The US Embassy in India has issued a stern advisory warning that visa screening continues even after issuance. Visa holders must comply with all US laws and immigration rules or face revocation and deportation. The statement aligns with the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement. The embassy emphasized that a US visa is “a privilege, not a right,” and violations—including visa fraud or illegal stay—will result in serious penalties. Applicants must now disclose all social media handles from the past five years, with omissions potentially leading to denial or future ineligibility. The embassy’s digital campaign reinforces its zero-tolerance stance on immigration violations. (PC: Wikipedia & Hindustan Times)

Jammu & Kashmir authorities on July 11, 2025, barred Friday prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid and placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Hurriyat Conference chairman and Kashmir’s chief cleric, under house arrest. The action was taken ahead of Martyrs’ Day (July 13), commemorating 22 Kashmiris killed in 1931 under Dogra rule. Officials reportedly feared that Mirwaiz’s sermon might include politically sensitive remarks. Mirwaiz appealed for peaceful homage at the Martyrs’ Graveyard and lifting of restrictions. Political parties like the National Conference condemned the move, calling it a violation of religious freedom and demanding Martyrs’ Day be restored as a public holiday. (PC: The Hindu)  

At the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras on July 11, 2025, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval revealed details of Operation Sindoor, India’s targeted military response to a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Launched at 1:05 a.m. on May 7, the strike hit nine terror camps across Pakistan and PoK in just 23 minutes, killing over 100 terrorists with surgical accuracy—“we missed none” . He challenged foreign media, including The New York Times, demanding they produce even one photograph showing damage within India—not even a broken pane of glass occurred, he stated . Doval also lauded India’s indigenous defense technology—notably BrahMos missiles and integrated command systems—and urged the youth to build India’s strength for its 2047 strategic vision. (PC: The Hindu)

  India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval revealed that during Operation Sindoor, India struck 13 Pakistani air bases and nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The precision airstrikes, conducted on May 7, lasted just 23 minutes and were in retaliation to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. Doval emphasized India's technological prowess and indigenous capabilities, challenging foreign media claims of Indian damage. He asserted that no Indian infrastructure was harmed, not even a glass pane. Satellite imagery confirmed the targeted Pakistani sites, including Sargodha, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan. A ceasefire was reached on May 10 after four days of cross-border conflict.

At IIT Madras’ 62nd convocation, NSA Ajit Doval defended India’s precision strike, Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, launched on May 7. He emphasized the operation’s indigenous technological strength and pinpoint accuracy, targeting nine terror hubs deep inside Pakistan in just 23 minutes. Doval challenged foreign media, notably the New York Times, to produce a single image showing damage on Indian soil, asserting none exists not even a broken glass pane. He cited satellite images showing destruction at 13 Pakistani air bases post-May 10. The operation was a response to a Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam. Doval’s remarks underscored India’s strategic capability and media accountability. (PC: The Quint & NDTV)

Sharma’s newly opened Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a shooting by Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh Laddi, affiliated with Babbar Khalsa International. Laddi claimed the attack was retaliation for remarks made on Sharma’s show mocking Nihang Sikhs. Despite multiple calls to Sharma’s manager, no apology was issued, prompting the assault. Shots were fired while staff were inside, though no injuries occurred. The cafe, opened on July 4, expressed shock but vowed resilience. Nihang Sikhs, known for their traditional martial attire, were offended by the comedic portrayal. Canadian authorities are investigating the incident, while Sharma has yet to respond publicly. (PC: Times Now)

Unidentified gunmen fired around a dozen shots at comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly launched Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, at 1:50 am on July 10, damaging glass but injuring no one as staff sheltered inside. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi, an NIA‑listed Babbar Khalsa International operative, later claimed responsibility, reportedly angered by a past remark from Sharma. In an Instagram note, the café said the attack shocked them, yet they “won’t be giving up” and urged people to “stand firm against violence,” thanking patrons for their support. Surrey Police are probing motives and links to other incidents; no suspect information has been released. Sharma’s latest Netflix show premiered on June 21. (PC: Bollywood Hungama)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a blueprint for global digital payment systems. In its report titled "Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability," the IMF highlighted UPI’s low-cost, interoperable framework, simple user interface, and integration with India’s digital identity infrastructure as key factors behind its success. Launched in 2016, UPI now facilitates over 18 billion transactions monthly, significantly reducing dependence on cash and cards. The IMF suggested other countries could adopt similar interoperable and inclusive digital payment systems tailored to their own socio-economic contexts. (PC: India Today)  

  On July 9, 2025, early in the morning, at least nine shots were fired at Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, owned by comedian Kapil Sharma and wife Ginni Chatrath. Though no injuries occurred, the cafe sustained property damage including shattered glass windows and bullet marks . A video shows an assailant discharging rounds from a moving car . The banned extremist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Harjit Singh Laddi, listed among India’s most wanted terrorists, has claimed responsibility—reportedly citing remarks made by Sharma about Sikh Nihangs on his TV show as the motive . Both Canadian and Indian authorities are investigating, examining possible links to extortion or broader extremist acts. (PC: X)

A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 due to hydraulic failure, may finally return to the UK next week. Diverted from HMS Prince of Wales during joint maritime drills over the Arabian Sea, the $115 million aircraft made an emergency landing in Kerala. British engineers are working to restore its flight capabilities. The jet's unexpected stay sparked memes and a humorous tourism campaign by Kerala. After weeks exposed to monsoon rains, it was moved to a hangar on July 6. The F-35B is among the world’s most advanced fifth-generation stealth aircraft. (PC: India Today)