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[00:00:09] This is your Daily Dose of News from Onmanorama. I am your host Vaishnavi and these are the major news stories of Thursday, June 5, 2025. Congress intensified its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Narendra surrender jibe, accusing him of surrendering to billionaire Gautam Adani and to China's aggression.
[00:00:32] Congress leader Ajoikumar claimed Modi's foreign diplomacy has facilitated Adani's global business expansion, aligning with key visits and contracts, while also alleging Modi compromised national interests, particularly during the 2020 Chinese incursion. He further accused Modi of hurting India's ties with neighbours to benefit Adani.
[00:00:57] US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping new travel ban targeting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran and Yemen, citing national security concerns following a recent attack in Colorado allegedly carried out by an undocumented immigrant. The ban, which takes effect Monday, blocks all travel from those nations and imposes partial restrictions on seven others, such as Venezuela and Cuba.
[00:01:27] Exemptions are made for athletes participating in the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara said that around 8 lakh people gathered in Bengaluru's Chinnaswami Stadium and surrounding areas for Royal Challenges Bangalore's IPL victory celebration, which tragically led to a stampede killing 11 and injuring 56.
[00:01:54] He clarified that the government had not invited RCB or KSCA for the event, but decided to participate given the team's Bengaluru roots. Parameshwara said a magisterial inquiry has been ordered and strict action will follow if lapses are found.
[00:02:14] The Reserve Bank of India is widely expected to announce a third consecutive 25 basis point repo rate cut at the conclusion of its Monetary Policy Committee meeting, driven by slowing GDP growth, easing inflation and global economic uncertainties. Experts believe the move will stimulate domestic demand by lowering borrowing costs, with some not ruling out a sharper 50 BPS cut.
[00:02:42] Retail inflation at 3.16% and predicted favourable monsoon further supported a dovish stance. A US-backed private aid group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, halted its food distribution in the region following deadly shootings near its RAFA site, with no clear timeline for assumption. The group, criticised by the UN for lacking neutrality, claims to have delivered over 7 million meals,
[00:03:12] but faces growing scrutiny over safety and operations. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes killed at least 16 Palestinians, including four journalists, as Israel intensified its offensive. That brings us to the end of this episode. Thanks for listening to Daily News Doors, hosted and produced by me, Vaishnavi. Follow on Manorama.com for detailed updates on the latest news and be sure to come back tomorrow.