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Despite the warnings, Apple has been ramping up production in India. The company manufactured around $22 billion worth of iPhones in the country in the financial year ending March 2025, 60% more than the previous year.

Even if the United States goes ahead with a 25% tariff on iPhones made in India, Apple would still save more by manufacturing there than bringing production home, according to a new report from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose heavy tariffs if Apple continues to build iPhones outside the United States, especially in India. Trump warns Apple CEO Tim Cook over India production President Trump made his position clear on Friday, stating, "I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhones that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else." He added, "If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the US Thank you for your attention to this matter!" During a visit to Qatar, Trump also expressed frustration directly to Apple’s CEO, "I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday. I said to him, 'my friend, I treated you very good. You're coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you're building all over India... I don't want you building in India. India can take care of themselves.'" Apple’s India push grows despite pressure Despite the warnings, Apple has been ramping up production in India. The company manufactured around $22 billion worth of iPhones in the country in the financial year ending March 2025, 60% more than the previous year. According to a Reuters report, Apple even used chartered cargo flights to ship 600 tonnes of iPhones to the US to avoid potential cost hikes due to the tariff threat. Labour costs in India a big advantage The GTRI report breaks down the economics behind iPhone manufacturing. Even with a 25% tariff, India remains far cheaper than the US for production. Assembly workers in India earn about $230 a month, compared to around $2,900 in California, nearly 13 times more. Assembling a single iPhone in India costs about $30, whereas doing the same in the US would cost roughly $390. If Apple were to shift all production to America, its profit per iPhone could drop from $450 to just $60, unless prices are raised sharply for consumers. India plays a small but crucial part in the global iPhone chain The iPhone’s global value chain spans multiple countries. While Apple keeps about $450 of a $1,000 iPhone’s value through branding and software, other parts come from around the world: Taiwan: $150 (chipmaking) South Korea: $90 (OLED screens and memory) Japan: $85 (mainly cameras) US suppliers: $80 (from firms like Qualcomm and Broadcom) Germany, Vietnam, Malaysia: $45 (miscellaneous parts) China and India, despite being the key locations for assembly, each earn only about $30 per device, less than 3% of the retail price. Apple’s India plan gets a boost from government support In addition to low labour costs, Apple benefits from India’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. This further strengthens India’s case as a manufacturing hub for the tech giant. The GTRI report argues that given the global structure of iPhone production and India’s cost advantages, it remains the most viable option for Apple, even under US pressure.

Despite the warnings, Apple has been ramping up production in India. The company manufactured around $22 billion worth of iPhones in the country in the financial year ending March 2025, 60% more than the previous year.

Apple still saves big with India-made iPhones, even if Trump slaps 25% tariff: Here's how

MSC ELSA 3, a 184-metre-long cargo ship, faces the risk of sinking in the sea, approximately 70 km off the southwestern Indian city of Kochi, Kerala. The Liberia-flagged container vessel was sailing on a day-long voyage between two ports in Kerala, from Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, when it began to tilt sideways at noon, Saturday, 24th May. At the time of writing this report, 21 crew members have been rescued, while the ship’s Captain, Chief Engineer, and 2nd Engineer remain on board for salvage operations.&nbsp;According to the Indian Coast Guard, at around 1:25 pm Saturday, the shipping company MSC’s officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and tilted significantly and requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft. It is learnt that an Indian Navy vessel is also on scene. Videos and pictures shared by the Indian Coast Guard show the vessel tilted to one side. At present, the reasons that have led to this risky situation are not known.&nbsp;&nbsp;India’s shipping authorities and the Coast Guard have issued directives to the ship managers for providing urgent salvage services for the vessel.&nbsp;While the exact type of cargo being carried by the distressed vessel remains unknown, a few containers are understood to have fallen. Further, it is learnt that the vessel’s 24 crew members comprised a Russian, a Georgian, two Ukrainians, and 20 Filipinos. The 21 rescued crew members are being provided medical assistance on board the Coast Guard vessel.

At around 1:25 pm on Saturday, the shipping company’s officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft.

MSC ELSA 3, a 184-metre-long cargo ship, faces the risk of sinking in the sea, approximately 70 km off the southwestern Indian city of Kochi, Kerala. The Liberia-flagged container vessel was sailing on a day-long voyage between two ports in Kerala, from Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi, when it began to tilt sideways at noon, Saturday, 24th May. At the time of writing this report, 21 crew members have been rescued, while the ship’s Captain, Chief Engineer, and 2nd Engineer remain on board for salvage operations. According to the Indian Coast Guard, at around 1:25 pm Saturday, the shipping company MSC’s officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and tilted significantly and requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft. It is learnt that an Indian Navy vessel is also on scene. Videos and pictures shared by the Indian Coast Guard show the vessel tilted to one side. At present, the reasons that have led to this risky situation are not known. India’s shipping authorities and the Coast Guard have issued directives to the ship managers for providing urgent salvage services for the vessel. While the exact type of cargo being carried by the distressed vessel remains unknown, a few containers are understood to have fallen. Further, it is learnt that the vessel’s 24 crew members comprised a Russian, a Georgian, two Ukrainians, and 20 Filipinos. The 21 rescued crew members are being provided medical assistance on board the Coast Guard vessel.

At around 1:25 pm on Saturday, the shipping company’s officials intimated Indian authorities regarding the cargo vessel that was taking in water and requested immediate assistance. In response, the Indian Coast Guard deployed two ships and its Dornier short-range maritime patrol aircraft.

Massive cargo ship faces risk of sinking off Kochi; rescue ops underway

Elon Musk-owned social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), faced an outage on Saturday marking it the second such case in 24 hours.As per the outage tracking site Downdetector, over 25,000 users in the United States reported issues.In India, users faced difficulty in loading the ‘For You’, ‘Following’ and ‘Notifications’ panels.As per Downdetector by 8:39 AM EDT (6:09 PM IST) it began receiving thousands of outage reports, hinting at a large-scale disruption.(This is a developing story. More details will be added.)

As per the outage tracking site Downdetector, over 25,000 users in the United States reported issues.

Elon Musk-owned social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), faced an outage on Saturday marking it the second such case in 24 hours. As per the outage tracking site Downdetector, over 25,000 users in the United States reported issues. In India, users faced difficulty in loading the ‘For You’, ‘Following’ and ‘Notifications’ panels. As per Downdetector by 8:39 AM EDT (6:09 PM IST) it began receiving thousands of outage reports, hinting at a large-scale disruption. (This is a developing story. More details will be added.)

As per the outage tracking site Downdetector, over 25,000 users in the United States reported issues.

X down again? Elon Musk's platform suffers global outage, second time in 24 hours

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will remain in charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to one of his top advisers. The statement comes amid growing speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions.“He didn’t say he will leave,” said Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud following an unexpected cabinet meeting on Saturday. “He said that while we face many obstacles in carrying out the work and responsibilities assigned to us, we are overcoming them,” Mahmud added.Mahmud made it clear that Yunus is “definitely staying,” and added that no members of the advisory council are resigning. “The responsibility entrusted to them is significant, and they cannot abandon their duty,” he added, according to AFP.<h2>Emergency cabinet meeting held ahead of political talks</h2>The cabinet meeting took place just hours before Yunus was scheduled to meet with leaders of the country’s top political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami.Although no official agenda has been released, Yunus’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the meetings would go ahead.Reports earlier this week suggested Yunus had considered stepping down if political parties refused to support the interim government’s roadmap.<h2>Street protests and political pressure mount</h2>The political situation in Bangladesh has become more tense in recent days. Rival groups have taken to the streets in Dhaka, each pushing for their demands to be heard.On Thursday, thousands of BNP supporters rallied in the capital, urging the government to announce a clear election date.Yunus has promised that general elections will be held by June 2026 at the latest. However, many in the opposition want a specific date fixed immediately.<h2>Tensions with the military</h2>In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader.Yunus took office after a mass uprising last year, and his role as a neutral figure was seen as key to guiding the country through its transition. But with increasing unrest and political divides, his position appears more difficult to maintain.For now, however, the interim leadership insists Yunus is staying put.

In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will remain in charge of Bangladesh’s interim government, according to one of his top advisers. The statement comes amid growing speculation that Yunus may step down due to political tensions. “He didn’t say he will leave,” said Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud following an unexpected cabinet meeting on Saturday. “He said that while we face many obstacles in carrying out the work and responsibilities assigned to us, we are overcoming them,” Mahmud added. Mahmud made it clear that Yunus is “definitely staying,” and added that no members of the advisory council are resigning. “The responsibility entrusted to them is significant, and they cannot abandon their duty,” he added, according to AFP. Emergency cabinet meeting held ahead of political talks The cabinet meeting took place just hours before Yunus was scheduled to meet with leaders of the country’s top political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami. Although no official agenda has been released, Yunus’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the meetings would go ahead. Reports earlier this week suggested Yunus had considered stepping down if political parties refused to support the interim government’s roadmap. Street protests and political pressure mount The political situation in Bangladesh has become more tense in recent days. Rival groups have taken to the streets in Dhaka, each pushing for their demands to be heard. On Thursday, thousands of BNP supporters rallied in the capital, urging the government to announce a clear election date. Yunus has promised that general elections will be held by June 2026 at the latest. However, many in the opposition want a specific date fixed immediately. Tensions with the military In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader. Yunus took office after a mass uprising last year, and his role as a neutral figure was seen as key to guiding the country through its transition. But with increasing unrest and political divides, his position appears more difficult to maintain. For now, however, the interim leadership insists Yunus is staying put.

In addition to political pressure, Yunus is also facing a challenge in his relationship with the military. The Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, recently stated that elections should be held by December, suggesting a clear difference of opinion with the interim leader.

