News Menu, June 1: Amit Shah's Op Bengal; Pune student's Op Sindoor post in focus
Good morning. On June 1, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick published their discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, revolutionising genetics and unlocking life's code. Let's decode the structure of news headlines of India Today.Sunday Special: CDS Anil Chauhan on Op SindoorCDS General Anil Chauhan reveals India faced initial air losses in Operation Sindoor but rectified tactical mistakes, striking Pakistan's bases deep inside with precision. He dismisses Pakistan's claim of downing six jets as 'absolutely incorrect' and denies nuclear war risks.Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM Modi, alleging the government misled the nation, demanding a special Parliament session and review committee. India Today probes this strategic revelation.Health Bite: Covid Cases Surge Past 3,000India's active Covid-19 cases hit 3,395, with four deaths reported in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. Kerala leads with 1,336 cases, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi. Karnataka urges masks and distancing in crowded places.Monsoon Mix: Rain, Snow, and LandslidesFresh snowfall blankets Kashmir's higher reaches and Manali's Rohtang Pass, while rain lashes plains. Delhi and Noida see gusty winds and heavy showers. Rajasthan's Jaipur gets light rain; Sriganganagar swelters at 44.2C. Heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in Manipur, floods in Kerala, and landslides in Assam (5 dead), Arunachal (9 dead), Mizoram (4 dead), and Meghalaya (3 dead). In Sikkim, 500 tourists are stranded. Satara's Mahind Dam overflows, delighting farmers. India Today tracks this weather chaos.Glamour Golgappa: Miss World 2025 CrownedadvertisementThailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri wins the 72nd Miss World title at Hyderabad's HITEX Exhibition Centre. India's Nandini Gupta misses the top 8. Brand Ambassador Sudha Reddy addresses controversy over England's contestant, saying 'controversies are everywhere.' India Today interviews Chuangsri, who's thrilled to bring the crown back to Thailand.Kolkata Coffee: Amit Shah Ignites 2026 CampaignUnion Home Minister Amit Shah storms Kolkata, sounding the poll bugle for West Bengal's 2026 elections. He addresses a Karyakarta Sammelan at Netaji Indoor Stadium, inaugurates a new CFSL building in Rajarhat, and visits Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House, meeting Ramakrishna Missionaries. Indrajit and Tapas track political reactions. India Today dives into Shah's fiery electoral push.
Security Soup: Delhi Spy Network BustedDelhi Police uncover a Pakistan-operated espionage ring using Indian SIMs to honey-trap DRDO and Military Intelligence officials via WhatsApp. Accused Haseen and Qasim, linked to Pakistani operatives, targeted officials.advertisementThe NIA searches 15 locations across eight states in a Pakistan-linked spying case targeting sensitive intelligence leaks. India Today uncovers this high-stakes security crackdown.UP's Police Platter: DGP Drama UnfoldsWith DGP Prashant Kumar's retirement, UP appoints IPS officer Rajiv Krishna as acting DGP, fuelling controversy. From a powerful bureaucratic family, Krishna's rise prompts SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to slam the 'Delhi-Lucknow fight' and demand a permanent DGP. India Today profiles Krishna and unravels this power tussle.Social Media Spice: Pune Student's Op Sindoor RowPune law student and Instagram influencer Sharmishtha Panoli is arrested in Gurugram for offensive Operation Sindoor remarks, sent to judicial custody until June 13. India Today probes the social media firestorm and its implications.Enforcement Extra: ED's Gaming Fraud CrackdownThe ED seizes Rs 1.5 crore in assets in multi-state raids on an online gaming fraud, implicating a Punjab and Sind Bank officer. Rs 39 lakh cash, phones, and SIMs are recovered from 48 mule accounts. India Today dives into this financial sting.Bangla Paan: Bangladesh Tribunal Targets HasinaA Bangladeshi tribunal hears charges against deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, broadcast live on state television. India Today tracks this legal showdown, assessing its impact on India-Bangladesh relations, and the geopolitical fallout.advertisementMeghalaya Mystery: Missing Couple HuntMeghalaya considers paramilitary aid to trace an Indore couple missing on their honeymoon. Raja, a transport businessman and his wife, Sonam, were last spotted in Sohra, before they went missing on May 23. The couple's rented bike was found abandoned on a road that leads to steep and slippery hiking tracks. The couple's family has offered a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information on their whereabouts. India Today follows this gripping mystery.Southern Sizzler: DMK's Madurai Strategy MeetDMK's general council meeting in Madurai sets the tone for Tamil Nadu's 2026 polls, with speculation over Udhayanidhi Stalin's expanded role. After CM Stalin's Saturday roadshow, DMK aims for 200 of 234 seats with allies. India Today dives into this electoral prelude and tracks the plans.Parting Bite: Watson and Crick's DNA breakthrough unlocked life's secrets. It enabled gene editing, personalised treatments, and targeted therapies for diseases like cancer. Genetic screening, gene therapy, and CRISPR advancements promise cures for hereditary disorders, enhanced diagnostics, and tailored healthcare. Some scientists believe it will open the locks for human longevity, perhaps even immortality. Here's to a long and happy life!
