A man suffered serious injuries while allegedly attempting to plant a bomb near the Amritsar bypass, as the device detonated in his hands. The explosion occurred on May 27, 2025, prompting a swift response from local authorities who cordoned off the area. Visuals from the scene showed smoke billowing from the vicinity. The injured individual was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police are currently investigating whether this incident is an isolated case or part of a larger conspiracy. This event has raised concerns about security in the region, especially given previous incidents involving explosive devices in Punjab. (PC: National Herald)

On May 27, 2025, India’s Defence Minister approved the execution framework for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, a critical move toward developing the country’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. The AMCA, spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and supported by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is targeted for induction by 2035. The project will follow a public-private partnership model involving major Indian firms like Tata Group and L&T. Featuring AI-driven systems and stealth technology, the program aims to enhance India’s self-reliance in high-end defense aviation. (PC: PIB)

On May 26, 2025, a Delhi court accepted the Delhi Police's closure report, effectively terminating the sexual harassment case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The case, initiated by a minor wrestler, had been a focal point of nationwide protests in 2023. During an in-chamber proceeding on August 1, 2023, the minor informed the judge of her satisfaction with the police investigation and did not oppose the closure report. The court's acceptance signifies that the police findings were deemed sufficient to conclude the investigation without proceeding to trial. (PC: PTI)  

A Delhi court has accepted the police report to cancel a sexual harassment case against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan. The case was filed under the POCSO Act by a minor. The minor told the court she was satisfied with the police probe and did not oppose the closure. Her father earlier admitted to making a false complaint out of anger. He said the loss in a wrestling trial led him to accuse Brij Bhushan. The police found no solid proof. However, Brij Bhushan still faces charges in another case filed by six women wrestlers. (PC: PTI)

Assistant Sub-Inspector Moti Ram Jat of the CRPF has been arrested by the NIA for allegedly spying for Pakistan since 2023. He was transferred out of Pahalgam just six days before a deadly terror attack killed 26 civilians. Jat reportedly shared classified information, including army movement and security details, with Pakistani intelligence in exchange for money. Dismissed from service on May 21, Jat was arrested in Delhi and remanded to NIA custody till June 6. His arrest is part of a wider crackdown on a Pak-linked spy ring, which has led to 13 arrests across northern India in recent weeks. (PC: PTI)

A Liberian-flagged cargo ship sank off Kerala's coast on Sunday, spilling diesel and furnace oil and prompting a statewide alert. The vessel carried 643 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials like calcium carbide. All crew members were safely rescued. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the Directorate General of Shipping is monitoring the situation every two hours with help from the Navy, Coast Guard, and state agencies. Containers have begun washing ashore, and coastal residents have been warned to stay away. Two specialised oil spill response vessels are deployed as authorities work against bad weather to prevent ecological damage. (PC: NDTV)

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told a Parliamentary panel that India responded firmly to a US warning of a potential major Pakistani strike, stating, "If they attack, we will attack stronger." He clarified that the May 10 ceasefire was initiated through military-level talks by Pakistan, not foreign mediation. Rejecting US claims, Jaishankar said, “They fire, we fire. They stop, we stop.” He noted only Turkey and Azerbaijan supported Pakistan, while most nations backed India. China, he added, did not offer unconditional support to Islamabad. India reiterated its stance that talks with Pakistan will only cover PoK's return and terror dismantling. (PC: PTI)

At a rally in Bhuj, PM Narendra Modi issued a sharp warning to Pakistan’s government and military, urging them to choose peace or face force. “If you want a life of peace, eat your roti — otherwise, my bullet is always ready," he said. Modi praised India’s Operation Sindoor, which decisively targeted terror camps of LeT, JeM, and HM on Pakistani soil, following the Pahalgam terror attack. Highlighting recent drone strikes on Kachch, he said Indian forces responded strongly, crippling enemy air bases. Modi condemned Pakistan’s support for terrorism and called on its youth to reject this “disease.” (PC: ANI)

During the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, the Gangotri Nagar Panchayat in Uttarakhand has collected over two tonnes of clothing discarded by pilgrims into the Ganga (Bhagirathi) River near Gangotri shrine. This tradition, though age-old, is causing environmental concerns. Civic workers, with support from SDRF, are removing the garments and promoting recycling through local self-help groups. Last year, 22 tonnes of clothes were repurposed into mats. Authorities are now urging pilgrims to use designated collection points. The initiative, launched in 2023, aims to reduce river pollution while offering livelihood opportunities to nearby villagers through eco-friendly recycling. (PC: HT)

Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on charges of espionage for Pakistan, was seen flanked by six armed guards at Lahore’s Anarkali Bazar in a viral video filmed by French YouTuber Callum Mill. Mill, surprised by the heavy security, remarked, “Look at all the guns she has got surrounding her.” Malhotra is under Hisar Police custody, accused of leaking sensitive blackout details during Operation Sindoor and maintaining encrypted communication with Pakistani agents. Police have seized three phones, a laptop, and recovered key forensic data. Her presence at elite gatherings in Pakistan has raised further suspicions as the investigation deepens. (PC: News18)