Morning Digest: Royal Challengers Bengaluru claims maiden IPL trophy after 18 years; Lee Jae-myung elected South Korea’s new President, and more
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The Hindu Morning Digest: June 04, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is no longer the bridesmaid. From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy.
Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday.
With actor founder Kamal Haasan refusing to apologise for his remarks that “Kannada was born out of Tamil language” during the Thug Life audio launch recently and Karnataka remaining defiant, Raj Kamal Films International has decided against releasing the film in the neighbouring State for the time being. In the meantime, Mr. Haasan’s political party Makkal Needhi Maiam has put up posters across Tamil Nadu, which read, ‘Love will not apologise’.
The Union government will bring a motion of impeachment against Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court during the coming Monsoon Session of Parliament and has initiated the process of building an all-party consensus for this action.
South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung was elected President early on Wednesday (June 4, 2025, KST), a victory that would cap months of political turmoil triggered by the stunning but brief imposition of martial law by now-ousted conservative leader Yoon Suk Yeol.
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which was scheduled to be launched on June 8, has now been postponed to June 10.
On the last day of their visit to the U.K., the all-party delegation of parliamentarians from India, led by Rajya Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, met Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, in an attempt to sensitize lawmakers to India’s experience of cross-border terror from Pakistan, including the April 22 Pahalgam attack and its response via Operation Sindoor.
Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military staff amid escalating tensions and ongoing missile attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Russia claims control of Potapivka village in Ukraine's Sumy region amid ongoing military efforts to establish a buffer zone.
Iranian missile strikes on Israeli towns cause widespread damage and injuries, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
As Gor makes first trip as U.S. Special envoy to South Asia, Delhi watches strategic signals closely
Sergio Gor's inaugural trip as U.S. Special Envoy to South Asia signals strategic U.S. engagement amid regional tensions.
Slovenians vote in a tight election between liberal and populist candidates, impacting the country's future domestic and foreign policies.
Netanyahu asserts U.S.-Israel alliance fights Iranian threats, emphasizing global security after missile strikes on Israeli and European targets.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages in the West Bank, causing injuries and destruction amid ongoing settlement expansion.
Britain asserts no evidence of Iran planning missile strikes on Europe, despite Israeli claims of missile capabilities.
UNESCO reports over half of countries have banned phones in schools due to concerns about attention, cyberbullying, and social media impact.
Analysis reveals a U.S.-operated Patriot missile likely caused a pre-dawn explosion in Bahrain, injuring numerous civilians.
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25% amid ongoing West Asia conflict, impacting petrol and diesel costs significantly.
Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants
Iran's missile strikes near Israel's nuclear site escalate tensions as Trump threatens retaliation against Iranian power plants.
Saudi Arabia intercepts one of three ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh amid ongoing regional tensions and threats from Iran.