Hyundai has unveiled a special livery for this week’s Croatian round of the World Rally Championship, which pays tribute to the late Craig Breen.
Breen passed away in a pre-event test accident preparing for the Croatia Rally in 2023 while driving for the factory Hyundai team. 
Ever since Breen's tragic passing the team has carried the ‘ForCraig’ moniker across its cars, but this ...Keep reading

Source: Hyundai unveils Craig Breen tribute livery for WRC Croatia

After the problems that arose during the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix in March, the Sports and Leisure Secretariat of the Government of Goias have revealed that the asphalt work at the Ayrton Senna International Circuit will begin this week, which should keep the track closed for about 35 days.
In March, MotoGP returned to Brazil for the first time in more than two decades, with the premier ...Keep reading

Source: Renovations begin at Goiania after MotoGP's troublesome Brazilian GP

Yuki Tsunoda deserves “another opportunity” to race full time after losing his Formula 1 seat at the end of last year, says Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies.
The Austrian outfit demoted Tsunoda into a reserve driver role after a very poor 2025 campaign, where he scored just 30 points across 22 grands prix for Red Bull, leaving him 17th in the championship.
That was compared to second for ...Keep reading

Source: Yuki Tsunoda deserves a return to full-time racing, says Laurent Mekies

Martin Brundle has called on the FIA to address what he describes as a "fundamentally flawed" power delivery system, following Ollie Bearman's high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. 
Bearman took avoiding action during the race at the Suzuka circuit when he quickly came up behind Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was harvesting energy at the time. After dipping onto the grass, the Briton ...Keep reading

Source: Martin Brundle calls on FIA to fix “fundamentally flawed” F1 power delivery

Things were not exactly dire over at Hendrick Motorsports but winning the most recent Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway in advance of the Easter break was a much needed momentum boost.
Prior to Chase Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson breaking through with a pit strategy-aided victory over Denny Hamlin, the narrative surrounding the Chevrolet flagship was an organization and ...Keep reading

Source: Hendrick leadership says new body is a work in progress but they’re close

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the highs and lows of the championship, explaining that there "are a lot of days that hurt".
The former Red Bull driver retired from F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix when he was let go by Racing Bulls. Over 14 seasons, the Australian driver secured eight grand prix wins and 32 podium finishes in over 250 starts.
"I'm always a ...Keep reading

Source: Daniel Ricciardo reflects on the emotional toll of highs and lows of F1: 'A lot of days hurt'

Despite all the success, the past month has been a challenge for Justin Allgaier, specifically as it pertains to his duties at Hendrick Motorsports and driving the No. 48 while Alex Bowman continues his recovery.
On one hand, since taking over the car at Las Vegas, Allgaier has ripped off finishes of fourth, first, first and third for his day job on Saturdays in the O’Reilly Series for JR ...Keep reading

Source: Justin Allgaier says Alex Bowman substitute role has been a challenge

Dani Juncadella has revealed that Max Verstappen discovered a specific "trick" to handle the aero-wash behind other cars that even seasoned GT3 pros hadn't thought of.
The Dutchman's handling of his first real Nordschleife battle has been subject of study by GT3 veterans. 
While the headlines focused on the post-race disqualifcation of the #3 Winward Mercedes, the real story that GT3 ...Keep reading

Source: Dani Juncadella stunned by "secret trick" Verstappen used at the Nordschleife

Cadillac drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez say the team must now pile downforce onto its Formula 1 car after working through various teething issues.
Having joined F1 this year as an 11th team, the month of March was one of firsts for Cadillac, with its first start and finish in Australia, which was also its first opportunity to run two cars concurrently.
Both Perez and Bottas ...Keep reading

Source: Cadillac drivers identify the F1 team's next steps: "We need a second now"

