Evening news wrap: CDS Chauhan says India can’t win modern wars with outdated weapons; Mamata slams BJP for anti-Bengali rhetoric & more | India News
India’s chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan, citing Operation Sindoor, stressed the urgency of replacing outdated weapons with indigenous, future-ready technology to tackle modern warfare. Meanwhile, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of targeting Bengali migrants across India, challenging allegations linking them to Rohingya Muslims. In Yemen, the family of a man allegedly murdered by Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya insists on enforcing “God’s Law” under Qisas, as her execution remains on hold pending a possible indemnity settlement. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei called the fight against the US and Israel as “praiseworthy.”
CDS Chauhan on Operation Sindoor: India cannot win modern wars with outdated weapons
Chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan emphasised that India must move beyond obsolete weaponry to stay combat-effective in modern warfare. Speaking about Operation Sindoor, general Chauhan revealed that India effectively neutralized Pakistan’s use of drones and loitering munitions during the operation, all without suffering any damage. Read full story
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of targeting Bengalis across India, dares them on Rohingya claims
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, while addressing a protest rally in Kolkata took a jibe at BJP accusing it of targeting Bengali-speaking migrants in states governed by the party. Responding to claims that link Bengali migrants to illegal immigration, said, “I challenge you to prove that Bengali-speaking migrants are Rohingya Muslims.” Read full story
Yemen family seeks ‘God’s law’ in Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s case
The family of Talal Abdo Mahdi, the Yemeni man allegedly killed by Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, has made a strong demand for justice, calling for the enforcement of ‘God’s Law in Qisas’ (retaliation in kind). Although Yemen has temporarily deferred Priya’s execution, her only chance of avoiding the death penalty now depends on whether the victim’s family agrees to accept blood money (indemnity) as a settlement. Read full story
IndiGo Delhi-Patna Flight aborts landing, lands safely after go-around
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna (Flight 6E 2482) had to abort its initial landing attempt at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport due to an unstable approach detected by the pilot. The Airbus A320, carrying 173 passengers, safely executed a go-around maneuver and successfully landed on the second attempt. All passengers are safe. Read full story
Iran’s Khamenei says fighting US and ‘dog on a leash’ Israel is ‘praiseworthy’
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei launched a sharp attack on the US and Israel, calling resistance against them “praiseworthy.” Referring to Israel as America’s “dog on a leash,” Khamenei accused both countries of attempting to destabilise Iran. He claimed that Israel’s broader objective in the region includes efforts to overthrow Iran’s ruling system. Read full story
