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Two Plus II students, biswajit Panda (16) and Abhijit Marndi (17), drowned in a pond at Nigam Nagar while practicing swimming with friends. One friend was rescued by firefighters and hospitalized, while two others swam to safety. The deceased were declared dead at MKCG Medical College and Hospital.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked with stones and shoes in West Bengal's Sonarpur while visiting families affected by post-poll violence. Opposition parties, including the Congress and Samajwadi Party, condemned the incident, accusing the BJP of orchestrating the attack. The BJP denied involvement, attributing the incident to local anger.

Jamtara police have apprehended five individuals in simultaneous raids, dismantling a sophisticated cyber fraud network. The accused, operating from Mattand and Lokania villages, posed as bank and electricity officials to dupe victims by obtaining sensitive banking details and conducting fraudulent online transactions. Seized devices are under examination to uncover further accomplices and the extent of their illicit operations.

Odisha has witnessed a disturbing surge in elephant poaching, with 117 tusks seized between 2020-21 and February 2026. Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts are hotspots for these seizures. Experts highlight the urgent need for a dedicated elephant protection force to combat professional poachers and address the alarming decline in elephant populations, particularly in the Similipal landscape.

Hyderabad gears up for the UEFA Champions League final as Paris Saint-Germain faces Arsenal FC. Fans are organizing watch parties and flocking to screenings, with spirited debates about the outcome. The city anticipates a vibrant football celebration, fueled by the excitement of the season's biggest match and Arsenal's recent league triumph.

West Bengal CID has summoned Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee to appear on Monday regarding a 'fake signature' row involving a party resolution. The notice follows allegations of forged signatures of MLAs on a proposal for the Leader of the Opposition. Banerjee accepted the notice and stated he would consult his legal team.

The Orissa High Court rejected the bail pleas of 17 individuals accused in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector recruitment scam, deeming question paper leaks a "crime against society." Justice Satapathy emphasized the need for a strict approach to such socio-economic offenses, noting the conspiracy's impact on fair selection and the cancellation of the examination twice.

A new technology platform, Scribe Bank, has launched to connect visually impaired students with verified volunteer scribes, ensuring they can take exams without being turned away. This initiative by Save the Quest, supported by Indian Oil, aims to bridge a critical gap in accessibility.

Veteran Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee was bestowed with the Padma Shri at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious honour to the emotional actor at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Chatterjee, who has dedicated over four decades to Bengali cinema, expressed immense joy and attributed his success to audience appreciation and his mother's sacrifices.

Meghalaya has officially kicked off its Census 2027 initiative, initiating a thorough house listing and housing census across its 12 districts. Over the next month, a digitally-driven team of 8,309 enumerators will be collecting essential data on housing conditions, water accessibility, sanitation facilities, and household assets, with operations running until June 14 to ensure no stone is left unturned.