Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive conversation with US President Donald Trump, reviewing cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. Both leaders reaffirmed the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on global peace and security.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-China ties are “better” today than a couple of years ago, noting gradual restoration of contacts after the 2020 border standoff.
Jaishankar also warned of a major food crisis looming for the Global South and noted bumps in India-US ties arising from trade negotiations, terrorism approaches and mobility issues.
The Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong warning to Indian citizens not to join Russian forces for monetary benefits. Multiple cases of Indians seeking such offers and later needing rescue were cited.
Security forces killed top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Fauzi Musa in a fierce midnight encounter in the Korag area of Yousmarg, Budgam. The most-wanted operative was linked to attacks on both sides of the Pir Panjal.
Four CISF personnel were shot dead by a colleague after an argument in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. The fratricide incident triggered an immediate investigation.
Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 526 kg of drugs worth over ₹3,000 crore in the Arabian Sea west of Lakshadweep and arrested five Pakistani nationals.
Indian Navy warships INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish participated in the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise in the Philippines, enhancing regional maritime cooperation.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth reviewed operational readiness in forward areas of Kupwara and Budgam, stressing swift and precise responses to emerging terrorist threats.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated India’s shift from deterrence by denial to deterrence by punishment, warning that any future terror attack from Pakistani soil would be treated as an act of war.
Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a rally in Jalandhar, promising a “chitta-free” Punjab under BJP and attacking the AAP government over the drug menace.
Opposition INDIA bloc leaders met to sharpen attacks on the Election Commission and BJP, focusing on institutional issues ahead of upcoming polls.
India continued to push for credible action by Pakistan against cross-border terrorism before any international assurances could be trusted.
Border roads and infrastructure projects along the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan frontiers progressed, with significant stretches completed to improve patrol access and counter smuggling.
DRDO and CSIR advanced development of lightweight bulletproof glass that could reduce armour weight and thickness by up to 50 percent for armoured vehicles.
Indian forces maintained high alert along the Line of Control following recent encounters and intelligence inputs on residual terror modules.
The government highlighted a near threefold rise in the defence budget and record indigenous production figures as part of the self-reliance push.
Coast Guard conducted swift rescue operations near Paradip, demonstrating maritime first-responder capability.
Joint military exercises with partner nations, including French Rafale deployments under Mission Pegase, continued at key air bases.
Security agencies tracked and neutralised additional low-level terror threats in Jammu and Kashmir sectors.
Political discussions intensified around electoral roll revisions and the integrity of constitutional institutions.
Defence exports and indigenous platforms such as BrahMos and advanced drones remained central to India’s strategic messaging.
MEA condemned attacks on commercial vessels that claimed Indian lives off the Oman coast.
Intelligence-based operations disrupted potential infiltration attempts along the western border.
The Centre emphasised zero tolerance for terrorism while recalling the legacy of surgical strikes on their anniversary period.
Naval and Coast Guard deployments under Quad and ASEAN frameworks strengthened India’s Indo-Pacific posture.
Local body election schedules and related controversies dominated state-level political discourse.
Cyber and drone threats featured prominently in updated border security doctrines.
India maintained calibrated engagement with China on LAC disengagement while keeping operational readiness high.
Political whispers continued around possible realignments ahead of key state and national electoral cycles.