Emerson Newton-John is out to prove that dreams don’t have an age limit or an expiration date.
“I am out to make a f****** statement,” Newton-John told Motorsport.com.
At 51 years young, the British-born California native’s path in motorsports has been about as treacherous as the roads of Hollywood Hills.
Once a promising upstart in the junior formula categories, his career was ...Keep reading

Source: The unexpected racing return of Emerson Newton-John

CBS Sports suggests New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs could reunite with the Minnesota Vikings. The 32-year-old star wide receiver is facing felony charges dating from December 2025. Despite that, he is seen as a potential WR3 for the Vikings. He could complement Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. But may happen post June 1. Also, he has not played under Kevin O’Connell. But he has played with a young quarterback, so his veteran presence could help J.J. McCarthy. As for Kyler Murray, he could have three high-caliber wideouts on the gridiron.

Source: Kyler Murray’s Minnesota Vikings connected to $27 m New England Patriots wide receiver

Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 6 Apr 2026

Quakes detected near: Bardarbunga (5 quakes between mag 0.0-1.1), Bibinoi (1 quake mag 3.0), Black Peak (1 quake mag 2.0), Brennisteinsfjöll (2 quakes between mag 0.0-1.2), Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) (10 quakes between mag 0.1-2.1), Churchill (2 quakes between mag 1.1-1.2)
Clear Lake (37 quakes between mag 0.2-2.8), El Chichón (2 quakes between mag 2.1-2.2), Gede-Pangrango (1 quake mag 2.1), Grímsvötn (3 quakes between mag 0.5-1.2), Hualalai (1 quake mag 3.9), Katla (11 quakes between mag 0.1-2.1), Kilauea (6 quakes between mag 1.7-1.8), Kolumbo (2 quakes between mag 1.3-1.9), Kupreanof (1 quake mag 1.1), La Palma (1 quake mag 1.6), Lavic Lake (1 quake mag 1.4), Loihi (2 quakes between mag 1.7-1.7), Mahagnao (1 quake mag 2.1), Maroa (2 quakes between mag 1.3-1.9), Papandayan (1 quake mag 2.0), Parker (1 quake mag 1.7), Poas (1 quake mag 1.7), San Cristobal (1 quake mag 1.8), Sousaki (1 quake mag 1.6), Stepovak Bay 2 (1 quake mag 1.3), Stepovak Bay 4 (1 quake mag 1.9), Tenerife (12 quakes between mag 0.4-1.4), Tjörnes Fracture Zone (5 quakes between mag 0.3-1.0), Todoko-Ranu (1 quake mag 2.2), Turrialba (1 quake mag 1.4) (updated 13h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Bibinoi volcano (Halmahera): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 3 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 9.00 km depth at 19 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake Maluku Sea, 42 km southeast of Labuha, Indonesia, Apr 6, 2026 07:23 pm (GMT +9) (19 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Bibinoi

Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) volcano (Italy): 10 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

10 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 16 hours, the last being recorded quake 7 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 8.25 and 0.25 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.1 quake 5 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 5, 2026 04:33 pm (GMT +2) (1 km SSE)
1.8 quake 4.6 km west of Fuorigrotta, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 6, 2026 04:51 am (GMT +2) (1 km SE)
1.7 quake 5 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 5, 2026 04:34 pm (GMT +2) (1 km SE)
1.5 quake 4.5 km southeast of Pozzuoli, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 6, 2026 04:52 am (GMT +2) (1 km S)
0.1 quake 3.1 km south of Pianura, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Apr 6, 2026 08:47 am (GMT +2) (2 km ENE)
All earthquakes at Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields)

Clear Lake volcano (California): 37 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.8

Possible earthquake swarm: 37 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 21 hours, the last being recorded quake 2 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 19.51 and 0.46 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.8 quake 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Apr 5, 2026 10:48 am (GMT -7) (19 km S)
1.5 quake 12 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Apr 6, 2026 12:48 am (GMT -7) (15 km S)
1.4 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Apr 6, 2026 04:40 am (GMT -7) (16 km S)
1.3 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Apr 5, 2026 09:27 pm (GMT -7) (18 km SSW)
1.3 quake 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Apr 5, 2026 07:18 am (GMT -7) (16 km S)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.2

