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• Researchers discovered evidence of plague outbreaks among hunter-gatherers near Lake Baikal in Siberia dating back 5,500 years. • The findings challenge the long-held scientific belief that the plague only became a significant threat after the rise of dense, crowded farming communities. • This discovery suggests that early nomadic populations were susceptible to the disease much earlier than previously thought.

• President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly launch a series of development projects in Odisha this Saturday. • The initiatives represent a massive financial investment totaling over ₹47,600 crore for the state. • This event is considered a rare and significant occasion as it brings together both the President and the Prime Minister for state-level programs.

• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has identified regulatory, technological, and AI-related risks, alongside derivatives concentration, in its IPO draft prospectus. • The exchange disclosed a history of technical failures, including a February 2021 event that halted all trading segments for over five hours due to critical system glitches. • Cybersecurity threats were highlighted, specifically a massive DDoS attack in May 2025 that saw nearly 395 million hits within an 11-minute window.

• Congress leader Rai has demanded an independent judicial probe led by a High Court judge into alleged financial irregularities within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. • The allegations are currently being investigated by a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) established by the Uttar Pradesh government. • Rai dismissed the current SIT investigation as an "eyewash," arguing that a government-led probe lacks the necessary impartiality to uncover the truth.

• Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has raised over 50 billion yuan ($7.40 billion) in its first funding round, according to a report by The Information. • The funding has pushed the company's valuation to exceed $50 billion, marking a significant financial milestone for the AI firm. • The investment utilized an unusual deal structure specifically designed to ensure that the company's founders maintain operational and strategic control.

• The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) announced on Tuesday that it will launch statewide demonstrations across all district headquarters in Bihar on Wednesday. • The protests are aimed at the NDA-led government to condemn alleged atrocities against women, widespread unemployment, corruption, and rising prices. • This mobilization signals an escalation in political opposition within Bihar as the RJD seeks to highlight systemic governance failures.

• The U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal, with the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19. • India and France have adopted the "Innovation Roadmap 2030," a strategic framework aimed at enhancing technological collaboration between the two nations. • In sports, Indian cricketer Richa is highlighted as a critical asset for the team's success in the T20 World Cup following a high-pressure appearance at Edgbaston.