Current Affairs India
Supporters of the Cockroach People’s Party hold protest in New Delhi. CJP organisers rally supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (Cockroach People’s Party, or CJP), a satirical social media movement in India, have gathered in New Delhi after weeks of grabbing news headlines.The party, a play on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has attracted millions of online followers and widespread support among young Indians.
NFHS collected data on COVID deaths, toilets and fuel, but information missing from factsheets. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 collected data about COVID-19 but the data has not made it to the factsheets released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a few days back. The survey was conducted in two phases, one from May 28, 2023 to February 26, 2024, and phase two from February 7, 2024 to December 31, 2024 by 27 Field Agencies (FAs) and gathered information from 6,79,238 households, 716,397 women, and 100,977 men.
Naidu calls June 4 an unforgettable day in Andhra Pradesh’s history. Marking the 2024 verdict, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu calls June 4 an unforgettable day for Andhra Pradesh and says the coalition reaffirms welfare and development. He said the alliance’s victory was a great responsibility to rebuild the State, and that the three parties were duty-bound to fulfil the people’s hopes and aspirations.
Indian mission in U.K. condemns disruption at Chief Justice Surya Kant event. The statement followed videos circulating online that reflect a heated exchange over an attempted audience question about “growing hostility to dissent within India”, which was cut short by the event moderator. Mr. Kant was addressing a lecture entitled ‘Artificial Intelligence and International Law’ at Birkbeck, University of London, on Thursday (June 4, 2026), which was followed by an audience interaction.
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Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad. Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.
‘Badge of honour’: Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation. Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks. When the European Union issued its latest tranche of sanctions against Israeli settler groups and their leaders, Regavim, founded in part by the country’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, these groups welcomed the measures as a “badge of honour.” Another sanctioned figure, Daniella Weiss, whose movement, Nachala, has held conferences on the Gaza border to discuss plans for settlement expansion into the occupied Palestinian territory, likewise dismissed the European penalties as “ridiculous” and “banal”.
Arrests of critics in Ghana provokes alarm over free speech under Mahama. Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech. Ghana has recorded 14 arrests linked to false news and offensive speech in less than 16 months, nearly double the number documented during the previous administration’s entire eight-year tenure, according to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA).The rise has triggered a sharp debate in one of West Africa’s most stable democracies over whether authorities are simply enforcing long-standing laws in a new digital environment, or edging into a more restrictive approach to public speech.
Iranian missiles target Kuwait, Bahrain after US-Iran clash. The US military said it intercepted seven missiles fired by Iran at Kuwait and Bahrain, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked “enemy bases in the region”. Earlier, the US said its forces shot down four Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and struck “Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites” on Qeshm Island and Goruk on Iran’s southern coast.
Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he sees no point in meeting. Zelenskyy said Russia “has again chosen war” by rejecting his open letter appealing for a face-to-face meeting.
HEAL THE WORLD
An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope. Gaza medical and dental students sell ice cream in Khan Younis to fund their studies and keep their dreams alive.On the coastal road in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, seven university students – four in medicine, two in dentistry, one in software engineering – are behind the counter of an ice cream parlour.
One student takes the orders, hastily filling ice cream cups, adding nuts and toppings before handing them over to a line of customers with a smile. Another moves between tables in the small seating area, serving customers, while a third manages the kitchen, keeping everything in order. A fourth handles the accounts, processing every transaction electronically since cash has largely disappeared from Gaza.
Behind them all, is one of the founders, Ayyoub Abu Musleh, who is immersed in a call with a supplier, negotiating prices for raw materials that have gone up again due to Israel’s ongoing siege on the enclave.
They call themselves “the doctors”, but their regular customers have taken to calling them “the nerds”. It is a nickname the ice cream vendors wear with pride since it acknowledges their lives beyond Flora, the ice cream and juice shop they opened in March to pay for university courses they refuse to abandon.
This small business, on the Al-Rashid coastal road in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, is the only way these seven students can stay enrolled at their universities and offers hope for a better tomorrow.
SPORTS SCOREBOARD
Indian cricket is currently witnessing significant discussions surrounding leadership in the T20I format. Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly set to be removed as captain of the Indian T20I side, marking another major shift in the team’s leadership strategy. With selectors looking ahead to future international tournaments, Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson have emerged as the leading candidates to take over the captaincy. Both players have demonstrated maturity, consistency, and leadership qualities in domestic and international cricket. The decision is expected to play a crucial role in shaping India’s T20 plans over the coming years.
