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.

Jharkhand IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey was arrested by Chhattisgarh's anti-corruption bureau in connection with a liquor scam. An FIR was filed against Choubey for allegedly causing financial losses to Jharkhand's exchequer by altering the state's liquor policy. The syndicate allegedly manipulated tender norms to favor certain companies, earning illegal commissions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Friedrich Merz on becoming the new Chancellor of Germany, as both leaders committed to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Germany. They exchanged perspectives on global and regional issues, reinforcing their united stance against terrorism. Merz's election followed a historic second-round victory, marking him as Germany's 10th chancellor since World War II.

Uttarakhand Film Development Council CEO visited the set of Border 2, highlighting the state's appeal to filmmakers due to its simplified shooting permissions and supportive environment. Several productions are underway, including Ginny Weds Sunny 2 and Uttar Da Puttar, alongside regional cinema projects. In the 2024-25 financial year, Uttarakhand has issued 225 shooting permits.

The Indian Army's bomb disposal squad safely detonated a live shell fired from Pakistan near a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, averting a potential disaster. Residents expressed relief and gratitude, highlighting the army's crucial role in safeguarding the community.

Tensions escalate in Uttar Pradesh as posters demanding an apology from Akhilesh Yadav appear in Lucknow, following alleged derogatory remarks against Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak by the Samajwadi Party's 'X' handle. Pathak has also criticized Yadav's response to a query, accusing him of deflecting from questions about the SP's alleged connections to controversial figures and past scandals.

MR Srinivasan, a veteran nuclear scientist and former atomic energy commission chairman, has died. He was 95. Srinivasan played a key role in India's nuclear energy development. He helped develop 18 nuclear power units. He worked with Homi Bhabha on India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara. Mallikarjun Kharge expressed condolences, calling his death a significant loss for India's scientific community.

Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha asserted India's capability to strike any target within Pakistan, emphasizing the nation's preparedness to respond across the entire depth of Pakistani territory if needed. Operation Sindoor showcased India's use of locally developed technology, including long-range drones and guided munitions, to strike key Pakistani airbases.

India's ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, asserted that Operation Sindoor, initiated in response to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism, remains paused, not concluded. He urged a global coalition against terrorism, demanding Pakistan hand over key figures like Hafiz Saeed. Singh highlighted India's firm stance against terrorism, emphasizing that treaties require an end to Pakistan's support for terrorist activities.