A retired executive was scammed out of ₹85 lakh by fraudsters pretending to be CBI officers. The gang contacted him on Skype, falsely claiming his name was linked to narcotics and money laundering. They pressured him into sending the money to a company called Rana Garments, promising it would be returned after verification. The funds were then dispersed to 105 accounts. The Visakhapatnam police are investigating, suspecting bank insiders might be involved due to the gang's detailed knowledge. HDFC Bank is working with the police, and the location linked to Rana Garments was found occupied by another firm.

MR Rangaswami, founder and chairman of Indiaspora, was thrilled to watch the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in New York on June 9. He was joined by 100 members of the nonprofit organization, which aims to inspire the Indian diaspora to make a positive impact. The group traveled in special buses and had a great time cheering on the teams. For Rangaswami, a software executive and entrepreneur, it was his first T20 match and he found it exhilarating. The event was a great example of community engagement and collaboration, aligning with Indiaspora's mission.

A striking new poster of Deepika Padukone from the sci-fi film 'Kalki 2898 AD' has been unveiled, showcasing her in an intense, dystopian setting. Shared by Deepika on social media, the poster hints at her character's emotional journey in a futuristic world. Directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring an ensemble cast including Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan, the film's trailer is set to release tomorrow, June 10, heightening anticipation for this epic saga.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad on June 12 amid local discontent regarding his possible resignation from the constituency to represent Raebareli in the Lok Sabha. The Congress-led United Democratic Front is hosting a reception for Gandhi, celebrating his recent victory with a margin of 3.6 lakh votes. Despite the public's concerns, Congress sources suggest Rahul will not make any announcements about retaining his Wayanad seat during the visit. Local leaders have expressed their desire for him to stay, or for Priyanka Gandhi to contest in his place if he resigns.

In a thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 match, India defeated Pakistan by 6 runs. Despite India setting a modest target of 119, Pakistan's chase ended at 113/7. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya's exceptional bowling sealed India's win. Pakistan's Naseem Shah, who fought valiantly and remained unbeaten on 10 off 4 balls, was seen crying post-match, with teammate Shaheen Afridi and India’s Rohit Sharma comforting him. Captain Babar Azam criticized Pakistan's batting, citing too many dot balls. Pakistan must now win their final group matches and rely on other results to advance.

The Southwest monsoon has made a swift progress, advancing over parts of Maharashtra, Mumbai, and Pune, two days ahead of its normal date. The Northern Limit of Monsoon now passes through several districts in the region. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra, with a 'red' alert issued for extremely heavy rainfall (over 204 mm in 24 hours) till Monday. Coastal Karnataka is also expected to receive heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department has warned of continued heavy rainfall in these regions throughout the week.

Oxford University will repatriate a 500-year-old bronze statue of Tirumankai Alvar, a revered Tamil poet-saint, to India. The nearly 60 cm-tall idol, looted from a South Indian temple during British colonial rule, was housed at the Ashmolean Museum. The Indian High Commission's claim was supported by Oxford’s council on March 11, 2024, and awaits Charity Commission approval. This move aligns with a broader effort to address colonial-era artifacts' repatriation, following the universities' precedent set by the return of the Benin Bronzes. The Ashmolean Museum stated it is committed to ethical stewardship of cultural heritage.

The Delhi Police has added IPC Section 201, for disappearing evidence and giving false information, against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar in the assault case involving AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Kumar allegedly assaulted Maliwal at Kejriwal's official residence on May 13. Section 201 entails imprisonment of one-sixth of the punishment for the primary offense. An FIR was filed on May 16 under various IPC sections, including criminal intimidation, assault or criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe, and attempt to commit culpable homicide. Maliwal, the former Delhi Commission for Women chief, accused Kumar of slapping and kicking her during her visit to meet Kejriwal.

India defended a low score of 119 to win a thrilling T20 match against Pakistan. Despite a strong start, Pakistan's batting struggled, and they fell short by six runs, scoring 113/7 in 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah's excellent bowling earned him the Man of the Match award. Pakistani fans are disappointed and frustrated, taking to social media to express their dismay. Some are calling for changes in the team's selection process. The match was a nail-biter, with India emerging victorious in the end. Pakistan's consecutive losses have left their fans disheartened.

The BJP has appointed Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as central observers for selecting the new Chief Minister of Odisha. This was announced by Arun Singh, the BJP National General Secretary. Both ministers were sworn in at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 9. According to BJP spokesperson Dillip Mohanty, the swearing-in ceremony for Odisha’s new Chief Minister will be held on June 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. The BJP’s Parliamentary Board made this decision to oversee the election of the party's legislative leader in Odisha.