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Lance Naik Manoj Phogat, just 34 years old, gave his life for the country while serving on the volatile Punjab border in May 2025. The photograph of this young soldier, smiling in uniform, now stands as a symbol of pride and grief for an entire nation.

On 17th May, 2024, India was jolted by a chilling revelation: six individuals, including a YouTuber traveller named Jyoti Malhotra, had been arrested for allegedly leaking confidential and sensitive information to Pakistan. What made this revelation more alarming was Jyoti’s established link with operatives of Pakistan’s notorious intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

In the backdrop of rising threats and regional conflicts, “Operation Sindoor” which took place in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack prominently illustrated India’s expanding indigenous military technologies under the “Make in India” program. This landmark operation underlined a turning point in India’s defence capabilities. Indigenous equipment, including domestically designed drones, air defence systems, and missiles, took center stage during the operation, while imported tools—especially from countries like Turkey and China—failed to meet operational expectations. The success of homegrown technology over foreign gear marked a significant validation of India's self-reliance strategy.

In a strong and coordinated effort by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), six terrorists were neutralised in two different anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir. These operations took place in Kelar, Shopian, and Tral, as confirmed by VK Birdi, Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Kashmir Zone, during a joint press briefing held in Awantipora on Friday.

In September 1965, India and Pakistan were caught in a fierce war. The conflict had begun earlier that year in April with border clashes in the Rann of Kutch, located in Gujarat. As the months passed, the confrontation intensified and shifted northward to Punjab and Kashmir by August. By mid-September, the war had reached a point where both countries were battling hard without gaining any major ground. A military stalemate had developed in the north.

On May 7, the Government of India will carry out a nationwide civil defense mock drill that is likely to remain etched in public memory, especially after the Pakistan-backed Pahalgam terror attack. That horrifying incident in the scenic Baisaran Valley left 26 Hindu tourists dead and many others severely injured. In response to this rising cross-border threat, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued specific instructions to 244 districts across the country to participate in this critical mock exercise.

As grief slowly turns into burning rage, India once again faces the grim and painful reality of terrorism sponsored from across its western border. Years and decades of Pakistan's deliberate encouragement and covert support of violent jihadist activities have pushed India to a tipping point. New Delhi, responding swiftly, is now moving to diplomatically isolate Islamabad while also cautiously planning tougher and more resolute countermeasures behind the scenes.

A significant protest erupted outside St. Mary’s School in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, on Sunday, after a NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) candidate was allegedly asked to remove his sacred thread, known as "Janeu," before entering the examination hall. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among members of the Brahmin community, who have accused the examination officials of religious insensitivity.

The city of Mangaluru is gripped by fear and tension after the shocking murder of Suhas Shetty, a rowdy sheeter known for his criminal background and one of the prime accused in the 2022 murder of Fazil in Surathkal. The streets of Kinnikambla, Bajpe, turned into a crime scene on the night of May 1, when Suhas was hacked to death by a group of men whose identities remain unknown.