China, controlling the origins of the Indus and Sutlej rivers in Tibet, technically has the capability to disrupt their flow, raising geopolitical concerns for India and Pakistan. Though only 10-20% of the rivers’ water originates from Tibet, China’s hydro projects like those at Zada Gorge and Senge Tsangpo could regulate flow. Experts warn China might use this leverage if India further suspends the Indus Water Treaty. While water diversion is possible, such actions carry ecological risks and could breach international water laws. No water-sharing treaty exists between India and China, heightening uncertainty amid ongoing regional tensions. (PC: News18)

UK-based academic Nitasha Kaul claims her Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) has been cancelled by Indian authorities over alleged “anti-India activities.” The University of Westminster professor posted on social media that the cancellation cited her “inimical writings and speeches” against Indian sovereignty and institutions. Kaul condemned the move as “transnational repression” and linked it to her research on anti-minority and anti-democratic policies in India. She had earlier been denied entry to attend a conference in Bengaluru. Under Indian law, OCI status can be revoked if the holder is deemed to show disaffection towards the Indian Constitution. (PC: NDTV)

India’s Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, has declared that Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is "paused, not over," urging Islamabad to extradite 26/11 masterminds Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir, and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi. In an interview with Israeli channel i24, Singh said India will persist in targeting terror infrastructure and warned that cross-border terror will trigger offensive retaliation. He described the strike on Pakistan’s Nur Khan base as a game-changer and criticized Pakistan’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty. Emphasizing zero tolerance for terrorism, Singh called for global unity against both terrorists and nations that support them. (PC: India Today)

The Delhi High Court upheld the Centre's move to revoke security clearance for Turkey-based Celebi Airport Services, citing national security after Turkey condemned India’s anti-terror strikes. “Better safe than sorry,” Justice Sachin Datta remarked, as Celebi argued against the sudden action impacting its 17-year-long operations in India. Celebi employs over 10,000 people and handles flights at nine airports. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stressed, “Security must be paramount,” adding airport operators have deep access to sensitive areas. The court adjourned the case to May 21, asking under which legal provision the clearance was revoked amid growing Indo-Turkish diplomatic tensions. (PC: NDTV)

Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, has stated that the entire territory of Pakistan is within India's strike range. In a bold message amid recent tensions, he warned that even if the Pakistani Army relocates its headquarters, it "would need a very deep hole to hide." Speaking to ANI, D'Cunha highlighted India's successful interception of over 800 Pakistani drones and emphasized India's advanced arsenal and technological superiority. This comes after India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam, which prompted Pakistan to seek ceasefire talks following Indian precision strikes. (PC: India Today)

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs that there was no nuclear threat from Pakistan nor any American mediation in the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor. The ceasefire, he said, resulted from a direct request by Pakistan’s DGMO to his Indian counterpart. Misri dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim of brokering peace and preventing nuclear war, stating, “He certainly isn’t seeking my approval.” India launched precision strikes on terror bases in Pakistan on May 7 after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan’s counter-attacks led to hostilities until the May 10 ceasefire. (PC: News18)

There was no involvement from the United States in Operation Sindoor, government sources told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. The panel was informed that the request for a ceasefire came directly from Pakistan. It was Pakistan’s Director-General of Military Operations who contacted India’s military to ask for a stop to the strikes. This information counters claims made by US President Donald Trump about America’s role in ending the operation. Sources said the panel was clearly told, “There was no American intervention.” The briefing came after India’s military action against terror bases following the Pahalgam attack. (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea by a Sri Lankan man seeking to stop his deportation from India. The man, once jailed for alleged links to the LTTE under the UAPA, claimed his life was at risk if he returned to Sri Lanka. He said his wife and children were living in India and that he came here on a valid visa. But the court said India is already struggling with its population and cannot shelter everyone. Justice Dipankar Datta remarked, “This is not a dharmashala.” The court also said fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21 apply only to citizens. (PC: HT_PRINT)

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) employs a multifaceted strategy—dubbed "wine, women, and wealth"—to extract sensitive information from Indian officials. This includes honey-trapping, offering lavish gifts, and exploiting personal vulnerabilities. The ISI targets individuals across various sectors, including military, diplomatic, and scientific communities, often using social media platforms for initial contact. These operations are meticulously planned, with agents undergoing rigorous training to manipulate and compromise targets effectively. The approach underscores the ISI's commitment to gathering intelligence through human sources, complementing its cyber-espionage efforts. Indian counterintelligence agencies remain vigilant, but the persistent and adaptive nature of these tactics presents ongoing challenges to national security. (PC: Politico)

UK-based academic Nitasha Kaul has had her Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status revoked by the Indian government for alleged "anti-India activities" driven by "malice and complete disregard for facts or history." Kaul, who was deported from Bengaluru airport in February 2024 shortly after arrival, shared the cancellation notice on social media, labeling it a "vindictive" act of "transnational repression" targeting her scholarly critiques of the Modi administration's policies. The incident has ignited debates on freedom of expression and the rights of OCI holders, with critics arguing it reflects a broader pattern of suppressing dissenting voices, while government sources defend the action as a sovereign decision to protect national interests. (PC: India Today)