Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched 'mission Chardi Kala' to restore the state after devastating floods, the worst since 1988. Approximately 2,300 villages were flooded, impacting 20 lakh people and causing extensive damage to infrastructure, schools, and homes. Mann appealed to citizens nationwide, industrialists, and charitable trusts to contribute to the rehabilitation efforts, ensuring transparency in the management of donations.

To assist visually impaired individuals, a government expert committee has proposed adding QR codes with voice assistance to medicine strips. They also suggested secondary packaging with Braille cards when needed. The CDSCO has released these suggestions for public feedback following representations about the difficulties faced by visually impaired people in reading medicine labels.

Delhi is preparing for a special intensive revision of electoral polls. The Election Commission has uploaded the 2002 voter list and mapped it with current constituencies. This follows a meeting with state election officials to assess preparedness. A pan-India special revision is expected soon, replacing the annual summary revision.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrating his 75th birthday, received warm greetings from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi thanked Putin, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership. He also expressed India's readiness to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured border safety. He mentioned surgical strikes and Operation Sindoor. PM Modi spoke about a Pakistani terrorist's confession. Shah criticized the Congress for their Voter Adhikar Yatra. He called it a «save infiltrator rally». Shah supports the Special Intensive Revision. Rahul Gandhi promised proof of vote theft by the ruling NDA government.

The Election Commission has introduced revised guidelines for the design and printing of EVM ballot papers to improve clarity for voters, particularly in the upcoming Bihar assembly election. These changes include larger color photographs of candidates, uniform font sizes for names, and the use of pink-colored 70 GSM paper for assembly elections.

The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who perished in the Air India Ahmedabad crash that killed 260, is demanding a formal government inquiry, expressing distress over alleged leaks suggesting his son was suicidal. He refutes claims about his son's mental state, citing his extensive flying experience and lack of prior incidents.

A video from Amritsar shows a foreign tourist confronting a local man for inappropriately asking his wife for her phone number. The tourist questioned the man's behavior, deeming it «strange.» Social media users expressed frustration, sharing similar experiences of harassment faced by women in India. One user recounted incidents of strangers incessantly requesting photos with his girlfriend.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Army's bravery, citing a Jaish-e-Mohammed commander's admission about the devastation caused by Operation Sindoor, which targeted Masood Azhar's family. PM Modi echoed this, highlighting the operation's success in bringing Pakistan to its knees and emphasizing India's strengthened stance against terrorism.

Kiren Rijiju inquired if critics of India's policy on third-party mediation would apologize. This follows Pakistan's acknowledgement that India rejected external involvement during Operation Sindoor. Mohammad Ishaq Dar confirmed India's stance, contradicting claims of US-brokered peace. India maintains that discussions with Pakistan should remain bilateral.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday with global leaders extending their heartfelt wishes, acknowledging his leadership and India's growing global influence. US President Donald Trump, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon lauded PM Modi's friendship and vision. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also conveyed their greetings, emphasising strong bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Modi, celebrating his 75th birthday in Madhya Pradesh, lauded Operation Sindoor's success, citing a Jaish-e-Muhammed commander's video confession. The commander admitted the operation devastated Maulana Masood Azhar's family and JeM's Bahawalpur headquarters on May 7. Modi asserted that this «new India» fears no threats and strikes within enemy territory, prioritizing national security after Pakistani terrorists harmed Indian citizens.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday with the launch of welfare programs and greetings from global leaders. US President Donald Trump lauded Modi's efforts towards resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov acknowledged his contributions to strengthening India-Russia relations. President Murmu wished Modi success in leading India to greater progress.

A Navy Commander and coaching center owner were convicted by a Mumbai sessions court under the Prevention of Corruption Act for rigging a Navy exam in 2010. They received three years of rigorous imprisonment, while four others were acquitted. The special public prosecutor emphasized the serious impact on national security due to compromised recruitment within the Indian Navy.

In a bizarre turn of events in Bareilly, Keshav Kumar eloped with his wife's sister, Kalpana, prompting his brother-in-law, Ravindra, to run away with Keshav's sister in retaliation. The families, initially shocked, later reached a mutual agreement with the help of community elders, deciding not to pursue legal action and accepting the new relationships.

US President Donald Trump conveyed birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging his «tremendous job.» Trump shared on Truth Social that Modi expressed gratitude for his support in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The phone call highlights the continued rapport between the two leaders, with Trump praising Modi's leadership and Modi acknowledging Trump's role in international affairs.

India has voiced strong concerns over Israel's recent attack in Doha, denouncing it as a violation of Qatar's sovereignty. At the UN, Arindam Bagchi emphasized peaceful resolution through dialogue, upholding the UN Charter. PM Modi also spoke with Qatar's Emir, condemning the attacks and reaffirming India's support for regional peace and stability, opposing terrorism.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of Maldevta and Kesarwala areas in Dehradun district, which have been severely affected by heavy rainfall.