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 51 minutes, the last being recorded quake 17 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.00 and 3.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Apr 5, 2026 01:37 pm (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
2.1 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Apr 5, 2026 02:28 pm (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

Gede-Pangrango volcano (West Java): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 4 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 6.00 km depth at 15 km distance E from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 5.1 km northwest of Cianjur, Kabupaten Cianjur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Apr 6, 2026 04:30 pm (GMT +7) (15 km E)
All earthquakes at Gede-Pangrango

Hualalai volcano (Hawai'i (Big Island)): magnitude 3.9 earthquake

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 2.42 km depth at 18 km distance SE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.9 quake 47 mi southeast of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, Apr 5, 2026 11:41 am (Honolulu time) (18 km SE)
All earthquakes at Hualalai

Katla volcano (Iceland): 11 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

Possible earthquake swarm: 11 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 9 hours, the last being recorded quake 12 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 5.20 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.1 quake 2.2 km ESE of Goðabunga Apr 5, 2026 11:21 pm (Universal Time) (8 km W)
1.9 quake 2.1 km ESE of Goðabunga Apr 5, 2026 05:24 pm (Universal Time) (8 km W)
1.4 quake 2.2 km SE of Goðabunga Apr 5, 2026 11:33 pm (Universal Time) (8 km W)
1.0 quake 3.6 km E of Goðabunga Apr 5, 2026 11:38 pm (Universal Time) (6 km WNW)
1.0 quake Iceland: 7.3 km N of Hábunga Apr 5, 2026 06:46 pm (Reykjavik time) (3 km NW)
All earthquakes at Katla

Mahagnao volcano (Central Philippines): magnitude 2.1 earthquake

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 24.00 km depth at 13 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 5.2 km northwest of Burauen, Province of Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Apr 6, 2026 03:03 pm (GMT +8) (13 km N)
All earthquakes at Mahagnao

Tenerife volcano (Canary Islands): 12 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.4

Possible earthquake swarm: 12 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 13 hours, the last being recorded quake 10 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 18.00 and 9.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.4 quake 13 km north of Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Apr 5, 2026 03:31 pm (GMT +1) (5 km SW)
1.3 quake 4.6 km northwest of Granadilla de Abona, Spain, Apr 5, 2026 10:56 pm (GMT +1) (14 km SSE)
1.3 quake 15 km north of Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Apr 5, 2026 09:25 pm (GMT +1) (5 km SSW)
1.2 quake 17 km north of Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Apr 5, 2026 09:10 pm (GMT +1) (4 km WSW)
1.2 quake 15 km north of Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Apr 5, 2026 08:59 pm (GMT +1) (6 km SW)
All earthquakes at Tenerife

Todoko-Ranu volcano (Halmahera): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 23 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 7.00 km depth at 6 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake Kabupaten Halmahera Barat, 57 km north of Ternate, Indonesia, Apr 5, 2026 11:28 pm (GMT +9) (6 km N)
All earthquakes at Todoko-Ranu
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/299350/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Monday-6-Apr-2026.html

North Korea has responded positively to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's apology for drone incursions, calling it "fortunate and wise." Lee admitted government officials were involved, violating policy. This rare conciliatory tone follows years of hostility, though broader tensions persist between the two nations.

Source: N Korea calls South Korean Prez Lee’s regret over drone incursions ‘wise’

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first at Eden Gardens.

Source: KKR go without Narine & Chakravarthy vs PBKS - check full playing XI

SPC - No watches are valid as of Mon Apr 6 13:37:02 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Mon Apr 6 13:37:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Mon Apr 6 13:37:02 UTC 2026
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Mon Apr 6 13:37:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/

Punjab Police have dismantled an ISI-backed terror module planning grenade attacks on police establishments across multiple states. Three individuals were apprehended with two hand grenades and a pistol, bearing markings from Pakistan Ordnance Factory. Investigations revealed the operatives were in contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives via social media, acting on ISI handlers' directives.

