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Abdul Rashid Sheikh, the elected Member of Parliament from Baramulla who is currently in jail, has sought interim bail to attend the oath ceremony in Parliament. This marks a significant event as it is the first time in decades that a politician elected to Lok Sabha from jail has requested bail to take oath. The last instance of this nature dates back to 1977 when George Fernandes, who was jailed during the Emergency period, had to seek interim bail to attend the oath-taking ceremony.

Thirteen survivors of a tragic trekking expedition in Uttarakhand have returned to Bengaluru, reuniting with their families after a harrowing ordeal. The trek, which claimed the lives of nine out of 22 trekkers from Bengaluru due to severe weather conditions in the Uttarkashi region, has left the survivors in shock.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Jishan Ashpak Pinjari, one of the four Indian students who drowned in the Volkhov river in Russia, was reportedly on a video call with his parents just moments before the tragic incident unfolded. The four students, including Harshal Anantrao Desale, Jia Firoj Pinjari, and Malik Gulamgous Mohammad Yakub, all students of Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, were taking a walk along the Volkhov river when they entered the waters and faced a fatal accident.

In a stern reprimand, the Gujarat High Court has criticized the state government and the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) for their failure to enforce fire safety norms, following the tragic fire at the TRP Game Zone in Rajkot, which claimed 27 lives. The court questioned why the Rajkot Municipal Commissioner Anand Patel was merely transferred rather than suspended, given the gravity of the incident.

In a devastating turn of events, nine Indian trekkers lost their lives in the treacherous terrain of the Himalayas after being trapped in a fierce blizzard. The incident unfolded in Uttarakhand state, north India, where heavy snowfall engulfed the group of climbers from Karnataka, leaving them stranded and battling for survival.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to make a decision regarding the allotment of office space to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) within six weeks. The court emphasized that AAP is entitled to space for its party office in Delhi, similar to other political parties.

Delhiites experienced a respite from scorching temperatures as rains swept through several parts of the city, offering a welcome break from the relentless heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 44 degrees Celsius, providing some relief to residents from the intense heat.

In a significant move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, following the recommendation of the Union cabinet to dissolve the 17th Lok Sabha. This development marks the beginning of the process for the formation of the next government, following the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) narrow victory in the Lok Sabha elections.

In a highly anticipated political battle in Maharashtra, Supriya Sule emerged victorious over her sister-in-law Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in the Baramati Lok Sabha seat. This contest was seen as one of the most high-profile electoral battles in the state.

In a significant turn of events, the Congress party has made notable gains in the Lok Sabha elections in the northeastern states, securing seven seats. This marks a considerable improvement for the grand old party, which wrested seats from the BJP and its allies in Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Assam.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set for a resounding victory in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency, with a staggering winning margin of over 3 lakh votes against his nearest rival, Dinesh Pratap Singh of the BJP, according to Election Commission data. This victory marks the highest winning margin in Uttar Pradesh during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

In a recent incident, three coaches of the Taj Express train caught fire in southeast Delhi's Sarita Vihar. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as passengers managed to evacuate the affected coaches promptly.

India is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, marked by tragic deaths in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and a critical water shortage in parts of Delhi. The extreme weather conditions have led to a wave of heatstroke-related fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures and infrastructure support.

The Supreme Court has called for an immediate meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) on June 5 to tackle Delhi's severe water crisis amidst scorching summer temperatures and rising demand. The court emphasized that proactive measures should be taken by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to prevent water wastage and detect leakages within Delhi.