Evening news wrap: Bangladesh opens trial of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina; Severe floods in Assam disrupt life, and more
NEW DELHI: Congress leaders on Sunday raised concerns about the sudden India-Pakistan ceasefire brokered by the US, calling for parliamentary scrutiny and clarity on military losses and defence preparedness.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh opened the trial of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, accused of orchestrating a deadly crackdown during last year's protests, with extensive evidence presented amid political tension.
Assam faces a severe flood crisis with multiple rivers above danger levels, disrupting transport and prompting large-scale rescue operations, including by the Indian Air Force.
Here are the top five stories of the evening:
Congress questions US role in India-Pakistan ceasefire
Congress leader Pawan Khera criticised the sudden ceasefire announcement and questioned the US's involvement after Donald Trump claimed credit.
Defence chiefs acknowledged early operational losses, prompting demands for a parliamentary session on national security.
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Bangladesh opens trial of fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina faces charges of orchestrating a violent crackdown on protests that killed hundreds. Despite her exile in India, the trial proceeds with evidence including videos and intercepted calls, amid political turmoil.
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PSG Champions League win marred by violence and arrests
Celebrations across France after PSG's first Champions League title turned chaotic, with two fans dead, a police officer injured, fires, looting, and hundreds arrested as police deployed tear gas and water cannons.
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Severe floods in Assam disrupt life and trigger rescues
Rivers remain above danger levels in Assam, affecting 78,000 people and causing deaths. Transport services are suspended, while the Indian Air Force rescued 14 people trapped in swollen rivers amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Mumbai Indians prepare for IPL Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings
MI, bolstered by recent wins and key players' form, aim for a sixth IPL title in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings face pressure after a heavy defeat, with both teams adapting to a high-scoring pitch.
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31 minutes ago
- The Print
In meetings with world leaders, all-party delegations convey India's policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism
'We can talk to them in Hindustani. We can talk to them in Punjabi. We can talk to them in English. There is no problem in finding common ground with Pakistan. The problem is finding a common vision for decency, for peace. We want to be left in peace, to grow and develop. They don't want to leave us alone. They want to harass us,' he said. 'You (Pakistan) crack down on this infrastructure of terrorism that is visible everywhere in your country. Then, of course, we can talk,' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading an all-party delegation to Brazil, said while talking to PTI Videos. Brasilia/Brussels/Cairo, Jun 3 (PTI) All-party parliamentary delegations on Tuesday effectively communicated India's firm message of zero tolerance towards terrorism to several countries, stressing that New Delhi can talk to Islamabad if it takes significant action against the terror infrastructure that is visible everywhere in the country. 'They want to cut us this whole bleeding to death India by 1,000 cuts. They're not going to bleed to death so easily. Better forget that idea,' he added. Asked whether nations have been recognising India's stance against terrorism, Tharoor said his delegation has been to four nations — Guyana, Panama, Colombia and Brazil- so far and 'this has been very clear in all the countries we've been to'. 'I would say in all four countries, we've had a very, clear success, if that's the word, I don't like to boast of success. That's for others to judge. But we have got our message through very clearly, including to those who may have had some misunderstandings,' he said, referring to Colombia. Earlier, Tharoor said Colombia withdrew a statement offering condolences to Pakistan for the loss of lives following Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam attack after his delegation explained Islamabad's relentless support to cross-border terrorism. The delegation held a highly productive meeting with Senator Nelsinho Trad, President of the India-Brazil Friendship Front and President of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. It also called on Amb Celso Amorim, Head Adviser of the Special Advisory to the President of Brazil, and discussed India's position of zero tolerance to terrorism. In London, the delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad concluded its high-level engagements, meeting with UK government ministers, parliamentarians, party leaders, think tanks, and India friendship groups. The delegation received wide-ranging support, reaffirming shared commitments to global security, justice, and strategic partnership, the High Commission of India in London said in a release. The delegation met Lord Dominic Johnson of Lainston CBE, Co-Chair of the Conservative Party, and Koolesh Shah, Co-Chair of the Conservative Friends of India. 