French Open at Roland Garros has produced some remarkable surprises. The biggest shock came in the women’s draw when World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a quarterfinal defeat to Diana Shnaider. The result stunned tennis followers and highlighted the unpredictable nature of Grand Slam competition. Shnaider’s impressive performance demonstrated her growing confidence and ability to compete against the sport’s elite. In the men’s competition, Matteo Berrettini’s campaign ended in unfortunate fashion after he retired due to injury. His withdrawal allowed Lorenzo Arnaldi to advance to the semifinals, further underlining the unexpected twists that have characterized this year’s tournament.
PV Sindhu’s struggles continued as she suffered her tenth consecutive defeat against South Korean star An Se Young. Despite flashes of brilliance, Sindhu was unable to overcome her formidable opponent, raising concerns about her recent form.
Indian prodigy R Praggnanandhaa produced one of the standout moments of the event by securing an impressive victory over former world champion Magnus Carlsen. The result reinforced the young grandmaster’s reputation as one of the brightest talents in global chess. However, fellow Indian star Gukesh also continued to make headlines by prevailing in his direct encounter with Praggnanandhaa, demonstrating the extraordinary depth of India’s emerging chess generation.
Football fans are increasingly focused on preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Teams around the world are finalizing squads, monitoring player fitness, and addressing logistical matters such as travel and visa clearances. Every update is being closely watched as nations build toward the sport’s biggest event. Closer to home, the Indian women’s football team delivered a strong performance in the SAFF Women’s Championship in Goa. A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bhutan secured their place in the final, reflecting the team’s growing confidence and determination. As they move one step closer to the title, supporters will be hoping they can complete a successful campaign and continue the upward trajectory of women’s football in the region.
MONEY MATTERS
Global markets are currently balancing resilience against significant geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds, with artificial intelligence serving as a key driver of investor sentiment amid ongoing volatility.
Middle East tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure global energy markets, influencing oil prices and complicating supply chains. While investors hope for a de-escalation, the ongoing uncertainty remains a primary risk factor for inflationary pressure and global growth forecasts.
Amid these challenges, Europe is demonstrating a robust shift in its innovation ecosystem. Recent data highlights that the region is successfully scaling deep-tech companies, with EIC-backed firms raising over €15.5 billion. This structural evolution is helping Europe compete globally, even as international trade frictions intensify.
In the US, the market rally remains tethered to artificial intelligence, with major tech players driving significant interest despite ongoing debates about valuations and capital expenditure. Simultaneously, policymakers are emphasizing stricter customs enforcement and navigating complex global trade dynamics, which continue to influence both domestic and international corporate strategies.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India surged 18 percent during the 2025-26 fiscal year, reaching a strong record $58.85 billion. This investor confidence, particularly in digital and deep-tech sectors, underscores India’s economic attractiveness. This momentum was highlighted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Citi Chair Jane Fraser to discuss enhancing global investment and diverse opportunities in artificial intelligence.
Simultaneously, the startup sector remains vibrant, with firms like FirstClub securing $55 million in Series B funding. However, financial markets are experiencing significant market fluctuations, with the Nifty 50 navigating technical resistance amid challenging global uncertainty, keeping investor caution very high as the economy balances rapid growth with continued geopolitical headwinds.
TECH TALKING
Nvidia has unveiled the RTX Spark, a revolutionary AI superchip that could redefine the future of personal computing. Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, the new chip combines an Arm-based CPU with Nvidia’s advanced Blackwell GPU architecture, bringing unprecedented AI performance to Windows PCs. Designed for premium laptops and compact desktops, RTX Spark is capable of running massive AI models with up to 120 billion parameters directly on the device, reducing the need for cloud-based processing.
One of the most impressive features of the RTX Spark is its ability to deliver up to one petaflop of AI computing power.
This level of performance was previously associated with large-scale data centers, yet Nvidia has managed to integrate it into thin, power-efficient systems. The chip also features a unified memory architecture with support for up to 128GB of memory, allowing the CPU and GPU to access the same data pool. This eliminates traditional memory-sharing bottlenecks and significantly improves performance for AI workloads, content creation, and complex computing tasks.
The RTX Spark is designed to support a new generation of AI-driven experiences. Nvidia envisions a shift away from conventional app-based computing toward intelligent AI agents that can perform tasks, manage workflows, and assist users more naturally. By enabling large language models and creative AI applications to run locally, the chip offers faster responses, greater privacy, and reduced dependence on internet connectivity.
Several major PC manufacturers, including ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and MSI, are expected to launch devices powered by RTX Spark, with Acer and GIGABYTE set to join the ecosystem later. The first systems featuring the new superchip are expected to arrive this fall. With its combination of data center-class performance, efficient design, and advanced AI capabilities, RTX Spark represents a significant step toward making powerful AI computing accessible on everyday personal devices.