2 June 2025: Ukraine’s Bold Strike, Chattisgarh Naxal Surrender, D Gukesh Beats Carlsen

From Ukraine’s audacious drone strikes that crippled a third of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, to Karnataka’s Congress government facing backlash over crores paid to committee members while welfare beneficiaries wait — today’s top stories span warzones, politics, sports, and public health. In Chhattisgarh, 16 Naxals surrendered, marking a key milestone in the fight against Maoist violence. On the global chessboard, teenage sensation D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess with a classical win on his home turf. Meanwhile, India is witnessing a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, with Delhi reporting the highest daily jump. Catch up on the day’s biggest developments across India and the world.Produced by Prateek LidhooSound mix by Suraj Singh