In India, voicing opinions on Kashmir increasingly results in state persecution under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ultra-nationalist government. Writers, academics, and cultural activists are being silenced with sedition charges. Recently, academic Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested, while British-Kashmiri author Nitasha Kaul has been barred from her homeland. Even singing works by Pakistani poet Faiz has led to punitive actions.

Indian authorities have arrested 11 individuals on charges of spying for Pakistan. According to officials, nine of the suspects were detained from the northern states of Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav stated on Monday that two of those arrested were involved in leaking sensitive military information. These individuals were allegedly involved in sharing classified intelligence related to a planned New Delhi strike deep inside Pakistani territory on the night of May 6–7. In Haryana, a travel blogger was also arrested last week on similar charges. Among the other detainees are a student, a security guard, and a businessman.

The US Embassy in India has issued a warning to Indian citizens about overstaying their authorized visa duration in the United States. In an official notice, the embassy stated, “If you remain in the US beyond your authorized stay, you may be forced to leave the country and could face a permanent ban on future entry.” This advisory applies to Indian nationals holding limited-duration visas such as work, student, or tourist visas.

The UN Human Rights Office has launched an investigation into allegations that Indian authorities forcibly deported around 40 Rohingya refugees into the sea. Reports say the refugees were blindfolded and transported to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where they were put on an Indian Navy ship and forced to swim to an island inside Myanmar’s maritime border. The UN further alleges that approximately 100 Rohingyas were moved from a detention center in Assam to an undisclosed location near the Bangladesh border. The UN stressed that any forced repatriation of refugees must stop immediately and has appointed a special expert to lead the investigation.

India’s space agency ISRO failed in its latest mission to launch the EOS-09 satellite into orbit on Sunday. The rocket was destroyed mid-flight after it failed to deploy the satellite. The mission was broadcast live, and ISRO Chief V. Narayanan publicly acknowledged the failure during the coverage.

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has confirmed that Pakistan was notified before India launched "Operation Sindoor." Responding to criticism from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who accused the government of compromising national security by informing Pakistan in advance, Jaishankar explained that a message was sent at the start of the operation. "We informed Pakistan that we are targeting terrorist infrastructure and would not engage Pakistani troops," he said. Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh slammed the move, calling it “an act of treason.”

India has officially acknowledged the destruction of a BrahMos missile base in Punjab, following a report by the National Radiological Safety Division. After the incident, radiation alerts were issued in the surrounding areas. Residents within a three-kilometer radius were evacuated, while those within five kilometers were instructed to stay indoors with all doors and windows shut. The situation raised serious concerns regarding public safety and environmental contamination. Notably, the missile base was reportedly damaged during a Pakistani strike on May 10—an event Pakistan has claimed responsibility for since the beginning.

The United Nations has reported that the Indian Navy allegedly abandoned at least 40 Rohingya refugees—including women and children—in the Andaman Sea with only life jackets for survival. Lawyers representing the affected families have filed a petition with India’s Supreme Court demanding the return of their relatives to New Delhi. Additionally, India has reportedly started pushing Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh.

In a diplomatic first, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone call with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of the Taliban government. While India has not formally recognized the Taliban regime, Jaishankar described the conversation as constructive. He thanked Muttaqi for condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and welcomed his rejection of “false and baseless reports” aimed at straining India-Afghanistan relations. Muttaqi also urged India to issue more visas for Afghan citizens, particularly those seeking medical treatment.

Indian security forces have killed 31 Maoists during a major operation in the Karriguttalu Hills along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Home Minister Amit Shah reported that over 26,000 personnel were involved in the operation, which resulted in the destruction of 214 Maoist hideouts and bunkers. Hundreds of explosives were recovered. The Naxalites have long fought for the rights of indigenous tribal populations in the region. Shah expressed satisfaction that no security personnel were injured in the operation.

India has conducted a full-scale military exercise titled Teesta Prahar in the Teesta Field Firing Range of West Bengal, located near the strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor—popularly known as the ‘Chicken’s Neck’. The operation was held from May 8 to May 10 as part of the country's wartime preparedness strategy.

According to an Indian Army spokesperson based in Guwahati, the exercise demonstrated the military's "joint combat strategy" and readiness in the challenging riverine terrain of the Teesta basin. Officially released videos and images show the use of artillery tanks, helicopters, surface-to-air missiles, and advanced drones during the operation.

In a counter-insurgency operation in Chandel district of Manipur, Indian paramilitary forces from Assam Rifles killed 10 separatist fighters. The Indian Army’s Eastern Command confirmed that the raid took place in the village of New Samtal under Khengjoy subdistrict, based on actionable intelligence. A large cache of arms and ammunition was seized during the operation. The army said the mission will continue until all objectives are met.

In a controversial move, authorities in India’s Uttar Pradesh demolished 280 Muslim religious sites across seven districts. The demolished structures include 225 madrasas, 30 mosques, 25 shrines, and six Eidgahs. BJP leaders claim these were illegal structures and alleged that some were being used as “training centers for extremism and terrorism.” The move has sparked outrage among human rights groups and Muslim communities.

Indian tourists are boycotting trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan over their perceived support for Pakistan. Travel agencies report a sharp decline in bookings following renewed Indo-Pak tensions. MakeMyTrip stated that bookings for both countries dropped by 60%, with cancellations surging 250%. EaseMyTrip CEO Rikant Pitti noted a 22% cancellation rate for Turkey and 30% for Azerbaijan due to recent geopolitical tensions.

In a fresh diplomatic row, India and Pakistan have expelled each other’s diplomats on charges of engaging in activities inconsistent with their diplomatic status. Pakistan’s foreign office stated that an Indian diplomat posted in Islamabad was asked to leave the country within 24 hours. In response, India declared a Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi persona non grata on similar grounds and also ordered him to leave within 24 hours. Neither side disclosed specific details of the allegations.