Evening news wrap: Kerala renamed Keralam; rioting charges added against 'shirtless' IYC protestors & more

• The government approved Kerala’s renaming to “Keralam”. Following this, Congress Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor made a sarcastic remark, raising questions about the anglophonic names of the residents of the state.
• Delhi Police added rioting charges to the FIR against IYC members over a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit, arresting eight accused and questioning others for alleged involvement.
• Marking four years of war, President Zelenskyy revealed the bunker in Kyiv from which he led Ukraine’s initial response, saying Vladimir Putin failed to break the country.
• A man named Nitin was shot dead in Greater Noida, allegedly by Sachin and associates over an old rivalry. CCTV shows him being dragged and shot multiple times.
• The ICC announced the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, with 12 teams competing in England from June 12 to July 5. India faces Pakistan on June 14.

Here are the top 5 news updates from the day

Shashi Tharoor quips over Kerala name change, ‘Keralamite, Keralamian’?

The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Kerala’s proposal to rename the state as “Keralam” during a meeting at the newly inaugurated Seva Teerth complex. Reacting to the decision, Congress Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor struck a humorous note, questioning if the new Anglophonic names of the residents would be ‘Keralamite’ or ‘Keralamian’.

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Delhi Police adds rioting charges against 'shirtless' IYC protestors

Delhi Police on Tuesday invoked rioting charges in the FIR against Indian Youth Congress members who staged a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit last week. A senior officer said preliminary investigations indicate the involvement of several others who allegedly assisted the accused. Eight people have been arrested so far, while more individuals are being questioned.

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4 years of Ukraine-Russia war: Zelenskyy reveals his 'base' in Kyiv

On the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine–Russia war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a nearly 19-minute video message filmed inside the Kyiv bunker from which he directed Ukraine’s initial response to Russia’s invasion.

Offering a rare glimpse of the underground complex, Zelenskyy asserted that Vladimir Putin had failed to achieve his objectives or break the Ukrainian people.

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CCTV captures brutal murder of Noida being shot dead at his doorstep over old enmity

A man identified as Nitin, a resident of Luksar in Greater Noida, was shot dead on Tuesday within the Ecotech-I police station limits. Police said he was allegedly attacked by Sachin and his associates over an old rivalry. CCTV footage reportedly shows the accused dragging him to the ground and firing multiple rounds. He later died in the hospital.

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12-team blockbuster unveiled! ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule out

The ICC unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, to be held in England from June 12 to July 5, featuring 12 teams. Hosts England will face Sri Lanka in the opener, while the final will be played at Lord’s. India begins its campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on June 14.

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