'He didn’t say he will leave': Yunus to stay as head of Bangladesh’s interim govt, says aide amid resignation rumours

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha slammed the United States administration's decision to ban Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. Chadha, a Harvard University alumnus, said in a post on X that this decision by US President Donald Trump “threatens the dreams and futures of international students at Harvard and beyond.” He added that “academic freedom and global collaboration” should be defended.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-university-s-open-invitation-to-harvard-students-amid-action-by-trump-admin-unconditional-offers-to-1748081122198">'Will provide unconditional offers...': This university's 'open invitation' to Harvard students amid Trump's ban</a>&nbsp;"President Trump’s recent move threatens the dreams and futures of international students at Harvard and beyond. As a proud member of the Harvard community, I wear my colours to show support for inclusion and academic freedom. I stand with Harvard and all international students whose dreams and futures are under threat. We must defend academic freedom and global collaboration," the AAP MP wrote on X.&nbsp;Parliamentarian Raghav Chadha attended the Young Global Leader (YGL) programme at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in Cambridge from March 5 to 13, 2025. Harvard enrolls almost 6,800 foreign students at its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts and almost 788 students are Indians.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-bars-harvard-from-enrolling-international-students-what-this-means-for-788-indian-students-1747965828425">Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students: What it means for 788 Indians enrolled currently?</a><h2>Trump administration's crackdown on Harvard</h2>Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on May 23 ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.&nbsp;&nbsp;The DHS accused Harvard's leadership of creating an unsafe campus environment by permitting anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to harass and physically assault individuals, including many Jewish students. It also said that Harvard has not provided details of students involved in terrorist activities and this action against the University holds them “accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus."&nbsp;Soon after, the Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration saying that "Harvard is not Harvard without its foreign students." The university is also suing over a cut of more than USD 2 billion in federal funding.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a US judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. In a complaint filed in Boston federal court earlier on Friday, Harvard called the revocation a "blatant violation" of the US Constitution and other federal laws.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

AAP MP Raghav Chadha, a Harvard University alumnus, slammed the United States administrations decision to ban Harvard Universitys ability to enroll international students. 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha slammed the United States administration's decision to ban Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. Chadha, a Harvard University alumnus, said in a post on X that this decision by US President Donald Trump “threatens the dreams and futures of international students at Harvard and beyond.” He added that “academic freedom and global collaboration” should be defended. Read More | 'Will provide unconditional offers...': This university's 'open invitation' to Harvard students amid Trump's ban "President Trump’s recent move threatens the dreams and futures of international students at Harvard and beyond. As a proud member of the Harvard community, I wear my colours to show support for inclusion and academic freedom. I stand with Harvard and all international students whose dreams and futures are under threat. We must defend academic freedom and global collaboration," the AAP MP wrote on X. Parliamentarian Raghav Chadha attended the Young Global Leader (YGL) programme at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in Cambridge from March 5 to 13, 2025. Harvard enrolls almost 6,800 foreign students at its campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts and almost 788 students are Indians. Read More |Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students: What it means for 788 Indians enrolled currently? Trump administration's crackdown on Harvard Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on May 23 ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The DHS accused Harvard's leadership of creating an unsafe campus environment by permitting anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators to harass and physically assault individuals, including many Jewish students. It also said that Harvard has not provided details of students involved in terrorist activities and this action against the University holds them “accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus." Soon after, the Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration saying that "Harvard is not Harvard without its foreign students." The university is also suing over a cut of more than USD 2 billion in federal funding. Meanwhile, a US judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. In a complaint filed in Boston federal court earlier on Friday, Harvard called the revocation a "blatant violation" of the US Constitution and other federal laws.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha, a Harvard University alumnus, slammed the United States administration's decision to ban Harvard University's ability to enroll international students.&nbsp;

'Trump's move threatens...': Indian MP Raghav Chadha stands with Harvard amid US admin's ban, wears university T-shirt | Here's what he said

Calling for an increase in the speed of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that if the Centre and all the states come together and work together like Team India, no goal is impossible. The Prime Minister, who chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, said Viksit Bharat (developed India) is the goal of every Indian and “when every state is Viksit, then Bharat will be Viksit”.&nbsp;“This is the aspiration of its 140 crore citizens,” he said.“We should focus on one goal, to make Bharat Viksit by 2047. We should have the aim of making each state Viksit, each city Viksit, each Nagar Palika Viksit and each village Viksit. If we work on these lines, we will not have to wait till 2047 to become Viksit Bharat,” he said, according to a post on X by Niti Aayog.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We should work in a manner so that policies implemented bring change in the lives of common citizens. Only when people feel the change, it strengthens the change and transforms the change into a movement. We have a great opportunity as a team to fulfil the aspirations of 140 crore people,” he added.&nbsp;The Prime Minister said the governments must work towards inclusion of women in the workforce. “We must make laws, policies so that they can be respectfully integrated into the workforce,” he added.&nbsp;According to posts by NITI Aayog on X, PM Modi said India is getting rapidly urbanised and the states should move towards future ready cities. “We should work towards future-ready cities. Growth, innovation, and sustainability should be the engine for the development of our cities,” he added. He suggested that states should develop at least one tourist destination at par with global standards by providing all facilities and infrastructure.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It would also lead to the development of the neighbouring cities as tourist places,” PM Modi said. The theme of the meeting was ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’.&nbsp; &nbsp;The meeting provided a platform for the Centre and States and UTs to deliberate on measures to advance the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and build consensus on how States can be the building blocks for making India a developed nation. Measures for promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing skilling, and creating sustainable employment opportunities across the country were also deliberated in the meeting.

The meeting provided a platform for the Centre and States and UTs to deliberate on measures to advance the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and build consensus on how States can be the building blocks for making India a developed nation.

Calling for an increase in the speed of development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that if the Centre and all the states come together and work together like Team India, no goal is impossible. The Prime Minister, who chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, said Viksit Bharat (developed India) is the goal of every Indian and “when every state is Viksit, then Bharat will be Viksit”. “This is the aspiration of its 140 crore citizens,” he said. “We should focus on one goal, to make Bharat Viksit by 2047. We should have the aim of making each state Viksit, each city Viksit, each Nagar Palika Viksit and each village Viksit. If we work on these lines, we will not have to wait till 2047 to become Viksit Bharat,” he said, according to a post on X by Niti Aayog. “We should work in a manner so that policies implemented bring change in the lives of common citizens. Only when people feel the change, it strengthens the change and transforms the change into a movement. We have a great opportunity as a team to fulfil the aspirations of 140 crore people,” he added. The Prime Minister said the governments must work towards inclusion of women in the workforce. “We must make laws, policies so that they can be respectfully integrated into the workforce,” he added. According to posts by NITI Aayog on X, PM Modi said India is getting rapidly urbanised and the states should move towards future ready cities. “We should work towards future-ready cities. Growth, innovation, and sustainability should be the engine for the development of our cities,” he added. He suggested that states should develop at least one tourist destination at par with global standards by providing all facilities and infrastructure. “It would also lead to the development of the neighbouring cities as tourist places,” PM Modi said. The theme of the meeting was ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’. The meeting provided a platform for the Centre and States and UTs to deliberate on measures to advance the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and build consensus on how States can be the building blocks for making India a developed nation. Measures for promoting entrepreneurship, enhancing skilling, and creating sustainable employment opportunities across the country were also deliberated in the meeting.

The meeting provided a platform for the Centre and States and UTs to deliberate on measures to advance the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and build consensus on how States can be the building blocks for making India a developed nation.

‘No goal impossible if Centre and States work like Team India’: PM Modi at NITI Aayog meeting

Amid heightened security concerns after recent conflict along India’s western border, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed all commercial airlines, helicopter and chartered plane operators to implement stringent security measures at dual-use airports—those serving both civilian and military purposes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Many defence airbases in India also function as commercial airports and are known as civil enclaves.&nbsp;The DGCA, India’s regulatory body in civil aviation, primarily dealing with safety issues, has directed all commercial airlines to ensure that aircraft window shades remain shut during take-off and landing at defence airfields, particularly those near the western border.&nbsp;The shades will remain shut until the aircraft reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet after takeoff and must be closed again after it descends to this height during landing.&nbsp;The DGCA directive applies to dual-use airports that serve both civilian and military operations.&nbsp;The measure comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian armed forces in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The military action had led to a temporary closure of 32 airports across northern, central, and western India, including several key defence airfields. The commercial flight operations have resumed after the ceasefire, but security concerns still persist.&nbsp;Ban on photography and videography at military bases&nbsp;The DGCA has also asked airlines to alert passengers about the ban on photography and videography at military bases during their transit.“Operators should also communicate the potential consequences of non-compliance, including regulatory or legal action as per applicable security protocols,” the statement said.The DGCA has directed all airlines to make mandatory announcements, both before take-off and landing, instructing passengers to close window shades and refrain from using cameras or phones for recording.&nbsp;The regulator has also asked all operators to formulate SOPs for their crew to manage safety and security risks while operating from defence airports.The guidelines have been issued to enhance “operational safety” and prevent the “unintentional sharing of security-related information by the public”, the directive said.&nbsp;The directive applies to dual-use airports, including Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Adampur, Chandigarh, Bathinda, Jaisalmer, Nal, Jodhpur, Hindon, Agra, Kanpur, Bareilly, Maharajpur, Gorakhpur, Bhuj, Lohegaon, Goa (Dabolim), and Vizag.&nbsp;The western border was at the centre of hostilities between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor and strikes on key airbases across the border in response to drone swarms, projectile launches, and shelling on civilian areas by Pakistan.

The DGCA, India’s regulatory body in civil aviation, has directed all commercial airlines to ensure that window shades will remain shut until the aircraft reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet after takeoff and must be closed again after it descends to this height during landing.

Amid heightened security concerns after recent conflict along India’s western border, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed all commercial airlines, helicopter and chartered plane operators to implement stringent security measures at dual-use airports—those serving both civilian and military purposes. Many defence airbases in India also function as commercial airports and are known as civil enclaves. The DGCA, India’s regulatory body in civil aviation, primarily dealing with safety issues, has directed all commercial airlines to ensure that aircraft window shades remain shut during take-off and landing at defence airfields, particularly those near the western border. The shades will remain shut until the aircraft reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet after takeoff and must be closed again after it descends to this height during landing. The DGCA directive applies to dual-use airports that serve both civilian and military operations. The measure comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian armed forces in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The military action had led to a temporary closure of 32 airports across northern, central, and western India, including several key defence airfields. The commercial flight operations have resumed after the ceasefire, but security concerns still persist. Ban on photography and videography at military bases The DGCA has also asked airlines to alert passengers about the ban on photography and videography at military bases during their transit. “Operators should also communicate the potential consequences of non-compliance, including regulatory or legal action as per applicable security protocols,” the statement said. The DGCA has directed all airlines to make mandatory announcements, both before take-off and landing, instructing passengers to close window shades and refrain from using cameras or phones for recording. The regulator has also asked all operators to formulate SOPs for their crew to manage safety and security risks while operating from defence airports. The guidelines have been issued to enhance “operational safety” and prevent the “unintentional sharing of security-related information by the public”, the directive said. The directive applies to dual-use airports, including Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Adampur, Chandigarh, Bathinda, Jaisalmer, Nal, Jodhpur, Hindon, Agra, Kanpur, Bareilly, Maharajpur, Gorakhpur, Bhuj, Lohegaon, Goa (Dabolim), and Vizag. The western border was at the centre of hostilities between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor and strikes on key airbases across the border in response to drone swarms, projectile launches, and shelling on civilian areas by Pakistan.

