Claims to be ‘vishwaguru’ but cannot hold a single exam with honesty, Rahul says in latest salvo against govt.The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (May 30, 2026) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “destroying” India’s education system. The government could not even hold an examination properly yet claimed to be a “vishwaguru”, Mr. Gandhi said, adding that the generation “having its future ruined” by the Narendra Modi Government would hold it to account.Vinesh Phogat knocked out of Asian Games trials; loses semifinal to Meenakshi GoyatVinesh Phogat was knocked out of the Asian Games selection trials on Saturday (May 30, 2026) after losing to Meenakshi Goyat 4-6 in a tense semifinal bout of the women’s 53kg event. The loss will dash her hopes of a comeback and her chances of securing a berth at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, later this year. Earlier, Vinesh had summoned her years of experience to prevail in a fiercely fought bout against a super-aggressive Nishu to reach the semifinals. After a rather easy 7-1 win against Jyoti, Vinesh had to contend with a technically sound Nishu, who opened up a massive 5-0 lead and almost pinned the star grappler in the first period after a sensational four-point throw, but she survived.Government exempts import duty on cotton till October 30The government on Saturday (May 30, 2026) exempted all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30, 2026. In a notification, the Finance Ministry said the import duty exemption will be effective from June 1, 2026. The duty exemption will help increase the availability of cotton for the Indian textile sector. The temporary duty exemption is expected to reduce input costs across the textile and apparel sector, thereby providing a targeted relief to manufacturers and consumers, while also keeping the interests of domestic farmers in mind.Eggs, shoes hurled at TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee during visit to post-poll violence victims’ families in BengalTMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was roughed up on Saturday (May 30, 2026), allegedly by locals, when he visited West Bengal’s Sonarpur area to meet families of post-poll violence victims, police said. Stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at the TMC MP by unidentified people who even attempted to rain blows and kicks on him, while they shouted ‘thief’ slogans at Mr. Banerjee. He was seen being escorted out of the area with a police helmet on and his shirt tattered.D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn-in as Karnataka Chief Minister at Glass House in Lok Bhavan on June 3The swearing-in of D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister of Karnataka will be held at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru, on June 3. According to KPCC Working President G.C. Chandrashekar, the decision has been taken to reduce inconvenience to people. Appealing to party workers not to come to the venue, he said that Mr. Shivakumar will go to the district centres, on dates to be announced later, to meet and thank party workers and the people. “No passes will be issued. Some invites have been printed to hand over to legislators. The decision to have a simple oath-taking ceremony was of the KPCC, and as KPCC President Mr. Shivakumar readily agreed,” he added.Indian Navy confined entire Pakistan Navy to its ports during Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday (May 30, 2026) said that the Indian Navy forced “the entire Pakistan Navy to remain confined to its ports during Operation Sindoor”. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’, an open-air naval museum in Lucknow, Mr. Singh said, “The Navy played a significant role in maintaining pressure on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. “Our Navy was deployed in the Arabian Sea with full preparedness and strength, maintaining constant pressure on the adversary. As a result, Pakistan’s entire Navy remained confined to its ports.”Report warns that cybercriminals are exploiting Cockroach Janta Party’s popularity to con GenZWith the increase in popularity of the satirical digital platform Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), cybercriminals are exploiting this viral popularity to trick Android users into downloading fake APK apps from outside the Google Play Store, according to an independent research report prepared by Mumbai-based TraceX Labs, an Indian cybersecurity start-up focused on applied security research.Myanmar President Aung Hlaing begins India visitMyanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Saturday (May 30, 2026) began a five-day visit to India that will be focused on ramping up bilateral cooperation in trade, connectivity, border security and defence. Mr. Aung Hlaing kicked off his trip by landing in Gaya to visit the Mahabodhi temple, ahead of his arrival in Delhi this evening. “A warm welcome to President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar on his arrival in Bodh Gaya,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on social media. “His visit reflects the strong spiritual, historical and people-to-people ties that bind our two countries and the depth of our ongoing cooperation,” he added.Gen. Chauhan wraps up ‘very satisfying’ tenure as CDS; Lt. Gen. Subramani to take charge on May 31Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday (May 30, 2026) described his tenure as “very satisfying” as he wrapped up a three-year-and-eight-month stint at the top military post, during which he focused on bringing synergy among the three services. Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (retd) will take charge as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Sunday, (May 31, 2026). “I had a very satisfying and excellent tenure,” the outgoing CDS told reporters after he was accorded a ceremonial tri-services guard of honour.Russia recalls Envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of voteRussia said on Saturday (May 30, 2026) it had recalled its Ambassador to ​Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement ‌with the European Union (EU) as a Sunday ​(June 7, 2026) election nears. Formally allied to ⁠Russia, the Caucasus nation of around 3 million people has been deepening ties with the ‌West in recent years despite its economic dependence on Moscow. “The Ambassador of ‌the Russian Federation to the ‌Republic ⁠of Armenia, Sergei Pavlovich Kopyrkin, has been ⁠recalled to Moscow for consultations in connection with steps taken by the Armenian leadership toward rapprochement with the ​European Union,” Russia’s Foreign ‌Ministry said in a statement about Envoy Mr. KopyrkinTruck carrying returning refugees crashes in eastern Afghanistan, killing 22A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from neighbouring Pakistan overturned on a highway in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday (May 30, 2026), killing at least 22 people and injuring about 36 others, most of them women and children, officials said. The accident occurred in Laghman province on the main highway linking Kabul, the Afghan capital, with Nangarhar province, said Abdul Malik Niazai, the spokesperson for the Provincial Governor. He said among the dead were 10 children and five women, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Nangarhar.French Open: Teenager Fonseca tames Djokovic in fourth round as shocks continue in ParisNovak Djokovic’s latest bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after his 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 third-round ​defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca at the French Open on Friday. Djokovic’s defeat means the 39-year-old ‌Serb’s wait to go past Margaret Court’s mark will continue in the twilight ​of his glorious career, and also further opens up the draw in Paris ⁠a day after world number one Jannik Sinner’s shock exit. Victory in an epic clash lasting seven minutes short of five hours ensured Fonseca became the first teenager to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam match as ‌he announced himself as another genuine contender to claim a maiden major crown.