Ukraine's "Operation Spider's Web" dominated Indian media coverage as 117 drones destroyed 41 Russian aircraft across five airbases following 18 months of planning. Sources analyzed the $42,000 drones versus billions in Russian losses, comparing it to Pearl Harbor. Peace talks in Istanbul ended within an hour, with Russia offering to return 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies and exchange 1,000 prisoners.
A Colorado terror attack saw Mohamed Sabry Soliman use firebombs against crowds while shouting "Free Palestine," injuring several. The FBI classified it as targeted terrorism.
Anna University's sexual assault case concluded with Gnanasekar receiving 30 years life imprisonment without remission. A Sikkim landslide killed three soldiers with nine missing from an army camp. COVID-19 cases surged to nearly 4,000 active infections.
The government announced a Waqf properties registration portal launch for June 6, while Operation Sindoor delegations prepared to brief PM Modi next week. IPL fever peaked ahead of the Punjab-Bengaluru final.