Overview

• India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as a 'trailer,' suggesting further military actions may follow.
• Parliament is considering a supplementary ₹50,000 crore defense budget to enhance military capabilities, including advanced weapons and technology.
• Pakistan's parliamentarians voiced concerns over potential Indian strikes ahead of the May 18 ceasefire discussions.
• U.S. President Donald Trump retracted his earlier claim of mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire, fueling diplomatic ambiguity.
• Domestic political controversies in India escalate with legal actions against inflammatory remarks targeting military personnel.