The DGCA, India’s regulatory body in civil aviation, has directed all commercial airlines to ensure that window shades will remain shut until the aircraft reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet after takeoff and must be closed again after it descends to this height during landing.

Shut aircraft windows during landing and take-off; no photography at defence airports near border, orders DGCA

The new emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in India along with four instances of the LF.7 type, reveals Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) data. INSACOG, a consortium of 64 laboratories, is a Pan-India network to monitor genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 by a sentinel sequencing effort.&nbsp;The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified NB.1.8 and LF.7 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring, not as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest, but these variants are reportedly driving the Covid surge in China and parts of Asia.WHO’s preliminary risk assessment classifies NB.1.8.1 as posing a low public health risk globally, but it has mutations that have increased transmissibility. &nbsp;As per INSACOG data, one case of NB.1.8.1 was identified in April in Tamil Nadu, and four cases of LF.7 were detected in Gujarat in May. In India, JN.1 remains the most common variant, comprising 53 per cent of cases, followed by BA.2 (26 per cent) and other Omicron sub-lineages (20 per cent). &nbsp;WHO categorises NB.1.8.1 as posing a low public health risk globally, but its spike protein mutations like A435S, V445H, and T478I suggest increased transmissibility and immune evasion compared to other variants.Different regions in India have reported localised spike. Delhi recorded 23 new cases, Andhra Pradesh reported four in the last 24 hours, Telangana confirmed one, while a nine-month-old tested positive in Bengaluru. Kerala reported 273 cases in May alone.&nbsp;3 infants test Covid positive in Karnataka&nbsp;Three babies have tested positive for Covid-19 in Karnataka, including a nine-month-old boy from Hoskote in the Bengaluru Rural district, said a Times of India report.The state government has urged citizens to proactively follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.The surge in paediatric infections sparked some concerns, but health officials assure that all three children are in stable condition and have shown signs of quick recovery.Experts say that while the older population has gained immunity from exposure, babies have not and are hence getting infected.&nbsp;The Hoskote infant was admitted to a private medical college hospital, from where it was referred to Vani Vilas Hospital in Bengaluru, where a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on May 22 confirmed the infection.&nbsp;Besides the Hoskote case, two babies tested positive at a private hospital in Bengaluru, but neither required intensive care.&nbsp;Officials issue advisory in Karnataka&nbsp;The Karnataka Health Department issued an official advisory on Friday notifying a gradual rise in infections over the past 20 days, and calling for preventive measures, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and people with co-morbidities.Officials reiterated that there is no immediate cause for concern but stressed on masking up in crowded places, maintaining hand hygiene, and seeking timely testing for symptoms to prevent further spread.Kerala, with 273 Covid infections in May, has made masks mandatory in hospitals and advised people with cough symptoms to wear face coverings.Those returning from Covid-affected countries, mostly Asian nations, have been advised to undergo testing.&nbsp;Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi hospitals told to keep beds, oxygen ready&nbsp;Since Covid-19 seems to be making a return, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have put hospitals on alert.Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka have reported fresh cases this month. In fact, Delhi has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years.Most cases are mild, and no deaths have been reported so far. The symptoms, including fever, runny nose, sore throat, headaches, fatigue, and exhaustion, are usually mild, and those infected recover within four days.&nbsp;

The surge in paediatric infections sparked concern, but health officials said all three children are in stable condition and have shown signs of quick recovery. Experts say that the older population has gained immunity from exposure, but babies have not and are hence getting infected.

The new emerging COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in India along with four instances of the LF.7 type, reveals Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) data. INSACOG, a consortium of 64 laboratories, is a Pan-India network to monitor genomic variations in the SARS-CoV-2 by a sentinel sequencing effort. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified NB.1.8 and LF.7 subvariants as Variants Under Monitoring, not as Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest, but these variants are reportedly driving the Covid surge in China and parts of Asia. WHO’s preliminary risk assessment classifies NB.1.8.1 as posing a low public health risk globally, but it has mutations that have increased transmissibility. As per INSACOG data, one case of NB.1.8.1 was identified in April in Tamil Nadu, and four cases of LF.7 were detected in Gujarat in May. In India, JN.1 remains the most common variant, comprising 53 per cent of cases, followed by BA.2 (26 per cent) and other Omicron sub-lineages (20 per cent). WHO categorises NB.1.8.1 as posing a low public health risk globally, but its spike protein mutations like A435S, V445H, and T478I suggest increased transmissibility and immune evasion compared to other variants. Different regions in India have reported localised spike. Delhi recorded 23 new cases, Andhra Pradesh reported four in the last 24 hours, Telangana confirmed one, while a nine-month-old tested positive in Bengaluru. Kerala reported 273 cases in May alone. 3 infants test Covid positive in Karnataka Three babies have tested positive for Covid-19 in Karnataka, including a nine-month-old boy from Hoskote in the Bengaluru Rural district, said a Times of India report. The state government has urged citizens to proactively follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. The surge in paediatric infections sparked some concerns, but health officials assure that all three children are in stable condition and have shown signs of quick recovery. Experts say that while the older population has gained immunity from exposure, babies have not and are hence getting infected. The Hoskote infant was admitted to a private medical college hospital, from where it was referred to Vani Vilas Hospital in Bengaluru, where a Rapid Antigen Test conducted on May 22 confirmed the infection. Besides the Hoskote case, two babies tested positive at a private hospital in Bengaluru, but neither required intensive care. Officials issue advisory in Karnataka The Karnataka Health Department issued an official advisory on Friday notifying a gradual rise in infections over the past 20 days, and calling for preventive measures, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants, the elderly, and people with co-morbidities. Officials reiterated that there is no immediate cause for concern but stressed on masking up in crowded places, maintaining hand hygiene, and seeking timely testing for symptoms to prevent further spread. Kerala, with 273 Covid infections in May, has made masks mandatory in hospitals and advised people with cough symptoms to wear face coverings. Those returning from Covid-affected countries, mostly Asian nations, have been advised to undergo testing. Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi hospitals told to keep beds, oxygen ready Since Covid-19 seems to be making a return, Delhi, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have put hospitals on alert. Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka have reported fresh cases this month. In fact, Delhi has reported coronavirus cases (23) for the first time in three years. Most cases are mild, and no deaths have been reported so far. The symptoms, including fever, runny nose, sore throat, headaches, fatigue, and exhaustion, are usually mild, and those infected recover within four days.

The surge in paediatric infections sparked concern, but health officials said all three children are in stable condition and have shown signs of quick recovery. Experts say that the older population has gained immunity from exposure, but babies have not and are hence getting infected.

NB.1.8.1, LF.7 Covid variants detected in India, reveals INSACOG data; 3 infants test positive in Karnataka

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday (May 24) arrested a contractual health worker identified as Sahdevhsinh Gohil for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistani agents, as per news agency PTI.&nbsp;Gohil was lured by a Pakistani agent, who identified herself as Aditi Bharadwaj, to share information about under-construction as well as existing establishments of the Border Security Force and Indian Navy in the area, said the ATS in a release.&nbsp;Superintendent of Police (ATS) Siddharth Korukonda further revealed that since June 2023, Gohil, a resident of Lakhpat taluka of Kutch, had shared photos and videos of various BSF and naval facilities in Kutch district via WhatsApp with the Pakistani spy for money.&nbsp;The Pakistani agent first contacted Gohil on his WhatsApp number in June 2023 and befriended him. "After winning his trust, the agent sought photos and videos of BSF and Indian Navy offices and ongoing construction around his village. Gohil shared the requested classified information via WhatsApp," said the SP.&nbsp;"he WhatsApp numbers under Aditi Bharadwaj’s name were being operated from Pakistan. We have registered a case against Gohil and Pakistani agent Aditi Bharadwaj under sections 61 and 148 of BNS," SP added.&nbsp;Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) arrested a man named Tufail from Varanasi on charges of spying for Pakistan. He is accused of sharing sensitive information about India’s internal security with Pakistani contacts.

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday (May 24) arrested a contractual health worker identified as Sahdevhsinh Gohil for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistani agents

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday (May 24) arrested a contractual health worker identified as Sahdevhsinh Gohil for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistani agents, as per news agency PTI. Gohil was lured by a Pakistani agent, who identified herself as Aditi Bharadwaj, to share information about under-construction as well as existing establishments of the Border Security Force and Indian Navy in the area, said the ATS in a release. Superintendent of Police (ATS) Siddharth Korukonda further revealed that since June 2023, Gohil, a resident of Lakhpat taluka of Kutch, had shared photos and videos of various BSF and naval facilities in Kutch district via WhatsApp with the Pakistani spy for money. The Pakistani agent first contacted Gohil on his WhatsApp number in June 2023 and befriended him. "After winning his trust, the agent sought photos and videos of BSF and Indian Navy offices and ongoing construction around his village. Gohil shared the requested classified information via WhatsApp," said the SP. "he WhatsApp numbers under Aditi Bharadwaj’s name were being operated from Pakistan. We have registered a case against Gohil and Pakistani agent Aditi Bharadwaj under sections 61 and 148 of BNS," SP added. Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) arrested a man named Tufail from Varanasi on charges of spying for Pakistan. He is accused of sharing sensitive information about India’s internal security with Pakistani contacts.

