Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Operation Sindoor successfully dismantled terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's denial of harboring terrorism. Indian forces penetrated deep into Pakistani territory, obliterating terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam attack. The operation, enabled by strong political will and military precision, sent a clear message that terrorism and trade cannot coexist.

Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer after a routine physical exam revealed a nodule. Doctors confirmed the cancer has spread to his bones but is hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective management. Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options, adding to his medical history that includes past skin cancer treatments and public scrutiny over his health.

Sending all-party delegations speaks to national political unity on Pak terror & is aimed at correcting international indifference & diplomatic ambiguity before terrorists strike again

Security forces aim to eliminate Naxalism before March 2026. Operation Blackforest saw success with coordinated efforts. Forces eliminated 31 Maoists. Anti-Naxal operations continue in multiple states. Maoists are requesting ceasefire and dialogue. Surrenders have increased this year. Operations will continue during the monsoon. Forces are confident to locate and neutralise Maoists. Maoists may resort to desperate attacks.

Indian Air Force and Southern Command successfully neutralised around 70 Pakistani drones. This included a Turkish-origin Songar armed drone. Operation Sindoor took place in Bhuj, Naliya, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth assessed the security situation in Rann Of Kutch. Recovered drone wreckage was shown to the commander. Army and IAF units use various air defence systems.

Donald Trump Jr.'s associate, Gentry Beach, visited Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey, promoting potential deals in rare earth minerals, oil & gas, and real estate. He briefed Donald Trump Sr. on Pakistan's potential, leading to meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Beach's activities raise concerns about leveraging connections for financial gain, similar to past controversies involving Trump Jr.

What made this operation such a success? There were many factors. Robust air defence. Meticulous planning. Superior intelligence gathering. TOI reached out to several high-level insiders to understand the making of an operation to signal a ‘new normal’

The U.S. Embassy in India has issued a warning about the consequences of overstaying visas. Indian citizens traveling to the U.S. on work, student, or tourist visas risk deportation and a permanent ban if they remain beyond their authorized stay.

India's anti-conversion laws, intended to prevent forced religious conversions, are under scrutiny as the Supreme Court reviews their legality. Numerous individuals, like Sonu Saroj and Nadeem, have faced harassment, arrest, and prolonged legal battles under these laws, even after acquittal. Victims recount violence, social stigma, and lasting fear, highlighting the laws' impact on religious freedom and personal lives.

A YouTuber from Puri is under investigation for potential ties to Haryana travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan. The inquiry was initiated after the Puri woman's Kartarpur Corridor trip following Jyoti's Puri visit. While her parents assert her innocence and pledge cooperation, authorities are investigating the nature of their relationship.