India is re-evaluating its economic ties with Turkey following Ankara’s repeated pro-Pakistan statements on Kashmir and growing diplomatic alignment with Islamabad. Turkish companies are involved in major infrastructure projects across Indian states, including metro rail and tunnel construction. A government source confirmed all such projects are under review, with data being compiled to assess ongoing and past engagements. The reassessment follows Operation Sindoor and reflects a strategic shift in India’s foreign policy. While no official cancellations have been declared, future investments and collaborations with Turkish firms may be restricted as New Delhi aligns trade with strategic interests. (PC: PTI)

More than 40 people have been killed in the latest Israeli air strikes across Gaza, according to hospital sources. At least 36 bodies were brought to hospitals in the southern region, particularly Khan Younis, which witnessed the most intense bombardment in 70 days. Nasser Hospital reported children among the dead, including an infant, as homes and shelters for displaced families were hit. Emergency departments are overwhelmed with casualties. Meanwhile, Gaza remains under a total Israeli aid blockade for over 10 weeks. Since October 7, over 52,000 Palestinians have died, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. (PC: EPA)

Three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces in the Nadir village of Tral, Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, early Thursday. Identified as Asif Ahmed Sheikh, Amir Nazir Wani, and Yawar Ahmad Bhat, all locals, the terrorists were gunned down in an ongoing operation. This marks the second major encounter in the region within 48 hours. Earlier, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in Shopian, including individuals linked to attacks on foreign tourists and a BJP leader. Security forces also recovered AK-47 rifles and other arms during the operations. (PC: India Today)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the global nuclear watchdog responsible for monitoring nuclear safety and emergency preparedness, confirmed that there was no radiation leak from any nuclear facility in Pakistan. This follows speculation after India’s Operation Sindoor allegedly targeted the Kirana Hills region, believed to house a nuclear site. India’s Air Marshal AK Bharti denied targeting the area, and the Ministry of External Affairs echoed the same. The U.S. State Department reported no updates on radiation concerns. On January 1, 2025, India and Pakistan exchanged nuclear facility lists under their longstanding non-attack agreement, reaffirming nuclear transparency. (PC: Bloomberg, Hindustan Times)

On May 14, 2025, a horrific tragedy unfolded in Lucknow when a Delhi-bound private bus caught fire near the Shaheed Path area. The bus, which had started its journey from Motihari, Bihar, was en route to Delhi when flames engulfed it, reportedly due to a short circuit. Five people, including two children, were killed in the incident, and several others sustained injuries. Emergency services quickly responded, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered an investigation and announced compensation for the families of the deceased. (PC: News 18)  

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force is set to become the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), scheduled for launch on May 29, 2025, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Shukla will serve as mission pilot alongside veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson and others. Over the 14-day mission, he will conduct seven ISRO-led experiments on microgravity effects, aiding India's Gaganyaan preparations and marking a major milestone since Rakesh Sharma's 1984 spaceflight. (PC: Axiom Space)

On May 14, 2025, a fierce gunbattle broke out in the Tral area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces engaged with terrorists hiding in the region. The encounter comes shortly after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 27 civilian lives, intensifying tensions between India and Pakistan. One terrorist has been neutralized, while two others remain cornered. The clash follows a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire declared on May 10, with both sides alleging violations. India continues counter-insurgency operations like "Operation Sindoor" to dismantle terror infrastructure near the LoC.    

  The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered an FIR against Dilhair Mushtaq Sofi, a soldier of the 29 Rashtriya Rifles, after he made controversial remarks accusing the Indian Army and central government of orchestrating the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated Mushtaq has been absent without leave since March 2025 and confirmed he is a deserter. Investigations also revealed his involvement in online gambling with debts exceeding ₹10 lakh. Charges have been filed under sections 197(D) and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (PC: Greater Kashmir)    

Following the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir—which killed 26 civilians—India has formally briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and requested that The Resistance Front (TRF) be designated as a terrorist organization under the 1267 Sanctions Committee. India claims TRF is a proxy of the UN-proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), operating under a new name to evade sanctions. Although TRF initially claimed responsibility for the attack, it later retracted. India is presenting evidence at the UN to push for international recognition and sanctions against the group for cross-border terrorism. (PC: AFP)  

On May 15, 2025, Pakistan formally appealed to India to reconsider its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing the treaty’s importance for millions who depend on the shared water resources. The appeal was made by Syed Ali Murtaza, Secretary of Pakistan's Ministry of Water Resources, to Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of India’s Jal Shakti Ministry. India suspended the treaty following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, alleging Pakistan’s involvement in cross-border terrorism. India insists the suspension will continue until such support ends. Pakistan warned the move could severely affect its agriculture and water security. (PC: The Economic Times)