03/06/2025
Here are 5 top Indian news headlines as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, around midday IST:
* Northeast India Grapples with Severe Floods: Heavy monsoon rains continue to lash the Northeastern states, leading to widespread flooding and landslides. The death toll has risen to 36, with over 5.5 lakh people affected across various districts.
* IPL 2025 Final Showdown: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is set to take place today in Ahmedabad, with a new champion to be crowned. There are ongoing concerns about the weather impacting the match.
* LG Manoj Sinha Sacks J&K Employees Over Terror Links: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed three Jammu and Kashmir government employees due to their alleged links with terror outfits like LeT and Hizb.
* PM Modi on Aviation Sector Investment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India offers significant opportunities for investment in the aviation sector, emphasizing its role as a key player in the global air transport industry.
* New Reservation Rules for Ladakh: The government has notified new reservation and domicile rules for the Union Territory of Ladakh, reserving 85% of jobs for locals and one-third of seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils for women.
