Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, mourning the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, said, "I won't demand statehood over dead bodies." Addressing a special Assembly session, Abdullah deferred political demands out of respect for the victims, stressing that human lives must not become political bargaining chips. He read the names of the deceased, praised local heroes like Adil who saved tourists, and highlighted Kashmiris' spontaneous protests against terrorism. "Militancy will end when people support us," he said. Abdullah also thanked Indian states for protecting Kashmiri students facing backlash after the attack, underlining unity in a time of grief. (PC: India Today)

Liverpool secured their second Premier League title in 35 years after defeating Tottenham at Anfield, with four games still remaining. Although they are champions, the official Premier League trophy lift will take place on Sunday, May 25, after their final home game against Crystal Palace. Unlike 2020's closed-door celebrations due to Covid-19, fans will now witness the ceremony. A city parade is highly probable but not officially confirmed yet. If held, it may occur on Monday, May 26, coinciding with a bank holiday. Liverpool last paraded in 2022 after FA Cup and League Cup wins, with their 2019 Champions League celebration attracting around 750,000 fans. (PC: Liverpool FC)

In Uttar Pradesh, authorities have removed at least 20 mosques and madrasas within 15 km of the India-Nepal border as part of an anti-encroachment drive targeting government land. The action spanned Bahraich, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Maharajganj, Balrampur, and Lakhimpur Kheri districts under Section 67 of the Revenue Code. In Shravasti, 17 unrecognized madrasas faced action, while demolitions also took place in Siddharthnagar and Lakhimpur Kheri. Bahraich officials reported clearing 89 encroachments. In Maharajganj, cases are pending or ongoing, and in Balrampur, eviction actions continue. Officials emphasized that, at some sites, no religious or educational structures were involved. (PC: Vecteezy)

Liverpool clinched their 20th English league title, equalling Manchester United's record, with a 5–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Despite an early goal from Dominic Solanke, Liverpool responded with goals from Luis Díaz, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and an own goal by Destiny Udogie. Under new manager Arne Slot, who succeeded Jürgen Klopp, the Reds secured the title with four games remaining, leading Arsenal by 15 points. Slot became the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League and only the fifth to do so in his debut season. It was party time at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in style. Fans had turned up long before kickoff, lining the streets around the stadium in anticipation of a title celebration. And despite going behind to an early goal from Dominic Solanke, Liverpool didn't let them down  racing to a 3-1 lead by halftime to effectively ensure there would be no further delay to a title victory that has looked likely for much of the season. (PC: Liverpool FC)

The Indian government has formally objected to BBC's terminology in its coverage of the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed. The Centre criticized BBC for using "militants" instead of "terrorists" and warned it would monitor future reports. Additionally, India banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including Dawn News and Geo News, accusing them of spreading provocative misinformation targeting India, its army, and security forces following the attack. The bans were recommended by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Furthermore, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, shut the Attari land border, and expelled Pakistani military attachés in response to the attack. (PC: The Indian Express & Daily Excelsior)

Nine people were killed and several injured when a 30-year-old man drove into a crowd at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival. The incident occurred Saturday night in the Sunset on Fraser neighbourhood. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect, apprehended by bystanders, was known to them. A video showed the man apologizing after the crash. Vancouver’s Filipino community, making up 5.9% of the city's population, was deeply impacted. Mayor Ken Sim and Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed condolences, emphasizing government support as investigations continue. The Lapu Lapu Festival honours an Indigenous Filipino chieftain who resisted Spanish colonization. Canada’s federal election is scheduled for Monday. (PC: Al Jazeera)

After the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated with multiple ceasefire violations at the LoC. China voiced support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and urged restraint, while the U.S. called for a “responsible resolution.” India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and closed the Attari border. The NIA took over the investigation, identifying Lashkar-e-Taiba’s proxy TRF behind the attack. Indian security forces demolished suspected terrorists' homes, while citizens and diplomats were repatriated across borders. Prime Minister Modi expressed deep grief and pledged a harsh response. Kashmiris openly protested against Pakistan after decades. (ABC News)

Kashmir’s politicians, including Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, have urged the Centre to stop punishing innocent civilians after explosions destroyed homes of militants’ families, causing collateral damage to surrounding houses. Locals blame security forces, though no official confirmation has been given. The blasts, seen as adopting Israeli tactics, began Thursday night after the Pahalgam massacre. Hundreds have been detained. Politicians initially stayed silent but now warn that alienating innocents aids terrorist goals. Mehdi and Mattu questioned the effectiveness of such actions, emphasizing that the real sufferers are ordinary Kashmiris. The call is clear: distinguish militants from civilians to prevent worsening Kashmir’s fragile social fabric. (PC: Moneycontrol & Al Jazeera)

Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Kupwara districts on Sunday night. Defence officials reported that Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing targeting forward Indian positions in Poonch's Krishna Ghati sector and Kupwara's Tangdhar sector. Indian troops responded befittingly to the provocation. No casualties were reported on the Indian side. Ceasefire violations by Pakistan have become a recurring concern despite a renewed agreement in February 2021 to strictly observe the 2003 ceasefire understanding. For the fourth consecutive night, the Pakistan Army resorted to firing at the LoC, officials said on Monday morning. In the last few days, the ceasefire violation took place mostly in the Kashmir region. It is the first time that the exchange of fire has been reported in the Jammu region since the Pahalgam terror attack. (PC: Kashmir Observer & Business Standard)

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were involved in a heated exchange during the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday. The altercation occurred while Kohli was batting and Rahul was keeping wickets, though the cause remains unclear. Both players quickly returned focus to the game. RCB defeated DC by six wickets, climbing to the top of the points table. Krunal Pandya starred with an unbeaten 73, alongside Kohli’s composed 51, sharing a match-winning 119-run stand. RCB successfully chased 163 in 18.3 overs, continuing their impressive unbeaten streak away from home.