Here are the top stories of the day:

Ghaziabad teen murder accused carrying reward of Rs 50,000 killed in police encounter

A 17-year-old murder accused carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was killed in a police encounter in Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad. Asad, the prime accused in the stabbing death of a teenager earlier this week, opened fire while trying to evade arrest during a checking operation, police said. A constable sustained bullet injuries in the shootout, while another suspect managed to escape. Read the full story

Kalyan Banerjee accused of attack on BJP workers outside Bengal police station

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that he was attacked by BJP supporters near Chanditala police station in West Bengal’s Hooghly district. He said the attacks occurred while presenting a delegation on post-election violence. TMC called the incident an attack on democracy, while BJP rejected the allegations, saying that local residents were protesting against post-poll violence. Read the full story

Congress looks for next KPCC chief as Shivakumar prepares to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister

As DK Shivakumar prepares to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister on June 3, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the party is in the process of identifying the next Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief. He said the organization needed a leader who could work “quickly and collectively” to strengthen the party before the next assembly elections. Read the full story

India-US trade talks gain momentum as officials meet in Delhi to push interim deal

Trade talks between India and the US resumed as senior officials from both sides began a four-day meeting in New Delhi on Monday to finalize an interim trade agreement. The US delegation is led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch, while India is represented by Darpan Jain. The discussions will focus on market access, tariffs, investment, customs facilities and economic security under the BTA framework.Read the full story

From ‘Ee Saala Cup Namde’ to ‘Kap Namdu’: Rajat Patidar writes the story of RCB’s unexpected rise

For almost two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has been living with the burden of unfulfilled promises, with “ee saala cup namde” being a frequent reminder of missed IPL glory. He eventually shifted under the leadership of an unlikely leader in the form of Rajat Patidar. From injury replacement to title-winning captain, Patidar’s rise has been remarkable, as he is now one win away from defending the IPL crown. Read the full story