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Cremated on same pyre, ashes of Gen Rawat, wife Madhulika to be taken to Haridwar tomorrow
The ashes will be immersed in the Ganga in Haridwar on Saturday, family members of the Rawats said as CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and wife Madhulika Rawat were cremated on Friday in New Delhi.

Operation Sindoor: Canada asks citizens not to travel to J&K, border areas
Canada warns citizens against traveling to Jammu and Kashmir and border areas due to escalating tensions following India's precision strikes on terrorist sites in Pakistan, potential air travel disruptions, and risks of violent clashes and potential retaliation.

27 airports temporarily shut as India-Pakistan tensions rise. Check full list
India temporarily closed 27 airports amid rising tensions with Pakistan following precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The 26-minute Operation Sindoor targeted bases of terrorist groups in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, disrupting regional air travel.

Escalate or back down? Experts weigh in on Islamabad’s options
Pakistan faces critical choices after India's Operation Sindoor, with potential responses including increased Line of Control shelling, limited air strikes, terror attacks, or diplomatic backchannel negotiations. Military experts suggest Pakistan will likely opt for a measured, limited retaliation to avoid full-scale conflict.
Operation Sindoor: Satellite images show damage at terror site in Pakistan's Bahawalpur
India launched precision strikes on nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoK, targeting infrastructure in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. Satellite images revealed damage at Jamia Mosque in Bahawalpur, with India emphasizing a measured, non-escalatory response.

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.