Morning news wrap: CDS confirms jet losses; Tej Pratap's plea to Lalu; PSG win Champions League; & more

India confirmed losing some fighter jets during strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK but later inflicted heavy damage on Pakistani airbases before a ceasefire, with the Chief of Defence Staff denying Pakistan’s claims of downing multiple Rafales.

Meanwhile, Tej Pratap Yadav, a week after being expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal and disowned by his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, issued an emotional plea to his parents blaming political conspiracies for his ouster.

In northeastern India, at least 32 people died due to landslides and floods caused by heavy monsoon rains triggered by a depression over northern Bangladesh and Meghalaya.

Paris Saint-Germain won their first-ever Champions League title with a record 5-0 victory over Inter Milan, highlighted by teenage star Désiré Doué’s two goals.

Lastly, a passenger train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk region killed seven and injured 30 after a bridge collapse, with authorities attributing the accident to “illegal interference.”

CDS Chauhan confirms jet losses, denies Pakistan's Rafale claims

India did lose some fighter jets during its strikes on nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7 and the subsequent retaliation, but later shifted tactics to target and significantly damage Pakistani airbases deeper across the border before a ceasefire was reached three days later, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Saturday.

Speaking to Reuters TV and Bloomberg TV at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, General Chauhan did not specify the exact number of Indian aircraft lost but dismissed Pakistan’s claim of downing six IAF jets — including three Rafales — as “absolutely incorrect.” Read full story

Tej Pratap Yadav shares emotional plea to Lalu, Rabri after RJD expulsion

A week after his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and being publicly disowned by his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday shared an emotional message on social media directed at his parents, Lalu and Rabri Devi. In the poignant note, he appealed for their affection and claimed that political conspiracies were behind his removal from both the party and the family. Read full story

32 dead as landslides, floods ravage northeast in early monsoon season

At least 32 people have died in the past 24 hours due to landslides and floods as heavy rains, triggered by a depression over northern Bangladesh and adjoining Meghalaya, pounded five northeastern states. The intense downpour led to house collapses, widespread flooding, rockfalls, and mudslides. Authorities said Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh bore the brunt of the early monsoon’s fury, suffering severe damage and disruption. Read full story

PSG crush Inter Milan 5-0 win first-ever Champions League title

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinched their first-ever Champions League title with a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday. Luis Enrique’s youthful side dominated the final, with teenage sensation Désiré Doué netting twice in what turned out to be the largest winning margin in the history of the tournament’s final since its inception in 1956. Read full story

7 dead, dozens injured in train derailment after bridge collapse in Russia

At least seven people were killed and 30 others injured after a passenger train derailed in western Russia’s Bryansk region late Saturday, following the collapse of a railway bridge. Russian authorities have blamed the incident on what they called “illegal interference.” Read full story

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