Top 5 news stories of day: IAF chief confirms downing of 6 Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor; Armenia and Azerbaijan nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize; & more
IAF chief Amar Preet Singh confirmed the downing of five Pakistani fighter jets and an AEW&C aircraft during
Operation Sindoor
, calling it a historic success.
Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders jointly nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize following a landmark peace accord.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Raksha Bandhan by celebrating with schoolchildren and members of the Brahma Kumaris.
Here are the top 5 news stories for the day:
IAF chief confirms downing of six Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor
Indian Air Force chief Amar Preet Singh has confirmed that the forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft during Operation Sindoor, marking the largest recorded surface-to-air kill.
Singh credited the operation's success to strong political will, operational freedom, and coordination between the three armed forces. He termed the S-400 air defence system a 'game-changer.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize after peace deal
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have jointly backed US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting his mediation in a landmark peace deal ending decades of conflict.
The agreement commits both nations to permanent peace, open trade, and diplomatic ties, including a US-controlled transit corridor.
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PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren, Brahma Kumaris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his residence on Saturday, sharing warm moments with schoolchildren and members of the Brahma Kumaris spiritual organisation. Photos showed children tying rakhis to the PM, who also posted festive greetings on X, highlighting the festival's role in strengthening sibling bonds.
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Eight dead after wall collapse in Delhi's Hari Nagar following heavy rainfall
At least eight people lost their lives when a wall collapsed due to heavy overnight rainfall in Hari Nagar, damaging nearby jhuggies adjacent to an old temple, officials confirmed. Several people were trapped in the debris, prompting an immediate rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Services. Authorities said residents of surrounding jhuggies have been evacuated to avert further mishaps.
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One year of RG Kar incident: Police lathi-charge protesters
Violent clashes erupted in central Kolkata on Saturday as West Bengal Police lathi-charged protesters attempting to breach barricades during the 'Nabanna Chalo Abhiyan' march to the state secretariat. The rally, marking one year since the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College, saw the victim's parents alleging manhandling and obstruction by police despite court permission for a peaceful protest.
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