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Saturday (May 24) arrested a contractual health worker identified as Sahdevhsinh Gohil for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistani agents

Gujarat ATS arrests health worker for leaking sensitive security information to Pakistani agent

The monsoon has arrived in India's Kerala. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (May 24) announced that the Southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala, eight days earlier than the normal onset date of June 1.<h2>Earliest monsoon since 2009</h2>This marks the earliest onset of the monsoon in Kerala in 16 years, since 2009, said the weather department."The Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala today, the 24th May, 2025, against the normal date of 1st June. Thus, the southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala 8 days before the normal date. This is the earliest monsoon onset over Kerala after the year 2009, when it was set in over Kerala on 23rd May 2009," said the IMD, as reported by news agency ANI.For a monsoon to be declared, at least 60 per cent of the 14 weather stations across Kerala and adjoining area must record 2.55 mm or more rainfall for two consecutive days.IMD said that in addition to Kerala, a well-marked low-pressure area over the east-central Arabian Sea off the south Konkan coast concentrated into a depression and lay centred earlier today."The Well Marked Low pressure area over east-central Arabian Sea off south Konkan coast concentrated into a depression and lay centered at 0530 Hrs IST of today, the 24th May 2025 over eastcentral Arabian Sea and adjoining south Konkan coast near latitude 17.20 N &amp; longitude 73.00E, about 40 km northwest of Ratnagiri. It is likely to move nearly eastwards and cross south Konkan coast between Ratnagiri and Dapoli as a depression during forenoon of today, the 24th May 2025," said the weather agency.<h2>Will the rest of India get respite soon?</h2>In Rajasthan, which is experiencing a heat wave, the hot weather is expected to continue for five days with several districts experiencing temperatures as high as 48 degree Celsius.Several parts of Tamil Nadu have been placed under a red alert for May 25 and 26.Forecast for North India show persisting heat and temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees celcius.

“The Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala today, the 24th May, 2025, against the normal date of 1st June. Thus, the southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala 8 days before the normal date,” said IMD.

The monsoon has arrived in India's Kerala. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday (May 24) announced that the Southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala, eight days earlier than the normal onset date of June 1. Earliest monsoon since 2009 This marks the earliest onset of the monsoon in Kerala in 16 years, since 2009, said the weather department. "The Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala today, the 24th May, 2025, against the normal date of 1st June. Thus, the southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala 8 days before the normal date. This is the earliest monsoon onset over Kerala after the year 2009, when it was set in over Kerala on 23rd May 2009," said the IMD, as reported by news agency ANI. For a monsoon to be declared, at least 60 per cent of the 14 weather stations across Kerala and adjoining area must record 2.55 mm or more rainfall for two consecutive days. IMD said that in addition to Kerala, a well-marked low-pressure area over the east-central Arabian Sea off the south Konkan coast concentrated into a depression and lay centred earlier today. "The Well Marked Low pressure area over east-central Arabian Sea off south Konkan coast concentrated into a depression and lay centered at 0530 Hrs IST of today, the 24th May 2025 over eastcentral Arabian Sea and adjoining south Konkan coast near latitude 17.20 N & longitude 73.00E, about 40 km northwest of Ratnagiri. It is likely to move nearly eastwards and cross south Konkan coast between Ratnagiri and Dapoli as a depression during forenoon of today, the 24th May 2025," said the weather agency. Will the rest of India get respite soon? In Rajasthan, which is experiencing a heat wave, the hot weather is expected to continue for five days with several districts experiencing temperatures as high as 48 degree Celsius. Several parts of Tamil Nadu have been placed under a red alert for May 25 and 26. Forecast for North India show persisting heat and temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees celcius.

“The Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala today, the 24th May, 2025, against the normal date of 1st June. Thus, the southwest monsoon has set in over Kerala 8 days before the normal date,” said IMD.

Monsoon arrives 8 day early in Kerala - earliest onset since 2009. Will you get respite from heat? IMD prediction

India and Pakistan have mutually extended the closure of their airspace to each other's aircraft till June 24. This was formalised by the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). It continues the restriction that was implied in late April. The closure affects all aircraft registered and operated in both countries, including military flights.The new NOTAM issued by India reads, “Indian airspace not available for Pakistan registered Pakistan registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned/ or leased by Pakistan airlines/operators, including military flights till June 24, 5.29 am (IST)”Similarly new NOTAM issued by Pakistan also states,"Pakistan airspace not available for Indian registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights." The extended airspace restrictions have significant implications for Indian aircraft. Indian commercial aircraft that are coming from the west. Indian commercial airlines have to reroute, leading to increased fuel costs, longer flight durations, and increased air fares.However, the impact on Pakistan is not that high due to its limited international footprint. This development highlights the strain in India-Pakistan relations, which started from the Pahlgham terror attack of April 22. Subsequently, on April 24, Pakistan closed its airspace, and India did the same on April 30. These are the fresh order which restates the restrictions that were supposed to expire by May 24.&nbsp;&nbsp;

India prolongs its airspace closure for Pakistani aircraft until June 23, following reciprocal restrictions from Pakistan. The move signals ongoing tensions despite recent ceasefire efforts, impacting international flight routes and airline operations.

India and Pakistan have mutually extended the closure of their airspace to each other's aircraft till June 24. This was formalised by the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). It continues the restriction that was implied in late April. The closure affects all aircraft registered and operated in both countries, including military flights. The new NOTAM issued by India reads, “Indian airspace not available for Pakistan registered Pakistan registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned/ or leased by Pakistan airlines/operators, including military flights till June 24, 5.29 am (IST)” Similarly new NOTAM issued by Pakistan also states,"Pakistan airspace not available for Indian registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators, including military flights." The extended airspace restrictions have significant implications for Indian aircraft. Indian commercial aircraft that are coming from the west. Indian commercial airlines have to reroute, leading to increased fuel costs, longer flight durations, and increased air fares. However, the impact on Pakistan is not that high due to its limited international footprint. This development highlights the strain in India-Pakistan relations, which started from the Pahlgham terror attack of April 22. Subsequently, on April 24, Pakistan closed its airspace, and India did the same on April 30. These are the fresh order which restates the restrictions that were supposed to expire by May 24.

India prolongs its airspace closure for Pakistani aircraft until June 23, following reciprocal restrictions by Pakistan. The move signals ongoing tensions despite recent ceasefire efforts, impacting international flight routes and airline operations.

India extends airspace ban on Pakistan flights till June 24

In India's Gujarat, the Border Security Forces (BSF) on Friday night (May 23-24, intervening night) neutralised a Pakistani intruder who was attempting to enter Indian territory.<h2>What happened?</h2>As per a statement by the security forces, in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, the troops spotted a suspicious person moving towards the border fence after crossing the international border.The BSF challenged the intruder, who kept advancing, following which the forces were forced to open fire. The intruder was neutralised on the spot, added the statement.<h2>Forces stay on alert</h2>This comes amid heightened tensions between India and its neighbour Pakistan in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor in which India targeted nine terror-linked sites in Pakistan.Indian security forces have been on high alert after Pakistan committed ceasefire violations on the LoC (Line of Control) and IB (International Border) for 15 days in a row.As per ANI, in Rajasthan, the BSF said it was maintaining a strong presence along the IB as part of Operation Sindoor, which is still ongoing.Talking to the news agency, Yogendra Singh Rathore, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jaisalmer BSF, emphasised BSF's unwavering commitment to national security."BSF is the first line of defence and is always alert on the border. 5–6 years after its formation, the India-Pakistan war took place in 1971, and even then, it proved its usefulness. We were victorious during the Kargil War too. When the incident happened on 22nd April, when they (terrorists) killed our innocent citizens, after that, we were ready to give them a befitting reply. We stood by the decision taken by the Government of India, and we were fully prepared so that we could stop any misadventure right there," he said.

As per a statement by the security forces, in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, the troops spotted a suspicious person moving towards the border fence after crossing the international border.

In India's Gujarat, the Border Security Forces (BSF) on Friday night (May 23-24, intervening night) neutralised a Pakistani intruder who was attempting to enter Indian territory. What happened? As per a statement by the security forces, in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, the troops spotted a suspicious person moving towards the border fence after crossing the international border. The BSF challenged the intruder, who kept advancing, following which the forces were forced to open fire. The intruder was neutralised on the spot, added the statement. Forces stay on alert This comes amid heightened tensions between India and its neighbour Pakistan in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor in which India targeted nine terror-linked sites in Pakistan. Indian security forces have been on high alert after Pakistan committed ceasefire violations on the LoC (Line of Control) and IB (International Border) for 15 days in a row. As per ANI, in Rajasthan, the BSF said it was maintaining a strong presence along the IB as part of Operation Sindoor, which is still ongoing. Talking to the news agency, Yogendra Singh Rathore, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jaisalmer BSF, emphasised BSF's unwavering commitment to national security. "BSF is the first line of defence and is always alert on the border. 5–6 years after its formation, the India-Pakistan war took place in 1971, and even then, it proved its usefulness. We were victorious during the Kargil War too. When the incident happened on 22nd April, when they (terrorists) killed our innocent citizens, after that, we were ready to give them a befitting reply. We stood by the decision taken by the Government of India, and we were fully prepared so that we could stop any misadventure right there," he said.

As per a statement by the security forces, in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, the troops spotted a suspicious person moving towards the border fence after crossing the international border.

BSF neutralises Pakistani intruder at Gujarat border

On Friday, May 23, in a joint press conference in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, a journalist asked Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar if he was disappointed that the German government initially didn't support Operation Sindoor.Maintaining a calm demeanour, Jaishankar responded, “I think you are misinformed, we had a conversation on the May 7 of my recollection, which was when we initiated our operations, and it was a very understanding and positive conversation. Quite honestly, even before that, the German government has expressed solidarity in face of this terror attack. The minister also clearly conveyed that every nation has a right to self-defence in the face of terrorism.”&nbsp;S Jaishankar is in Berlin as part of his three-nation trip to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. The German Minister condemned the horrors of the Pahlgham attack, which killed 26 Indian tourists.“When it comes to terrorism, today, there is virtually no country which would say they approve of what was done and won't condemn it...If I say I have the right to defend myself,” said Jaishankar, " We are encouraged by the very early condemnation of the terrorist attack, as well as the clear message we got on May 7th and again today from Minister Wadephul that Germany recognises India's right to defend itself..."Jaishankar said that the terror attack was not an isolated event; it is part of a larger pattern which has not only targeted Jammu and Kashmir, but other parts of India as well. It is intended to hurt the normalisation of Kashmir and create a fear psychosis, which will hurt the tourism economy of Kashmir.“…this was meant to create a fear psychosis and destroy the tourism economy of the Kashmir...and sow religious discord...” said Jaishankar.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you, dear <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrSJaishankar</a>, for your excellent visit and our constructive talks on further cooperation between <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Germany?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Germany</a>. Our countries have many common goals – from security to economy – and share the responsibility to work for peace &amp; stability in the world.🇮🇳🤝🇩🇪 <a href="https://t.co/kMa2vkdh6A">pic.twitter.com/kMa2vkdh6A</a>&mdash; Johann Wadephul (@AussenMinDE) <a href="https://twitter.com/AussenMinDE/status/1925965260529307709?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

German Foreign Minister maintained his position of restoring the bilateral relations between India and Pakistan and resolving the conflict through dialogue. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Johann Wadephul praised the constructive talks between the two representatives and recapitulated the commitment of both nations towards peace and stability.&nbsp;

During a joint press conference in Berlin, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar dismissed suggestions of Germany's initial reluctance to support Operation Sindoor, emphasizing strong Indo-German solidarity against terrorism and the right to self-defence.

