US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran are moving toward an immediate ceasefire, with final peace negotiations underway. He warned that ignorance or stupidity could derail progress. Following this, Iran halted its military operations against Israel. The developments came after renewed exchanges of fire heightened fears of a broader regional conflict.
TMC Turmoil Deepens
At least 20 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressing their desire to ally with the BJP-led NDA, according to news agency PTI. The letter was submitted by party lawmaker Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who said the MPs accepted the poll verdict in West Bengal and believe their future political course should align with the NDA. This follows the resignation of Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray from the party and the Upper House.
Indian Seafarers Seek Help After Vessel Attack
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) on Sunday sought urgent assistance for 24 Indian seafarers aboard a vessel reportedly attacked off the coast of Oman, amid heightened tensions linked to the Israel-Iran conflict. The union said the vessel was near the Strait of Hormuz and called on Indian authorities and the Indian Navy to intervene.
INDIA Bloc Meeting Concludes with Consensus on 5 Issues
The INDIA bloc, comprising opposition parties, reached a consensus on five points after a meeting at Delhi's Constitution Club on Monday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said 25 parties attended and shared their views. The alliance agreed to fight for these issues and move forward together.
CBSE Revaluation Row: Delhi HC Issues Notice
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a plea alleging discrepancies in the board's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used during post-result verification and re-evaluation. The plea, filed by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), seeks directions to award compensatory marks where OSM copies were unreadable or contained discrepancies. The court listed the plea for June 12.
These are the top five stories of the day, covering critical developments in geopolitics, domestic politics, maritime security, opposition unity, and education.
