Daily Bulletin

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book 'When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference', edited by former CAG Shri Vinod Rai. At the launch, the Vice-President remarked that audit is a vital instrument for strengthening democracy and public accountability, as it reinforces trust between the state and its citizens.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has initiated the recruitment process for two Members of the newly established National Sports Tribunal (NST). Constituted under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the New Delhi-headquartered statutory body will serve as a specialized mechanism for adjudicating sports-related disputes.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched ‘Navachar Mantra’, a national initiative to support grassroots innovators from Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns. Implemented by NIESBUD with IIT Delhi as a technical partner, the programme will provide mentorship and growth opportunities in sectors such as Agritech and HealthTech.

The Election Commission of India is hosting a two-day international conference in New Delhi on June 3-4, 2026, focusing on global best practices for media in electoral processes. The conference, held under India’s Chairship of International IDEA, addresses critical issues such as misinformation, AI-generated deepfakes, and non-transparent digital political advertising.

In a major political realignment in West Bengal, a faction of 58 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators has been recognised as the principal opposition party. Following an internal crisis that led the TMC to dissolve all its committees, the rebel group, led by expelled leader Shri Ritabrata Banerjee, staked its claim. The Assembly Speaker has formally approved the new legislative composition, with Shri Banerjee appointed as the Leader of the Opposition and Shri Sandipan Saha as his deputy.

Shri D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 18th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026, with Dalit leader Shri G. Parameshwara taking oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. The new state cabinet, comprising thirteen ministers including Shri Priyank Kharge and Shri Yathindra Siddaramaiah, was also formed. In its first meeting, the new government announced key welfare measures, including free bus passes for students in non-luxury government buses and the establishment of a private employment exchange.

A major fire at the Flourish Stay Guest House in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, on June 3, 2026, claimed the lives of 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals from countries such as Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta has sought a detailed report from the District Magistrate, while Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ?2 lakh for the kin of the deceased. Investigations are underway to determine if the establishment possessed a valid fire safety certificate.

A Delhi court has framed charges against Sukesh Chandrashekar and actor Jacqueline Fernandez in the ?200 crore money laundering and extortion case. The court's decision, a significant step in the legal proceedings, was based on 36 pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution, including witness statements and digital records.