Source: Punjab Police foil terror plot, arrest three linked to ISI-backed module

This is not just a budget story. It is a question of priorities: what kind of space agency should Nasa be in the 21st century?

Source: Explained: Amid Artemis II mission, why Trump administration has cut Nasa's budget

World Earthquake Report for Monday, 6 April 2026
Summary: 10 quakes 5.0+, 41 quakes 4.0+, 211 quakes 3.0+, 473 quakes 2.0+ (735 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 10 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 41 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 211 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 473 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 5.9 Pacific-Antarctic Ridge

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 02:18 am (GMT -9) -

#2: Mag 5.5 South Pacific Ocean, 309 km south of Raoul Island, New Zealand

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 01:22 am (GMT +12) -

#3: Mag 5.4 South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 05:20 am (GMT +12) -

#4: Mag 5.2 59 km north of Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 03:22 pm (Manila time) -

#5: Mag 5.2 South Pacific Ocean, 314 km south of Raoul Island, New Zealand

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 05:19 am (GMT +12) -

#6: Mag 5.2 South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 12:42 pm (GMT +12) -

#7: Mag 5.2 Gisborne, New Zealand

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 06:15 pm (GMT +12) -

#8: Mag 5.1 East Siberian Sea, 314 km north of Ostrov Chenkuul' Island, Chukotskiy Avtonomnyy Okrug, Russia

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 11:53 am (GMT +11) -

#9: Mag 5.1 South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 05:10 am (GMT +12) -

#10: Mag 5.0 Maluku Sea, 36 km south of Pulau Mayu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 05:21 pm (GMT +9) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 5.2 59 km north of Cebu City, Province of Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines - 115 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 03:22 pm (Manila time) -

#2: Mag 4.6 14 km northwest of Ioannina, Ioannina, Epirus, Greece - 55 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 07:20 am (Athens time) -

#3: Mag 3.2 32 km southwest of Poggibonsi, Provincia di Siena, Tuscany, Italy - 30 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 04:14 am (GMT +2) -

#4: Mag 4.5 Eastern Mediterranean, 75 km southwest of Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon - 28 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 10:52 am (GMT +3) -

#5: Mag 3.9 47 mi southeast of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States - 27 reports

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026, at 11:41 am (Honolulu time) -

#6: Mag 3.5 17 km northwest of Ioannina, Ioannina, Epirus, Greece - 20 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 06:34 am (Athens time) -

#7: Mag 3.8 Niederoesterreich, 83 km northwest of Vienna, Vienna, Austria - 4 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 03:01 am (Vienna time) -

#8: Mag 2.4 Caribbean Sea, 3.3 km north of Santa Marta, Departamento del Magdalena, Colombia - 4 reports

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026, at 08:30 pm (GMT -5) -

#9: Mag 4.9 111 km west of Kashgar, Xinjiang, China - 4 reports

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026, at 07:24 pm (Urumqi time) -

#10: Mag 3.7 Black Sea, Ukraine - 3 reports

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026, at 06:46 pm (Moscow time) -

#11: Mag 2.5 12 km northwest of Ioannina, Ioannina, Epirus, Greece - 3 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 06:41 am (GMT +3) -

#12: Mag 3.1 9.1 km south of Bogo, Province of Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines - 3 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 03:52 pm (GMT +8) -

#13: Mag 2.4 14 km northwest of Ioannina, Ioannina, Epirus, Greece - 2 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 07:24 am (GMT +3) -

#14: Mag 4.9 Maluku Sea, 21 km north of Pulau Mayu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia - 2 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 02:32 pm (Jayapura time) -

#15: Mag 3.1 16 km southeast of Athens, Nomarchia Athinas, Attica, Greece - 2 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 10:54 am (GMT +3) -

