Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the six-member war cabinet following the resignation of opposition leader Benny Gantz and his ally Gadi Eisenkot. This decision, reported by Israeli media, shifts sensitive war decisions to a smaller forum amid calls from far-right ministers to join. The move aims to manage coalition tensions and international relations amid ongoing military operations in Gaza. Despite changes, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) assured that operational command remains intact. The development follows criticism over tactical pauses in Gaza operations, highlighting ongoing complexities in Israel’s approach to the conflict.

Gaurav Gill, 19, shot Jasvir Kaur, 29, seven times in the face outside her home in Carteret, New Jersey, on Wednesday. Jasvir died, and her cousin, Gagandeep Kaur, 20, was injured and is in critical condition. Gill and Gagandeep knew each other from an IELTS coaching center in Punjab. The motive is unclear. Gill faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder. He appeared in court on Thursday and will have a detention hearing on Tuesday. Jasvir’s father said she was helping Gagandeep, who recently arrived in the US.

A SIPRI report suggests that India and China may have begun 'mating' their nuclear warheads with launchers. This reverses the assumption that warheads were stored separately in peacetime. India’s moves towards missile canisterization and sea-based patrols indicate a shift. Similarly, China’s deployment of solid-fuel missiles in silos and potential launch-on-warning capability suggest a similar trend. SIPRI also noted India's nuclear stockpile increased from 164 to 172 warheads, and China's to around 500. The report raises concerns about changes in China’s ‘No First Use’ policy on nuclear weapons.

India's AI development is hindered by poor data quality and monopolization by big tech. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is urged to prioritize open data initiatives and improve regulations. Despite progress in digital public infrastructure and projects like UPI and the Open Government Data Platform, challenges remain. Quality, standardization, and accessibility of data are key issues. Creating a National Data Management Office and amending the Digital Personal Data Protection Act are recommended. Collaboration among states, industry, and academia is essential for a robust AI ecosystem that protects personal data and fosters innovation.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab due to severe heatwave conditions. Temperatures in Delhi reached 44°C on Monday and are expected to rise further. The heatwave will continue until June 19. Meanwhile, northeastern states are experiencing heavy rainfall. IMD forecasts continuous rain in Assam, Meghalaya, and Manipur for the next 3-5 days. Heavy rains in Sikkim have caused landslides and floods, resulting in one death and several injuries. An orange alert for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of Madhya Pradesh.

A power outage at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport disrupted operations at Terminal 3 on Monday. The outage lasted several minutes, affecting air conditioning, baggage collection, and e-gates. Passengers described the terminal as "totally choked" on social media, with long queues and no functioning services. One passenger complained about not being able to buy water or food. A Delhi Airport spokesperson said a voltage imbalance from the Delhi Transco Limited grid caused the issue. Although services were delayed, no flights were affected. Air conditioning was quickly restored after the outage.

Survivors of the Kanchanjunga Express crash in Darjeeling recounted the harrowing moments when a speeding goods train collided with their train on Monday morning. Kisan Chettri, from Shillong, was playing games on his phone when he felt a huge jerk and heard a loud bang. "Our coach started tumbling. I lost my bags and couldn't find two fellow passengers," he said. Johnson Chettri, also from Meghalaya, was on the phone when he was jolted. "I lost sense for a couple of minutes," he recalled. Abinash Mukherjee from Barasat and Narayan Ghosh from Assam described the chaos and the swift response of locals, who rescued the injured and helped calm the panicked passengers.

Legendary musician Paul McCartney has announced his first UK tour dates in six years, with his Got Back tour stopping in Manchester and London in December. The shows will be his first UK tour dates since 2018 and his first live performances in the UK since headlining Glastonbury in 2022. Tickets will go on sale on Friday at 10am. The Got Back show features music from throughout McCartney's career, including Beatles and Wings hits. The tour also includes dates in France, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. McCartney expressed excitement to end his year with UK shows, promising an "amazing" experience.

A tragic shooting incident occurred in Carteret, New Jersey, leaving one Indian woman dead and another critically injured. 29-year-old Jasvir Kaur succumbed to her injuries, while 20-year-old Gagandeep Kaur remains in critical condition. The accused, 19-year-old Gaurav Gill, an Indian-origin man, was arrested hours after the crime. Gill and Gagandeep Kaur were acquainted from an IELTS coaching center in Punjab, India. Jasvir Kaur, who worked at Amazon, was hosting her cousin Gagandeep at her home when the incident occurred. The motive behind the shooting is yet to be revealed. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Indian community in New Jersey.

Dozens of Palestinians gathered in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, to perform Eid al-Adha prayers near the ruins of a mosque destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. Surrounded by debris and rubble, they marked the start of the major holiday, which commemorates Ibrahim's test of faith. The ceremony took place amidst the devastation of collapsed houses and the displacement of thousands. Abdulhalim Abu Samra, a displaced Palestinian, highlighted the struggles of his people, citing over 37,000 martyrs, 87,000 wounded, and hundreds of thousands of destroyed homes. Elsewhere in Gaza, Muslims held prayers in a school-turned-shelter and visited cemeteries to honor loved ones.