Karnataka elections: Congress seat share 50% in 5 of 6 sub-regions

The Congress Party has won a significant victory in the Karnataka legislative assembly election, achieving its best results in every sub-region of the state in terms of seat share, according to an analysis by the Trivedi Centre for Political Data. The party's vote share has increased in every sub-region, but the largest gains were made in central and Bombay Karnataka. The BJP, meanwhile, has recorded its worst-ever seat shares in central and southern sub-regions.

Day after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Army resorts to cross-border shelling in J&K; India retaliates

Pakistani Army launched cross-border shelling in J&K following India's Operation Sindoor, targeting multiple LoC sectors. Indian forces retaliated effectively, responding to unprovoked firing with artillery and small arms across Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor areas.

Submit issues with 2022 PMLA verdict by July 16, SC tells petitioners

Supreme Court directs PMLA petitioners to submit specific review issues by July 16. Bench limits review to two key points: ECIR access and burden of proof. Hearing set for August 6, with potential continuation on August 7.

NLU consortium pulled up over ‘casual’ CLAT questions

Supreme Court criticizes NLU consortium for 'casual' CLAT exam, directing changes in marking for six questions. Court seeks a permanent mechanism for conducting the test, highlighting concerns over exam quality and potential impact on students' careers.

‘Social media’: Pakistan minister's bizarre reply when asked for proof of downing IAF jets

Pakistan's defence minister claimed on social media that five Indian jets were downed during Operation Sindoor, citing unverified online reports. India targeted terrorist camps in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, with both countries warning of potential escalation while seeking to avoid full-scale war.

Modi picked name for counterterror op

Prime Minister Modi named the counterterror operation "Operation Sindoor" and closely monitored strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, crediting armed forces for precise action against terrorists in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.

2021 saw almost 2 million extra deaths, shows MHA data

India recorded nearly 2 million excess deaths in 2021, with official Covid-19 death tolls significantly underestimating the pandemic's impact. The Sample Registration System report reveals a crude death rate spike, indicating substantially higher mortality compared to previous years.

Centre extends tenure of CBI director by 1 year

The government extended CBI director Praveen Sood's tenure by one year, despite a lack of consensus in a high-powered committee. The extension deviates from the standard two-year norm and follows an earlier ordinance allowing flexible tenure extensions.

India’s outreach to US in focus after strikes in Pakistan

India launched precision strikes on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, focusing diplomatic efforts on the US. President Trump and officials expressed solidarity while maintaining neutrality, urging both nations to avoid escalation and keep communication open.

How India is fighting Pakistan’s disinformation campaign

India counters Pakistan's online disinformation campaign following military strikes, with fact-checkers debunking fake news about military victories, captured soldiers, and doctored images. Government and independent units work round-the-clock to verify information and combat propaganda spread through social media.

Why India zeroed in on hubs of terror

India targeted nine terror hubs in Pakistan, striking locations supporting anti-India terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. These facilities, often concealed in government buildings, served as training centers, launch pads, and indoctrination sites for terrorists planning attacks in India.

Fact check: Gaza photos falsely shared as attack on Sialkot, Pakistan

India conducted precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam massacre. Misinformation circulated falsely using Gaza photos, but the operation targeted specific camps without civilian casualties.

9 terror camps bombed to smithereens in 26 minutes

Indian forces bombed 9 terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan in 26 minutes, targeting key terrorist training facilities in response to the Pahalgam attack. Operation Sindoor was precise, avoiding collateral damage, and demonstrated India's military capability.

Sindoor serves justice: India strikes at 9 terror locations in Pakistan, PoK

India conducted precision strikes on nine terror locations in Pakistan and PoK, targeting terrorist infrastructure in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. The 26-minute Operation Sindoor hit bases of LeT and JeM, with no civilian casualties, escalating bilateral tensions.

Ban on taking horses and mules on Kedarnath route continues

The ban on horses and mules for the Kedarnath pilgrimage continues after 14 animals died from an infectious virus. Local operators and organizations have requested an extension. A team of 22 doctors is monitoring the situation, and unhealthy animals will be barred from the route. Healthy animals must test negative for viruses before being allowed to operate.

Pakistan: Reserve the right to respond at a time, place, manner of choosing

Pakistan condemned India's military strikes on terrorist sites, reserving the right to respond at its chosen time and manner. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed retaliation, claiming 26 killed and 46 injured across six locations, and called for national unity.