News Dabba for 17 June 2025: Five stories for a balanced news diet

Indie Journal brings you the daily updates that the internet is talking about through various news websites. Here's a glance through some of the National and International news updates, from SC remarks on ‘Thug Life’ ban in Karnataka, fifth day of Israel-Iran conflict, to Russia's attack on Kiev.

BJP demands resignation over Bengaluru stampede, India Today

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has refused to resign in the face of BJP protests over the stampede in Bengaluru during a mega celebration of the local IPL franchise's maiden victory earlier this month. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time in 18 years had become an emotive issue, India Today reports, drawing a massive crowd of supporters to cheer for the team at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on June 4. The unexpected turnout near a narrow entry sparked chaos that led to the stampede. Eleven supporters died, including a 14-year-old girl. The report said the government being accused of hasty preparation and lack of adequate planning that led to the tragedy. Read the full report here.

Indian Express on SC remarks on ‘Thug Life’ ban in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said if Kamal Haasan said something, it can be debated but nothing can stop screening a film cleared by CBFC, Indian Express reports. While hearing plea seeking protection against alleged threats over the screening of Haasan’s film, “Thug Life” in Karnataka theatres, the apex court said, “Rule of law says film with CBFC clearance has to be released in every state,” while underlining that “putting people in fear, threat of burning theatres cannot be allowed”. “Cannot allow mob, vigilante to take over streets,” it added. The report also says that the court also criticised the Karnataka High Court, stating it should not have sought apology from Kamal Haasan over his remarks. Read the full report here.

At least 15 killed and dozens injured in Russian strike on Kyiv, BBC reports

At least 15 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, BBC reports. The attack overnight into Tuesday was one of the largest bombardments on Kyiv since the beginning of the full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Ukraine's interior minister, Ihor Klymenko, said a total of 440 drones and 32 missiles had been launched at the country, the report adds. Meanwhile, Russian air defence units intercepted and destroyed 147 Ukrainian drones overnight, Moscow's defence ministry said. Read the full report here.

Hindustan Times: India moves students out of Tehran, some Indians leave Iran via Armenia

Indian students have been moved out of Tehran and some Indian nationals have been helped to leave Iran via the land border with Armenia, the external affairs ministry said on Tuesday, Hindustan Times reports, against the backdrop of continuing military clashes between Iran and Israel. Since the weekend, Indian authorities had begun relocating Indian students in Iran to safer places in the face of Israeli air attacks and bombings. Iran is home to more than 4,000 Indian nationals, about half of them students, the report mentions. Read the full report here.

Israel, Iran trade attacks for fifth day, Al Jazeera reports

Al Jazeera reports that blasts rocked Tehran and missiles hit Tel Aviv as Israel and Iran exchanged deadly attacks for a fifth-straight day. The Israeli military claimed killing Iran’s wartime chief of staff after Iranian media say preparations under way for what they call the largest and most intense missile attack on Israeli soil. The report adds that US President Donald Trump issued a warning on social media urging all residents of Tehran to flee while vowing Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would not escalate hostilities, but would “end the conflict”. Read the full report here.