Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi sends fierce message to Pakistan; EAM Jaishankar exposes Pak army chief’s hand in Pahalgam attack, and more | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a fiery message to Pakistan on Thursday, declaring that “not blood, but sindoor flows in my veins,” as India responds strongly to recent terror attacks by destroying major terror hideouts. Meanwhile, external affairs minister S Jaishankar exposed Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s role in fueling the deadly Pahalgam attack, calling it a deliberate attempt to harm Kashmir’s peace and tourism. In Mumbai, police detained two individuals attempting to trespass on actor Salman Khan’s Bandra residence, raising fresh security concernsHere are the top stories for the evening:‘Not blood, but sindoor flows in my veins’: PM Modi’s fierce message to PakPrime Minister Narendra Modi sent a sharp message to Pakistan during a rally in Bikaner, saying it’s not blood, but “sindoor” that runs through his veins—symbolising devotion and fierce resolve. Addressing the nation after Operation Sindoor, PM Modi hailed the armed forces for destroying nine major terror bases in Pakistan within 22 minutes. Read full storyEAM Jaishankar exposes Pak army chief’s hand in Pahalgam attackExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar linked the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack to the radical views of Pakistan army chief Asim Munir, accusing him of fuelling religious hate. In an interview with Dutch broadcaster NOS, Jaishankar said the killing of 26 civilians, targeted by their faith, was meant to hurt Kashmir’s tourism and spark communal tension. Read full story‘Justice must be served’: India condemns killing of Israeli diplomatsIndia strongly condemned the killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, DC, with EAM S Jaishankar saying the “perpetrators must be brought to justice”. His statement came after a 30-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez, allegedly opened fire outside the Capital Jewish Museum, chanting “Free Palestine” during his arrest. Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar thanked Jaishankar for his solidarity. Read full storyMumbai Police detain two for attempting to trespass Salman Khan’s Bandra residenceMumbai Police arrested a 23-year-old man from Chhattisgarh and a 32-year-old woman from Khar on Wednesday for trying to enter actor Salman Khan’s Bandra home. The man first appeared at the gate claiming to be a fan, but was denied entry. He later returned, blocking a resident’s vehicle and tried to rush inside but was stopped by police before reaching the building. Read full storyHouse passes Trump’s massive tax and spending bill amid tight voteAfter an intense overnight session, House Republicans narrowly approved US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” with a 215-214 vote. The 1,000-plus page legislation extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts for 10 years and includes new breaks like higher standard deductions, increased child tax credits, and “Trump Savings Accounts” for newborns. Read full story