On Friday, May 23, in a joint press conference in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, a journalist asked Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar if he was disappointed that the German government initially didn't support Operation Sindoor. Maintaining a calm demeanour, Jaishankar responded, “I think you are misinformed, we had a conversation on the May 7 of my recollection, which was when we initiated our operations, and it was a very understanding and positive conversation. Quite honestly, even before that, the German government has expressed solidarity in face of this terror attack. The minister also clearly conveyed that every nation has a right to self-defence in the face of terrorism.” S Jaishankar is in Berlin as part of his three-nation trip to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. The German Minister condemned the horrors of the Pahlgham attack, which killed 26 Indian tourists. “When it comes to terrorism, today, there is virtually no country which would say they approve of what was done and won't condemn it...If I say I have the right to defend myself,” said Jaishankar, " We are encouraged by the very early condemnation of the terrorist attack, as well as the clear message we got on May 7th and again today from Minister Wadephul that Germany recognises India's right to defend itself..." Jaishankar said that the terror attack was not an isolated event; it is part of a larger pattern which has not only targeted Jammu and Kashmir, but other parts of India as well. It is intended to hurt the normalisation of Kashmir and create a fear psychosis, which will hurt the tourism economy of Kashmir. “…this was meant to create a fear psychosis and destroy the tourism economy of the Kashmir...and sow religious discord...” said Jaishankar.

During a joint press conference in Berlin, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar dismissed suggestions of Germany's initial reluctance to support Operation Sindoor, emphasising strong Indo-German solidarity against terrorism and the right to self-defence.

EAM S Jaishankar refuted journalist's claim of Germany not supporting Operation Sindoor initially

India on Friday (May 23) called out Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for its "grossly hypocritical behaviour".Slamming Pakistan for its attacks on civilians during the four-day military confrontation, India noted that Islamabad makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians and thus has zero credentials to speak about protecting civilians.<h2>Decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism</h2>During an open debate on "Addressing emerging threats, ensuring safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms" under the agenda item "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict", Pakistani Ambassador at the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad brought up the Kashmir issue and the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan.In response, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, called out Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism that for decades has made civilians a target."India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across the border. This ranges from the horrific attack on 26/11 Mumbai attack to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025. The victims of Pakistani terrorism have been predominantly civilians since its objective has been to attack our prosperity, progress and our morale," he said.Watch the video here:

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<h2>Pakistani officials attended terrorist funerals</h2>Ambassador Harish then slammed Pakistani high-ups for attending the funerals of some terrorists killed by India during "Operation Sindoor""We just recently saw senior government, police, and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor. A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," he said.Slamming Pakistani claims, he added that Islamabad deliberately targeted and shelled border villages in India and killed over 20 and injured over 80 civilians during the conflict and its repeated LoC ceasefire violations. He said that Pakistan targeted schools, medical facilities, gurudwaras and temples."To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical. Let us be clear...Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists," he noted before urging the international community to "come together on zero tolerance for terrorism and calling out those who sponsor and defend it".

Slamming Pakistan for its attacks on civilians during the four-day military confrontation, India noted that Islamabad makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians and thus has zero credentials to speak about protecting civilians.

India on Friday (May 23) called out Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for its "grossly hypocritical behaviour". Slamming Pakistan for its attacks on civilians during the four-day military confrontation, India noted that Islamabad makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians and thus has zero credentials to speak about protecting civilians. Decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism During an open debate on "Addressing emerging threats, ensuring safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms" under the agenda item "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict", Pakistani Ambassador at the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad brought up the Kashmir issue and the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan. In response, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, called out Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism that for decades has made civilians a target. "India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across the border. This ranges from the horrific attack on 26/11 Mumbai attack to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025. The victims of Pakistani terrorism have been predominantly civilians since its objective has been to attack our prosperity, progress and our morale," he said. Watch the video here:

Slamming Pakistan for its attacks on civilians during the four-day military confrontation, India noted that Islamabad makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians and thus has zero credentials to speak about protecting civilians.

India slams 'grossly hypocritical' Pakistan at UNSC, points out 'army officials attended terrorists' funeral'

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, pointing to a long history of terror attacks allegedly supported by Islamabad. The comments came from India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, during an open debate on protecting civilians during armed conflicts.Referring to recent and past incidents, Harish said, “India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders. This has ranged from the horrific 26/11 attack on the city of Mumbai to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025.”<h2>UN platform sees heated India-Pakistan exchange</h2>The Indian envoy was responding to Pakistan’s earlier remarks during the debate, which centred around the safety of civilians, humanitarian workers, and media personnel in conflict zones.“I am constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues,” Harish noted during the session. He went on to say that Pakistan’s participation in discussions about civilian protection was “an affront to the international community”, given its alleged record of supporting violence that targets civilians.<h2>Tensions rose after Pahalgam terror attack</h2>Relations between the two countries worsened significantly following a terror attack in Pahalgam last month, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, many of whom were tourists.India responded by conducting targeted strikes on what it identified as terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. This was followed by Pakistani attempts to attack Indian military bases over the next three days.According to Indian officials, these attempts were met with a firm response. The situation de-escalated after both countries’ military operations directors held discussions and agreed to halt further military action on May 10.

The Indian envoy was responding to Pakistan’s earlier remarks during the debate, which centred around the safety of civilians, humanitarian workers, and media personnel in conflict zones.

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, pointing to a long history of terror attacks allegedly supported by Islamabad. The comments came from India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, during an open debate on protecting civilians during armed conflicts. Referring to recent and past incidents, Harish said, “India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders. This has ranged from the horrific 26/11 attack on the city of Mumbai to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025.” UN platform sees heated India-Pakistan exchange The Indian envoy was responding to Pakistan’s earlier remarks during the debate, which centred around the safety of civilians, humanitarian workers, and media personnel in conflict zones. “I am constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues,” Harish noted during the session. He went on to say that Pakistan’s participation in discussions about civilian protection was “an affront to the international community”, given its alleged record of supporting violence that targets civilians. Tensions rose after Pahalgam terror attack Relations between the two countries worsened significantly following a terror attack in Pahalgam last month, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, many of whom were tourists. India responded by conducting targeted strikes on what it identified as terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. This was followed by Pakistani attempts to attack Indian military bases over the next three days. According to Indian officials, these attempts were met with a firm response. The situation de-escalated after both countries’ military operations directors held discussions and agreed to halt further military action on May 10.

The Indian envoy was responding to Pakistan’s earlier remarks during the debate, which centred around the safety of civilians, humanitarian workers, and media personnel in conflict zones.

From 'horrific 26/11' to 'barbaric mass murder' in Pahalgam: India blasts Pakistan at UNSC over decades of terror attack

&nbsp;Zee TV UK is celebrating its 30th anniversary by partnering with one of the most prestigious studios of India, Yash Raj Films (YRF), to bring the global premiere of Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical (CFIL) to the United Kingdom. The remarkable cultural collaboration marks a key moment in the South Asian entertainment landscape.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sidharth-malhotra-janhvi-kapoor-s-param-sundari-teaser-leaked-online-1748012388784">Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra starrer Param Sundari teaser leaked online</a>&nbsp;This coincides with the 30th year of the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), the longest-running movie in the history of Indian cinema. The musical event CFIL will run from 29 May to 21 June 2025 at the iconic Manchester Opera House.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/cannes-2025-alia-bhatt-makes-stunning-debut-in-a-vintage-floral-gown-1748017147077">Cannes 2025: Alia Bhatt makes stunning debut in a vintage floral gown | Watch</a>&nbsp;The English-language production, which is directed by Aditya Chopra, the original creator of the 1995 blockbuster, blends Bollywood with Broadway-style storytelling. The story, starring Jena Pandya and Ashley Day, features Simran and Roger – a contemporary cross-cultural couple navigating love, family, and identity in a globalised world.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-reportedly-has-distanced-herself-from-blake-lively-amid-justin-baldoni-legal-drama-1748009614217">Taylor Swift reportedly has distanced herself from Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni legal drama: 'She wished she'd never met Blake'</a>&nbsp;The musical includes book and lyrics by award-winning Nell Benjamin, music by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani (popularly called Vishal &amp; Shekhar in India), choreography by Rob Ashford, co-choreography of Indian dances by Shruti Merchant, scenic design by Derek McLane and casting by David Grindrod CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting.

The musical event CFIL will run from 29 May to 21 June 2025 at the iconic Manchester Opera House.

Zee TV UK is celebrating its 30th anniversary by partnering with one of the most prestigious studios of India, Yash Raj Films (YRF), to bring the global premiere of Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical (CFIL) to the United Kingdom. The remarkable cultural collaboration marks a key moment in the South Asian entertainment landscape. Also read | Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra starrer Param Sundari teaser leaked online This coincides with the 30th year of the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), the longest-running movie in the history of Indian cinema. The musical event CFIL will run from 29 May to 21 June 2025 at the iconic Manchester Opera House. Also read | Cannes 2025: Alia Bhatt makes stunning debut in a vintage floral gown | Watch The English-language production, which is directed by Aditya Chopra, the original creator of the 1995 blockbuster, blends Bollywood with Broadway-style storytelling. The story, starring Jena Pandya and Ashley Day, features Simran and Roger – a contemporary cross-cultural couple navigating love, family, and identity in a globalised world. Also read | Taylor Swift reportedly has distanced herself from Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni legal drama: 'She wished she'd never met Blake' The musical includes book and lyrics by award-winning Nell Benjamin, music by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani (popularly called Vishal & Shekhar in India), choreography by Rob Ashford, co-choreography of Indian dances by Shruti Merchant, scenic design by Derek McLane and casting by David Grindrod CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting.

