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.

The Delhi Police's humorous tweet after India's win against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup has taken the internet by storm. Tagging the NYPD, they joked about hearing two loud noises - "Indiaaa..India!" and "broken televisions". The tweet garnered thousands of likes, shares, and comments, with netizens praising the Delhi Police's sense of humor and social media skills. The match was a thrilling encounter that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. The tweet has been widely shared and appreciated, with many calling it a "classy" and "hilarious" move by the Delhi Police.

A bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori to Mata Vaishno Devi was ambushed by terrorists in Reasi, Jammu, on Sunday evening. The attack caused the driver to lose control, and the bus plunged into a deep gorge, killing 9 people, including a child. 33 others were injured. The bus was traveling from Ransoo area when it came under attack near Kanda area of Pouni. Reasi SSP Mohita Sharma confirmed the incident, stating that the injured have been rushed to the hospital. The attack has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of pilgrims in the region.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was the only opposition leader from the INDIA bloc to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, citing his "constitutional duty" as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Kharge stated his presence was necessary but did not confirm if he would congratulate Modi. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chose to skip the event, calling the government formation "undemocratic and unconstitutional." Banerjee said the TMC did not receive an invitation and even if they did, they would not attend. She extended best wishes to the country and its people instead.

Yuvraj Goyal, 28, from Punjab's Ludhiana, was shot and killed in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 7. He had moved to Canada in 2019 on a student visa and recently obtained permanent residency. Police found him dead after responding to a shooting call at 8:46 am. Four suspects, aged 20-23, have been charged with first-degree murder. Goyal's family in Ludhiana has been left shocked by the tragedy. The motive is still under investigation. Goyal worked as a sales executive and had no criminal record, leaving police searching for a motive behind his sudden and senseless killing.

India clinched a dramatic 6-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling in the final overs. Chasing 120 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan was well-placed at 73/3 but faltered as Bumrah delivered a match-winning spell of 3/14. India, earlier, managed 119 runs with Rishabh Pant's 42 being the standout score amidst a batting collapse. Pakistan's Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf starred with the ball, each taking 3 wickets. Despite a solid start, Pakistan couldn't withstand India's relentless bowling in a gripping finish.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath for his third term today, along with 72 ministers. The new coalition government includes 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 with independent charge, and 36 Ministers of State. The portfolios will be announced later. Notable ministers sworn in include Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Nirmala Sitharaman. HD Kumaraswamy of Janata Dal (Secular) was the first ally leader to take the oath. Leaders from neighboring countries attended the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Modi, 73, is the second Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to serve three consecutive terms.

Moderate politician Benny Gantz has stepped down from Israel’s war cabinet, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's obstruction of strategic decisions in the Gaza conflict. While Netanyahu retains parliamentary majority, Gantz's departure increases reliance on far-right allies. Gantz, a former military chief, initially joined Netanyahu's government in a display of unity after a Hamas attack. His exit, prompted by Netanyahu's failure to outline a postwar Gaza plan, highlights tensions within the coalition. Gantz's departure may impact Israel's international credibility, given his positive rapport with U.S. officials.

During the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, BJP's NDA allies joined the Union government. JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy and ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi were among those sworn in. Other allies, including TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu and JD(U)'s Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also took oath. The BJP-led NDA secured 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, with BJP holding 240 seats. The breakdown of ministerial berths shows BJP with 61 and allies with 11, including TDP, JD(U), LJP, JD(S), Shiv Sena, RPI(A), RLD, Apna Dal, and HAM.

India was bowled out for 119 runs by Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match in New York. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 42 runs, but other batters struggled. Pakistan's bowlers, led by Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, who took 3 wickets each, dominated the game. Pakistan captain Babar Azam had won the toss and chose to bowl first after a rain delay. The match saw a superb combined bowling effort from Pakistan, which kept India's score low. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Pakistan can chase the target successfully.