Some structures including huts at a village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district were set on fire by insurgents today. The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a statement to the media claimed responsibility.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) today silenced cynical naysayers, who alleged it did not use the weapons it claimed to have used during the strikes deep inside Pakistan in 2019 (Balakot) and during Operation Sindoor last year.

Indian professionals face significant H-1B visa disruptions as new stamping dates are unavailable this year, with interviews deferred to 2027. US consulates in India report no regular slots, and experts see no immediate improvement. Stricter US visa policies, including social media screening and a ban on third-country stamping, are contributing to the severe delays and visa revocations.