A severe heatwave continues to scorch central, eastern, and northern India, claiming at least 54 lives. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 45.6°C, 5.2 notches above normal. Bihar reported 32 deaths, followed by Odisha (10), Jharkhand (5), Rajasthan (5), and Uttar Pradesh (1). The India Meteorological Department predicts heatwave conditions to continue in several states, including Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, with temperatures expected to soar above 45°C. Duststorms and light rainfall are also forecasted in some areas. The heatwave has already broken records, with Delhi recording a 79-year high of 46.8°C on Wednesday.

Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexual abuse, faced interrogation by the SIT upon landing at Kempegowda International Airport. The 33-year-old, returning from Munich, was taken to the CID office for questioning. The SIT plans to present him before the Special Court, likely seeking police custody for further inquiry. Security was tightened at Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital for medical tests, including blood pressure and cardiac health checks. A potency test is under consideration. Additionally, the Special Court for Public Representatives will hear Prajwal and his mother Bhavani Revanna's bail plea.

Delhi government petitions Supreme Court for additional water supply from neighboring states due to severe shortage amid scorching temperatures. The capital faces acute water scarcity, with long queues for tanker fills. Areas like Sanjay Camp and Geeta Colony hit hardest. Temperatures nearing 50 degrees Celsius exacerbate the crisis. The AAP-led government imposes ₹2,000 fines for water wastage and deploys 200 teams to enforce penalties. Weather office warns of prolonged heatwave, urging hydration and caution. Delhi stresses collective responsibility in meeting the capital's essential needs.

A New York jury has convicted former President Donald Trump on all charges in his hush money case, making him the first US president to be convicted of a crime. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. The verdict comes just five months ahead of the presidential election, where Trump seeks to recapture the White House. Despite the conviction, Trump is still eligible to campaign and run for office, as the US Constitution only requires presidents to be at least 35 years old and natural-born US citizens. Sentencing is set for July 11.

A 33-year-old photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resurfaced, showing him in front of Swami Vivekananda's statue. Shared by the X handle "Modi Archive," the image is from the 1991 Ekta Yatra, a nationwide march for unity from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, led by Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi. The photo has gained attention amid Modi's recent 45-hour meditation at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. The "Modi Archive" page chronicles the Prime Minister's life through archival materials, highlighting his involvement in significant national events and his connection to Swami Vivekananda.

Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old Indian-American student, scripted history by winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He correctly spelled 29 words in 90 seconds, including complex ones, in the lightning round. Soma's championship word was "abseil". In the tiebreaker, he answered 29 out of 30 words correctly, beating Faizan Zaki. Soma's achievement breaks the standing spell-off record set by Harini Logan in 2022. With his remarkable memory and spelling skills, Soma has made history, taking home $50,000 in cash and other prizes. His win is an inspiration to many young students across the country.

Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 felony charges related to a scheme to influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor. A New York jury delivered the verdict after nine hours of deliberation. Trump faces potential prison time and has denounced the trial as "rigged" and "disgraceful." Sentencing is set for July 11, just before the Republican National Convention. This legal reckoning comes as Trump seeks to reclaim the White House, posing a test for voters on their acceptance of his controversial behavior.

Suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna was arrested at Bengaluru airport after returning from Germany, following accusations of mass sexual assault. Revanna, the NDA candidate for the Hassan Lok Sabha seat, had left for Germany on April 27 after videos allegedly showing him sexually assaulting women surfaced. An SIT took him into custody for questioning, and his mobile phone and luggage were seized. Revanna will undergo a medical examination before being presented to magistrate. His anticipatory bail plea, claiming the allegations were politically motivated and evidence fabricated, is set to be heard in a Bengaluru court.

In a shocking incident, an air hostess was arrested at Kannur International Airport for allegedly smuggling nearly 1 kg of gold from Muscat. The gold was concealed in her rectum, according to a DRI source. The cabin crew member, Surabhi Khatun, was intercepted based on specific intelligence and produced before a magistrate, who remanded her to 14 days in prison. This is the first such case in India where an airline crew member has been caught smuggling gold in this manner. The incident highlights the creative methods used by smugglers and the vigilance of DRI officials.

Major Radhika Sen, an Indian woman peacekeeper, has been awarded the prestigious 2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres presented the award, hailing her as a "true leader and role model." Major Sen served with the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, commanding the Engagement Platoon for the Indian Rapid Deployment Battalion. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to gender equality and women's empowerment. This honor highlights her dedication and commitment to peacekeeping and gender advocacy.