Pakistan and China agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan. India consistently opposed this move due to construction in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This trilateral meeting occurred after Operation Sindoor. New Delhi raised concerns over terror infrastructure funded by Pakistan. Afghanistan's inclusion raises concerns for India, given existing border issues with China and Pakistan.

India has vehemently denied Pakistan's accusations of involvement in the deadly suicide bombing that targeted a school bus in Balochistan's Khuzdar district. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, expressing condolences while dismissing Pakistan's claims as a diversion from its own internal issues and reputation as a hub of terrorism.

Alka Lamba, All India Mahila Congress chief, pledged Rs 2,500 monthly for deprived women in Bihar if the Mahagathbandhan wins, backing Tejashwi Yadav's 'Mai Behan Maan' scheme. Lamba criticized the NDA for neglecting women's welfare, promising immediate implementation post-election, similar to Congress initiatives in other states. BJP countered, accusing the alliance of misleading voters.

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh accused BJP of exploiting the Murshidabad violence for political gain, contrasting it with BJP's alleged failure to prevent the Pahalgam terror attack. He praised Mamata Banerjee's government for its swift response to the Murshidabad unrest, including arrests and compensation.

India achieved a significant victory against left-wing extremism with the killing of top Maoist leader Basavaraju in Chhattisgarh. Simultaneously, tensions escalated between India and Pakistan following a school bus bombing in Balochistan, while the ED's money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi gained momentum with daily court hearings scheduled.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma after the discovery of burnt cash at his residence. The court noted that the CJI had already forwarded the in-house inquiry report and the judge's response to the President and Prime Minister. The petitioners were directed to seek redressal from appropriate authorities before approaching the court again.

India's Asiatic lion population has seen a significant increase, rising to 891, according to the latest census. This growth, from 674 in 2020, highlights the success of conservation efforts in Gujarat's Gir wildlife sanctuary. Despite the positive trend, experts caution about the genetic risks associated with a single isolated population.

Kolkata police are investigating the appearance of at least ten drone-like objects in the city's night sky. The objects were sighted over areas including Hastings, Vidyasagar Setu, and Maidan on Monday night, raising concerns about potential espionage. The central government has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding the incident.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar affirmed that terrorists themselves validated 'Operation Sindoor,' highlighting India's decisive military action against terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba following the Pahalgam killings. The operation targeted terror facilities across Pakistan, sending a strong message that terrorism would be punished, as confirmed by the terrorists' own acknowledgment of losses.

India addressed the UNSC, emphasising maritime security and counterterrorism as vital to its interests. Parvathaneni Harish highlighted India's proactive role in safeguarding maritime interests, combating piracy by deploying naval ships, conducting operations, and saving lives. India is actively enhancing maritime capabilities and strategic planning amid threats like piracy and China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean.

A suicide car bombing in Pakistan's Balochistan province tragically killed at least four children and injured 38 others as it targeted a school bus. The attack, occurring in the Khuzdar district, is suspected to be the work of Baloch separatists, with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) being a primary suspect.

An all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, has embarked on a multi-nation visit to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore as part of Operation Sindoor. The initiative aims to expose Pakistan's role in state-sponsored terrorism and highlight India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism.

Following the Samajwadi Party's controversial remarks about UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, a poster has emerged in Uttar Pradesh criticising Akhilesh Yadav. The poster, put up by a BJP Yuva Morcha leader, calls for saving Brahmins' honour and ousting Akhilesh. This comes after an FIR was filed over SP's post, deemed offensive to Pathak's late mother.

The Congress party has filed a police complaint against BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya and Republic TV's Arnab Goswami, accusing them of spreading misinformation. The FIR, lodged in Bengaluru, alleges that Malviya and Goswami falsely claimed the Istanbul Congress Centre is the Indian National Congress's office.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, also offered homage at Veer Bhoomi. Rajiv Gandhi, who served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989, was assassinated in 1991. He was the country's youngest Prime Minister, assuming office at the age of 40.

The Supreme Court is set to hear Ali Khan Mahmudabad's plea against his arrest over social media posts concerning Operation Sindoor. Mahmudabad, an Ashoka University professor, faces charges including endangering sovereignty after FIRs were filed based on complaints from the Haryana State Commission for Women and a village sarpanch.

IB director Tapan Kumar Deka received a second one-year extension, making him the longest-serving head since 2005. This follows the success of Operation Sindoor, a retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted terror bases in PoK and key Pakistani military assets.

CISF Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota has etched her name in history as the first CISF personnel to conquer Mount Everest, fulfilling her ambitious 'seven summits' dream that began in 2019. Overcoming challenges and injuries, she scaled multiple peaks across continents, culminating in her Everest triumph.