NEWS & VIEWS ( SUNDAY, 08 JUNE, 2025 )

🗳️ National & International News

Violent protests in Manipur erupted after the arrest of a prominent Meitei leader. Authorities have imposed curfews and suspended internet services in five districts to curb unrest .

India poised to overtake Japan as the world’s 4th largest economy. But former WEF MD Claude Smadja cautions that GDP per capita still lags significantly behind .

US–China trade talks are scheduled for Monday, June 9 in London. Key figures like US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng aim to address ongoing tensions and tariff rollbacks .

🏥 Health & Environment

COVID‑19 in India: As of this morning, there are 5,755 active cases, including 391 reported in the last 24 hours. Four additional deaths push this year’s toll to 59 .

Severe heatwave continues across India and Pakistan with temperatures reaching up to 48 °C. Since early April, 19 fatalities have been reported due to heat‑related events .

🏆 Sports

Indonesia Open tennis champion: An Se‑young has clinched the title today — check full sports live-blog for other results and highlights .

NBA Finals Game 2 tonight: Indiana Pacers lead 1‑0 after a buzzer-beater in Game 1. OKC Thunder are aiming to rebound tonight .

National Ice Hockey Championships in Dehradun commence today, running through June 17. 21 teams across men’s, women’s, and U‑18 categories compete. Entry is free .

🗓️ Regional & Others

UP and Uttarakhand heat alerts: Severe heatwave expected to persist until June 11–12 before potential Western Disturbance brings relief .

S. Jaishankar in Europe: The External Affairs Minister is on a seven-day visit to France, the EU, and Belgium, emphasizing deepening strategic and economic ties .

📌 Summary & Context

Crisis ahead: Manipur’s unrest demands close watch amid economic uncertainties.

Health & Environment: Settling heatwave and COVID trends are serious for public planning.