Overview

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Srinagar, called for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) oversight of Pakistan's nuclear weapons, citing global safety concerns.
• Operation Sindoor, launched to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists.
• Singh commended the Indian Armed Forces for their precision and resilience, emphasizing the operation as a decisive stance against state-sponsored terrorism.
• Schools in Jammu and Kashmir's border areas reopened on May 15, marking a step toward normalization following the recent hostilities.
• Political and civic events, including BJP's Tiranga Yatras and Congress's planned Jai Hind Sabhas, celebrate the military's achievements and honor the armed forces.