The ongoing internal crisis within All India Trinamool Congress has drawn three prominent Indian cricket figures into separate camps. Kirti Azad, now a TMC MP, has strongly defended Mamata Banerjee and dismissed rebel claims of support from 20 MPs, alleging a BJP-backed narrative. Meanwhile, Yusuf Pathan, a TMC MP from Baharampur, has come under scrutiny amid reports linking him to the rebel faction, though he has not publicly commented. Separately, former India captain Sourav Ganguly denied reports suggesting he acted as an intermediary in the party’s political dispute. (PC: AP, PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France on June 16-17 to attend the G7 Summit in Evian, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. During the summit, Modi is expected to hold talks with world leaders and discuss global issues, including economic growth, artificial intelligence and international cooperation.   There is also speculation about a possible meeting between Modi and US President Donald Trump, who is expected to attend the summit. The MEA has not confirmed any bilateral meeting yet. If it happens, it would be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since February last year.

Indian-origin Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has advanced to the November runoff election for mayor of Los Angeles. Raman overtook Republican candidate Spencer Pratt as more mail-in ballots were counted after the primary election.   She secured 28.5 per cent of the vote, while Pratt received 25.8 per cent. Raman will now face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a head-to-head contest on November 3.   Raman is known for supporting affordable housing, social services and government accountability. The race is expected to be closely watched as voters choose the leader of the second-largest city in the United States.

India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of spreading fake news to divert attention from alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The Ministry of External Affairs said reports from the region pointed to severe police action against protesters.   The remarks came after violent clashes broke out in Rawalakot following a government crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The group had been protesting against government policies and political representation issues. Several people were killed and many injured during the unrest.   India urged the international community to take note of the situation and hold Pakistan accountable for alleged abuses against civilians.

An Indian-born businessman is among 17 naturalised Americans facing the loss of their US citizenship under a major crackdown by the Trump administration. Neeraj Sharma, former CEO of a New Jersey staffing company, is accused of filing fraudulent H-1B visa petitions and providing false information during his citizenship application process.   According to the US Justice Department, Sharma hid details of his alleged offences when applying for citizenship in 2017. He was later convicted of visa fraud. Authorities are now seeking to revoke his citizenship. The administration says it is increasing efforts to target people who obtained US citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation.

Strong dust storms swept across Delhi and the NCR on Tuesday evening, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts. The weather department forecast moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the national capital.   The IMD said a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to bring rainfall to Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan between June 10 and 14. Thunder squalls with wind speeds of up to 60 kmph and lightning are also expected.   Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has advanced into North Bengal and the northeastern states, with heavy rainfall forecast in several districts till June 13.

  India deployed a small number of nuclear warheads for the first time in 2025, according to the latest SIPRI Yearbook 2026. The Swedish arms control institute said India had 12 operationally deployed warheads, while China increased its deployed stock to 34. The report estimates that around 4,012 nuclear warheads are currently deployed worldwide. SIPRI noted that India slightly expanded its overall nuclear arsenal and continued developing new delivery systems. It also highlighted that the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict tested regional nuclear deterrence, though both sides acted to avoid further escalation. (PC: India Today)

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines has killed at least 37 people and injured 487 others, while hundreds of aftershocks continue to shake the region. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as rescue teams reach badly affected areas on Mindanao island.   Thousands of homes and schools have been damaged, with landslides and collapsed roads hampering relief operations. The quake also triggered tsunami warnings in parts of Japan and Indonesia. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has mobilised emergency agencies, while officials continue search and rescue efforts in remote communities cut off by the disaster. (PC: BBC)

India is once again evaluating the proposed 2,000-km Oman-Gujarat Deep-Sea Gas Pipeline, a project aimed at reducing the country's dependence on energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Estimated to cost around Rs 40,000 crore, the pipeline would transport natural gas directly from Oman to Gujarat through one of the world's deepest subsea routes.   The proposal, first discussed more than three decades ago, has regained attention amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns over energy security. State-run firms, including GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation and Engineers India Ltd, are preparing a detailed feasibility report. However, major engineering, financial and commercial challenges remain before the project can become a reality. (PC: India Today)

More than 30 people were killed and around 200 injured after violent clashes erupted between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The unrest followed the banning of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil society group protesting political and economic issues in the region.   Authorities said the violence began after JAAC supporters gathered following the death of a trader allegedly shot during a confrontation with police. Officials claimed protesters used weapons and petrol bombs, while local residents disputed the official version and alleged higher civilian casualties. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemned the violence and urged authorities to protect the right to peaceful protest and begin inclusive dialogue.