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In a striking reaction to the recent election outcomes in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the CPI(ML) voiced its dismay, blaming significant voter roll purges for their losses. The party pointed to the BJP’s electoral success in Bengal alongside Thalapathy Vijay’s triumph in Tamil Nadu, asserting that millions of voters had been unjustly removed.

Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India's 'Atmanirbhar' capability as a force multiplier, with over 65% of defense equipment now domestically manufactured. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai highlighted the operation's success in achieving objectives through a calibrated, decisive response without escalating into prolonged conflict, underscoring multi-agency coordination and intelligence dominance.

Following the conclusion of the Tamil Nadu assembly election, a three-tier security arrangement has been implemented at GCT.

On the first anniversary of India’s military response to Pahalgam, an Air Vice Marshal (retd) writes that armed forces did an exceptional job in conveying India’s new resolve to Pakistan

US President Trump has declared hostilities with Iran have ended, despite ongoing US troop presence and persistent regional tensions. This assertion, made in a letter to Congress, aims to bypass the War Powers Resolution's requirement for military action authorization.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district have successfully dismantled a terrorist hideout. Acting on crucial intelligence, a joint operation in the Chatroo region led to the discovery of a significant cache of weapons, including a grenade launcher, carbine, pistol, and substantial explosives. This major seizure highlights ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.

The US State Department has fast-tracked over $8 billion in arms sales to Israel and Gulf allies, bypassing Congress via emergency powers. Citing regional threats, Secretary Rubio approved precision weaponry and missile defense systems. This move escalates a dispute over executive authority, with President Trump deeming war powers limits unconstitutional amid rising Iran tensions.

Ranchi police apprehended two members of the TSPC extremist group for demanding ₹10 lakh from a local trader. Authorities seized a pistol, ammunition, and communication devices used in the extortion. The arrested individuals confessed to similar threats made to traders in other districts. One suspect has a history of multiple criminal cases.

A loaded revolver found in a Bescom office toilet caused a stir. An electrical contractor discovered the weapon, prompting police intervention. The owner later appeared with a digital license, claiming accidental misplacement. Despite his explanation, police registered a case, and the firearm can now only be reclaimed through court.

A massive landslide in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord triggered a "megatsunami" nearly 500 meters high, the second-tallest ever recorded. Scientists attribute the event to melting glaciers destabilizing cliffs, a consequence of climate change. This surge of geological power serves as a stark warning, with similar events potentially increasing in frequency.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior leaders updated their X profile pictures to commemorate the first anniversary of "Operation Sindoor." This operation, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, saw Indian forces strike terror bases in Pakistan and PoJK, destroying launchpads and eliminating over 100 terrorists. The military response was a significant act of valour and patriotism.

Latehar police and IRB personnel arrested two new members of the banned JJMP outfit, Manoj Lohra and Mahadev Singh, in the Kurumkehta jungles. The operation, based on intelligence about a planned attack, led to the recovery of two SLRs, an AK-47, and over 300 rounds of ammunition. Both rebels were sent to judicial custody.