Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised the Opposition in Parliament for interrupting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Jaishankar was speaking about Donald Trump’s claims of mediating during Operation Sindoor. He clarified there was “no call between PM Modi and Trump” from April 22 to June 17. As the Opposition protested, Shah said, “They don’t trust our Foreign Minister, but they believe another country. That’s why they’re sitting there, and will stay there for 20 more years.” Shah also warned of more disruptions if the behaviour continued. Jaishankar added that India responded to Pakistan’s threats and only accepted ceasefire talks via military channels. (PC: India Today)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf club in Scotland, joined by his wife, Lady Victoria Starmer. The US President greeted them warmly as a bagpiper played. The sound made it hard for reporters to hear their brief conversation. Downing Street said the leaders will discuss lifting tariffs under a US-UK trade deal. They will also talk about the crisis in Gaza and efforts to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Locals, media, and even a curious horse were seen waiting to catch a glimpse of the meeting at the scenic Scottish golf resort. (PC: Reuters)

American YouTuber Tyler Oliveira said he fell sick in India even though he ate only at five-star hotels. He claimed he got four types of salmonella due to poor hygiene. Indians online criticised him for defaming the country. One Indian influencer, Twinkle Stanly, said some foreigners visit poor areas and then blame India unfairly. Oliveira replied, saying speaking about bad hygiene is not racism. He also shared medical proof. Many social media users hit back, saying food safety problems happen in hotels worldwide. Some felt he used one bad experience to unfairly judge India’s hospitality and living standards. (PC: Instagram)

The Karnataka government has reinstated Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and three other officers. They were suspended after a stampede on June 4 killed 11 people during RCB’s victory parade. A government order said the officers are back in service “pending disciplinary proceedings” after enquiry reports were submitted. A judicial and magisterial probe looked into the incident. The opposition BJP had accused the government of blaming the police unfairly. The Central Administrative Tribunal earlier said police can’t be expected to manage huge crowds on such short notice. One officer, Vikash Kumar Vikash, has not been reinstated as his case is ongoing. (PC: NDTV)

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament that there was “no call between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump” during Operation Sindoor. He also said there was “no linkage with trade and what was going on.” The operation began on May 7 after 26 civilians were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam. Indian forces struck nine terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes ended on May 10 after Pakistan requested a ceasefire. Jaishankar clarified that Donald Trump had no role. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the operation was paused, not ended, and warned of a strong response to any fresh attacks. (PC: PTI)

In a meticulously planned 14-day operation, Indian forces killed Pahalgam terror attack mastermind Suleiman Shah—alias Hashim Musa—near Mahadev Peak in Srinagar. Codenamed Operation Mahadev, the mission neutralised three high-value foreign terrorists hiding in Dachigam’s dense forests. Shah, a former commando of Pakistan Army’s elite SSG unit, had joined Lashkar-e-Taiba under Hafiz Saeed. Intelligence inputs and encrypted radio intercepts led the Army and J&K Police to the hideout. Seized arms included AK-47s, carbines, and 17 rifle grenades. Security forces believe the terrorists were planning another major strike in Jammu & Kashmir, marking this a critical blow to cross-border terror networks. (PC: NDTV)

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, 19, won the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, defeating top seed Koneru Humpy in the rapid tiebreaks. With this victory, she secured her final Grandmaster norm, becoming the 88th Indian and fourth Indian woman to earn the GM title. Starting as the 15th seed, Divya’s remarkable run included defeating several higher-ranked opponents. The final’s classical games ended in draws, but Divya capitalized on Humpy’s endgame errors under time pressure to clinch the title. Her performance signals the rise of a new generation of Indian chess stars making waves on the global stage. (PC: X)

Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry reported 14 new deaths from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, underscoring the worsening crisis. Israel has announced 10-hour daily pauses in military operations in some areas to allow aid delivery. Jordan continues airdrops of food and medical supplies, though observers say these efforts fall short of meeting urgent needs. UN aid chief Tom Fletcher told the BBC that the coming days are “make or break” for relief efforts. Israel has barred most foreign journalists, including the BBC, from entering Gaza, making independent verification of the humanitarian situation on the ground increasingly difficult. (PC: BBC)

During a special debate in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interrupted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's speech, questioning the government's decision to halt India's military response after the Pahalgam attack. As Singh described Pakistan's plea to stop hostilities after IAF strikes on May 10, Rahul stood up and asked, “Toh aapne roki kyun (why did you stop)?” Singh responded that the decision was strategic and had been addressed earlier. Congress MPs later demanded clarity on why the ceasefire was accepted if Pakistan had conceded defeat, citing alleged U.S. pressure. Singh reiterated India aimed only to target terror hubs. 

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Suleiman Shah, also known as Musa Fauji, was killed in Srinagar's Dachigam area in a joint Army-J&K Police operation codenamed Op Mahadev. Shah was the alleged mastermind behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. Two other Pakistani terrorists were also killed. Security forces launched the operation after intercepting suspicious communication and tracking the group for 14 days. Shah was previously linked to the killing of workers at the Z-Morh tunnel. Recovered arms include AK-47s, grenades, and an M4. Parliament is discussing Operation Sindoor, India's response to the carnage claimed by Lashkar offshoot TRF. (PC: India Today)