Today’s top stories cover major developments in politics, defence, and international relations.
Amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US counterpart Pete Hegseth, who reaffirmed support for India’s right to self-defence.
Yoga guru Ramdev was found in prima facie contempt by the Delhi high court for defying its order over his controversial “sharbat jihad” remarks.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has partially closed its airspace over the Karachi and Lahore FIRs till May 31, citing security concerns. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has intensified operations in the Arabian Sea with live missile drills to signal combat readiness.
In legal developments, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea for a judicial probe into the attack, calling it demoralising for security forces.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
Rajnath Singh discusses Pahalgam terror attack with US defence chief Pete Hegseth amid rising Indo-Pak tensions
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Thursday, who expressed condolences over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians and reaffirmed US support for India’s right to self-defence. Singh underscored Pakistan’s continued backing of terror groups and urged global condemnation. The dialogue comes amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions, recent ceasefire violations, and India’s military readiness following a high-level security meeting led by PM Modi granting armed forces full operational freedom. Read full story
Delhi HC says Ramdev 'living in his own world', finds him in prima facie contempt over 'sharbat jihad' remarks
The Delhi High Court observed that Yoga guru Ramdev was “living in his own world” and found him in prima facie contempt for defying its April 22 order restraining him from making defamatory remarks against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza. Justice Amit Bansal noted that Ramdev had released another objectionable video despite earlier assurances. The court is hearing a plea by Hamdard National Foundation after Ramdev allegedly linked Rooh Afza sales to funding madrasas and mosques while promoting Patanjali’s own sharbat. Read full story
Pakistan partially closes Karachi and Lahore airspace till May 31 amid security concerns
Pakistan’s aviation authorities have temporarily shut sections of airspace over the Karachi and Lahore FIRs from May 1 to May 31, 2025, citing security reasons, according to Pakistani media reports. The airspace will be closed daily from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM, though commercial flights will be rerouted to avoid disruptions. Pakistan International Airlines has cancelled six round-trip flights as part of operational changes. The move comes amid heightened regional tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in India that left 26 tourists dead. Read full story
Supreme Court refuses plea for SC judge-led probe into Pahalgam terror attack, warns against demoralising forces
The Supreme Court rejected pleas seeking a judicial probe led by a retired SC judge into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh criticised the petitioners for filing what it called an irresponsible PIL, stating that judges are not terrorism investigation experts. The court warned against filing petitions that could demoralise the armed forces, though it allowed petitioners to approach respective high courts for student safety concerns. Read full story
Indian Navy boosts presence in Arabian Sea with live drills amid post-Pahalgam tensions
The Indian Navy has ramped up its presence in the Arabian Sea, conducting multiple anti-ship and anti-aircraft drills to demonstrate combat readiness amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. According to ANI, warships are on high alert, and the Indian Coast Guard has also deployed vessels near the maritime boundary off Gujarat. The Navy also carried out successful anti-ship missile firings and tested the MR-SAM system to reinforce its deterrent posture in the region. Read full story
Amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US counterpart Pete Hegseth, who reaffirmed support for India’s right to self-defence.
Yoga guru Ramdev was found in prima facie contempt by the Delhi high court for defying its order over his controversial “sharbat jihad” remarks.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has partially closed its airspace over the Karachi and Lahore FIRs till May 31, citing security concerns. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has intensified operations in the Arabian Sea with live missile drills to signal combat readiness.
In legal developments, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea for a judicial probe into the attack, calling it demoralising for security forces.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
Rajnath Singh discusses Pahalgam terror attack with US defence chief Pete Hegseth amid rising Indo-Pak tensions
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Thursday, who expressed condolences over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians and reaffirmed US support for India’s right to self-defence. Singh underscored Pakistan’s continued backing of terror groups and urged global condemnation. The dialogue comes amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions, recent ceasefire violations, and India’s military readiness following a high-level security meeting led by PM Modi granting armed forces full operational freedom. Read full story
Delhi HC says Ramdev 'living in his own world', finds him in prima facie contempt over 'sharbat jihad' remarks
The Delhi High Court observed that Yoga guru Ramdev was “living in his own world” and found him in prima facie contempt for defying its April 22 order restraining him from making defamatory remarks against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza. Justice Amit Bansal noted that Ramdev had released another objectionable video despite earlier assurances. The court is hearing a plea by Hamdard National Foundation after Ramdev allegedly linked Rooh Afza sales to funding madrasas and mosques while promoting Patanjali’s own sharbat. Read full story
Pakistan partially closes Karachi and Lahore airspace till May 31 amid security concerns
Pakistan’s aviation authorities have temporarily shut sections of airspace over the Karachi and Lahore FIRs from May 1 to May 31, 2025, citing security reasons, according to Pakistani media reports. The airspace will be closed daily from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM, though commercial flights will be rerouted to avoid disruptions. Pakistan International Airlines has cancelled six round-trip flights as part of operational changes. The move comes amid heightened regional tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in India that left 26 tourists dead. Read full story
Supreme Court refuses plea for SC judge-led probe into Pahalgam terror attack, warns against demoralising forces
The Supreme Court rejected pleas seeking a judicial probe led by a retired SC judge into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh criticised the petitioners for filing what it called an irresponsible PIL, stating that judges are not terrorism investigation experts. The court warned against filing petitions that could demoralise the armed forces, though it allowed petitioners to approach respective high courts for student safety concerns. Read full story
Indian Navy boosts presence in Arabian Sea with live drills amid post-Pahalgam tensions
The Indian Navy has ramped up its presence in the Arabian Sea, conducting multiple anti-ship and anti-aircraft drills to demonstrate combat readiness amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. According to ANI, warships are on high alert, and the Indian Coast Guard has also deployed vessels near the maritime boundary off Gujarat. The Navy also carried out successful anti-ship missile firings and tested the MR-SAM system to reinforce its deterrent posture in the region. Read full story
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