Agriculture minister meets farmers of poll-bound Delhi, but has no time for us: Farm leaders

Farmer leaders at the Punjab-Haryana border criticized Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for meeting Delhi farmers while ignoring their ongoing protests. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a 44-day hunger strike, requested no visitors due to his health. Leaders demand the implementation of past government promises, expressing concern for Dallewal's deteriorating condition during the prolonged protest.

CBI director Praveen Sood gets one-year extension

CBI director Praveen Sood gets a one-year tenure extension until May 2026, approved by a selection committee led by PM Modi. A seasoned IPS officer with numerous awards, Sood is known for technological innovations in policing.

AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan warns celebrities, social media influencers from ‘barking’ about national security

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan warns celebrities and social media influencers against commenting on national security, threatening stern action for 'anti-national' rhetoric following India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistani terror targets.

Puri's titular king urges ISCKON to convince Digha temple to remove 'Jagannath Dham' name

Bhubaneswar's titular king, Divyasingha Deb, urged ISKCON to convince the Digha temple trust to drop the 'Jagannath Dham' name from its new temple. He emphasized that only Puri should hold this title, as declared by leading Shankaracharyas. Deb cited scriptural support asserting that such nomenclature is exclusive to Puri's original Jagannath temple.

Punjab & Haryana HC restrains Punjab from 'interfering' in Bhakra Nangal Dam functioning

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has barred Punjab and its police from interfering in the operations of the Bhakra-Nangal Dam and water regulation offices managed by the Bhakra Beas Management Board. The court emphasized Punjab can provide security but must comply with a recent decision to release additional water to Haryana amid ongoing water disputes.

Rain, thunderstorms likely to continue over NW, central India for next 5 days: IMD

IMD predicts continued rain and thunderstorms across northwest and central India for five days, with potential hailstorms, gusty winds, and isolated heavy rainfall in regions like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and northeast India.

Parliamentary panel flags discrepancies, slams delay in tap water schemes

A parliamentary panel criticized the Jal Shakti ministry for poor implementation of tap water and sanitation schemes, highlighting issues like fake connections, dried water sources, and insufficient toilet construction funding across rural India.

Over 200 flights cancelled, 18 airports shut after Indian strikes on PoK

Over 200 flights cancelled and 18 airports shut down across northern and western India following Indian missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, causing widespread air travel disruption and international flight rerouting.

Pahalgam attack hero’s family says ‘Operation Sindoor’ avenged son’s death

The father of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a ponywalla killed during the Pahalgam terror attack, expressed gratitude for India's military strikes on terror camps in Pakistan, viewing it as justice for his son's death and the deaths of 25 others. The strikes, part of 'Operation Sindoor', targeted key terrorist strongholds in retaliation for the April 22 attack.

From Neptune Spear to Wooden Leg: India’s Operation Sindoor joins history’s bold counterterror strikes

India's Operation Sindoor targeted nine terrorist facilities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, destroying camps linked to terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba. The precision strike eliminated terrorist infrastructure without civilian casualties, echoing historic cross-border counterterrorism operations by other nations.

CM Revanth Reddy orders high alert, detention of illegal foreign nationals in Telangana

Hyderabad CM A Revanth Reddy has ordered police to detain illegal Pakistan and Bangladesh nationals and enhance security across Telangana in response to 'Operation Sindoor'. He emphasized support for the Indian Army, cancelled leaves for emergency service employees, and directed officials to strengthen surveillance, especially in sensitive areas. A rally for the Army is planned, alongside measures to stock emergency supplies and combat misinformation.

Operation Sindoor: Indian govt’s fact-check unit debunks fake narratives circulated online

Government's fact-check unit rapidly debunks fake online narratives during Operation Sindoor, countering misinformation about military strikes, terror attacks, and potential emergencies through swift social media clarifications and verified information.

Operation Sindoor: JeM's communication network destroyed in Pakistan's Sarjal

Indian armed forces targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammad communication network in Pakistan's Sarjal during a precision strike. The facility, located in a health center, housed crucial high-frequency communication equipment for coordinating terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation aimed to disrupt terrorist communications facilitated by the Pakistani military and ISI, which had been supplying advanced communication technologies.

From cash to candles: What to keep in your emergency kit for the mega mock drill today

India conducts nationwide security drills simulating potential war scenarios. Citizens advised to prepare emergency kits with cash, candles, first aid, and torches. Mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas' will test civil defense preparedness across 244 locations from 4-8 pm.

Operation Sindoor: Who all from Masood Azhar's family were killed in Indian strike?

Indian Armed Forces conducted Operation Sindoor, striking terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK. JeM chief Masood Azhar reported 10 family members killed, including his elder sister, nephew, and five children, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Camp where Ajmal Kasab, David Headley trained destroyed in Operation Sindoor

Indian Air Force destroyed nine terror camps linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. These facilities, supported by Pakistan Army and ISI, trained terrorists like Ajmal Kasab and David Headley for anti-India operations across multiple locations.