Attack on Abhishek Banerjee: Evening News Wrap: Attack on Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, Bengal; DKS elected Karnataka CLP leader and more india news
- Abhishek Banerjee was attacked while meeting families affected by post-poll violence in West Bengal.
- DK Shivakumar was elected unanimously
Karnataka Congress Legislature Party Leader. - Vinesh Phogat missed out on a place at the 2026 Asian Games after losing in the semi-finals in the 53kg trials.
- CUET-UG 2026 was delayed at some centers due to technical glitches, which led to changes in the schedule.
- Delhi-NCR residents received emergency alert warning of severe thunderstorm, rain and hailstorm.
Here are the top stories of the day:
Abhishek Banerjee attacked during post-poll violence tour in Bengal
Abhishek Banerjee was attacked during his visit to South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, where he was meeting families affected by post-poll violence. According to the police, stones, eggs and shoes were thrown at the TMC leader, while the video showed him being carried away with a torn shirt. Read the full story
DK Shivakumar elected leader of Karnataka Congress Legislature Party
DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party, formally paving the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. The decision was taken at the CLP meeting in Bengaluru after Siddaramaiah stepped down as party leader and chief minister. Read the full story
Vinesh Phogat missed a place in the Asian Games after losing in the semi-finals in the trials.
Vinesh Phogat failed to seal a place in India’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games after losing 4-6 to Meenakshi Goyat in the women’s 53kg semi-finals at the selection trials in New Delhi. Vinesh had earlier overcome the controversy of her weight category and fought for two rounds, including a dramatic quarterfinal comeback against Nishu. Read the full story
CUET-UG delayed at some centers due to technical glitches, NTA revises schedule
The National Testing Agency said the start of CUET-UG 2026 was delayed at some examination centers due to a technical glitch reported by Tata Consultancy Services. The matter was later resolved and the agency said that candidates would receive full compensated time off to ensure that no one is harmed. Read the full story
People of Delhi-NCR are in shock due to ‘extremely serious alert’ amid storm warning
Residents of Delhi-NCR and parts of western Uttar Pradesh received an “extremely severe alert” on their mobile phones, warning of thunderstorm, lightning, heavy rain, hail and winds up to 90 kmph. The emergency notification, sent through the government’s cell broadcast system, was accompanied by a loud alarm that surprised many users. Read the full story