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According to sources, the Prime Minister lauded the ‘perfect’ operations carried out by the armed forces; Congress hopes that Mr. Modi will attend the all-party meet after having skipped the earlier meeting in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack

Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India launched 'Operation Sindoor,' a retaliatory strike destroying nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and PoK. Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor lauded the operation and praised its codename's emotional resonance and the armed forces' decisive action. "Clever, especially given the government’s penchant for creative acronyms! But jokes apart, #OperationSindoor is a brilliant name," Tharoor said in a post on X.

Roger Binny and Devajit Saikia lauded Rohit Sharma on his Test retirement, acknowledging his calm leadership and team-first approach. Sharma, who debuted in 2013, played 67 Tests, amassing 4,301 runs with 12 centuries. As captain, he secured 12 wins in 24 Tests, leaving behind a legacy of discipline and excellence, while continuing to participate in ODI campaigns.

Cabinet clears ₹11,828 crore for expanding the IITs; greenlights ₹60,000 crore ITI upgrade scheme to skill 20 lakh youth

The National Investigation Agency urges public cooperation in probe; appeals for photos, videos, and eyewitness accounts of Pahalgam attack

Starlink has received a Letter of Intent from the Indian government for its satellite communication services, signaling progress in its pursuit of an Indian satcom license.

Briefing of 13 envoys from the UNSC as part of a larger strategy to counter Pakistan at UNSC, 1267 terror listing and FATF

Chief Ministers, Opposition leaders express solidarity with armed forces; families of April 22 victims call strikes ‘befitting’

Ishika Bala, a class 10 student from the Maoist-affected Kanker district, triumphed over blood cancer and emerged as the state board exam topper with an impressive 99.2%. Her success story shines as a beacon of hope in a region with low female literacy. Akhil Sen, the class 12 commerce topper, also hails from Kanker, highlighting the district's academic excellence.

Cross-party support for Army’s counter-terror strike; CM Adityanath, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav laud response to Pahalgam attack

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Qatari PM and Foreign Affairs Minister Al-Thani calls External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and his Pakistan counterpart; other leaders too hold telephonic conversations

Following Rohit Sharma's Test retirement announcement, head coach Gautam Gambhir dispelled rift rumors with a supportive message, praising Sharma's leadership and contributions. Gambhir had previously dismissed speculation about tension, emphasizing their successful partnership in winning the Champions Trophy. Former teammate Shikhar Dhawan also celebrated Sharma's Test career, wishing him well for the future.

India conducted a nationwide civil defence exercise named 'Operation Abhyaas'. The exercise simulated various emergency scenarios across multiple states and union territories. Drills included air raids, fire emergencies, and rescue missions. Delhi experienced sirens, evacuations, and a brief blackout. Other states like Punjab, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu also conducted similar exercises.

Delhi Capitals have signed Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal for Rs 1.25 Crore as a replacement for Harry Brook, who opted out of IPL 2025 due to personal reasons. Atal, known for his aggressive batting, averages 34.25 in T20s and played a key role in Afghanistan's ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 victory.