DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti, Vice Admiral AN Pramod and Major General SS Sharda during the press conference on ‘Operation Sindoor’, in New Delhi on Monday, May 11, 2025.
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Kohli brings an end to decorated Test career
India on Monday (May 12, 2025) said all its military bases and systems continue to remain fully operational and ready to undertake any mission if the need arises. At a press briefing in New Delhi, Director General of Air Operations, IAF, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti said India’s robust air defence system effectively thwarted Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations.
All military bases, systems remain fully operational: DG Air Operations
Just five days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket in an Instagram story, Virat Kohli followed suit with a post on the social media platform to bring an end to a decorated Test career.
Flight operations resume at 32 airports closed due to India-Pakistan
Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday (May 12, 2025) announced that civilian flight operations will resume at 32 airports that were temporarily shut last week in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan. Security measures were enhanced, and at least 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country were temporarily shut in view of the conflict.
NCW condemns online trolling of Vikram Misri’s daughter
The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the online trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, his family, and particularly his daughter in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions. In a statement issued by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the panel denounced the sharing of the young woman’s personal contact details, calling it a “grossly irresponsible act” and a “serious breach of privacy” that endangers her safety.
U.S. and China reach deal to slash tariffs, officials say
The United States and China said on Monday (May 12, 2025) they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now as the world’s two biggest economies seek to end a trade war that has disrupted the global outlook and set financial markets on edge. Speaking after talks with Chinese officials in Geneva, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the two sides had agreed on a 90 day pause on measures and that tariffs would come down by over 100% points to 10%.
India-Pakistan ceasefire: Life returning to normal in border districts of Punjab
A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday (May 12, 2025) with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure following the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
Mamata spoke to me, assured of effort for my husband’s release: Wife of BSF jawan detained by Pakistan
The wife of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Sahu, who has been detained by Pakistan Rangers, claimed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to her over the phone and assured her of every effort to secure the release of the Border Security Force personnel.
Israel says not committed to Hamas ceasefire, only to safe corridor for U.S. hostage release
Israel has not agreed to any ceasefire or release of prisoners with Hamas, but only to a safe corridor to allow the release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (May 12, 2025). Israel was informed a day earlier of Hamas’ decision to release Alexander, the last surviving the U.S. hostage, as a goodwill gesture towards President Donald Trump after four-way talks between Hamas, the United States, Egypt and Qatar.
Published – May 12, 2025 06:24 pm IST
