Morning Digest | Kuki members to boycott peace committee over Manipur CM’s presence; Djokovic wins French Open to get record 23rd Grand Slam, and more
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Kuki members to boycott Centre’s peace committee over Manipur CM Biren Singh’s presence
A day after the Centre constituted a peace committee in Manipur, most Kuki representatives said they will boycott the panel as it included Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and his supporters. Pointing out that their consent was not taken before including these members on the panel, they demanded that the Centre make the situation conducive for talks.
French Open final | Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud
Novak Djokovic won his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday (June 11) with a 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5 victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies in the history of men’s tennis, which dates to the 1800s. Only Margaret Court holds more Grand Slams titles in singles tennis all-time (men’s and women’s), with 24.
Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to attend Opposition meet on June 23 in Patna
Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh on Sunday announced that former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti will also attend the scheduled Opposition meet on June 23 in Patna.
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon released without charge after funding probe arrest
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 26, including children and families, amid ongoing conflict with Hamas militants.
MIT CAA campaigns against MIT's suspension of PhD student Prahlad Iyengar for supporting pro-Palestine movement, seeking justice.
U.S. bankruptcy judge halts Onion's purchase of Infowars, citing flawed auction process and insufficient bids.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirms alliance with Japan amid regional security threats from China and North Korea.
Nguon puts the king on public trial over his governance as local chiefs read out indictments destined to test his popularity
President-elect Trump mocks Canadian PM Trudeau on Truth Social, calling him "Governor of Canada" amid tariff threats.
Israel conducts heavy airstrikes in Syria, advances troops, destroys navy, and establishes a buffer zone, sparking regional fears.
South Korean news agency Yonhap reports police search President Yoon Suk Yeol's office over martial law declaration, sparking political turmoil in South Korea.
Russia transported Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted as Syria’s president by a lightning rebel offensive, very securely to Russia, the country’s deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, said in an interview on Tuesday.
Trump appoints Andrew Ferguson as new FTC chair, signaling potential shift in antitrust enforcement and Big Tech scrutiny.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 25, including women and children, as residents struggle to rescue those trapped.