The musical event CFIL will run from 29 May to 21 June 2025 at the iconic Manchester Opera House.

Zee TV UK celebrates 30th anniversary with Yash Raj Films’ ‘Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical’

Amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, several sweet shops in Rajasthan’s Jaipur have started renaming the famous ‘Mysore Pak’ and ‘Moti Pak’ to ‘Mysore Shree’ and ‘Moti Shree’.&nbsp;“We have removed the word ‘Pak’ from our sweets’ names. We have renamed ‘Moti Pak’ as ‘Moti Shree’, ‘Gond Pak’ as ‘Gond Shree’, ‘Mysore Pak’ as ‘Mysore Shree’,” a shopkeeper told NDTV.&nbsp;Live Mint reported that Tyohaar Sweets, a popular sweet shop in Jaipur, has changed the names of its traditional sweets to show national pride. Shop owner Anjali Jain said that the name was changed after many customers were uncomfortable with the word ‘Pak’ following recent tensions.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mumbai-sees-nearly-100-covid-cases-is-there-a-need-to-be-concerned-here-s-the-precautions-you-can-take-1748014684276">Mumbai sees nearly 100 covid cases - Is there a need to be concerned? Here's the precautions you can take</a>&nbsp;On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26.&nbsp;<h2>What does ‘Pak’ mean?</h2>&nbsp;The word ‘pak’ in sweets does not refer to Pakistan, but means a sweet in Kannada. Pak in Mysore Pak, which is a dry sweet made with condensed milk, refers to the sugar syrup used in the recipe.&nbsp;<h2>Social media reacts</h2>&nbsp;The change of name has triggered a wave of responses on social media.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-banarasi-sarees-get-patriotic-makeover-with-missiles-and-warships-1747987931911">Operation Sindoor: Banarasi sarees get patriotic makeover with missiles and warships</a>&nbsp;“The word ‘pak’ is likely derived from the Kannada word ‘paka’, which means a sweet or sugary concoction and it was first created in the Mysore Palace kitchens during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar,” a user explained.&nbsp;“Mysore Pak is a sweet. The real ‘bitterness’ lies in people reading too much into desserts,” another said.&nbsp;A third said, “In Kannada it is called Mysuru Paaka. Maybe we should use that spelling instead of Pak.”

A shop owner said that the name was changed after many customers were uncomfortable with the word ‘Pak’ following recent tensions. The change of name has triggered a wave of responses on social media.

Amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, several sweet shops in Rajasthan’s Jaipur have started renaming the famous ‘Mysore Pak’ and ‘Moti Pak’ to ‘Mysore Shree’ and ‘Moti Shree’. “We have removed the word ‘Pak’ from our sweets’ names. We have renamed ‘Moti Pak’ as ‘Moti Shree’, ‘Gond Pak’ as ‘Gond Shree’, ‘Mysore Pak’ as ‘Mysore Shree’,” a shopkeeper told NDTV. Live Mint reported that Tyohaar Sweets, a popular sweet shop in Jaipur, has changed the names of its traditional sweets to show national pride. Shop owner Anjali Jain said that the name was changed after many customers were uncomfortable with the word ‘Pak’ following recent tensions. Also read | Mumbai sees nearly 100 covid cases - Is there a need to be concerned? Here's the precautions you can take On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26. What does ‘Pak’ mean? The word ‘pak’ in sweets does not refer to Pakistan, but means a sweet in Kannada. Pak in Mysore Pak, which is a dry sweet made with condensed milk, refers to the sugar syrup used in the recipe. Social media reacts The change of name has triggered a wave of responses on social media. Also read | Operation Sindoor: Banarasi sarees get patriotic makeover with missiles and warships “The word ‘pak’ is likely derived from the Kannada word ‘paka’, which means a sweet or sugary concoction and it was first created in the Mysore Palace kitchens during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar,” a user explained. “Mysore Pak is a sweet. The real ‘bitterness’ lies in people reading too much into desserts,” another said. A third said, “In Kannada it is called Mysuru Paaka. Maybe we should use that spelling instead of Pak.”

A shop owner said that the name was changed after many customers were uncomfortable with the word ‘Pak’ following recent tensions. The change of name has triggered a wave of responses on social media.

Sweet shops in India's Jaipur change name of ‘Mysore Pak’ to ‘Mysore Shree’ over Pakistan links: What does ‘Pak’ really mean?

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As covid cases have sharply risen in India, raising alarm across the nation, Mumbai registered 95 COVID-19 cases so far in May.It shows an uptick as Maharashtra's saw a total of 106 cases since January, according to the state health department.With rising cases, at least 16 people are hospitalised, and patients are being shifted from KEM Hospital to Seven Hills Hospital to prevent further spread.The authorities said that all patients presenting with influenza-like illness (ILI) or severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) are being tested for COVID-19.Although there isn't a need to be concerned or worried about, as the number might not be sounding that alarming compared to previous covid waves. However, it does shows a clear shift in the virus's behaviour over &nbsp;the past year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delhi-issues-fresh-covid-advisory-hospitals-told-to-prep-beds-oxygen-and-vaccines-amid-case-rise-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-1748013663537">Also read: Delhi issues fresh Covid advisory: Hospitals told to prep beds, oxygen and vaccines amid case rise - Here's all you need to know</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, not just in Mumbai, Haryana's Gurgaon and Faridabad also witnessed three cases of coronavirus.Two cases were reported from Gurugram, while, one from Faridabad. However, the woman in Gurugram, who was tested positive, recently returned from Mumbai.Here's the precautionsAs the cases are rising rapidly, people have been getting anxious as it is reminding them of the past wave of covid.However, it is always better to take some precautions, particularly those who are more vulnerable to it, including elderly, pregnant or have underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems.&nbsp;Wearing masks&nbsp; Avoiding close contact&nbsp; Maintaining hand hygiene&nbsp; Staying home if you feel unwell Keep updated with vaccinations or boosters&nbsp;The cause of this surge of COVID-19 cases in Asia is the JN.1 variant and its related descendants, which are subvariants of the Omicron lineage.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated JN.1 as a “variant of interest”, though not yet a “variant of concern”.&nbsp;

As the cases are rising rapidly, people have been getting anxious as it is reminding them of the past wave of covid.

As covid cases have sharply risen in India, raising alarm across the nation, Mumbai registered 95 COVID-19 cases so far in May. It shows an uptick as Maharashtra's saw a total of 106 cases since January, according to the state health department. With rising cases, at least 16 people are hospitalised, and patients are being shifted from KEM Hospital to Seven Hills Hospital to prevent further spread. The authorities said that all patients presenting with influenza-like illness (ILI) or severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) are being tested for COVID-19. Although there isn't a need to be concerned or worried about, as the number might not be sounding that alarming compared to previous covid waves. However, it does shows a clear shift in the virus's behaviour over the past year. Also read: Delhi issues fresh Covid advisory: Hospitals told to prep beds, oxygen and vaccines amid case rise - Here's all you need to know Meanwhile, not just in Mumbai, Haryana's Gurgaon and Faridabad also witnessed three cases of coronavirus. Two cases were reported from Gurugram, while, one from Faridabad. However, the woman in Gurugram, who was tested positive, recently returned from Mumbai. Here's the precautions As the cases are rising rapidly, people have been getting anxious as it is reminding them of the past wave of covid. However, it is always better to take some precautions, particularly those who are more vulnerable to it, including elderly, pregnant or have underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems. Wearing masks Avoiding close contact Maintaining hand hygiene Staying home if you feel unwell Keep updated with vaccinations or boosters The cause of this surge of COVID-19 cases in Asia is the JN.1 variant and its related descendants, which are subvariants of the Omicron lineage. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated JN.1 as a “variant of interest”, though not yet a “variant of concern”.

As the cases are rising rapidly, people have been getting anxious as it is reminding them of the past wave of covid.

Mumbai sees nearly 100 covid cases - Is there a need to be concerned? Here's the precautions you can take

In a unique tribute to the Indian armed forces, Banarasi saree weavers in Varanasi have blended patriotism with traditional craftsmanship. These new sarees showcase designs inspired by Operation Sindoor, the military response by India after the recent terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.<h2>Launched by the Indian forces</h2> Operation Sindoor targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir following the deadly 22 April attack that killed 24 tourists, including a Nepalese national.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Banarasi saree traders have creatively integrated Operation Sindoor themes into their designs, highlighting the Indian armed forces&#39; fight against terrorism. These unique sarees have become popular, reflecting national pride and drawing widespread… <a href="https://t.co/zGgBWGVmAw">pic.twitter.com/zGgBWGVmAw</a>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://twitter.com/ians_india/status/1925475915166867565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Now, this heroic operation has found its way onto silk threads. Saree makers in Varanasi have illustrated symbols of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in their saree designs. Pictures of the BrahMos missile, fighter jets, warships and the S-400 air defence system are delicately woven into the fabric.&nbsp;Shopkeeper Vikas, who helped create the sarees, told IANS, “These sarees are inspired by Operation Sindoor. We want to show that the whole nation stands with our soldiers. Through these designs, we say – India is united.”&nbsp;These patriotic sarees are not just gaining attention locally. Shoppers from across India – and even international tourists – are showing great interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;The sample pieces are already turning heads and more designs are in the pipeline. Sellers also plan to gift some sarees to Indian soldiers as a gesture of respect and gratitude.&nbsp;Blending patriotism with artistry, these Banarasi sarees have become a powerful statement showing how deeply every citizen, including weavers and traders, stands with the nation.

Banarasi sarees now showcase 'Operation Sindoor' with designs featuring missiles, warships, and Indian armed forces. A tribute to India's military strength, these patriotic sarees blend tradition with national pride, drawing attention from across India and abroad.

