Biggest Story In India Headlines 2nd June 2025
In a daring escalation of the conflict, Ukraine carried out a carefully planned drone strike on Sunday, June 1, 2025, against Russian air bases, destroying more than 40 military aircraft, including 41 bombers. In the operation, which penetrated deep into Russian territory, the drones targeted crucial installations such as the Belaya air base in Irkutsk, more than 4,000 kilometers from Ukraine’s border.
A top Ukrainian security official, who spoke anonymously because the operation is sensitive, disclosed the attack was the culmination of 18 months of planning by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself.
The Ukrainian forces carried drones in containers on trucks, launching them from within Russia to achieve greater effects. Local Russian officials, such as Irkutsk Governor Igor Kobzev, verified the unprecedented drone sightings in the area, reporting one took off from a truck. Similar drone activity has been noted in other parts of the country, like Ryazan and Murmansk, although details are lean.
The brazen attack came on the heels of Russia’s retaliatory missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, one day ahead of planned peace talks in Istanbul. Zelenskyy declared Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to head Ukraine’s delegation, stressing their resolve to preserve national sovereignty. The attack puts Ukraine’s increasing ability to project power a long way from its borders into perspective, creating a context for strained negotiations.
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur released the eagerly awaited JEE Advanced 2025 results on June 2, 2025, a milestone moment for thousands of young engineers in India. Aspirants who appeared for the demanding test can now view their scores on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in, by logging in with their registered mobile number, application number, and date of birth. The results were released at 6:00 AM through the specially designated portal, results25.jeeadv.ac.in, to enable students to view their performance without any hitches.
The JEE Advanced test, a stepping stone to India’s high-profile IITs, examines candidates’ competence in physics, chemistry, and mathematics, and its outcome is a decisive step towards gaining admission to high-profile engineering courses. The news has created a buzz of enthusiasm and expectation among students, parents, and teachers, with social media networks such as X abuzz with reaction and triumph stories. While India keeps forging ahead in terms of STEM education, the JEE Advanced results show the country’s enthusiasm in training future innovators.
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India’s military clashes with Pakistan in early May 2025 have come under new attention after comments by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, General Chauhan acknowledged that Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter planes were lost during the first few hours of the conflict as a result of tactical blunders. Though he did not mention specifically how many jets were lost or their composition, he underlined that the emphasis would be on why the losses occurred and not on their quantity. Chauhan mentioned that the IAF soon identified and rectified these mistakes, which allowed for successful long-range attacks within days.
The operation, code-named Operation Sindoor, was initiated in retaliation for a terror strike at Pahalgam and involved India striking nine terror camps and 13 military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir between May 7 and May 10. Director General of Air Operations Air Marshal AK Bharti repeated Chauhan’s words that losses are part of warfare and pointed out that the operation was successful in eliminating terror targets.
In spite of Pakistan’s assertion of having shot down six Indian planes, Indian authorities brushed the number aside as inflated and emphasized the strategic success of the operation instead. The incident highlights the intricacies of contemporary aerial warfare and India’s determination to learn and evolve.
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In a shocking Norway Chess tournament upset, 19-year-old world chess champion D Gukesh beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a classical game on June 1, 2025. The classical win in Round 6 was Gukesh’s first against the five-time world champion, which pushed him to third place with 8.5 points, one point behind Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
The gruelling game, which took more than four hours and 62 moves, witnessed Gukesh mount an incredible turnaround from being on the verge of defeat. His Polish coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, called the victory a huge morale-booster, saying it would motivate Gukesh and other Indian players to try to beat Carlsen in the future. The win has sparked excitement among India’s chess fraternity, with Gajewski observing its capacity to inject a higher level of competitive fervor in the tournament. Gukesh’s win underlines the emergence of young Indian players on the international chess front, solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with.
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India is facing an upsurge in Covid-19 cases, with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on June 1, 2025, having reported 3,758 active cases. Kerala has the highest number of 1,400 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 506 cases. Over the last 24 hours, 360 new cases were reported along with two fatalities—one in Kerala and one in Karnataka. The deaths included a 63-year-old Karnataka man with comorbidities and a 24-year-old Kerala woman with severe health issues.
Kerala had 64 fresh cases, Maharashtra 18, and Delhi 61 in the same timeframe. The upsurge has caused concern regarding public health precautions, especially in populous states. Authorities are calling for caution, mask-wearing, and vaccination booster shots to stem the spread. The incident reminds the world of the virus’s longevity, which has led to demands for extra attention to health infrastructure and public campaigns.
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Sikkim landslides and heavy rains stranded around 1,500 tourists in the north as roads were blocked and movement hampered. The crisis deepened after a car with 11 tourists went 1,000 feet down into the Teesta River just outside Munsithang in Mangan district on Thursday evening, leaving one dead and two injured. The rescue of eight missing tourists—four from Odisha, two from Tripura, and two from Uttar Pradesh—was abandoned because the swollen Teesta River and continuing rains had made the road impassable.
The Odisha tourists Swayam Supratim Nayak and Sairaj Jena who were rescued are being treated in Gangtok. The accident points towards the weakness of Sikkim’s infrastructure towards extreme weather conditions, and the authorities are shifting their emphasis towards rescue operations and reconnecting. Tourists are being warned not to go near places that are hit until the situation becomes stable.
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Air India is reconsidering its maintenance activities, with a view to limiting its dependence on Turkish Technic for the heavy overhaul of its Boeing 777 and 787 planes. CEO Campbell Wilson, in an interview with PTI on June 1, 2025, referred to geopolitical tensions following Turkiye’s support for Pakistan during India’s Operation Sindoor. The airline plans to divert maintenance away from other international providers, as a part of national sentiment. Wilson recognized the intricacy of refashioning aviation logistics but highlighted Air India’s dedication to conforming to evolving situations. The decision mirrors wider diplomatic tensions and highlights the linkage of geopolitics and commercial activities within the aviation industry.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on a visit to Haridwar on June 1, 2025, promised to cleanse Yamuna River, taking lessons from the clean-up efforts of the Ganga. After a dip at Har Ki Pauri ghat, Gupta promised a “developed Delhi” and a clean Yamuna. She was joined by her family and also along with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Vatsalya Ganga Ashray, a dharamshala in Kankhal. Gupta’s promise comes as her government marks 100 days in office, with ongoing efforts to address Delhi’s environmental challenges. The initiative signals a renewed focus on urban sustainability and public welfare.
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India is weighing retaliatory measures against the U.S. after Washington rejected its May 9, 2025, World Trade Organization notice proposing tariffs in response to U.S. steel and aluminum duties. The U.S. had imposed 25% tariffs on these metals from March 12, which were doubled to 50% on May 30 on grounds of national security. India’s notice had specified that concessions on American imports such as almonds and walnuts would be suspended from June 8. With America declining to hold discussions, India might raise customs duties on U.S. metals. The growing trade war underscores tensions in international trade and India’s resolve to defend its economic interests.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered an all-time win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, chasing 204 runs for their maiden final appearance. The match, held on June 1, 2025, at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, saw PBKS’s Shreyas Iyer score an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls. MI captain Hardik Pandya faced intense criticism for his tactical decisions, with netizens on X calling for his removal due to “stupid captaincy.” Some highlighted MI’s unbeaten record when scoring over 200 under former captain Rohit Sharma, contrasting it with Pandya’s leadership. The defeat has reignited debates about MI’s captaincy choices and Pandya’s future with the franchise.
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