'They voiced strong support for India's fight against terrorism, acknowledged its global implications, and lauded the Indian diaspora's contribution to the UK,' it said. The delegation also met Labour Party India Friendship Groups-including Labour Friends of India, Labour Convention of Indian Organisations, Sikhs for Labour, and Hindus for Labour. The groups expressed unified support for India's anti-terrorism efforts, emphasising the need to dismantle terror infrastructure and curb terror financing. From London, the delegation will travel to Brussels where it will have interactions at the European Union level and with Belgian authorities. In Cairo, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty Tuesday reiterated his country's solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism and welcomed deeper bilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism during a meeting with the all-party Indian delegation led by NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule. The delegation, which is here on the last leg of its four-nation trip, also met Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and discussed India's wide-ranging political, economic and cultural engagement with the 22-member bloc. 'Countering terrorism is a priority to both @arableague_gs and India. The delegation underscored India's unified stance and collective determination to combat terrorism,' the Embassy of India in Egypt said in a post on X. Another all-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, concluded its three-day visit to Spain, where it held a series of meetings with officials and civil society representatives to highlight India's 'zero-tolerance' stance against terrorism. 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India.com
37 minutes ago
- India.com
Thunder-Blunder: BJP Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi Over Narendra-Surrender Remark
Congress Leader and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday made a sharp remark against the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'surrendered after the United States President Donald Trump's call'. The BJP has come out in sharp criticism against the remark of the Congress leader. Addressing a convention of Congress workers in Bhopal, Gandhi added that if slight pressure is exerted on RSS-BJP, "they run away out of fear". "Now, I understand RSS-BJP well. If slight pressure is put on them, they run away out of fear. When Trump called Modi ji-'Modi ji kya kar rahe ho, Narendra-Surrender and with 'ji hazooor', Narendra ji followed Trump," the Congress Leader said. He also brought up the 1971 war under the then-PM Indira Gandhi and said, "In the 1971 war, the Seventh Fleet (came from the US), India Gandhi said I will do whatever I have to do. This is the difference. This is their character; all of them are like this. Since the Independence movement, they have this habit of writing letters of surrender." ट्रंप का एक फोन आया और नरेंद्र जी तुरंत surrender हो गए - इतिहास गवाह है, यही BJP-RSS का character है, ये हमेशा झुकते हैं। भारत ने 1971 में अमेरिका की धमकी के बावजूद पाकिस्तान को तोड़ा था। कांग्रेस के बब्बर शेर और शेरनियां Superpowers से लड़ते हैं, कभी झुकते नहीं। — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 3, 2025 BJP's Backlash BJP Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia in a post on X shared the picture of PM Modi and wrote, "Narendra Modi ji = Thunder; Rahul Gandhi = Blunder" Narendra Modi ji = Thunder Rahul Gandhi = Blunder — Gaurav Bhatia गौरव भाटिया (@gauravbhatiabjp) June 3, 2025 On the other hand, speaking to ANI, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said, "Rahul Gandhi's words reflect his values as he makes such indecent remarks against the country's Prime Minister. But this is what can be expected from Rahul Gandhi, whose heart beats for Pakistan. Because when he offers a floral tribute to the statue of his grandmother, Indira Gandhi, he does not remove his shoes." "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has given a befitting reply to Pakistan's terror masters. From Salman Khurshid to Shashi Tharoor, every Congress leader is talking about this, and Pakistan itself is giving evidence of this... The people of the country see this uncivilised Rahul Gandhi as an agent of Pakistan..." he added. Trump's Claim For Mediations The tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating for days after the Islamic State had launched a swarm of drone and missile attacks on the Indian territory, following the launch of Operation Sindoor. The Indian Armed Forces had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to avenge the terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 individuals were killed. After Islamabad's aggression that followed the beginning of Operation Sindoor, New Delhi launched strikes on Pakistan's airbases. On May 10, it was announced that a ceasefire had been reached after Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted his Indian counterpart. After this, the US President, on more than one occasion, has claimed credit for helping to stop the hostilities between the two neighbouring countries.
