Overview

• Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks on Indian border areas, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Jalandhar, which were intercepted by Indian forces.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the 2025 IPL season after an abandoned match in Dharamsala raised security concerns.
• Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu quoted Gandhi's 'an eye for an eye' on social media, sparking backlash and calls for his removal from IPL commentary.
• Rayudu clarified his stance, emphasizing the need for wisdom and humanity while expressing gratitude to the Indian Army for their sacrifices.
• Prominent Indian athletes, including Virat Kohli and Neeraj Chopra, publicly supported the armed forces, praising their actions against terror infrastructure in Pakistan.