Bollywood actor and MP-elect Kangana Ranaut accused a CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, of slapping her at Chandigarh Airport. Ranaut claimed the constable argued with her, allegedly provoked by her comments during the farmers' protest. The constable, Kulwinder Kaur, has been suspended, and an FIR filed against her. A probe panel is investigating Ranaut's claim. Ranaut expressed concerns over rising extremism in Punjab. The incident sparked political controversy, with leaders condemning the assault. Ranaut, who won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, met CISF officials in Delhi to discuss the incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to form the government for a third consecutive term. He will be the first non-Congress leader to achieve this feat, joining Jawaharlal Nehru in forming a government after winning three consecutive Lok Sabha elections. Modi’s leadership has seen the BJP secure major victories, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming Prime Minister. Allies like Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu have shown strong support. Modi aims to make India the third-largest economy, continuing his focus on economic reforms and fighting corruption.

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to scare domestic and foreign investors by alleging a ₹30 lakh crore stock market scam. Union Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed Gandhi's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe, calling his comments baseless. Goyal claimed domestic investors benefitted while foreign investors lost money. He noted that the stock market rose with Modi's re-election, showing investor confidence. Goyal emphasized the market's growth under the BJP, with domestic investors now holding 84% market share. The mutual fund industry also surged to ₹56 lakh crore from ₹10 lakh crore since 2014.

Shiv Sena and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are set to propose names for cabinet berths as Narendra Modi prepares for his third term as Prime Minister. Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, is considering senior MP Pratap Rao Jadhav for a central minister post. The TDP, with 16 MPs, plans to propose Rammohan Naidu, aiming for at least three to four cabinet positions, including MoS Finance. JD(U) is also expected to seek multiple berths. Modi's swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held on June 9, with leaders from neighboring countries invited.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election. Modi, set for a historic third term, thanked Dr. Tedros, affectionately calling him "Tulsi Bhai," a name given to him by Modi in 2022. Dr. Tedros posted on X, "I look forward to continuing WHO-India close collaboration for #HealthForAll." Modi responded, "Thank you, my friend Tulsi Bhai! India's cooperation with WHO promotes our vision of ‘One Earth One Health’." Dr. Tedros expressed his fondness for the name, saying it makes him a ‘pucca Gujarati’.

India's football legend Sunil Chhetri was moved to tears as Salt Lake Stadium gave him a standing ovation after his final game. Chhetri's last match for India ended in a 0-0 draw against Kuwait. Nearly 60,000 fans attended, chanting his name as he took a lap of honor. The Indian team gave him a guard of honor, celebrating his record of 94 goals. Chhetri’s father was also present, feeling emotional about his son's farewell. Chhetri retires as the fourth-highest goalscorer in men's international football, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Ali Daei.

Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut addresses an incident at Chandigarh airport where she faced a slap from a CISF personnel. In a social media statement, she assures her safety  and recounts the encounter, expressing concern about Punjab's situation “I am safe, but my concern is, how will you handle the terrorism and extremism growing in Punjab? Thank you”. Ranaut, recently elected as MP for Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, garnered attention for her victory. The incident follows her departure from Mandi for Delhi. Ranaut, known for her outspokenness on political issues, has been a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various social causes.

Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction dismisses speculations of rejoining the NDA, affirming loyalty to the INDIA alliance. Winning nine seats in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) asserts its stance amidst political upheaval. Party leader Priyanka Chaturvedi ridicules BJP-aligned journalists, denouncing rumors as baseless. The party's split in 2019 led to coalition shifts and Thackeray assuming Maharashtra's chief minister role. Recent elections saw two factions contesting, complicating Maharashtra's political landscape. Despite setbacks, the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray coalition secures 30 seats, signaling significant influence in the state's political arena.

The seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections witnessed a 63.88% voter turnout, surpassing the 2019 figures. Out of 10.6 crore electors, 6.42 crore exercised their franchise in the final phase across 57 seats on June 1. Phase 4, held on May 13 with 86 constituencies in 10 states, recorded the highest turnout at 69.16%. Earlier phases saw consistent participation, with phase 2 slightly edging out phase 1. These numbers reflect significant public engagement in India's democratic process, shaping the country's political landscape.

Israeli air strike targeted a UN school in Gaza, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Local reports indicate at least 35 people, including children and women, were killed. The strike hit classrooms where displaced Palestinians sought refuge. Israel claims it targeted a Hamas compound within the school, alleging militants were present. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees condemned the attack, emphasizing the protection of civilians. The incident adds to the toll of the ongoing conflict, with calls for accountability and urgent efforts to cease hostilities. International mediators continue to push for a ceasefire amid escalating violence.