Here are the top 10 news stories making headlines today:
1. Asia Cup 2025: Calls for Boycott of India-Pakistan Match; Families of Pahalgam Attack Victims Speak Out: The upcoming India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for Dubai, faces growing opposition. The match marks the first cricket encounter between the two nations since the tragic Pahalgam terrorist attack. Families affected by the attack are voicing their concerns. Kiran Yateesh Parmar, who lost her husband and son in the attack, believes the match should be canceled. She questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking why a match with Pakistan is being considered while Operation Sindoor is still underway.
2. Indian Army’s Warning: Stronger Response if Pakistan Launches Another Terrorist Attack, Operation Sindoor Continues: Lieutenant General Manoj Katiyar, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Western Command, stated that any future terrorist attacks by Pakistan or its proxies will be met with a significantly stronger response. He emphasized that Operation Sindoor was not only a battle but also a demonstration of the army’s preparedness to counter any hostile actions by Pakistan, and this preparedness is still in effect.
3. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Rebukes SP Over Disarray, Questions Leadership: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his displeasure with SP Amit Kumar for the chaos and disorganization during his visit to inspect crop damage in Sailana, Ratlam district. The CM was unable to assess the damage due to the large crowds of onlookers and media. He paused and demanded to know the SP’s location, indicating his frustration and questioning the handling of the situation.
4. Nitin Gadkari Defends Himself, Says He Earns Through Honesty, Not Corruption: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted that he does not engage in corrupt practices, emphasizing his commitment to earning honestly. His remarks, made during an event in Nagpur, followed allegations regarding his son’s involvement in ethanol-related ventures. Gadkari stated that he is not lacking money and is not tempted to engage in illicit activities.
5. Priyanka Gandhi’s Wayanad Visit Sparks Questions After Worker Suicides: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi is currently in her constituency of Wayanad, Kerala. The recent suicides of two party workers have raised concerns about the Congress party. The CPM has criticized the Congress in Wayanad, with Minister V. Sivankutty accusing the Congress of fostering a mafia-like environment in Kerala and allegedly contributing to the suicides.
6. Tej Pratap Yadav Criticizes AI Video Depicting PM Modi’s Mother: RJD leader and former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav weighed in on the controversy surrounding an AI-generated video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother. He stated that it is inappropriate for any political entity to use the image of a mother for political gain, stressing that mothers are revered figures.
7. Madhya Pradesh High Court Halts Live Streaming of Criminal Cases: Concerns have been raised about the misuse of live streamed content. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a halt to live streaming of hearings in criminal cases following concerns that clips from the streams were being exploited and used to create memes. The court has issued notices to various entities, including the Central and State Governments, YouTube, and Meta, asking why these videos shouldn’t be removed from social media platforms.
8. Massive Anti-Immigration Protest in London: Over 100,000 People March Against Weak Immigration Rules: A significant anti-immigration rally took place in London, with over 100,000 participants. The demonstration was led by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson. The protest, considered the largest right-wing rally in the UK, highlighted opposition to illegal immigration. Clashes erupted between protestors and police near Whitehall, resulting in injuries to 26 officers.
9. T20 Blast Final: Will Smeed’s Dominance with the Bat Helps Somerset Win: Somerset won the T20 Blast final, defeating Hampshire by 6 wickets. Will Smeed, who scored 94 runs off 58 balls, was a key player in the victory. Smeed had previously retired from red-ball cricket in 2021. He was instrumental in the team’s victory. His performance included 19 sixes and 73 fours. The result suggests that the decision to retire from the longer format was a good choice.
10. Trump’s Tariff Policies Face Legal Scrutiny in the US: Former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are now under legal review. The policies, designed to decrease the trade deficit, generated $165 billion in revenue for the government through customs duties. However, the legality of these policies is being questioned in federal court. If the US Supreme Court rules against them, the government may have to issue substantial refunds. The Trump administration is confident that the court will find in its favor.