The political confrontation in Parliament has intensified as NDA MPs stepped up their attack on the Opposition over the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged police action against students during protests in Jharkhand. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari questioned Rahul Gandhi's absence from Parliament and demanded that the Congress leader respond to allegations surrounding the reported lathi charge against protesting students. NDA MPs also displayed placards calling for Rahul Gandhi to address the issue as the political row escalated. BJP leaders including Jagadambika Pal and Aparajita Sarangi questioned the Opposition's response to allegations of police action and water cannon use against students in Jharkhand. The NDA has accused the Opposition of disrupting parliamentary proceedings despite the government's stated readiness for a debate. WATCH

Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated military response involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The forces carried out precision strikes on terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation has drawn strong reactions from several public figures. Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed her support, while BJP leader Manoj Tiwari also lauded the armed forces. Pawan Kalyan, actor-politician and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, praised the military for their "precise and powerful" action, commending their courage and commitment to national security.