CDS General Anil Chauhan emphasised the resilience of professional military forces, stating that setbacks don’t diminish their effectiveness, days after acknowledging fighter jet losses during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted adaptability and learning from mistakes as crucial. Chauhan asserted that Pakistan shouldn’t hold India hostage to terrorism, referencing the Pahalgam attack’s brutality and India’s history as a major terror victim.

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared his support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL final against Punjab Kings, citing strong family ties to Bengaluru. Sunak revealed he received an RCB jersey as a wedding gift and has been an avid follower ever since, even cheering them on at Downing Street.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said that the military will release the data about losses incurred by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in the future.