Sonam, the accused wife in Meghalaya honeymoon murder, is in police custody in Patna and will be taken to Kolkata, then Guwahati, and finally Shillong. The autopsy of the husband, Raja, reveals multiple sharp wounds on his body. Shillong Police have obtained transit remand for Sonam from Ghazipur. The investigation is ongoing, with potential changes in the travel route for the accused.
Violent protests broke out in Los Angeles over immigration raids, with demonstrators clashing with federal agents and National Guard troops. The unrest led to property damage and blocked roads. In response, President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 California National Guard troops, declaring, "They spit, we hit." Protesters are demanding an end to raids on undocumented immigrants and calling for the disbandment of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
Elon Musk has launched a sharp attack on Donald Trump, implying the former president may be linked to undisclosed Jeffrey Epstein files. Musk posted a resurfaced 1992 party video featuring Trump and Epstein, intensifying public scrutiny. This move follows Trump's remarks suggesting Musk would soon launch personal attacks against him. The latest exchange signals a significant deterioration in their relationship.
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation barring foreign nationals from entering the U.S. to study or join exchange programs at Harvard University. The White House claims Harvard hasn't adequately disclosed risks linked to some international students. The decision impacts over 6,000 current and prospective foreign students for the 2025–2026 academic year. Harvard has responded by filing a lawsuit, alleging the move is unconstitutional retaliation.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed confidence in the India-US trade deal, saying that a favorable agreement for both countries will be reached in the "not-too-distant future." Meanwhile, the White House announced that President Donald Trump is open to an invitation from Turkey, which is hosting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine launched its biggest drone assault on Russia in Operation Spider Web, deploying 117 drones and damaging 34% of Russia's cruise missile carriers. Planned over 18 months, the strike reached targets up to 5,000 km inside Russia. A Ukrainian team reportedly operated near Russia's FSB HQ. U.S. senators now warn Putin could be gearing up for further conflict after discussions with Zelensky and Macron.
US President Donald Trump announces a briefing with Elon Musk following Musk's criticism of a Trump administration bill. The transcript also mentions the end of the Trump-Musk 'bromance' and discusses the legal challenges to Trump's tariff policies.
Elon Musk has announced his exit from the Trump administration, where he was serving as a top adviser leading the Department of Government Efficiency. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, whose role aimed at reforming federal bureaucracy, shared the update on X, thanking President Trump as his special government employee term ends.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Gujarat in Vadodara, his first trip to the state after the conclusion of Operation Sindoor. During the visit, he will inaugurate infrastructure projects worth ₹82,000 crore, launch the Somnath–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express, and unveil a new railway production unit in Dahod.
Operation Sindoor has triggered a fierce political clash. Prime Minister Modi praised the armed forces at Bikaner airbase and reaffirmed the 'Yeh Naya Bharat Hai' doctrine. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused him of damaging India's prestige and questioned the ceasefire with Pakistan. In response, the BJP accused Gandhi of "echoing Pakistan's voice." The operation outlined three key principles for countering terrorism, emphasising a firm retaliatory stance.
Central agencies have thwarted a major ISI-backed terror plan with the arrest of two individuals—one in Delhi and another in Ranchi. After a three-month-long operation, a Pakistan-trained ISI agent was caught in Delhi with sensitive Indian Army documents, which he intended to pass to Pakistan via Nepal. His associate, who aided the operation, was apprehended in Ranchi. Officials believe the arrests may have averted a major terror attack.
In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir police recovered arms and ammunition from a terrorist hideout in Imam Sahib, Shopian. The seized items include a pistol, magazine, two grenades, five pistol rounds, and 20 AK-47 rounds. The search was part of Operation Sindoor, which continues across the Kashmir Valley. So far, six terrorists have been killed in recent encounters in South Kashmir's Shopian and Pulwama districts. Two identity cards were also found, and investigations are ongoing to establish their ownership
