5 Big Stories To Watch Today: US-Iran Talks, Annamalai Buzz, Karnataka Cabinet & More
5 Big Stories To Watch Today: US-Iran Talks, Annamalai Buzz, Karnataka Cabinet & More Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 06:12 IST US-Iran talks
5 Big Stories To Watch Today: US-Iran Talks, Annamalai Buzz, Karnataka Cabinet & More Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 06:12 IST US-Iran talks face confusion despite Trump optimism, K Annamalai fuels new party buzz and race for Karnataka cabinet intensifies. Rapid Read K Annamalai and DK Shivakumar will be in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photos: X) Good morning, readers. From uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations and political buzz around K Annamalai to cabinet jockeying in Karnataka and a Parliamentary panel meeting with officials from the Education Ministry and CBSE, here are five stories you should keep an eye on today. 1. Iran-US Talks: Confusion Persists Despite Trump’s Optimism After weeks of negotiations, uncertainty continues to cloud the future of US-Iran talks. On Monday, Iran announced that it was suspending negotiations with Washington, casting fresh doubt over diplomatic efforts. However, US President Donald Trump later announced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and insisted that discussions with Iran were continuing at a rapid pace. Expressing optimism about a breakthrough, Trump said a deal that could extend the ceasefire and facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may be reached “over the next week." 2.
Annamalai in Delhi Amid New Party Speculation Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai will be in New Delhi on Tuesday amid growing speculation that he may be preparing to launch a new political outfit. Asked about reports of a possible political foray, Annamalai neither confirmed nor denied the move, saying he would make his position clear within the next two days. Sources said he is expected to meet senior BJP leaders, including Tamil Nadu in-charge Nitin Nabin, and discuss the evolving political landscape in the state. 3. Karnataka Cabinet Buzz Intensifies With D K Shivakumar set to take oath as Karnataka chief minister on June 3, efforts to finalise his cabinet have gathered pace. Shivakumar is in New Delhi holding consultations with the Congress leadership, while former chief minister Siddaramaiah and other senior state leaders were also in the capital on Monday for discussions on cabinet formation. Sources said preliminary talks are underway with AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala regarding the likely inductees.
Leaders aligned with Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge are reportedly pushing for their loyalists to secure ministerial berths. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, an MLC and the former chief minister’s son, is also said to be in contention. 4. Parliamentary Panel to Question Education Ministry, CBSE Amid widespread outrage over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and concerns surrounding the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, a parliamentary panel will meet senior officials from the Union Education Ministry and the CBSE on Tuesday. The committee, chaired by Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, has summoned School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar and CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh to explain the circumstances surrounding the examination and evaluation process. The discussions are expected to focus on examination integrity, alleged procedural lapses and measures needed to restore confidence among students and parents. 5. Weather Update Several parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and western Uttar Pradesh are likely to receive rainfall on Tuesday as conditions become increasingly favourable for the southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the monsoon is likely to make its onset over Kerala later this week, marking the beginning of the country’s crucial four-month rainy season.
The current spell of rain is being seen as a precursor to the monsoon’s advance across southern India. That’s all for now. Stay tuned for the latest updates throughout the day. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: June 02, 2026, 06:12 IST News india 5 Big Stories To Watch Today: US-Iran Talks, Annamalai Buzz, Karnataka Cabinet & More Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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