Fresh unrest erupted in Manipur following the arrest of a key leader of the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol. Protests intensified across Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Kakching, with incidents of arson, road blockades, and gunfire. A bus was torched in Khurai Lamlong, prompting security forces to use tear gas. In response, authorities enforced total curfew in Bishnupur and imposed Section 144 in surrounding districts. To curb misinformation, the Manipur government suspended mobile internet, broadband, VSAT, and VPN services for five days starting June 7, deploying additional forces to restore calm. (PC: India Today)  

Violent protests broke out in Manipur on Saturday evening, leading to internet suspension and curfew in Bishnupur district. Prohibitory orders were also issued in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Kakching. The government said internet will be shut for 5 days from June 7 to stop the spread of rumours and hate messages. The protests began after five Arambai Tenggol members were arrested. Angry crowds stormed a police post in Imphal West. Police fired shots to control them. Three people, including two journalists, were hurt. In Moreh town, protests also took place, but no violence was reported. The state remains tense. (PC: PTI)

A video of a grieving father, BT Lakshma, mourning at his son’s grave has gone viral. His 21-year-old son, Bhumik, died in the Bengaluru stampede during RCB’s IPL victory parade. The father lay beside the grave and said, “I want to stay here too.” The tragedy killed 11 people and injured 47. The Karnataka government has suspended five police officers and taken action against top officials. The BJP blamed the Congress-led government, calling the event poorly planned. Lakshma had earlier pleaded with officials not to cut open his son’s body. His words reflect the deep pain of many families. (PC: Image/X)

A kidney transplant patient from Jalgaon, Sheetal Borde, was flown to Mumbai on Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s chartered plane late Friday night after missing her flight. Borde had received an urgent call for a transplant but risked losing the organ if not in Mumbai by midnight. Upon learning of the situation, Shinde, present in Jalgaon for the Ashadhi Wari event, intervened. With help from WRD Minister Girish Mahajan, necessary aviation protocols were cleared, including medical checks for pilots. The flight departed at 9:50 PM, ensuring Borde reached on time. Authorities confirmed the transplant was not missed. (PC: TOI)

A private helicopter en route to Kedarnath with six passengers made an emergency landing on a highway near Guptkashi, Uttarakhand, on Saturday due to a technical snag. The AW119 chopper, operated by Kestrel Aviation, took off from Badasu (Sersi) helipad at 12:52 PM and faced suspected collective control issues shortly after. Pilot Captain RPS Sodhi safely executed a hard landing near the Bharasu helipad. All passengers are unharmed, but the pilot reported back pain and is under medical care. DGCA has dispatched an air safety team to investigate. Other Kedarnath helicopter operations continue uninterrupted, according to UCADA officials. (PC: News18)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar praised two multi-party delegations that returned from outreach visits to African and Gulf nations, saying they “did well” in presenting India’s narrative on terrorism. The teams, led by Supriya Sule and Shrikant Shinde, visited over a dozen countries including South Africa, UAE, and Liberia. Officials in Sierra Leone and Liberia held moments of silence for Pahalgam attack victims. Some nations urged India to improve communication and engage more deeply beyond trade. Jaishankar stressed these "non-prominent" countries could play future roles and acknowledged their appreciation for India’s COVID-19 aid and peacekeeping efforts. (PC: News18)

India's extreme poverty rate has dropped from 27.1% in 2011-12 to just 5.3% in 2022-23, according to the World Bank. Approximately 269 million people were lifted out of extreme poverty during this period. Rural poverty declined from 18.4% to 2.8%, while urban poverty fell from 10.7% to 1.1%. Major states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar led the reduction. At the $2.15/day line, poverty now affects only 2.3% of Indians. Government schemes like Jan Dhan, Ujjwala, Awas Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat, along with Direct Benefit Transfers, have been credited for empowering citizens and expanding last-mile welfare delivery. (PC: NDTV)

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to senior Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) officials in connection with the Bengaluru stadium stampede that killed 11 people. However, no such relief was granted to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) marketing head Nikhil Sosale, who was arrested at the airport along with Sunil Mathew from DNA, the event’s management firm. The court directed Sosale’s plea to be heard next week. KSCA argued it only rented the venue, while RCB and police handled crowd management. The court asked the state to submit a detailed report by June 10. (PC: ANI)

A language controversy has erupted in Mumbai over the naming of three penguin chicks born at the city’s Byculla Zoo. BJP leader Nitin Bankar demanded the chicks—named Noddy, Tom, and Pingu—be given Marathi names since they were "born on Maharashtra’s soil." The zoo had continued its tradition of English names, a practice since the first penguins arrived from South Korea in 2016. Despite repeated appeals, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation hasn't responded. The chicks were born in March to penguin pairs Popeye–Olive and Daisy–Donald. The zoo, now home to 21 Humboldt penguins, plans to expand its enclosure for future hatchlings. (PC: TOI)

On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, marking a historic milestone in India's infrastructure development. Standing at 359 meters above the Chenab River, the bridge surpasses the Eiffel Tower in height and is now the world's tallest railway arch bridge. This engineering marvel is a key component of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which spans 272 kilometers through the challenging Himalayan terrain. The project includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, constructed at a cost of ₹43,780 crore. The inauguration also saw the launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar, enhancing connectivity and promoting economic development in the region. (PC: Hindustan Times)