A complaint has been filed against RCB star Virat Kohli following a deadly stampede during the team’s IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru. The stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium killed 11 people and injured over 50. Activist HM Venkatesh filed the complaint at Cubbon Park Police Station. Police said Kohli’s name will be examined under the existing case filed against RCB, KSCA, and event partner DNA Networks. Authorities say the RCB parade was announced without police clearance. Marketing head Nikhil Sosale was arrested, and three others were detained. The Karnataka government has suspended top police officers over security lapses. (PC: PTI )

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering selling his Tesla amid an intensifying public fallout with CEO Elon Musk, CBS News reports. The red Tesla, once seen as a gesture of support, has been parked at the White House for weeks. Trump has dismissed any plans to speak with Musk soon, calling him “the man who has lost his mind” during recent media interactions. The clash began after Musk criticized Trump's spending bill, prompting Trump’s sharp retort. Musk fired back, accusing Trump of “ingratitude” and claiming credit for his 2024 win. Musk has since softened his stance on NASA-related threats. (PC: Reuters)

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus has announced that general elections will be held in April 2026. This marks the first electoral process since last year’s mass protests forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India. Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate heading the caretaker government, said the polls would be held in the first half of April. The 2024-25 unrest, sparked by discontent over job quota reforms, rapidly grew into a national anti-corruption movement. Violent clashes led to over 300 deaths and 10,000 arrests, prompting international concern. The upcoming elections aim to restore democratic order in the country. (PC: Boomberg)

The Karnataka government sanctioned the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) felicitation event at Vidhana Soudha on June 4 under 19 stringent conditions, as per an official letter accessed by India Today. Organizers were required to submit a ₹15 lakh refundable deposit for any erected structures and a ₹10,000 sanitation fee. They were held accountable for any damage to the venue's property. Despite these precautions, the event led to a tragic stampede near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, resulting in 11 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident has prompted scrutiny over event planning and crowd management protocols. (PC: India Today)

The once-close relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk has unraveled amid a public feud over a proposed tax-and-spending bill. Musk criticized the bill as fiscally irresponsible, prompting Trump to threaten the cancellation of major federal contracts with Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Starlink—worth over $22 billion. The spat escalated on social media, with Musk calling for Trump’s impeachment. Tesla shares plunged 14%, erasing $150 billion in market value. The fallout has cast uncertainty over key U.S. space projects and raised tensions between the tech world and the Trump administration. (PC: Reuters)    

Elon Musk’s Starlink has received a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from India’s Department of Telecommunications, allowing it to provide satellite-based internet services in the country. This makes Starlink the third satellite internet provider in India, alongside Reliance Jio and Eutelsat-OneWeb. The move follows Musk’s February 2025 meeting with PM Modi and Starlink’s partnerships with telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Aimed at expanding connectivity in rural areas, Starlink still requires approvals from India's space regulator and spectrum licenses. India's satellite internet market is projected to hit $1.9 billion by 2030. (PC: ANI)    

On June 6, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed his acceptance of an invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend the 51st G7 Summit, to be held from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. The invitation was extended during a phone conversation between the two leaders. PM Modi shared the news on social media, expressing his anticipation for the summit. His participation highlights India’s active role in global diplomacy and international policymaking, reaffirming its engagement with major global economies and multilateral forums like the G7. (PC: News 18)    

David Beckham, the former England football captain, is set to be knighted in King Charles III’s upcoming Birthday Honours list. This recognition celebrates his illustrious football career and extensive charitable contributions. Beckham earned 115 caps for England, captaining the team for over five years, and achieved notable success with clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. Beyond the pitch, he has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005 and an ambassador for The King's Foundation, promoting youth engagement with nature. His wife, Victoria Beckham, will acquire the title of Lady Beckham. (PC: The Mirror)  

On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, marking a historic milestone in India's infrastructure development. Standing at 359 meters above the Chenab River, the bridge surpasses the Eiffel Tower in height and is now the world's tallest railway arch bridge. This engineering marvel is a key component of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which spans 272 kilometers through the challenging Himalayan terrain. The project includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, constructed at a cost of ₹43,780 crore. The inauguration also saw the launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar, enhancing connectivity and promoting economic development in the region. (PC: Hindustan Times)  

On June 6, 2025, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed his political secretary, K. Govindaraju, following a tragic stampede in Bengaluru that resulted in multiple fatalities. The state government announced Govindaraju's immediate removal, signaling a move towards political accountability amid growing public and opposition pressure. Govindaraju, a senior Congress leader and member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, had been a close aide to Siddaramaiah. The opposition BJP has intensified calls for the resignation of Siddaramaiah and other top officials, accusing them of evading responsibility for the incident. (PC: ANI)