Overview

• India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questioned the safety of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, calling for IAEA oversight, citing Pakistan's 'irresponsible' behavior.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated that future talks with Pakistan will focus solely on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, rejecting third-party mediation.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Operation Sindoor as a 'new normal,' emphasizing India's zero tolerance for terrorism and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
• The BJP organized nationwide Tiranga Yatras to honor the armed forces and rally public support for India's hardened counter-terrorism policies.
• Satellite imagery revealed extensive damage to Pakistani terror and military sites, underscoring India's precision strikes and Pakistan's request for a ceasefire.