Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, has advised his son to rest and visit India. He told NDTV that Elon, now 53, works non-stop and needs a break. A planned India trip in April was delayed due to Tesla issues. Errol said Elon should not miss visiting India, calling it a big mistake if he does. He also praised Neuralink, saying it could help the blind see and the paralysed use computers. On India's future, he said the country is heading for strong economic growth and big opportunities. He also urged people to study space, gravity, and time travel. (PC: NDTV)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation abroad, strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. The incident, involving Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, injured six elderly victims near a courthouse during a pro-Israel event. The attacker, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” and has been charged in what the FBI calls a targeted, ideologically driven terror attack. Tharoor echoed U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s sentiments, stating that “terror has no place in our countries.” The Indian delegation, currently in Brazil, is set to visit the U.S. next. Investigations are ongoing, with FBI treating the case as terrorism. (PC: PTI)

Air India will stop using Turkish Technic for aircraft maintenance. CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline wants to respect public feeling. This follows Turkey’s support for Pakistan during recent tensions. India has already blocked IndiGo from using Turkish aircraft and cancelled clearance for Turkey-linked Celebi. Some Air India planes will now go to Abu Dhabi, Singapore, or be serviced in India. Due to Pakistan’s airspace ban, flights to North America are taking longer and costing more. Wilson said only a few nonstop routes are affected. The airline hopes things return to normal soon, but for now, changes are needed. (PC: NDTV)

A team of Indian MPs, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, is visiting the UK to raise global awareness on terrorism. Their goal is to expose Pakistan’s support to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba. Over 1,500 Indian-origin people gathered in London to support them. Meanwhile, ISI-backed Khalistani groups tried to protest at the Indian High Commission but were denied permission. They moved to Trafalgar Square. Intelligence officials said this was a desperate move by ISI to divert attention. The strong turnout from the diaspora showed unity against terrorism and growing concern over Pakistan's role in supporting extremist groups. (PC: Image/CNN-News18)

Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Pune, was arrested by Kolkata Police for allegedly making communal remarks on social media. She had deleted the video and apologised, but was still taken into custody. Dutch MP Geert Wilders called her arrest a “disgrace to free speech” and urged PM Modi to help. BJP leaders slammed the West Bengal Police, calling it selective action. They said no unrest followed her post and blamed the arrest on vote-bank politics. The case has sparked a political row, with nationalist lawyers planning to defend her. Sharmishta is currently in 14-day judicial custody. (PC: X, AP)

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said talks with India on a trade deal are happening every day. He told CNBC that he speaks regularly with India’s top trade official. Talks with Malaysia and Vietnam are also ongoing. Greer plans to discuss these deals further at the OECD meeting next week. His statement comes as President Trump claims credit for stopping a major conflict between India and Pakistan through trade pressure. India, however, denied such claims. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal also met US officials to push the deal. A 26% US tariff on Indian goods is currently paused for 90 days. (PC: Reuters)

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has categorically denied Pakistan's assertion of shooting down six Indian fighter jets, including Rafales, during the May 2025 conflict. He labeled these claims as "absolutely incorrect," emphasizing that while India did experience early losses, the Indian Air Force swiftly adapted its tactics, executing precise strikes deeper into Pakistani territory without crossing nuclear thresholds. General Chauhan highlighted that the focus should be on the strategic lessons learned and the rectification of tactical errors, rather than on unverified numerical claims. He also dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about the conflict nearly escalating to a nuclear confrontation. The operation, known as Operation Sindoor, showcased India's resilience and strategic adaptability in the face of challenges. (PC: Mint)

India is intensifying diplomatic efforts to have Pakistan reinstated on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. During his visit to Washington, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged in discussions with U.S. officials to align strategies for the upcoming FATF plenary session in June 2025. India plans to present evidence highlighting Pakistan's failure to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. Additionally, India intends to oppose a proposed World Bank loan to Pakistan, citing concerns over the misuse of previous funds for arms procurement. These actions reflect India's broader strategy to pressure Pakistan on alleged financial support for terrorism and to tighten oversight of its financial mechanisms through international cooperation. (PC: ANI)  

On June 1, 2025, India dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments on the Indus Waters Treaty at a UN conference in Tajikistan, labeling them as unwarranted. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh emphasized that Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism undermines the treaty's implementation. India had suspended the 1960 treaty following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. The suspension is part of broader measures, including diplomatic downgrades and travel bans, aimed at pressuring Pakistan to cease support for terrorism. India asserts that the treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan takes concrete action against such activities. (PC: India Today)  

On May 31, 2025, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an expansion of military and security ties between the United States and India. He emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation within the QUAD alliance—which includes the U.S., India, Japan, and Australia—to address growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth highlighted initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network and the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPER) to bolster regional defense capabilities and supply chains. These efforts aim to strengthen logistical integration among QUAD partners and enhance the region's ability to counterbalance emerging threats, particularly from China's assertiveness. (PC: Testbook)