Today's top national and international news headlines for June 4, featuring major political updates, educational developments and global events.
Good morning, students and teachers! Welcome to today's morning briefing. Staying informed about the world around us is the first step toward becoming responsible global citizens. From crucial changes in national governance and major updates in the education sector to shifting global dynamics, the headlines today are packed with impactful stories.
Here is a curated roundup of the most critical national, educational and international news to help you lead your morning school assembly with confidence and poise.
Top National News
21 killed in south Delhi hotel fire, several foreigners among dead
New Delhi: A massive fire broke out in a hotel in a congested bylane in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, including foreigners whose ailing relatives were being treated in hospitals nearby.
Nepal ruling party chief Rabi Lamichhane meets PM Modi
New Delhi: Nepal is India's priority partner and New Delhi is looking forward to collaborating with the new government in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the chairman of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, met him on Wednesday.
IIT-Roorkee acknowledges glitch after teen flags JEE Advanced 2026 data exposure
New Delhi: IIT-Roorkee has confirmed that the JEE (Advanced) 2026 results portal faced a cloud storage configuration issue after a teenager who identifies as a cybersecurity researcher claimed that personal and examination details of lakhs of students were accessible without authorisation.
Nearly 44,000 applications filed for re-evaluation: CBSE
New Delhi: Nearly 44,000 students have availed the verification and re-evaluation facility for board exams and completed the application process till Wednesday morning, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has said.
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-Cr ATF stabilisation fund to shield airlines from fuel price surge
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 10,000 crore aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price stabilisation programme to cushion airlines from soaring fuel costs triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis, a move aimed at protecting air connectivity and limiting fare volatility.
BJP-RSS eyeing 'jal, jangal, zameen' of tribals, says Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the BJP-RSS of having an "anti-Adivasi mindset" and claimed that they are seeking to deprive the tribals of their rights to "jal, jangal aur zameen (water, forests, and land)".
Bengal: 58 rebel TMC MLAs back expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, party dissolves all committees
Kolkata: The rebellion within the TMC took a decisive turn on Wednesday, as 58 dissident MLAs backed legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been expelled from the party, as the leader of the legislature party and conveyed their decision to the West Bengal Assembly speaker.
DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister
Bengaluru: State Congress president DK Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday.
West Bengal to observe state day on June 20 from this year
Kolkata: The BJP government in West Bengal will observe June 20 as state day from this year, Minister Dilip Ghosh said on Wednesday after a Cabinet meeting.
SC forms high-powered expert panel to re-examine Aravalli definition
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has constituted a high-powered committee to conduct an independent review of the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravalli hill range and directed the panel to address what it described as "critical ambiguities" in the findings.
Coal block scam: Delhi court summons Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary
New Delhi: A Delhi court has summoned industrialist and Lok Sabha MP Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary P C Parekh and others after taking cognisance of a CBI chargesheet alleging irregularities in the allocation of Gare Palma IV/1 coal block in Chhattisgarh.
India's fuel exports fall to lowest since 2022
New Delhi: India's exports of refined petroleum products fell to about 9,30,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May, their lowest level since October 2022, as refinery maintenance, changing production priorities and stronger domestic demand curtailed overseas shipments.
RBI dismisses gold sale rumours; physical reserves stand steady at 880.52 tonnes
Mumbai: Debunking reports of gold sale, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said there is no change in the physical stock of gold, which remains unchanged at 880.52 tonnes.
Top International News
NY Senate adopts resolution seeking proclamation of Aug 15, 2026 as India I-Day in state
New York: The New York State Senate has adopted a resolution urging Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 15, 2026 as India Independence Day in the state, with lawmakers recalling Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and lauding the contributions of the Indian-American community in the US.
Over 2 lakh applicants paid USD 1 lakh for H-1B visas: DHS Secretary Mullin
Washington: More than two lakh applicants opted to pay USD 1,00,000 for their H-1B visas to work in the US in the fiscal year 2026, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said here.
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Published: 03 Jun 2026, 08:27 pm IST
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