External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack. He affirmed the government's firm stance against terrorism, highlighting diplomatic actions, including potentially suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Jaishankar refuted claims of US mediation for a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years. Discovered in 1898, the relics were taken abroad during the colonial period. The government intervened after the relics appeared in an international auction, emphasizing India's dedication to preserving its cultural heritage and its deep connection to Buddhism.

B Y Vijayendra, Karnataka BJP President, dismissed Rahul Gandhi's protest in Bengaluru as funny. He questioned how Congress won in Karnataka if the Election Commission was manipulated. Vijayendra demanded apologies from Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, and D K Shivakumar. He accused them of undermining democratic institutions. Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar had alleged electoral process manipulation.

A UN Security Council report has implicated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), in the deadly Pahalgam attack. The report, explicitly mentions TRF's involvement and highlights the links between TRF and LeT, supported by Pakistan.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has criticized PM Modi, referencing Donald Trump's claims of brokering peace between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Khera's remarks followed Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Modi to refute Trump's assertions in Parliament. Modi responded by stating no foreign leader requested a halt to Operation Sindoor, directly countering Trump's narrative.

India's drug advisory body is re-evaluating the doorstep delivery of medicines, initially permitted during the Covid-19 pandemic. This review follows concerns raised by the All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, alleging misuse and increased unauthorized sales of prescription drugs. While the DTAB discussed the matter in April 2025, its final decision remains unclear, prompting debate after the pandemic's end.

The Supreme Court has permitted the Election Commission to release Bihar's draft voter list on August 1, following a special intensive revision. Concerns were raised about potential voter exclusion due to migration or reported deaths. The court emphasized its oversight, promising intervention if mass exclusions occur from the January 2025 voter base.

Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of exploiting the armed forces for personal image protection, alleging a «surrender» to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor by prematurely signaling de-escalation. He claimed Modi has «blood of Pahalgam» on his hands and criticized the government's lack of resolve, citing Trump's ceasefire claims.

Prime Minister Modi suggested that Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari were silenced by the Congress leadership regarding Operation Sindoor, despite their prior involvement in all-party delegations. Modi implied pressure from a single family within Congress was preventing them from speaking truthfully about Pakistan's role in terrorism.

In Rajya Sabha, the opposition demanded accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah for security failures leading to the Pahalgam massacre. They questioned PM Modi about the May 10 ceasefire with Pakistan and Donald Trump's alleged role. Opposition leaders criticized the government's lack of strategy against the Pakistan-China front and abstaining from IMF aid to Pakistan.

During a Lok Sabha debate on terrorism, Amit Shah accused Congress of shielding Pakistan, citing P. Chidambaram's remarks questioning Pakistan's involvement in attacks. Shah blamed Congress for Pakistan's creation and the failure to reclaim PoK, criticizing Nehru's ceasefire decision and Indus Waters Treaty.

Consumer case disposal rates have declined in 2024 and 2025 compared to previous years, despite exceeding filings in 2022 and 2023. This downturn is attributed to a significant increase in vacancies for presidents and members across state and district consumer commissions.

CISF's Project Mann, launched in collaboration with Aditya Birla Education Trust in November 2024, has aided over 75,000 personnel and their families in handling mental health concerns. The initiative has successfully reduced the CISF suicide rate below the national average. ABET has trained over 1,700 CISF officers to identify and manage low-risk mental health issues.

The home ministry informed the Lok Sabha that the government has not yet decided on updating the National Population Register (NPR). This update was originally planned to coincide with the first phase of the Census 2021. While the intent to conduct Census 2027 has been notified, the schedule for houselisting and housing Census is yet to be announced.

In a swift operation following the killing of three terrorists in Dachigam, Home Minister Amit Shah ordered a crucial ballistic test. Weapons recovered, including an M-4 carbine and two AK-47s, were flown to Chandigarh for forensic analysis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Lok Sabha regarding Operation Sindoor. He stated India retaliated against Pakistan's support for terrorists. Indian strikes targeted terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated by attacking Indian assets. Modi criticized the opposition Congress party for not supporting the armed forces. He accused Congress of relying on Pakistan for political issues.

Prime Minister Modi strongly criticized the Congress party for questioning the timing of Operation Mahadev, which neutralized three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack. Speaking in Lok Sabha during the Operation Sindoor debate, Modi accused the opposition of negativity.

Parliament witnessed heated debates on Operation Sindoor, India's retaliation to the Pahalgam attack. PM Modi lauded the armed forces' swift response and national unity, while Rahul Gandhi alleged the operation was to protect the PM's image, criticizing restrictions on the IAF. Amit Shah defended the government's zero-tolerance policy on terror, blaming Congress for past inaction and the creation of Pakistan.