A video of a grieving father, BT Lakshma, mourning at his son’s grave has gone viral. His 21-year-old son, Bhumik, died in the Bengaluru stampede during RCB’s IPL victory parade. The father lay beside the grave and said, “I want to stay here too.” The tragedy killed 11 people and injured 47. The Karnataka government has suspended five police officers and taken action against top officials. The BJP blamed the Congress-led government, calling the event poorly planned. Lakshma had earlier pleaded with officials not to cut open his son’s body. His words reflect the deep pain of many families. (PC: Image/X)

Prince William has issued a passionate call for urgent global action to protect the world’s oceans, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. Speaking at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco alongside world leaders and Sir David Attenborough, he urged governments and businesses to "think big" and act swiftly. Highlighting the ocean’s vital role in sustaining life, the Prince warned of catastrophic damage from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said, “The world is watching.” William’s speech is seen as a landmark moment in his growing role as a global environmental statesman. 

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has hit back at US Senator Lindsey Graham’s mocking remark about her Gaza aid mission, saying, “We can swim very well.” Graham, a key Trump ally and staunch supporter of Israel, earlier posted, “Hope Greta and her friends can swim!” Thunberg, along with 11 others including actor Liam Cunningham and MEP Rima Hassan, is aboard a humanitarian flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. The group aims to challenge Israel’s siege with non-violent action. As tensions mount, Israel has signaled readiness to intercept the vessel, which is currently off Crete’s coast, equipped with an advanced tracking system. (PC: Instagram)

Following the June 4 stampede that killed 11 and injured 56 during RCB’s IPL victory celebration at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Karnataka High Court has posed nine critical questions to the state government. The court, acting on a suo motu writ, demanded clarity on authorisation, crowd estimates, permissions, medical response, and SOPs for large gatherings. It asked the government to respond by June 10. The incident led to the suspension of five senior police officers, including Bengaluru’s Police Commissioner. The tragedy, linked to poor crowd control, has intensified public and judicial scrutiny of the event’s organisation and emergency preparedness. (PC: ANI)

For the first time ever, four Indian players feature in the global top 10 chess rankings. Aravindh Chithambaram’s victory at the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial in Armenia lifted him to world No. 9, joining D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa at the top. Aravindh edged out Praggnanandhaa via tiebreaks after both scored 6.5/9. Despite missing a win earlier in the event, Praggnanandhaa now leads the FIDE Circuit and is a strong candidate for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. The Indian quartet’s rise signals a golden era in Indian chess as they prepare for the upcoming Uzchess Cup in Uzbekistan. (PC: X)

Elon Musk has deleted a controversial post from X claiming US President Donald Trump was named in sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, a move seen as a potential olive branch following their recent public spat. Musk had accused Trump of suppressing the files for self-protection, calling it the “real reason” they remained sealed. The claim reignited conspiracy theories surrounding the Epstein case. Trump responded by saying he had no interest in speaking to Musk, who he claimed had “lost his mind.” Their fallout follows disagreements over Trump’s spending bill and tax reforms, with Musk recently exiting the Department of Government Efficiency. (PC: Reuters)

Ukraine has vowed to stand firm after Russia launched its biggest drone strike on Kharkiv, killing three and injuring 21, including a baby. Mayor Ihor Terekhov called the 48-drone assault “open terror,” while President Zelensky urged the world to increase pressure on Moscow. The attack follows Ukraine’s daring strike on Russian airbases, dubbed “Operation Spider’s Web,” targeting 40 warplanes. Despite reaching a deal on prisoner and body swaps, both sides now accuse each other of delaying implementation. As peace talks stall and Russia escalates retaliation, Ukraine says its fight continues not just for survival—but for global democratic security. (PC: Reuters)

The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday rejected Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's claim that the Maharashtra Assembly elections were rigged to favour the BJP. Terming the allegations "absurd" and "unsubstantiated", the EC clarified that the elections were conducted transparently with polling agents from all parties present. No complaints of irregularities were raised during voting, it said. Rahul Gandhi, in an op-ed, alleged fake voter entries and biased election procedures. The EC responded that these claims had been addressed earlier, with data showing 40.81 lakh new voters added—not 70 lakh as alleged. The Congress-led INDIA bloc had won only 46 of 288 seats. (PC: India Today)

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was rushed to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla on Saturday after she felt unwell. Doctors performed several tests, including an MRI, to understand the cause of her condition. Sources say her condition is currently stable. Sonia Gandhi had been in Shimla when her health suddenly deteriorated. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is expected to visit her at the hospital. Earlier in February, Gandhi was also admitted to a hospital in Delhi due to abdominal issues, though doctors had then ruled out any serious concerns. (PC: PTI)

A public fight between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump has created big trouble for Musk’s companies. Tesla’s stock fell by 14% after Musk criticized Trump on social media. Investors are worried Musk is focusing too much on politics and not enough on his businesses. Some experts say Tesla is falling behind in self-driving cars, and Musk isn’t paying enough attention. Trump even warned he might cancel big government contracts with Musk’s companies, like SpaceX and Starlink. Even though Trump may find it hard to replace them, this fight could still hurt Musk’s reputation and his business plans. (PC: Getty Images)