India's Agenda

Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs drew attention after a public plea for international loans amid rising military tensions with India. However, the situation took a turn when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting claimed that the Economic Affairs Division's official X (formerly Twitter) account had been hacked.

Sirens blared and residents fled their homes following a series of loud explosions in Lahore on Thursday, according to Reuters and local media. The chaos erupted just a day after India carried out 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terror camps in Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack that killed 26.

A 23-year-old man drowned in Kulgam, J&K, while allegedly fleeing police custody. Police claim he was a suspected Lashkar terrorist with intel on hideouts. His family, however, alleges custodial murder. CCTV footage shows an unidentified man jumping into a river. The incident has triggered political outrage, with calls for a judicial probe.

Pakistan has appointed ISI chief Lieutenant General Mohammad Asim Malik as the country's National Security Advisor amid rising tensions with India after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. Asim, who took charge of the ISI in September 2024, oversees intelligence operations along the LoC and covert support to terrorists.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is recreating the scene of the Pahalgam terror attack. NIA teams are questioning zipline operators, including one seen in a video saying 'Allah Hu Akbar' before gunshots were heard.

In a major crackdown after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative, communally sensitive content and false narratives against the country.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the family of 31-year-old businessman Shubham Dwivedi, who was killed in the recent terror attack in Kashmir. Dwivedi, recently married in February, was reportedly targeted for being Hindu. The CM assured full support from the state and emphasised concerns over Kashmir's security and ties with Pakistan.

US Vice President J.D. Vance landed in Delhi, marking the start of a significant official visit aimed at deepening India-US ties. The agenda includes trade negotiations, defense cooperation, and strategic dialogue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host an official dinner for the Vice President. Key discussion points include market access, tariff issues, and Indo-Pacific strategy.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu defends placing ads in National Herald, calling it "our newspaper." The BJP slams the decision, alleging that Rs 2 crore was spent on ads for a paper with no circulation in the state. The controversy intensifies amid financial concerns, with BJP accusing Congress of misusing public funds.