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Mahua Moitra slammed the BJP, calling them a "filthy junglee" party after a worker was allegedly caught on camera pelting stones at Abhishek Banerjee. Moitra claimed "normal people" weren't responsible and accused the BJP of spreading lies. Banerjee, who sustained an eye injury, called it a "BJP-sponsored" attack and plans to go to court.
Iran's Guard claimed they shot down a US drone Sunday, saying it entered their airspace for "hostile operations." They also warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz to follow rules. This comes as a peace deal between the US and Iran is still being worked out, with President Trump wanting a deal that's "good for America."
Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh is suing AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj for Rs 5 crore, saying Bharadwaj's "false social media posts" wrongly suggested he misused his power. Singh claims Bharadwaj made up stories about him helping an associate get a school trust job and influencing a POCSO case.
Five locals were arrested Sunday after TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was heckled and attacked with stones in Sonarpur. He said, "They wanted to kill me." The incident sparked a political row, with TMC blaming BJP and BJP saying it was public anger. Banerjee sustained an eye injury.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Pakistan's leadership, saying President Trump developed a "true friendship" with them. He called the improving ties with Islamabad an important development for regional peace. Hegseth also mentioned that India and Pakistan are not seen as missile threats by the US.
Mamata Banerjee is questioning security after Abhishek Banerjee was attacked and injured. She said, "The doctors who examined him observed multiple injuries." She's worried about how the hospital handled things and if doctors faced pressure. Mamata stressed that politics shouldn't involve violence, saying, "The answer to political differences cannot be violence."
Australia will now get only used nuclear submarines from the US, not a mix of new and old. Defence Minister Richard Marles said it's "definitely cost-effective" and simplifies things. This change streamlines the AUKUS deal, aiming for simpler supply chains and maintenance for the expensive program.
General N.S. Raja Subramani took charge as the new Chief of Defence Staff on Sunday, May 31, 2026. His main job is to push the military theaterisation plan and improve how the army, navy, and air force work together. He said, "We will accelerate the development, induction and integration of indigenous weapons."
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh condemned the attack on Abhishek Banerjee, saying "the anger inside the public has to show up somewhere." He felt the incident, which happened during Banerjee's visit to South 24 Parganas, showed public frustration with the TMC government's 15 years of "harassment."
President Trump said he's close to a "very good deal" with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He guaranteed Iran won't build nuclear weapons, but warned military action is an option if talks fail. Trump hopes to avoid escalation, saying, "We are close to a very good deal."
Former Maoists in Maharashtra are reversing vasectomies to start families. Since 2005, 50 men have had the surgery, with 13 now becoming parents. This year, Project Sanjivani helped 14 men undergo the reversal. One couple, Janu and Sainu Somji Hedo, said, "we are eyeing growth" for their family.
Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked with stones and eggs in Sonarpur on Saturday. Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack and pressuring hospitals. She said, "those in power are threatening all the hospitals." Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders also condemned the violence, calling it unacceptable in a democracy.