The Print
38 minutes ago
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Kannada debate reaches IPL doorstep before mega final—‘today in RCB, tomorrow JCB'
'Players are openly auctioned off for money. Based on money, teams are formed. Is there a feeling of state or nationalism in that? Today whoever you call RCB will tomorrow go to JCB. You (media) tell me how many Kannadigas are there in the RCB team,' Ravi told reporters Monday evening. The former national general secretary of the party said money is the only consideration for IPL cricketers and they have no other connection with the place they represent. Bengaluru: The raging language debate in Karnataka has reached the sports arena with a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader questioning the number of Kannadigas or native Kannada speakers in the Indian Premier League's Bengaluru-based franchise RCB. Ravi's comments come a day before the Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings in the IPL final Tuesday evening in Ahmedabad. The RCB have never won the tournament but command a loyal fan base who expect the Rajat Patidar-led side to lift its first-ever trophy since the tournament started in 2008. State's political leaders including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy D.K. Shivakumar and several others have wished the team luck. Shivakumar has even posted a video message wearing an RCB jersey. Ee Sala Cup Namde! ♥️🏆 18 years of grit. Every prayer, every cheer, every heartbreak – it all leads to today. This is more than a match. Our moment. Our Cup. Wishing @RCBTweets the very best – Karnataka is with you!#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 — DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) June 3, 2025 Ravi's comments come in the middle of the larger debate around language in Bengaluru with frequent fissures between native Kannada speakers and 'outsiders'. The controversy around veteran actor Kamal Haasan's statement over the issue refuses to die down after the 70-year-old said last week that 'Kannada was born out of Tamil'. The Karnataka film chamber has threatened to ban the release of his upcoming film Thug Life if he does not apologise. The online war surrounding the alleged imposition of Hindi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government has started to play out on the streets of India's IT capital which has in the past seen violence over divisive issues. Two days ago, a Hindi-speaker was seen hitting an auto driver with her slippers in a case of road rage. The issue soon took a turn when pro-Kannada activists filed a case against the woman and made her fall at the feet of the auto driver and apologise. In April, an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose, shared two videos online in which he appeared bloodied and claimed he and his wife, a squadron leader, were assaulted for being 'outsiders' in Karnataka. It drew widespread reactions across the country. More videos surfaced later which purportedly showed he was involved in a road rage incident. The official had allegedly twisted it to claim he was assaulted as a result of the language debate. ThePrint has earlier reported on the growing 'language militancy' in India's IT capital, where a section of people is violating laws, discriminating against, or denying services, to people on either side of the pro-Kannada and pro-Hindi debate. Some social media users have questioned if the RCB batting mainstay and its former captain Virat Kohli can speak Kannada, and why he was being treated differently than other migrants in the city. Ravi's comments only fuelled the debate. He, however, emphasised the distinction between franchise cricket and India's domestic cricket tournament. When cricketers play the Ranji tournament, they represent their states such as Karnataka, Maharashtra and other states, but there is no such connection in the IPL, he said. The RCB, who have made the finals three times before this edition but have never won the tournament, are an assortment of players from across the world. RCB captain Rajat Patidar represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, the team's batting great Kohli represents Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Batter Mayank Agarwal represents Karnataka. All-rounder Manoj Bhandage also represents Karnataka. Among other players, opening batter Phil Salt is from England, wicket-kapper batter Jitesh Sharma represents Vidarbha in domestic cricket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Swastik Chhikara represent Uttar Pradesh, while Josh Hazlewood represents Australia. 'There is no feeling like it's our state (or city) team as money is the only consideration for players and there is no other connection. Why should we spoil our heads over this,' he said when asked about the RCB potentially winning the trophy. He also rued the players getting all the publicity and adulation, asking why soldiers giving their lives and farmers growing food for everybody do not have such followings or are given such publicity. 'We should just take this as a sport and nothing else,' he said of the IPL. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Digital guardians of Kannada are waging a new language war in Karnataka against Hindi imposition
