Two developments on either side of the Line of Control have highlighted the contrasting situations in the Kashmir region. In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), protests over governance and economic issues have triggered unrest, detentions and violence, with reports of casualties during clashes with security forces. Around 100 km away, engineers in Jammu and Kashmir celebrated the breakthrough of the strategic 13.15-km Zojila Tunnel, a project that will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. While POK grapples with recurring instability, India continues to push major infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and regional development. (PC: India Today)

  Scientists are closely tracking the development of a powerful El Nino weather pattern that could significantly affect India in the coming months. The climate event, driven by warming waters in the Pacific Ocean, has the potential to weaken the southwest monsoon and trigger widespread impacts on agriculture, water supplies and electricity demand.   Experts warn that reduced rainfall and higher temperatures could hurt crop production, push up food prices and increase pressure on power grids as cooling demand rises. Global agencies are also monitoring possible disruptions to shipping and supply chains linked to the changing weather pattern. (PC: NDTV)

Indian-origin engineer Vibhav Altekar is among the co-founders of Saronic Technologies, the US company that developed the autonomous drone boat used to rescue two American Apache helicopter pilots near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marked the first known use of a remotely operated surface vessel for a US military personnel recovery mission.   Altekar serves as the company's Chief Technology Officer and leads the development of its autonomous systems and software. The AI-powered Corsair drone boat is part of the US Navy's Task Force 59 and is designed for long-range maritime operations and surveillance missions. (PC: NDTV)

India has accused Pakistan of spreading fake news to divert international attention from alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), amid escalating unrest in Rawalkot. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was attempting to conceal reports of severe police brutality, which allegedly left several people dead and many injured. The violence followed a crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a protest movement opposing government policies and political representation arrangements in the region. Clashes between protesters and security forces reportedly resulted in multiple casualties, with conflicting death toll figures emerging. India said the developments reflected growing dissatisfaction with Pakistan’s governance and called for accountability.

India has significantly increased its imports of Russian crude oil to around 2–2.5 million barrels per day, up from 1.05 million barrels per day in February 2026, according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Addressing concerns over Western pressure to reduce Russian energy purchases, Puri said India had never been instructed to stop buying Russian oil. He clarified that sanctions applied only to specific entities and that oil purchases are conducted by private companies rather than the Indian government. The minister also stated that recent US sanctions exemptions and policy changes concerning Russian oil, introduced amid Middle East tensions, have had no impact on India’s energy procurement strategy. (PC: News On Air)

US Senator John Cornyn of the Republican Party congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 days in office. Cornyn praised Modi’s leadership, highlighting achievements including lifting 250 million people out of poverty and helping make India the world’s fastest-growing major economy. He also described the US-India relationship as stronger than ever under Modi’s tenure. The milestone comes as NDA leaders prepare to felicitate the Prime Minister at a meeting in New Delhi. The development coincides with ongoing India-US trade negotiations, with both countries advancing discussions on market access, trade facilitation, customs procedures, economic security and broader bilateral cooperation. (PC: X)

An India-born entrepreneur is among 17 naturalised Americans facing denaturalisation proceedings as part of a major US Justice Department crackdown on citizenship obtained through alleged fraud or misrepresentation. Prosecutors allege that Neeraj Sharma, former CEO of New Jersey-based Magnavision LLC, filed fraudulent H-1B visa petitions containing forged signatures and fabricated documents. Authorities further claim Sharma falsely stated in his 2017 citizenship application that he had not committed undisclosed offences or provided false information to US officials. After later being convicted in connection with visa fraud, Sharma became a target of citizenship revocation efforts. If successful, denaturalisation could ultimately expose affected individuals to deportation proceedings. (PC: IndiaToday)

India has reportedly paused final approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service due to security concerns. Officials are worried about the use of Starlink terminals during the recent Iran conflict and the challenges of regulating a US-based operator during geopolitical tensions.   According to reports, security clearance for Starlink remains pending despite the company obtaining a satellite communication licence in India last year. Authorities are seeking assurances that the service can comply with India's security requirements.   The delay has also affected plans related to satellite spectrum allocation. Starlink says it continues to work with Indian authorities and has established infrastructure in the country. (PC: Bloomberg)

An Indian couple and their nine-year-old son were found dead in London on May 27 in a case that police are investigating. The family has been identified as Rakesh Pai, Aditi Paralkar and their son, Sid.   According to media reports, the family had been caring for their son, who suffered from serious health conditions and required special support. Friends described the incident as a tragic loss and rejected speculation about the cause of the deaths.   Police have classified the case as an unexpected death. Investigators are working to establish the circumstances, while family members are being supported by authorities.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs said action will be taken against any foreign national found residing illegally in the country, as the 57th Director General-level border coordination conference between the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh began in New Delhi. The three-day meeting is focused on border security, illegal immigration, trans-border crime, border fencing and infrastructure issues. Discussions may also cover reports of people in “no-man’s-land”. The talks come amid heightened attention on illegal immigration and deportations along the India-Bangladesh border. Other agenda items include preventing assaults on personnel and civilians, curbing cross-border crime, tackling fence breaches, and strengthening confidence-building measures. (PC: PTI)