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Ceasefire and Accusations


India and Pakistan continue to trade accusations over nuclear mismanagement. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh labeled Pakistan a "rogue nation" and called for IAEA supervision of its nuclear arsenal, while Pakistan accused India of nuclear material theft 110.



External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated the Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan stops cross-border terrorism. Pakistan, however, expressed willingness to restart talks on the treaty 10.


A U.S.-brokered ceasefire (May 10) halted recent hostilities, but tensions persist. PM Modi vowed to retaliate against future attacks, rejecting Pakistan’s "nuclear blackmail" 110.


Operation Sindoor


India’s military showcased precision strikes against Pakistani terror targets using indigenous systems like the Akash SAM, which outperformed Chinese counterparts. The operation was framed as a response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack 310.


Pakistan claimed Indian strikes endangered civilian flights, while India emphasized targeting "terrorist infrastructure" linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba 13.Internal Developments

Security and Politics


FIR Against MP Minister: Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah faces an FIR for inflammatory remarks against Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, following a High Court order 3.


Assam MLA Detained: AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was held under the National Security Act for allegedly "defending Pakistan" after the J&K terror attack 5.


Congress Criticism: The Congress party announced "Jai Hind Sabhas" to question the government’s handling of national security and U.S. involvement in the ceasefire 10.


Jammu & Kashmir Updates


Schools reopened in border districts after an 8-day closure, though those near the LoC remain shut. Civilian life is normalizing post-ceasefire 10.


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Srinagar, saluting soldiers’ sacrifices and vowing to counter terrorism "whether in Kashmir or elsewhereInternational Reactions

Global Involvement


U.S. Role: President Trump declared the India-Pakistan dispute "settled" and urged a focus on trade, though Congress criticized his administration’s influence 810.


IAEA Statement: The nuclear watchdog confirmed no radiation leaks from Pakistani facilities during recent clashes, countering social media claims 10.


IMF Aid to Pakistan: A $1.023 billion tranche was disbursed despite regional security concerns 3.Other Key Updates

Education: Punjab Board 10th results (May 16) and UPSC exam dates (May 24, 2025) announced 5.


Tech Sector: Layoffs surged in May, with companies like Microsoft and Match citing AI-driven restructuring 5.


Bollywood: Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani announced a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, "father of Indian cinema

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