Azad Sheikh, 41, a Bangladeshi national, allegedly paid ₹15,000 to obtain an Aadhaar card using forged documents, enabling him to work as a driver in Kolkata. Arrested for rash driving and injuring a police officer, his case unveiled a broader issue: foreign nationals acquiring Indian identity documents through illicit means. Touts reportedly charge between ₹500 and ₹15,000 to produce genuine Aadhaar cards without proper verification. These cards are then used to secure other official documents like voter IDs and driving licences. Authorities have discovered instances where Aadhaar enrolment officials outsourced their duties, facilitating the issuance of unauthorized cards. Such small-scale operations make detection challenging, especially in border districts like North and South 24-Parganas. (PC: CompareRemit & The Economic Times)

India has launched a multi-party diplomatic outreach, dispatching seven delegations to approximately 33 countries to present a unified stance against cross-border terrorism, particularly from Pakistan. One such delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, is visiting the UAE, Liberia, Congo, and Sierra Leone. This initiative follows Operation Sindoor, India's recent military action targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. While some, like Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, question the relevance of engaging nations like Liberia and Sierra Leone, others, including NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, emphasize the importance of a cohesive national front in global anti-terrorism efforts. The outreach aims to counter misinformation and reinforce India's commitment to combating terrorism. (PC: News18)

The U.S. government has warned international students, including Indians, that dropping out or skipping classes may lead to visa revocation and future ineligibility. The U.S. Embassy in India emphasized adherence to visa terms to avoid issues. This follows a major deportation drive earlier this year. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also warned Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa holders to report employment within 90 days to maintain legal status. Amid these crackdowns, several U.S. colleges advised international students against traveling outside the U.S. to prevent visa cancellations. The Trump administration's stringent immigration policies have heightened concerns among Indian students about their status and future in the U.S. ( PC: Alarmy)

During a visit to Tehran, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed readiness to engage in peace talks with India to resolve all outstanding issues, including Kashmir, terrorism, water sharing, and trade. His remarks followed a recent agreement between India and Pakistan to halt cross-border firing, which had intensified after the Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor. Sharif emphasized the need for negotiations to address these disputes. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has maintained that any dialogue with Pakistan will be limited to the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism, asserting that "terror and talks cannot happen at the same time" and "blood and water cannot flow together." (PC: Hindustan Times & The Print)

In a recent interview with Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that the world is "very far" from a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. He clarified that the recent ceasefire agreement was a result of direct military communication between the two nations, not due to external mediation. Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to addressing issues with Pakistan bilaterally and dismissed any form of "nuclear blackmail." He also underscored India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and its stance on handling regional matters independently. These statements highlight India's approach to maintaining regional stability through direct engagement and internal decision-making processes. (PC: PTI)

India has intensified efforts to deport illegal immigrants, primarily from Bangladesh, and has urged Dhaka to speed up nationality verification for over 2,360 individuals. Many of them have completed their jail terms but remain in the country due to delays in verification since 2020. States like Tripura and Odisha have initiated measures such as setting up detention centers and identifying undocumented migrants. In Rajasthan, 148 Bangladeshi immigrants were transported for deportation. However, concerns about wrongful detention have emerged, with allegations of Indian citizens being misidentified as illegal immigrants. (PC: PTI)  

During a rally in Bhuj, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a stern message to Pakistan, urging its youth to reject terrorism and embrace peace. He stated, “Sukh, chaain ki zindagi jiyo, roti khao, varna meri goli toh hai hi” (“Live peacefully, eat bread, or else my bullet is there”). Modi criticized Pakistan's government and military for supporting terrorism at the expense of their citizens' welfare, asserting that terrorism has become a means for them to earn money. He highlighted India's progress, becoming the world's fourth-largest economy, and questioned what Pakistan has achieved. Modi emphasized that Pakistan's youth must decide whether to continue on a path that endangers their future or to choose peace and development. (PC: Mint)

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi mocked Pakistan after its army chief, General Asim Munir, presented Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with a photo purportedly showcasing a military success against India. The image was later identified as a 2019 Chinese military drill, not linked to any Pakistani operation. Speaking in Kuwait, Owaisi criticized the act, stating, "Nakal karne ke liye akal chahiye, inke pass akal bhi nahi hai" (It takes brains to copy; they don't even have that). He cautioned against trusting Pakistan's claims, highlighting the country's attempts at misinformation and lack of originality. (PC: India Today)  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a strong warning to Pakistan during a rally in Bhuj, Gujarat. He said, “Pakistan ko atanki bimari se mukt karne ke liye, Pakistan ki awaam ko aage aana hoga. Roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi.” Modi urged Pakistan’s people to choose peace and stop terrorism, calling it their “bread and butter.” He highlighted India’s economic growth as the fourth-largest economy and criticized Pakistan for supporting terror. Modi also praised India’s military response in Operation Sindoor after Pakistan’s attack on May 9, 2025. (PC: ANI)

Walmart is laying off 1,500 workers in the US. MAGA supporters blame H-1B visa holders and link the move to Indian-origin CTO Suresh Kumar. One user said, “Walmart is replacing Americans with H-1Bs.” But Walmart says the layoffs are to cut costs and improve decision-making. The job cuts affect tech, e-commerce, and ad teams. There’s no proof that H-1B workers caused the layoffs. “Walmart has nearly 3,500 H-1B openings,” one user wrote, sharing a photo of the CTO. Walmart says the cuts are part of a larger plan to move staff and raise prices due to high tariffs. (PC: Reuters)