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A fierce legal and political battle is unfolding in Washington after President Donald Trump blasted a federal judge over delays to his proposed $400 million White House ballroom project. Trump argues the massive expansion—featuring a rooftop drone port, hardened security infrastructure, and an underground military complex—is essential to protecting the nation's capital from modern threats. In a fiery statement, the president accused U.S. District Judge Richard Leon of putting national security at risk by allowing a lawsuit challenging the project to move forward. The controversy centers on whether the White House can proceed with the ambitious construction plan without congressional approval.

And not just fakes, the RBI destroyed 1.7 lakh currency notes that were damaged or soiled beyond use in 2025. Plastic notes – that last longer and are much more difficult to create fakes of – may be the solution

Donald Trump just pulled the Middle East back from the edge of total war with a single late-night order. In a stunning diplomatic pivot, the U.S. President announced on Truth Social that he has directly frozen the allied northern offensive into Lebanon, stating: "There will be no Troops going to Beirut." The dramatic intervention came after Tehran threatened to permanently abandon peace talks following Israel's push to encircle Dahiyeh. In a shocking twist, Trump revealed he held a direct call with highly placed Hezbollah representatives to freeze all shooting. Watch how the White House just established a hard new red line for Israel.

A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Dehradun. A 32-year-old woman endured 10 months of confinement in a toilet. Her in-laws allegedly subjected her to brutal assaults, including attacks on her private parts. She was also separated from her newborn twins shortly after birth. The woman was reportedly fed only plain rice and onions during her ordeal.

Pant was relieved of LSG's captaincy duties last week after the franchise finished at the bottom of the 10-team table. His individual form also came under scrutiny, with the left-hander managing only 312 runs in 14 innings.

Trump’s ambitious, multi-billion-dollar domestic legal experiment has officially imploded." Just weeks after its controversial unveiling, the White House is abruptly dropping its contested $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.' Originally designed under the DOJ to financially compensate Trump allies who claimed they were victims of partisan 'lawfare,' the program has been entirely shelved. Born out of a highly unusual IRS tax-leak settlement, the fund ran into a fierce wall of bipartisan resistance in Congress. Watch the breakdown of how this massive taxpayer-funded pool evaporated into thin air.

Gen Subramani’s four-decade military career spans some of India’s most sensitive theatres, including counter-insurgency ops in Northeast, command of a premier strike formation on the Pakistan front, and leadership of 17 Mountain Division that guards the China border

Tensions escalated in Newark, New Jersey, as police arrested at least 20 protesters outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center after they allegedly violated a newly imposed curfew. Authorities closed off a section of Doremus Avenue around the facility as officers moved to prevent demonstrators from reaching the detention center following weeks of escalating protests. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced the curfew in an effort to restore order, warning that individuals who refused to comply could face removal and possible legal action. The crackdown came after state officials reported confrontations between protesters and law enforcement near designated protest zones. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill condemned what she described as dangerous actions by some masked individuals, alleging that projectiles were thrown, barriers were used as weapons, and tires were set on fire during clashes.

G Parameshwara is set to become Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister as Congress finalizes its cabinet. The decision, made after high-level meetings, aims to balance caste and regional interests. Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar's swearing-in is scheduled for June 3rd, with a significant number of ministers expected to take the oath alongside him.

Donald Trump's plans to host a historic UFC fight night at the White House are facing unexpected criticism from one of his most influential supporters. Joe Rogan, the world's most popular podcaster and a longtime UFC commentator, has questioned the idea of staging a championship-level event on the White House lawn. Trump has promoted the June 14 event as a major attraction tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations and his 80th birthday, with preparations already underway on the South Lawn. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan described the concept as "odd" and argued that outdoor conditions in Washington, D.C., could create serious problems for fighters and spectators. He warned that extreme summer heat could affect performance and said world championship bouts should take place in a controlled indoor environment.

Bethell had cut short his stint with IPL 2026 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru so he could return home and be assessed by England's medical team ahead of the New Zealand series.