Bangladesh's interim govt warns of public-backed action amid rising tensions

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has emphasised India's move towards self-reliance in defence systems. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, he highlighted the effectiveness of indigenous platforms like the Akash missile system and stressed that India cannot rely 100% on foreign elements. The CDS also noted that Indian defence systems are being modernised regularly, with a focus on Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in the armed forces.

While addressing a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, stating that those behind it brought their own destruction by challenging India's "nari shakti" (women power), highlighting the emotional impact as women helplessly watched their husbands being killed.

A Chennai teen was hospitalised after swallowing a piece of glass in a sealed boba tea bottle, mistaking it for ice.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Mahila Sashaktikaran Maha Sammelan’ in Bhopal, marking the 300th birth anniversary of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar. He also virtually inaugurated Indore Metro’s Super Priority Corridor, Datia and Satna airports, and launched several key development projects.