In a unique tribute to the Indian armed forces, Banarasi saree weavers in Varanasi have blended patriotism with traditional craftsmanship. These new sarees showcase designs inspired by Operation Sindoor, the military response by India after the recent terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Launched by the Indian forces Operation Sindoor targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir following the deadly 22 April attack that killed 24 tourists, including a Nepalese national.

Banarasi sarees now showcase 'Operation Sindoor' with designs featuring missiles, warships, and Indian armed forces. A tribute to India's military strength, these patriotic sarees blend tradition with national pride, drawing attention from across India and abroad.

Operation Sindoor: Banarasi sarees get patriotic makeover with missiles and warships

As he and fellow crew members aboard the International Space Station circle the Earth at nearly 28,000 kmph, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be having a video interaction with students from India. "Our astronaut will be directly interacting with the student community... two such events we are planning across the country," Sudeesh Balan, Project Director at ISRO told WION's Sidharth M.P.&nbsp;If all goes per plan, the American Axiom-4 mission piloted by Indian Air Force Test Pilot Group Captain Shukla will liftoff on June 8th from &nbsp;Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. However, the launch date is subject to changes in weather and other technical factors. Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule.&nbsp;Axiom-4 is a unique and exciting opportunity for ISRO in International cooperation and collaboration. The experience and know-how from this mission are significant for us and would feed into Gaganyaan program, which is India's own mission to send our astronauts to space and return them safely. Missions like Axiom-4 would motivate young minds to be passionate about space technology, Balan added.&nbsp;Further, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM(Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity.&nbsp; Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Program, NASA, told WION's Sidharth M.P, that NASA and ISRO have a unique joint agreement for working onboard together during this mission. "This is a little different than other missions and we'll be having an ISRO member to do joint research. These are Human research programme experiments with NASA. These experiments will be different from the seven biological experiments that Shukla will be doing for ISRO," she added.&nbsp;<h2>About the Axiom-4 astronaut mission</h2>&nbsp;This mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary.&nbsp;Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4.&nbsp;As per the present launch timeline, Shukla will blastoff to space on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket at 6:41 pm Indian time, Sunday, 8th June. The launch will be carried out from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. This launch pad was built in the 1960s to accommodate the Saturn V rocket that was used in the Apollo series of missions, including the maiden moon landing by Apollo11. Further, this launchpad has been used for multiple launches of the space shuttle. Since 2019, this site has been leased to SpaceX, which launches its Falcon9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.&nbsp;

Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule.

As he and fellow crew members aboard the International Space Station circle the Earth at nearly 28,000 kmph, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be having a video interaction with students from India. "Our astronaut will be directly interacting with the student community... two such events we are planning across the country," Sudeesh Balan, Project Director at ISRO told WION's Sidharth M.P. If all goes per plan, the American Axiom-4 mission piloted by Indian Air Force Test Pilot Group Captain Shukla will liftoff on June 8th from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. However, the launch date is subject to changes in weather and other technical factors. Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Axiom-4 is a unique and exciting opportunity for ISRO in International cooperation and collaboration. The experience and know-how from this mission are significant for us and would feed into Gaganyaan program, which is India's own mission to send our astronauts to space and return them safely. Missions like Axiom-4 would motivate young minds to be passionate about space technology, Balan added. Further, Shukla will also be performing experiments in STEM(Science, Tech, Engineering, Math), and these will be made available as recorded educational videos, as part of the Axiom-4 mission outreach activity. Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Program, NASA, told WION's Sidharth M.P, that NASA and ISRO have a unique joint agreement for working onboard together during this mission. "This is a little different than other missions and we'll be having an ISRO member to do joint research. These are Human research programme experiments with NASA. These experiments will be different from the seven biological experiments that Shukla will be doing for ISRO," she added. About the Axiom-4 astronaut mission This mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crew members will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian to fly to the International Space Station, and the second Indian to fly to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who flew on a Soviet Mission in 1984. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4. As per the present launch timeline, Shukla will blastoff to space on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket at 6:41 pm Indian time, Sunday, 8th June. The launch will be carried out from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. This launch pad was built in the 1960s to accommodate the Saturn V rocket that was used in the Apollo series of missions, including the maiden moon landing by Apollo11. Further, this launchpad has been used for multiple launches of the space shuttle. Since 2019, this site has been leased to SpaceX, which launches its Falcon9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.

Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule.

An out of the world video call: From space, Astronaut Shukla to address Indian students

An all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi met First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, Andrey Denisov and other senators in Moscow.&nbsp; &nbsp;The eight-member delegation led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf. The delegation will visit Slovenia, Greece, Latvia, and Spain, after visiting Russia. They are tasked with highlighting Operation Sindoor and India's unwavering fight against terrorism. Earlier in the day, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, briefed the all-party parliamentary delegation, on various aspects of India-Russia ties.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hon’ble MPs <a href="https://twitter.com/KanimozhiDMK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanimozhiDMK</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/RajeevRai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RajeevRai</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/CaptBrijesh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaptBrijesh</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/GUPTAPC50?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@guptapc50</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/DrAshokKMittal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrAshokKMittal</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ambmanjeevpuri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ambmanjeevpuri</a> are received by the Chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs H.E. Mr. Leonid Slutsky along with other Members of the State Duma.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>… <a href="https://t.co/I447cXfB3N">pic.twitter.com/I447cXfB3N</a>— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndEmbMoscow/status/1925849799540003314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking to ANI, Kanimozhi said, "Russia has been a strategic partner and we have always worked together on diplomatic issues, trade...it becomes very important at this point to reach out to Russia when we have been facing terror attacks time and again. We lost 26 lives in India, so the Government of India and the PM decided that MPs from across the country, from different parties, would be sent to represent the Indian stand against terrorism and explain our position to the world. So, as a part of these delegations that are being sent, one delegation has been sent to Russia..."&nbsp;In Japan, all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha appealed to diplomats to not sit on the fence because fighting against terrorism is for everyone. The delegation, led by Sanjay Jha, includes BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi and Brij Lal, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Barla, and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pointing out Islamabad's involvement in cross-border terrorism while interacting with diplomats, he said that Pakistan funds terrorists, trains them and sends them to India. "We are going to different countries to apprise the world that today it is India and tomorrow it could be you also. So don't be a fence-sitter. Fight against terrorism is for everyone. We are representing our people; we are going all over the world to apprise about the cross-border terrorism of Pakistan. It is state-sponsored terrorism. They finance it, they fund it, they train them and they send them to India and to other parts of the world also," Jha said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">All-Party Delegation from India interacted with the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League led by Chairman H.E. Mr. Yasutoshi Nishimura. India’s resolute stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism was conveyed. Members of the league expressed support for India’s resolve to… <a href="https://t.co/kRmgSI37BP">pic.twitter.com/kRmgSI37BP</a>&mdash; India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianEmbTokyo/status/1925835282693185865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

All-party parliamentary delegations in Russia and Japan apprise diplomats and ministers about the role of Pakistan in funding terrorism 

An all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi met First Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, Andrey Denisov and other senators in Moscow. The eight-member delegation led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf. The delegation will visit Slovenia, Greece, Latvia, and Spain, after visiting Russia. They are tasked with highlighting Operation Sindoor and India's unwavering fight against terrorism. Earlier in the day, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, briefed the all-party parliamentary delegation, on various aspects of India-Russia ties.

All-party parliamentary delegations in Russia and Japan apprise diplomats and ministers about the role of Pakistan in funding terrorism&nbsp;

India's all-party delegations in Russia, Japan expose Pak-based terrorism, warn 'don't be fence sitters, fight against terror for all'

A flight carrying the Operation Sindoor delegation to Russia's capital, circled "mid-air" due to a drone attack on Moscow, further delaying the flight by 45 minutes.According to Indian news agency PTI, the flight carrying &nbsp;DMK MP Kanimozhi-led Operation Sindoor delegation later landed safely on Thursday night, sources said.Sources close to Kanimozhi, a Lok Sabha member, said the flight had to circle mid-air, as per the report."It circled in the air and later landed and there was a delay of 45 minutes. She (Kanimozhi) landed safely," sources close to the MP told PTI.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-when-sindoor-turns-into-barood-pm-modi-warns-pakistan-from-bikaner-1747902103406">Also read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi warns Pakistan from Bikaner, praises Indian Army's swift response</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, the drone attack led to disruptions at the Domodedovo International Airport, affecting flight operations for hours.Following this, the flight of Operation Sindoor delegation was denied permission to land and had to stay airborne for some time.Later, the Indian embassy staff received the delegation after the flight landed at the airport.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hon’ble MPs <a href="https://twitter.com/KanimozhiDMK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KanimozhiDMK</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/RajeevRai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RajeevRai</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/CaptBrijesh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CaptBrijesh</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/GUPTAPC50?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@guptapc50</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/DrAshokKMittal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrAshokKMittal</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ambmanjeevpuri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ambmanjeevpuri</a> are received by the Chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs H.E. Mr. Leonid Slutsky along with other Members of the State Duma.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a>… <a href="https://t.co/I447cXfB3N">pic.twitter.com/I447cXfB3N</a>&mdash; India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndEmbMoscow/status/1925849799540003314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Hon’ble MPs <a href="https://x.com/KanimozhiDMK">@KanimozhiDMK</a> ,<a href="https://x.com/RajeevRai">@RajeevRai</a>, <a href="https://x.com/CaptBrijesh">@CaptBrijesh</a>, <a href="https://x.com/guptapc50">@guptapc50</a>, <a href="https://x.com/DrAshokKMittal">@DrAshokKMittal</a> and <a href="https://x.com/ambmanjeevpuri">@ambmanjeevpuri</a> are received by the Chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs H.E. Mr. Leonid Slutsky along with other Members of the State Duma," Indian embassy in Russia. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-up-ats-arrests-varanasi-man-on-charges-of-spying-for-pakistan-1747920425400">Also read: Operation Sindoor: UP ATS arrests Varanasi man on charges of spying for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Currently, Kanimozhi is leading a group to Russia, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, and Latvia to brief these countries about India's recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.The team will be explaining India's position on regional security and raise awareness about Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism.The team led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-outreach-all-party-delegation-engages-with-russia-uae-and-japan-1747991380632">WATCH | Operation Sindoor outreach: All-party delegation engages with Russia, UAE and Japan</a> &nbsp;

According to Indian news agency PTI, the flight carrying  DMK MP Kanimozhi-led Operation Sindoor delegation later landed safely on Thursday night, sources said.