#16: Mag 2.2 Randolph County, 9.5 mi southeast of High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States - 2 reports

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026, at 02:46 pm (GMT -4) -

#17: Mag 3.6 Junin, 62 km southwest of Cerro de Pasco, Pasco, Peru - 2 reports

Sunday, Apr 5, 2026, at 06:47 pm (Lima time) -

#18: Mag 2.4 5.1 km southeast of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand - 2 reports

Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 06:26 pm (GMT +12) -

Earthquake stats

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/299367/World-Earthquake-Report-for-Monday-6-April-2026.html

Moderate mag. 4.7 earthquake - 135 km southeast of Nishinoomote, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, on Monday, Apr 6, 2026, at 10:14 pm (GMT +9)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22882207/mag4quake-Apr-6-2026-Japan-Southeast-of-Ryukyu-Islands.html

The Jordan Formula 1 team is perhaps best known for its 1990s heyday, when it gave a certain Michael Schumacher his entry into F1 and took the fight to McLaren and Ferrari in 1999. While Jordan Grand Prix’s form fell off at the turn of the millennium, it still managed one final race win in the 21st century, during a chaotic Brazilian GP on this day 23 years ago.
After its highs in the late ...Keep reading

Source: How Jordan took its last F1 victory on this day in 2003

SPC Apr 6, 2026 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0748 AM CDT Mon Apr 06 2026

Valid 061300Z - 071200Z

...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST...

...SUMMARY...
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected today across the
Florida Peninsula, and portions of the Four Corners, northern
Rockies, and eastern Great Lakes. While a few strong storms may
occur across the central/southern Florida Peninsula, organized
severe potential is expected to remain low.

...Synopsis...
The East will remain influenced by longwave troughing, while
westerly quasi-zonal upper flow prevails elsewhere. Much of the
northern, central, and eastern CONUS will be dominated by surface
high pressure while surface lee troughing, with dry low-level
trajectories, takes place over the southern High Plains.
Thunderstorms are expected mainly this afternoon across the Florida
Peninsula. A few embedded mid-level impulses, accompanied by cooler
temperatures aloft, will foster enough lift amid scant buoyancy to
encourage a few lightning flashes across the northern Rockies, Four
Corners region, and the eastern Great Lakes today.

...Central/southern Florida Peninsula...
Ample insolation/heating should occur today along and south of the
slow-southward progressing front. This heating combined with
easterly low-level winds should focus convergence and scattered
thunderstorm development this afternoon across the interior
peninsula. With the upstream shortwave trough not influencing the
region until later tonight, mid-level lapse rates will remain
relatively poor with weak deep-layer shear. Regardless, steepening
low-level lapse rates should lead to increasing storm coverage and
intensity this afternoon, particularly across the interior, and a
few of these pulse-type storms could produce strong
downburst-related gusty winds. However, it currently appears that
severe-caliber wind gust potential will remain limited given the
marginality of the overall scenario.

..Guyer/Weinman.. 04/06/2026

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_1300.html

Taking strong exception to the attack on judicial officers adjudicating objections to voter list exclusions in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Supreme Court on Thursday said there was a breakdown of law and order in the state and issued show-cause notices to the chief secretary, DGP, district magistrate and SP, asking why action should not be taken against them.

Source: SC asks Bengal's top bureaucrat to apologise over siege of SIR officers in Malda

Seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and one US citizen, were remanded to 30 days' judicial custody in Delhi for alleged terror links. The NIA claims they supplied weapons and training to Indian insurgent groups, with connections to Myanmar's ethnic armed factions. Investigations are ongoing into their motives and activities.

Source: UAPA terror case: US citizen, 6 Ukrainians sent to 30-day judicial custody

Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died of injuries at the Kovilpatti govt hospital on June 22, 2020, while his father Jeyaraj died on June 23, 2020.

Source: 9 cops get death penalty in Sathankulam custodial torture case