Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated that Operation Sindoor, a punitive strike on terror bases in Pakistan, served as a crucial assessment of India’s defense capabilities. The operation exposed gaps in electronic warfare, counter-unmanned systems, and low-level radar technology. India is focusing on indigenous defense production and collaborating with DRDO to achieve self-reliance in defense.

A SpiceJet aircraft, en route to Mumbai from Kandla, experienced a tyre detachment during take-off. The incident prompted the pilots to declare a full emergency upon approach to Mumbai. Despite the loss of the tyre, the aircraft successfully landed, and all passengers disembarked without incident, as confirmed by a SpiceJet spokesperson.

An 11-year-old girl from Betma, Indore, died of cardiac arrest while playing at school. Doctors at Choithram Hospital confirmed her death. Her family and school are in shock.