India has intensified efforts to deport illegal immigrants, primarily from Bangladesh, and has urged Dhaka to speed up nationality verification for over 2,360 individuals. Many of them have completed their jail terms but remain in the country due to delays in verification since 2020. States like Tripura and Odisha have initiated measures such as setting up detention centers and identifying undocumented migrants. In Rajasthan, 148 Bangladeshi immigrants were transported for deportation. However, concerns about wrongful detention have emerged, with allegations of Indian citizens being misidentified as illegal immigrants. (PC: PTI)  

During a rally in Bhuj, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a stern message to Pakistan, urging its youth to reject terrorism and embrace peace. He stated, “Sukh, chaain ki zindagi jiyo, roti khao, varna meri goli toh hai hi” (“Live peacefully, eat bread, or else my bullet is there”). Modi criticized Pakistan's government and military for supporting terrorism at the expense of their citizens' welfare, asserting that terrorism has become a means for them to earn money. He highlighted India's progress, becoming the world's fourth-largest economy, and questioned what Pakistan has achieved. Modi emphasized that Pakistan's youth must decide whether to continue on a path that endangers their future or to choose peace and development. (PC: Mint)

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi mocked Pakistan after its army chief, General Asim Munir, presented Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with a photo purportedly showcasing a military success against India. The image was later identified as a 2019 Chinese military drill, not linked to any Pakistani operation. Speaking in Kuwait, Owaisi criticized the act, stating, "Nakal karne ke liye akal chahiye, inke pass akal bhi nahi hai" (It takes brains to copy; they don't even have that). He cautioned against trusting Pakistan's claims, highlighting the country's attempts at misinformation and lack of originality. (PC: India Today)  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a strong warning to Pakistan during a rally in Bhuj, Gujarat. He said, “Pakistan ko atanki bimari se mukt karne ke liye, Pakistan ki awaam ko aage aana hoga. Roti khao, warna meri goli to hai hi.” Modi urged Pakistan’s people to choose peace and stop terrorism, calling it their “bread and butter.” He highlighted India’s economic growth as the fourth-largest economy and criticized Pakistan for supporting terror. Modi also praised India’s military response in Operation Sindoor after Pakistan’s attack on May 9, 2025. (PC: ANI)

Walmart is laying off 1,500 workers in the US. MAGA supporters blame H-1B visa holders and link the move to Indian-origin CTO Suresh Kumar. One user said, “Walmart is replacing Americans with H-1Bs.” But Walmart says the layoffs are to cut costs and improve decision-making. The job cuts affect tech, e-commerce, and ad teams. There’s no proof that H-1B workers caused the layoffs. “Walmart has nearly 3,500 H-1B openings,” one user wrote, sharing a photo of the CTO. Walmart says the cuts are part of a larger plan to move staff and raise prices due to high tariffs. (PC: Reuters)

A top Bangladesh Army officer, Brigadier General Md Nazim-ud-Daula, condemned India’s handing over of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as "push-ins" and called it "unacceptable." Speaking on Monday, he said the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is managing the situation efficiently but the army is ready to intervene if directed by the government. Bangladesh urged India to use diplomatic channels for repatriation, rejecting push-ins as a violation of international norms. The Indian government has been detaining and handing over undocumented Bangladeshis, especially along the porous 4,096.7 km border. Both countries continue diplomatic discussions amid rising tensions. (PC: AFP)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told a parliamentary panel that Pakistan was informed within 30 minutes of India launching Operation Sindoor on May 7, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. The ceasefire followed direct communication between both nations' DGMOs. Jaishankar stressed India’s precise targeting of terror infrastructure and assured MPs that escalation was avoided through immediate diplomatic messaging. Addressing foreign interference, he recounted India’s firm response to US warnings of possible retaliation: “If Pakistan escalates, we are ready to respond in kind.” The panel included key MPs and focused on cross-border terrorism. (PC: India Today)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested CRPF personnel Moti Ram Jat in Delhi for allegedly leaking classified national security information to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023. The NIA stated that Jat was actively involved in espionage activities and received funds from PIOs through various conduits. He has been remanded to NIA custody until June 6, with ongoing interrogation. This arrest is part of a broader crackdown on espionage activities linked to Pakistan, following heightened security concerns after the Pahalgam terror attack. Recent investigations have led to multiple arrests across northern India, including individuals allegedly connected to a Pakistan-linked spy network. The NIA continues to probe the extent of these espionage operations. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Rajasthan Police arrested Pathan Khan, a Jaisalmer resident, for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) over 12 years. Khan reportedly visited Pakistan in 2013, where he was recruited and trained by ISI operatives. Operating under the alias "Ravi Kishan," he posed as a farmer near the Indo-Pak border, collecting and transmitting sensitive information about India's border security, including BSF deployments and infrastructure details. He allegedly used social media platforms and forged SIM cards to communicate with Pakistani handlers, receiving financial incentives and gifts in return. Authorities are investigating the extent of the information compromised and potential links to a broader espionage network. (PC: Hindustan)

According to the 2025 World Wide Threat Assessment by the U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency, India perceives China as its primary strategic adversary, while Pakistan is considered a secondary security concern. The report indicates that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s defense strategy focuses on countering China's influence and enhancing military capabilities. Conversely, Pakistan views India as an "existential threat" and is expected to continue military modernization, including tactical nuclear weapons development, to counterbalance India's superior conventional forces. Pakistan's military advancements are significantly supported by China, reinforcing the strategic alliance between Islamabad and Beijing. This assessment underscores the complex security dynamics in South Asia, with India's primary focus on addressing challenges posed by China. (PC: East Asia Forum & Nikkei Asia)