Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Kerala swearing-in ceremony LIVE: Satheesan, along with Cabinet, to take oath today
Along with Mr. Satheesan, the UDF Cabinet will also be sworn in
In Bihar, a plate of woe
A week after a suspected snake was found in a midday meal, students in Bihar’s Saharsa district remain too scared to eat lunch at school. Even as teachers, cooks, and education officials insist the food is safe, fear continues to linger among the children and their parents
Iran-Israel war highlights: Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran
UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
Catch-22: IPL 2026’s stunners and shockers
While there have been some screamers in the ongoing IPL season, the catching standard has been terrible to say the least; the repeat offenders are being heavily punished and so are their teams
India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
During the delegation-level talks, Narendra Modi and Ulf Kristersson reviewed the full spectrum of India-Sweden relations and agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership
Military aircrew in ‘stable condition’ following midair collision at Idaho air show
Two jets appeared to collide and their crews ejected during a performance at an air show at a military base in Idaho. “The aircrew involved in the incident are in stable condition,” the base reported.
IPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘Starc’s work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par’, says Badani
Mitchell Starc reduced Rajasthan Royals to 166 for 5 in the space of an over and later dismissed Dasun Shanaka to finish with four wickets, a spell that ultimately proved decisive in DC’s five-wicket win
IPL 2026 DC vs RR: ‘I don’t think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi,’ says Vikram Rathour
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell to a slower delivery from Madhav Tiwari, not the first time a change of pace proved effective in dismissing the 15-year-old this season
Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall
The conservative prayer event was organized by Freedom 250, a public-private group working with the White House to organize the celebration of America’s 250 birthday this summer.





