Sachin Sreedhar

India conducted a nationwide civil defence exercise named 'Operation Abhyaas'. The exercise simulated various emergency scenarios across multiple states and union territories. Drills included air raids, fire emergencies, and rescue missions. Delhi experienced sirens, evacuations, and a brief blackout. Other states like Punjab, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu also conducted similar exercises.

India’s biggest civil defence drill since Independence, Operation Abhyaas, echoes the tense days of 1971 when cities blacked out and families hid under beds. On May 7, 244 districts rehearsed blackouts, air raid sirens, and evacuations amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

In a retaliatory move for the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched "Operation Sindoor," executing precision strikes on nine terrorist bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The Supreme Court has enhanced EVM integrity checks by ruling that the symbol loading unit must remain unchanged during candidate-requested mock polls. This order came with the acceptance of the Election Commission's amended technical SOP, which includes self-diagnosis and mutual authentication. Engineers will also certify the software and memory of EVMs to ensure they haven't been tampered with.

Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's PM Sharif asserted in Parliament that its army swiftly retaliated against Indian strikes, claiming to have downed five Indian jets, though without providing evidence. Pakistan reports casualties in PoK and Punjab, alleging attacks on civilian areas, including a mosque. The NSC condemned India's actions as 'acts of war,' vowing a response and reserving the right to self-defense, while briefing China on the situation.

The Indian Army must now ensure that it uses its tech superiority to neutralise all Pak assets involved in cross-LoC firing

European leaders are actively courting American researchers with substantial financial incentives, viewing U.S. cuts to research funding as a critical mistake. France and the European Commission have pledged significant investments, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, to attract talent and bolster their own research programs.

Following Chennai Super Kings' victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, captain MS Dhoni addressed his IPL future, stating he'll decide after assessing his body's ability to handle the game's demands over the next 6-8 months. Acknowledging fan support, Dhoni, 42, recognises he's in the final phase of his career.

The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals accused under the anti-money laundering law are entitled to receive a comprehensive list of all documents and materials collected by the Enforcement Directorate during the investigation, including those not directly relied upon in the complaint. This decision aims to ensure a fair trial by allowing the accused access to potentially exculpatory evidence, reinforcing their right to defend themselves effectively.