Satellite imagery confirms a Pakistan VVIP aircraft—likely used by PM Shehbaz Sharif—was just 435 meters from a missile strike site at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan airbase during the Indian Air Force’s May 10 raid. The OSINT analysis shows the white Gulfstream G450 matched travel logs tied to the PM and Foreign Minister. The IAF's Operation Sindoor targeted key military infrastructure without harming leadership assets. An Il-78 refuelling tanker was also spotted post-strike, indicating continued military activity. Analysts say this precise strike near high-value assets may have prompted Pakistan’s quick ceasefire call and signals India’s calibrated yet powerful response. (PC: India Today)

In a precision strike lasting only 23 minutes, the Indian Air Force (IAF) jammed and neutralized Pakistan’s Chinese-origin HQ-9 air defence system near Lahore during Operation Sindoor on May 7. Using electronic warfare tools and loitering munitions, India disabled radar and missile installations with no reported asset loss. The operation, triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK. India’s Akash, Pechora, and OSA-AK air defence systems repelled Pakistani drones and missiles. Supported by ISRO satellites and indigenous tech, the strike demonstrated India’s swift, coordinated, and high-tech military response to cross-border terrorism. (PC: News18)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the massive anti-Maoist operation at Karregutta Hill as a historic success, declaring, “The hill, once ruled by red terror, now proudly waves the tricolour.” In a 21-day operation involving over 2,000 personnel, 31 Maoists were killed and major caches of arms, IEDs, and supplies seized. Four Maoist arms factories were also discovered. Shah praised the forces’ bravery and reiterated the government's resolve to eradicate Maoism by March 2026. CRPF chief GP Singh termed it “the beginning of the end” for Maoism, highlighting that many top leaders were among those killed in the operation. (PC: NDTV)

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has suspended its Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey’s Inönü University over national security concerns. The MoU, signed in February 2025 and valid until 2028, was paused following intelligence linking Turkey’s involvement in aiding Pakistan amid recent India-Pakistan tensions. JNU announced the decision via X, stating it “stands with the nation.” The academic collaboration facilitated faculty and student exchange, but rising concerns over Ankara’s proximity to Islamabad prompted the move. The university assured affected students that alternative arrangements will be made. The action aligns with growing public sentiment supporting the ‘Boycott Turkey’ campaign. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan has formally urged India to reconsider the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), citing fears of a looming water crisis. India halted the treaty following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, vowing to withhold water from Pakistan. The Indian government is fast-tracking hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, now free from treaty constraints. Pakistan called the move “illegal” and a threat to its agrarian economy. India, however, stands firm, insisting terrorism and water sharing cannot coexist. A high-level meeting this week may seal the next steps as key projects like Sawalkot and Pakal Dul gain momentum. (PC: News18)

Police were deployed at the residence of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi’s father-in-law, Ghaus Bagewadi, in Belagavi district, Karnataka, after a false social media post claimed an attack and demolition of the house. The claim, made by Canada-based user Anis Hudeen on platform X, was quickly debunked by local authorities. Belagavi SP Bhimashankar Guled confirmed the deployment was a precautionary measure, warning of action against spreading fake news. The misleading post was removed after the social media monitoring cell flagged it. Bagewadi expressed pride in Col Qureshi, lauding her service in Operation Sindoor. (PC: PTI)

Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking militant hubs in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab. The four-day conflict saw unprecedented use of drone and missile technology from both sides. India claimed over 100 militant casualties, while Pakistan reported civilian and military losses and said it shot down multiple Indian aircraft. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire on May 10 ended active hostilities. Despite mutual claims of strategic gains, the standoff revealed the escalating risks of modern warfare in South Asia and the heavy toll on civilian lives and regional stability. (PC: AP)  

In the wake of India’s Operation Sindoor—a precision military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26—tensions with Pakistan escalated, leading to a brief but intense four-day conflict. A U.S.-mediated ceasefire was reached on May 10, 2025. Despite severe damage to Pakistan's terror infrastructure and military assets, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir framed the ceasefire as a strategic success, reinforcing his domestic standing. However, the humanitarian cost was high, with civilian casualties and destruction on both sides, exposing the tragic cost of geopolitical confrontations masked as military victories. (PC: India Today)

  In response to Turkey and Azerbaijan backing Pakistan after India's Operation Sindoor, over 15,000 travel bookings from Uttar Pradesh to these nations have been cancelled. Major travel platforms like EaseMyTrip and MakeMyTrip saw a 250% surge in cancellations and a 60% drop in new bookings. Public anger, amplified on social media, drove the boycott, with industrialist Harsh Goenka highlighting the potential ₹4,000 crore annual economic impact. Several travel agencies suspended promotions and are advising against leisure travel to these countries, marking a sharp public-driven protest affecting tourism and diplomacy. (PC: ANI)  

The National Commission for Women (NCW) strongly condemned derogatory remarks allegedly made by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a key face of Operation Sindoor. Without naming Shah, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar stated that such comments insult the dignity of women and the contributions of brave officers like Qureshi. Hailing her as a courageous daughter of the nation, Rahatkar urged society to respect women in uniform. Amid widespread outrage, Shah expressed willingness to apologise. Col Qureshi, part of the tri-services media briefing on Operation Sindoor, has been lauded nationwide for her leadership and service. (PC: Hindustan Times)