A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli by activist HM Venkatesh at Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park Police Station, alleging Kohli promoted “gambling through IPL,” inciting the crowd that led to the June 4 stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium, which killed 11 people. Police have not registered an FIR yet but confirmed the complaint will be reviewed. Four individuals, including RCB official Nikhil Sosale, are in judicial custody. Karnataka Police have also booked the RCB franchise, DNA Entertainment, and KSCA for culpable homicide. Meanwhile, the high court granted interim relief to KSCA officials and adjourned the case to June 9. (PC: ANI)

US Congressman Brad Sherman urged Pakistan to take decisive action against terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed, citing its role in the 2002 murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. During a meeting with Pakistani leaders in Washington, Sherman also raised concerns over religious minority rights and demanded the release of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the CIA locate Osama bin Laden. Sherman called JeM a “vile” group and reminded the delegation of its continued threat in South Asia. The lawmaker also referenced India’s concerns about Pakistan-backed terror, discussed during a parallel visit by Indian MPs following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. (PC: India Today)

Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP-led NDA of “match-fixing” the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections through institutional manipulation. In an op-ed, he outlined a five-step model allegedly used to rig the polls, including inflating voter rolls and altering the Election Commission's appointment process. The BJP, which won a record 235 out of 288 seats, dismissed his claims as “disgraceful.” Gandhi criticised the removal of the Chief Justice from the selection panel for Election Commissioners, alleging loss of neutrality. The Election Commission has denied any wrongdoing, citing legal adherence and increased youth voter registration as reasons for roll expansion. (PC: NDTV)

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to senior Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials in connection with the Bengaluru stadium stampede that killed 11 people. However, no such relief was granted to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) marketing head Nikhil Sosale, who was arrested at the airport along with Sunil Mathew from DNA, the event’s management firm. The court directed Sosale’s plea to be heard next week. KSCA argued it only rented the venue, while RCB and police handled crowd management. The court asked the state to submit a detailed report by June 10. (PC: ANI)

Russia carried out its largest drone strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, overnight, killing at least three people and injuring 17, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The attack involved 48 drones, two missiles, and four gliding bombs, damaging multiple residential buildings. The strike follows Ukraine's recent drone offensive on four Russian air bases, which reportedly destroyed 40 aircraft. Russia claims its response targeted military facilities, citing retaliation for “terrorist acts by the Kyiv regime.” This marks a sharp escalation in hostilities, with over 400 drones and 40 missiles used across Ukraine just a day earlier in widespread attacks. (PC: BBC)

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has sparked speculation by suggesting Virat Kohli might reverse his recent Test retirement if India performs poorly in the upcoming England series. Speaking on the Beyond23 Cricket podcast, Clarke said Kohli "still loves Test cricket" and could consider a comeback if new captain Shubman Gill and selectors urge him. India, missing key players including Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shami, face a tough five-Test series starting July. Clarke believes a 5-0 defeat could prompt fans and officials to seek Kohli's return, despite the star batter stepping away from the format on May 12. (PC: PTI)

Magnus Carlsen secured his record 7th Norway Chess title after a tense final round where Fabiano Caruana defeated India's D Gukesh. Gukesh, under time pressure, blundered and finished third with 14.5 points, narrowly missing the title. Caruana’s win helped him grab second place with 15.5 points, while Carlsen topped the leaderboard with 16 points after a draw with Arjun Erigaisi. In the women’s section, Anna Muzychuk clinched the title despite losing the Armageddon tie-break to India’s R Vaishali. Koneru Humpy’s title hopes faded after only managing a draw in her classical game against Ju Wenjun.

Tensions flared in Los Angeles after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 44 individuals in a series of Friday raids at multiple locations, including Home Depot stores, a warehouse, and a doughnut shop. Protesters clashed with police outside the Federal Building, where flash bangs and pepper spray were used. LA Mayor Karen Bass condemned the operations, calling them fear tactics against immigrant communities. ICE officials defended the raids, claiming they target “dangerous criminals.” Videos showed detainees led into vans as crowds chanted “Let them stay!” The crackdown is part of President Trump’s broader push for mass deportations nationwide. (PC: Reuters)

A language controversy has erupted in Mumbai over the naming of three penguin chicks born at the city’s Byculla Zoo. BJP leader Nitin Bankar demanded the chicks—named Noddy, Tom, and Pingu—be given Marathi names since they were "born on Maharashtra’s soil." The zoo had continued its tradition of English names, a practice since the first penguins arrived from South Korea in 2016. Despite repeated appeals, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation hasn't responded. The chicks were born in March to penguin pairs Popeye–Olive and Daisy–Donald. The zoo, now home to 21 Humboldt penguins, plans to expand its enclosure for future hatchlings. (PC: TOI)

After a public fallout with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk has floated the idea of launching a new political outfit, The America Party. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO ran a poll on X, where 80% supported creating a third party. Musk, angered by Trump’s $4 trillion “Big, Beautiful Bill,” called it a “disgusting abomination” and even demanded Trump's impeachment. Trump responded by distancing himself, calling Musk “a man who has lost his mind.” Their once-close alliance is now a bitter feud, with Musk attacking Trump’s tariffs and Republicans urging both men to dial down the rhetoric before the 2026 race heats up. (PC: Reuters)