A flight carrying the Operation Sindoor delegation to Russia's capital, circled "mid-air" due to a drone attack on Moscow, further delaying the flight by 45 minutes. According to Indian news agency PTI, the flight carrying DMK MP Kanimozhi-led Operation Sindoor delegation later landed safely on Thursday night, sources said. Sources close to Kanimozhi, a Lok Sabha member, said the flight had to circle mid-air, as per the report. "It circled in the air and later landed and there was a delay of 45 minutes. She (Kanimozhi) landed safely," sources close to the MP told PTI. Also read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi warns Pakistan from Bikaner, praises Indian Army's swift response Reportedly, the drone attack led to disruptions at the Domodedovo International Airport, affecting flight operations for hours. Following this, the flight of Operation Sindoor delegation was denied permission to land and had to stay airborne for some time. Later, the Indian embassy staff received the delegation after the flight landed at the airport.

According to Indian news agency PTI, the flight carrying &nbsp;DMK MP Kanimozhi-led Operation Sindoor delegation later landed safely on Thursday night, sources said.

Operation Sindoor delegation plane circled mid-air after drone attack on Moscow, delayed for 45 minutes

A day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump's claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue.&nbsp;In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi claimed that India's foreign policy has "collapsed" and asked three questions - all of which were answered by EAM Jaishankar in his interview with Dutch public broadcaster NOS. Gandhi also shared an edited video in which the EAM was seen fumbling at the questions asked by the Dutch journalist. The LoP falsely claimed that no countries backed India in condemning Pakistan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Will JJ explain: • Why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan? • Why didn’t a single country back us in condemning Pakistan? • Who asked Trump to “mediate” between India &amp; Pakistan? India’s foreign policy has collapsed. <a href="https://t.co/m8q2lAFRm4">https://t.co/m8q2lAFRm4</a>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1925827704382746854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Responding to Rahul Gandhi's continuous barrage of questions, BJP addressed the media and party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said that he should ask his questions in all-party meetings and no cause harm to the nation.&nbsp;"You can ask any question in an all-party meeting of the MEA briefing. Your questions can be answered... But such activities by Rahul Gandhi are not innocent. This cannot be neglected by calling it Rahul Gandhi's childlike, for which he is known... When it is about the nation, every statement holds weight, and will be exposed if it causes harm to the country," Bhatia said. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had targeted Jaishankar accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. The Ministry of External Affairs had then responded firmly, saying Jaishankar’s words were being taken out of context.<h2>What had EAM S Jaishankar said in the interview?</h2>EAM Jaishankar said in the interview, "Rubio had spoken to me, Vance had spoken to our prime minister. They had their view, and they were talking to us, and they were talking to Pakistanis, as indeed were some other countries. The United States was not alone in this. I think there were some countries in the Gulf. There were some others as well."&nbsp;"But the cessation of firing and military action was something which was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan," he clarified."We made one thing very clear to everybody who spoke to us, not just the United States, but to everybody that if the Pakistanis want to stop firing, they need to tell us. We need to hear it from them. Their general has to call up our general and say this and that is what happened," he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cessation of violence was negotiated directly between India and Pakistan says EAM Dr S Jaishankar <a href="https://t.co/7Bfyz2kvaI">pic.twitter.com/7Bfyz2kvaI</a>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1925608762380853658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Moreover, in an interview with Dutch daily De Volkskrant, Jaishankar was point blank in his statement when he said, "Let's stop pretending Pakistan is not involved in terrorist attacks on India." "We should not go along with the narrative that Pakistan does not know what is going on. The most notorious terrorists on the United Nations (UN) sanctions list are all in Pakistan," Jaishankar said.

A day after EAM S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue.

A day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump's claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi claimed that India's foreign policy has "collapsed" and asked three questions - all of which were answered by EAM Jaishankar in his interview with Dutch public broadcaster NOS. Gandhi also shared an edited video in which the EAM was seen fumbling at the questions asked by the Dutch journalist. The LoP falsely claimed that no countries backed India in condemning Pakistan.

A day after EAM S Jaishankar debunked Donald Trump's claims about mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire understanding, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet again questioned US' role in the issue.

Rahul Gandhi in doubt again, targets EAM Jaishankar over US role in India-Pak ceasefire; BJP hits back

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the Gangotri Highway accident where a 41-passenger loaded bus overturned after driver lost the control near Dharasu. In a post on X, CM Dhami said instructions were given to provide proper treatment to the injured and also refer them to higher centers if needed."The news of the bus accident near Dharasu Nalupani on Gangotri Highway is very sad. The district administration and SDRF teams are engaged in relief and rescue work. Immediate medical assistance is being provided to the injured and instructions have been given to refer them to higher centers if needed. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of all the injured passengers," he said.According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), 41 passengers were travelling in the bus when it overturned"Today, on 23rd May, in Uttarkashi district, at around 10:00 am, Dharasu police station informed SDRF post Chinyalisaur that a bus has met with an accident near Dharasu Band. On receiving the information, the SDRF team immediately left for the spot under the leadership of Sub Inspector Manish Bhakuni. According to preliminary information, the said vehicle (bus) went out of control and overturned on the road. A total of 41 people were travelling in the bus. SDRF and district police force carried out quick rescue operations and evacuated all the passengers safely from the bus," the SDRF said in a statement. It also mentioned that several people sustained minor injuries in the incident and were sent to hospital for treatment. "8 to 10 persons have sustained minor injuries in the incident and have been sent to the hospital for first aid. All other passengers are safe," the SDRF said.

Bus carrying 41 passengers overturn at Gangotri Highway in Uttarakhand 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the Gangotri Highway accident where a 41-passenger loaded bus overturned after driver lost the control near Dharasu. In a post on X, CM Dhami said instructions were given to provide proper treatment to the injured and also refer them to higher centers if needed. "The news of the bus accident near Dharasu Nalupani on Gangotri Highway is very sad. The district administration and SDRF teams are engaged in relief and rescue work. Immediate medical assistance is being provided to the injured and instructions have been given to refer them to higher centers if needed. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of all the injured passengers," he said. According to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), 41 passengers were travelling in the bus when it overturned "Today, on 23rd May, in Uttarkashi district, at around 10:00 am, Dharasu police station informed SDRF post Chinyalisaur that a bus has met with an accident near Dharasu Band. On receiving the information, the SDRF team immediately left for the spot under the leadership of Sub Inspector Manish Bhakuni. According to preliminary information, the said vehicle (bus) went out of control and overturned on the road. A total of 41 people were travelling in the bus. SDRF and district police force carried out quick rescue operations and evacuated all the passengers safely from the bus," the SDRF said in a statement. It also mentioned that several people sustained minor injuries in the incident and were sent to hospital for treatment. "8 to 10 persons have sustained minor injuries in the incident and have been sent to the hospital for first aid. All other passengers are safe," the SDRF said.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the Gangotri Highway accident where a 41-passenger loaded bus overturned after driver lost the control near Dharasu.

Bus carrying 41 passengers overturn at Gangotri Highway in Uttarakhand

Seven men recently granted bail by a sessions court in a gang rape case in Karnataka's Haveri left everyone in shock after a victory parade was taken out to celebrate the decision. The parade reportedly began at the Haveri sub-jail and ended in Akki Alur town – about 25 km northwest of the prison.&nbsp;A video of the incident has gone viral on social media in which one can se people on a convoy of motorbikes and cars accompanying the released individuals and flashing victory signs. According to reports in the media, the accused were accompanied by 20 supporters in five vehicles.&nbsp;Aftab Chandanakatti, Madar Saab Mandakki, Samiwulla Lalanavar, Mohammad Sadiq Agasimani, Shoib Mulla, Tausip Choti, and Riyaz Savikeri, were granted bail by the court after the survivor failed to positively identify them in court.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨DISGUSTING: Gang rape accused in Karnataka WELCOMED with roadshow after bail. Seven accused of a gangrape reported in January 2024 from Haveri, Karnataka, were recently granted bail by a local court. Mohammad Sadiq Agasimani, Shoib Mulla, Tausip Choti, Samiwulla Lalanavar,… <a href="https://t.co/rXx19gzdLs">pic.twitter.com/rXx19gzdLs</a>&mdash; Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManobalaV/status/1925821151458070945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WION can not independently verify the authenticity of the video&nbsp;The Haveri gang rape&nbsp;In January last year, a young Muslim woman from the state alleged gang rape against seven men who attacked her and her interfaith partner after forcibly entering their hotel room.&nbsp;The seven men thrashed the Muslim woman and the Hindu man -a 40-year-old Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver, and took the woman to a wooded area near Nalkuru Cross of Hangal.&nbsp;There, the seven men allegedly subjected her to sexual assault.&nbsp;Later, the police based on the detailed statement of the survivor filed a case against the accused under charges of gang-rape. In total, 19 arrests were made, including that of the seven prime accused.&nbsp;Twelve of the accused were released on bail after facing trial in the court. The remaining seven, considered the primary suspects were repeatedly denied bail until the recent court order after the survivor failed to positively identify them.

In January last year, a young Muslim woman from the state alleged gang rape against seven men who attacked her and her interfaith partner after forcibly entering their hotel room.

Seven men recently granted bail by a sessions court in a gang rape case in Karnataka's Haveri left everyone in shock after a victory parade was taken out to celebrate the decision. The parade reportedly began at the Haveri sub-jail and ended in Akki Alur town – about 25 km northwest of the prison. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media in which one can se people on a convoy of motorbikes and cars accompanying the released individuals and flashing victory signs. According to reports in the media, the accused were accompanied by 20 supporters in five vehicles. Aftab Chandanakatti, Madar Saab Mandakki, Samiwulla Lalanavar, Mohammad Sadiq Agasimani, Shoib Mulla, Tausip Choti, and Riyaz Savikeri, were granted bail by the court after the survivor failed to positively identify them in court.

In January last year, a young Muslim woman from the state alleged gang rape against seven men who attacked her and her interfaith partner after forcibly entering their hotel room.

Karnataka gang rape accused celebrate after getting bail, take out victory procession. WATCH

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Karnataka gang rape accused celebrate after getting bail, take out victory procession. WATCH