Though the date of arrival does not correlate with the quantum of rainfall, the latter is a cause of concern this year. File
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Monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on June 4, says IMD in latest forecastThe southwest monsoon is now expected to advance into Kerala on June 4, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday (June 2, 2026). This update comes after the IMD, in a statement on May 29, acknowledged that the rain was unlikely to reach Kerala within the four-day window of its forecasted date of May 26. The ‘normal’ date for the monsoon’s advent over the State was initially set for June 1.NSUI moves Delhi HC over CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system, seeks independent inquiryThe National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Delhi High Court, raising concerns over the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class XII board examinations.CBSE opens re-evaluation portal; claims attempts to disrupt services via ‘barrage of cyberattacks’Missing its original deadline of Monday (June 1, 2026), the CBSE’s re-evaluation portal opened up for students during the early morning hours on Tuesday (June 2, 2026). More than 16,000 students have successfully completed their submissions as of 3 p.m., the Board said.Twisha Sharma death case: Bhopal court sends Samarth and Giribala Singh to 14-day judicial custodyA court in Bhopal on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) remanded Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh, both accused of dowry harassment, in judicial custody for 14 days on completion of their CBI remand.Trinamool chief Mamata sits on dharna in Kolkata to protest ‘post-poll violence’Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) started her day-long dharna in central Kolkata to protest against alleged post-poll attacks on party workers and leaders following the BJP’s victory in recent Assembly elections.Mehbooba Mufti writes to J&K leaders, calls for Ladakh-like united outreach to PM, HMFormer Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) wrote letters to regional leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and called for “Ladakh-like united outreach to Prime Minister (PM) and Home Minister (HM) to initiate a sustained dialogue with the people of J&K”.SC directs removal of encroachments from Agasthyamalai ecological landscapeTaking a serious note of encroachments within the protected areas of the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the Supreme Court has directed that a time-bound eviction plan be prepared and implemented on priority.West Asia war LIVE: Iran has not yet sent its response to the U.S. in talks, says reportIran has not yet responded to a proposed final agreement with the United States aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries, and discussions on the final text are continuing in Tehran, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Mehr News on Tuesday (June 2, 2026).UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino, urges preparednessThe United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) a moderate or possibly strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months. El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according to the World Meteorological Organization.Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh register winsMoments of brilliance and below-par efforts — it has been the story of the Indian players’ performances in the ongoing Norway Chess 2026 at Deichman Bjorvika here. On Monday, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa inflicted a second straight defeat on Alireza Firouzja in the classical game in the seventh round, coming up with an impressive show. Published - June 02, 2026 06:01 pm IST
