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HT Interview: Due to misinformation, my worry is that trust in top experts is lower than before, says Bill Gates
Bill Gates, also touched upon climate and the future of technology in an interview to HT. We see that natural immunity fades and so does vaccine immunity with most of our available vaccines. The booster adoption in the United States is, like, 30%. You've been speaking to a lot of people in various countries. Things got balanced very quickly after the pandemic.

NSA Ajit Doval's message after Operation Sindoor: ‘India ready to retaliate resolutely if Pakistan…’
NSA Ajit Doval briefed international counterparts about India's targeted airstrikes on terror sites in Pakistan, emphasizing no escalation intent while being prepared to retaliate if provoked. Contacts included US, UK, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Russia, France, and China.

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.

HT This Day: May 8, 1932 -- France in mourning as President M. Doumer succumbs to injuries in hospital
French President Paul Doumer died after being shot by Russian Fascist Gougouloff at an ex-soldiers' exhibition. The assassin claimed revenge for France helping Bolsheviks. A state funeral will be held, with M. le Brun expected to succeed him.

Indian astronaut to travel soon to ISS as part of ISRO-NASA Mission
An Indian astronaut will soon travel to the ISS through a NASA-ISRO mission. Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's space achievements, future lunar and Mars missions, and emphasized space exploration as a symbol of national progress and innovation.

After 'Operation Sindoor', Pak summons Indian Charge d'Affaires
India conducted precision strikes on nine terror posts in Pakistan, killing 26 and injuring 46, including Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar's family members. Pakistan summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires to protest the attack, calling it a violation of sovereignty.

Sharad Pawar lauds ‘Operation Sindoor’, says ‘India sent clear message to world’
India launched precision missile strikes on terror sites in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, sending a clear message against terrorism. Sharad Pawar praised the operation, emphasizing targeted action, national unity, and the need to neutralize terror threats without harming civilians.