Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from India and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day…. 1. Expelled West Bengal MLAs may split TMC Speculation is growing that the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) may split, with expelled leader Riju Dutta claiming that over 50 of the party’s 80 MLAs are preparing to position themselves as the “real” TMC. Read More 2. Pahalgam attack linked phones traced to Karachi, Lahore Pakistani links have emerged in the Pahalgam attack probe, with terrorists’ mobile phones traced to Karachi and Lahore. The NIA said the devices also contained preloaded location data of the Baisaran area. Read More 3. Israel strikes Lebanon despite Trump’s ‘f**ing crazy’ rebuke Israel launched fresh strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday. According to a report by Axios, US President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon. Read More 4. Hegseth blocks female, black officer’s promotion, claims report The Defense Secretary of the US, Pete Hegseth, has blocked the promotion of eight Navy captains to one-star admirals. The blocked officers include two female and two Black officers, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials familiar with the matter. Read More 5. Silver Jumps ₹2,950; gold hits ₹1.56 lakh mark Gold prices surged by ₹760 on 2 June 2026, with 24-carat gold reaching ₹1.56 lakh per 10 grams. Silver also gained ₹2,950, taking the price of 1 kg to ₹2.66 lakh, according to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA). Read More 6. ED raids Vedanta Group on forex violation charges The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches against the Vedanta Group on foreign exchange violation charges, officials said to news agency ANI on Tuesday, 2 June, 2026. It is understood that the action was launched against the mining conglomerate on Monday. Read More 7. Afghanistan likely to host India for 3-match T20I series Afghanistan are on the verge of creating history as they prepare to host India in an international cricket series for the first time. Although the matches are expected to be played in India, Afghanistan will officially be the host nation for the three-match T20I series scheduled for September 2026. Read More 8. Virat Kohli, Anushka meet Premanand Maharaj after RCB’s IPL win Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, visited Vrindavan on Tuesday to seek the blessings of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj. Read More 9. Salman Khan sends legal notice to ‘Kala Hiran’ makers Salman Khan has reportedly sent a legal notice regarding the upcoming film ‘Kala Hiran’. This notice demands an immediate halt to the production and promotion of the proposed film named ‘Kala Hiran’. Read more 10. Manipuri film ‘Boong’ wins big at New York Indian Film Festival Manipuri film Boong emerged as the top winner at the New York Indian Film Festival, securing Best Director for Lakshmipriya Devi, Best Debut Film, and Best Child Actor for Gugun Kipgen. Read more Post navigation India rejects third-party role in Nepal border dispute:MEA reaffirms bilateral approach; Nepal has asked Britain to intervene Bridge of Development and Trust: Kondapalli Bailey Bridge Emerges as a Symbol of Good Governance
