A kidney transplant patient from Jalgaon, Sheetal Borde, was flown to Mumbai on Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s chartered plane late Friday night after missing her flight. Borde had received an urgent call for a transplant but risked losing the organ if not in Mumbai by midnight. Upon learning of the situation, Shinde, present in Jalgaon for the Ashadhi Wari event, intervened. With help from WRD Minister Girish Mahajan, necessary aviation protocols were cleared, including medical checks for pilots. The flight departed at 9:50 PM, ensuring Borde reached on time. Authorities confirmed the transplant was not missed. (PC: TOI)

A private helicopter en route to Kedarnath with six passengers made an emergency landing on a highway near Guptkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday due to a technical snag. The AW119 chopper, operated by Kestrel Aviation, took off from Badasu (Sersi) helipad at 12:52 PM and faced suspected collective control issues shortly after. Pilot Captain RPS Sodhi safely executed a hard landing near the Bharasu helipad. All passengers are unharmed, but the pilot reported back pain and is under medical care. DGCA has dispatched an air safety team to investigate. Other Kedarnath helicopter operations continue uninterrupted, according to UCADA officials. (PC: News18)

The Karnataka High Court has posed nine critical questions to the state government over the Bengaluru stadium stampede that killed 11 during the RCB IPL victory celebration. The court sought clarity on who approved the event, crowd control measures, medical preparedness, and more. Despite no police clearance for a victory parade, RCB announced it on June 4, triggering chaos. The state has ordered a judicial inquiry led by retired Justice John Michael Cunha. Five police officials, including the commissioner, have been suspended. KSCA officials received interim protection, even as arrests were made from RCB and the event agency. (PC: PTI)

Shreyas Iyer’s leadership in IPL 2025 has reignited his international career, with top BCCI voices now endorsing him for T20I and Test roles. Despite falling short in the final with Punjab Kings, Iyer’s composed leadership and explosive batting — including a match-winning 87* in the Eliminator vs Mumbai — earned praise. Once dropped from national squads and stripped of his central contract, Iyer led PBKS to consecutive IPL finals and won fans with his “Sarpanch Sahab” persona. His commanding presence and form have propelled him into serious contention for India’s white-ball captaincy, challenging Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma directly. (PC: AFP)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar praised two multi-party delegations that returned from outreach visits to African and Gulf nations, saying they “did well” in presenting India’s narrative on terrorism. The teams, led by Supriya Sule and Shrikant Shinde, visited over a dozen countries including South Africa, UAE, and Liberia. Officials in Sierra Leone and Liberia held moments of silence for Pahalgam attack victims. Some nations urged India to improve communication and engage more deeply beyond trade. Jaishankar stressed these "non-prominent" countries could play future roles and acknowledged their appreciation for India’s COVID-19 aid and peacekeeping efforts. (PC: News18)

Pakistan has dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks linking it to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, calling the accusations “baseless and misleading.” PM Modi, during a speech in Katra, said the attack was aimed at inciting communal riots and damaging Kashmir’s economy by targeting tourists. He praised Kashmiris for rejecting such conspiracies. Pakistan responded with strong denial, demanding credible evidence. The Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians, triggering retaliatory actions by India, including Operation Sindoor and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. After intense cross-border skirmishes, both sides agreed to a ceasefire following backchannel military communications. (PC: PTI)

Los Angeles erupted in protests after surprise immigration raids by ICE on June 6, detaining at least 44 undocumented workers across the city. Tensions peaked outside the Federal Building as demonstrators clashed with riot police using tear gas, flash-bangs, and pepper spray. The protests turned violent after objects were hurled at officers, prompting an unlawful assembly declaration. Labour leader David Huerta was among those detained. ICE confirmed four raids in downtown LA as part of a nationwide crackdown under President Trump’s directive for mass deportations. The LAPD, though not involved in enforcement, was deployed to manage the escalating civil unrest. (PC: Reuters)

Russia has launched its largest drone assault yet on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, killing at least three and injuring 21, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The overnight attack involved 48 drones, two missiles, and four gliding bombs. Several residential buildings were hit, with extensive damage reported. The strike follows a Ukrainian drone offensive on Russian airfields last Sunday. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated a retaliatory response was imminent. This is the second night of intense attacks across Ukraine, with six killed and 80 injured the night before in nationwide strikes. (PC: Reuters)

India's extreme poverty rate has dropped from 27.1% in 2011-12 to just 5.3% in 2022-23, according to the World Bank. Approximately 269 million people were lifted out of extreme poverty during this period. Rural poverty declined from 18.4% to 2.8%, while urban poverty fell from 10.7% to 1.1%. Major states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar led the reduction. At the $2.15/day line, poverty now affects only 2.3% of Indians. Government schemes like Jan Dhan, Ujjwala, Awas Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat, along with Direct Benefit Transfers, have been credited for empowering citizens and expanding last-mile welfare delivery. (PC: NDTV)

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Salvadoran man mistakenly deported from Maryland under a Trump-era policy, has been returned to the US and indicted for conspiring to smuggle illegal immigrants. US Attorney General Pam Bondi said Garcia played a major role in an alien smuggling ring over nine years, allegedly transporting over 100 individuals, including MS-13 members. His lawyers deny gang ties and slammed the charges as “preposterous.” Garcia had previously received protection from deportation in 2019. His arraignment is set for next Friday in Nashville. The case has sparked fresh criticism of Trump’s immigration policies and handling of deportation orders. (PC: Sky News)