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Parag Jain, the IPS officer credited as the key strategist behind Operation Sindoor, has been appointed the new chief of India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW. Jain, known for integrating HUMINT and TECHINT, led the intelligence team behind precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. He will assume the role from July 1, bringing decades of experience in counterterrorism, surveillance, and international security operations.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two Pahalgam residents for allegedly harbouring Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists involved in the April 22 attack that killed 26 people and injured 16. The accused provided shelter and logistical support to the Pakistani militants prior to the attack. The arrests were made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and investigations are ongoing. The attack, described as one of the most gruesome in recent memory, prompted India to launch Operation Sindoor in retaliation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, firmly reiterated that India has never accepted mediation on issues involving Pakistan and never will. Detailing India's measured military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi said any future act of terrorism from across the border would be treated as an act of war. The conversation, which followed a cancelled G7 meeting, also covered regional security, the ongoing Operation Sindoor, and key global issues including the Russia-Ukraine war and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking in Lucknow, highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong message to Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, warning that any attack on India will be met with severe retaliation. Shah also emphasized the government's success in reducing Naxal violence, stating that Naxalism, once spread across 11 states, is now limited to just three districts, and will be eradicated entirely by March 2026.

Addressing a massive crowd in Bihar’s Karakat, Modi warns Pakistan and recalls fallen BSF hero Mohammad Imtiaz; inaugurates ₹48,500 crore in projects

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Saturday to meet families affected by recent cross-border shelling following India's Operation Sindoor. Calling their resilience "inspiring," he pledged to raise their concerns at the national level. The visit comes in the wake of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab on Tuesday, a day after his national address on Operation Sindoor. He interacted with Indian Air Force personnel, praising their courage and commitment in the wake of recent cross-border tensions. Modi’s visit comes amid heightened security concerns, as Adampur was among several IAF bases targeted during Pakistan’s attempted air intrusions. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s tough stance on terrorism, stating, “We have only paused retaliation, not ended it,” and emphasized that future talks with Pakistan would only be about Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first address since Operation Sindoor, declared that India has only paused not ended its retaliation against Pakistan. Emphasizing that "terror and talks cannot go together," he warned that future actions will depend on Pakistan’s conduct and reiterated that any dialogue will only concern Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 PM today in his first public statement since the recent India-Pakistan military escalation. His speech follows Operation Sindoor, a major Indian offensive targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The address comes amid a fragile ceasefire after intense cross-border hostilities and is expected to clarify India’s stance and future course of action.

Tensions reignited along the India-Pakistan border as Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement within hours of reaffirmation, shelling multiple sectors in Jammu including Akhnoor, Rajouri, and RS Pura. Simultaneous violations were also reported along the LoC in Palanwalla, with explosions in Baramulla and UAV activity prompting heightened alert. The BSF remains on high alert amid growing fears of escalation.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after overnight talks mediated by the United States. Announced by Donald Trump and confirmed by both nations, the ceasefire halts all military action across land, air, and sea, marking a dramatic shift following days of escalating tensions.

The IMF is under fire for approving a $1 billion loan to Pakistan just days after a terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. India abstained from the vote in protest, warning that such funds risk enabling military or extremist activity. Critics across the region say the move undermines peace efforts and emboldens Pakistan’s military establishment.