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The new Karnataka Chief Minister might take the oath on June 3. DK Shivakumar hinted at this date, saying "third, third" when asked. Supporters gathered as he headed to a meeting, and he even touched the steps of Vidhan Soudha. An astrologer also suggested June 3 for the ceremony.
The Russia-Ukraine war got more intense in late May 2026 with more aerial strikes. Both sides seem set on fighting to get better battlefield positions before talking peace. Russia launched big barrages, and Ukraine hit back with drones, saying "neither side perceives sufficient incentive to de-escalate." This fighting makes peace talks much harder.
France's Gen Z is really into a 74-year-old politician named Jean-Luc Mélenchon. He's promising a "citizens' revolution," taxing the rich, and saving the planet. He's got millions of TikTok followers and is trying to win the presidency again, mixing old-school ideas with new ones.
AAP has won Punjab's local elections, showing people like Chief Minister Mann's work. Arvind Kejriwal said, "The people of Punjab have appreciated the work." This win is a big boost for AAP before the next big elections, showing their ideas are popular in cities and villages.
DK Shivakumar is Karnataka's new Chief Minister, taking oath on June 3. He was unanimously chosen as the Congress Legislature Party leader. Outgoing CM Siddaramaiah said, "He has now been nominated as the party's floor leader." The ceremony will be simple, with Shivakumar visiting districts later to meet supporters.
A truck carrying Afghan refugees back from Pakistan crashed Saturday, killing 22 and hurting 36. Officials said the driver fell asleep, causing the truck to fall into a ditch. Many women and children were among those hurt. This happened as many Afghans are returning home.
President Trump, 79, had his annual medical check-up at Walter Reed on Tuesday. His doctor said he "remains in excellent health" and is "fully fit" for his duties. Trump posted on Truth Social that "everything checked out perfectly." He gained some weight but his heart health is good, and his cholesterol improved.
The BJP chief said the Congress government is trying to "hijack local body polls" by changing election rules. He claimed they're giving deputy commissioners power to decide meeting times for electing chairpersons, which he says allows for political pressure. This move, he believes, is an attempt to control local bodies unfairly.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said Uttar Pradesh has a deep connection to the sea, despite being landlocked. He noted the state's historical maritime links and contributions to shipbuilding and trade. "A large number of officers, sailors, and Agniveers in the Navy come from Uttar Pradesh," he added, highlighting its ongoing importance to the force.
Gujarat Police found that AAP workers weren't harassed by the IB. Instead, it was an internal party fight. Vadodara city president Ashok Oza allegedly used a contractor to make a fake IB call to scare a fellow worker. Police said, "fake narrative stems from internal party rivalry."
DK Shivakumar is now the new Karnataka CM! He was chosen as the Congress leader at a meeting. He'll take his oath on June 3. They want the ceremony to be simple, not a big show. They're asking people not to rush to the event to avoid traffic jams.
A 17-year-old's blog investigation sparked a huge row over CBSE's tender changes. The article highlights how "India's Gen Z is brilliant and fearless." Changes to requirements for a software tender, like lowering a certification level and scanning resolution, are questioned. Officials say these were to fix issues, but critics demand a judicial probe.