travelling from Bengaluru to Delhi triggered a full emergency at Delhi’s IGI Airport after the cockpit crew received a fire warning from one of the aircraft’s engines during final approach. Flight AI2802, carrying 171 passengers aboard an Airbus A320, landed safely on runway 29R around 9:30 pm. Emergency teams were immediately deployed while the aircraft was towed away for inspection. All passengers and crew members disembarked safely without injuries. The airline confirmed that the engine fire indication was genuine and announced a detailed investigation in coordination with aviation authorities. The incident came hours after another Air India aircraft suffered a tail-strike in Bengaluru. (PC: HT)

The death case of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma has taken a dramatic turn after her brother, Major Harshit Sharma, publicly accused her mother-in-law, retired judge Giribala Singh, of subjecting Twisha to “unfathomable cruelty.” In interviews and viral audio clips, Major Harshit alleged that Twisha faced humiliating remarks, character assassination, and emotional harassment within her marital home. He strongly rejected claims made by the in-laws regarding Twisha’s mental health and defended his sister’s dignity. The controversy has intensified as police continue investigating the case, while Twisha’s family plans legal action seeking cancellation of Giribala Singh’s anticipatory bail. (PC: NDTV)

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court seeking 15-day interim bail after a trial court rejected his plea as “unreasonable.” Khalid, an accused in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), requested temporary relief citing personal grounds. The lower court had denied the application, observing insufficient justification for interim bail. His petition before the High Court is expected to be heard soon. Khalid has remained in judicial custody since 2020, while legal proceedings in the high-profile riots conspiracy case continue in Delhi.

National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Pradeep Singh Kharola informed a Parliamentary Standing Committee that NEET-UG 2026 did not witness a full-scale paper leak, though certain questions reportedly surfaced online before the examination. He said investigations found no evidence suggesting the entire question paper was compromised. The clarification came amid nationwide concerns over exam integrity and repeated allegations of irregularities in competitive tests. The NTA also highlighted strengthened security measures, including enhanced digital monitoring and stricter logistics protocols, to prevent future breaches. Opposition members and students’ groups, however, continued demanding greater transparency and accountability in the conduct of national-level entrance examinations across India. (PC: India Today)