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who is a member of all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor , said that Brazilian leaders during the meeting with the all-party parliamentary delegation, expressed clear support for India 's counter-terrorism effort Operation Sindoor and condemned Pakistan's cross-border terrorism. Speaking to ANI, Surya said that the delegation met the Brazilian Parliament President, the Acting Foreign Minister and the India-Brazil Friendship Group Members of Parliament. He said that Brazilian leaders assured the delegation that Brazil is India's all-weather "ally and friend" and termed it a successful visit to Brazil. He said, "Today, we met Brazil's Acting Foreign Minister, Brazil Parliament President, meaning speaker equivalent, India-Brazil Friendship Group MPs. In all three meetings, Brazil has clearly expressed support for India. It has condemned Pakistan's cross-border terrorism and supported India's counter-terrorism Operation Sindoor. This is very big for India. Brazil is an essential voice in Latin America and this entire geography. " Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now "It is also a strategic partner of India in many groups, be it the G-20, G-4, BRICS, or India-led other global platforms like the International Solar Alliance , Global Alliance for all three meetings, Brazil's top authority has supported India's stance against terrorism, has supported India's counter-terrorism measures. At the conclusion of every meeting, we were given assurance that Brazil is an all-weather ally and all-weather friend of has been a very successful visit to Brazil. We received immense support for India from Guyana, Panama, and Colombia. This is something, the biggest takeaway for this delegation," he added. The delegation, led by Shashi Tharoor, includes Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum, reflecting India's vibrant and inclusive democratic character. The delegation comprises Sarfaraz Ahmad, Ganti Harish Madhur, Shashank MTripathi, Bhubaneswar Kalita, Tejasvi Surya, and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Live Events BJP MP Shashank Mani says, "We are here as a reflection of India-Brazil friendship. We told them that Operation Sindoor is important for India and the world. The people are receiving our message well... We believe that the way our multi-party delegation has come here, Brazil's similar delegation will visit India soon." Speaking about the meeting with Brazilian leadership, former Ambassador of India to the US and BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu said, "I think on the South American perspective, we have seen a lot of positivity, starting from Guyana, Panama. Brazil, we have had a traditional relationship with them and this morning we met the chief advisor of the president, who is a former defense minister as well as foreign minister and he underlined against any form of terrorism. And he also emphasized about Prime Minister Modi and Then we also met the president of the Senate and we also had a meeting with the president of the House Foreign Affairs Committee ." "Both responded very positively on India-Brazil relationship, particularly on terrorism. They were very clear and there is an understanding across South America that terrorism as a policy instrument is a very dangerous aspect and therefore, it needs to be opposed and India is in a way doing, fulfilling the responsibility of the world. And I think after this, the next stop we have is Washington, DC, which will have its own challenges. The South American interaction has gone very well. This delegation had a very clear, out-focused message and led by Foreign Relations Committee Chair Mr. Shashi Tharoor," he added. BJP MP Bhubaneswar Kalita said that the delegation had a fruitful meeting with the Brazilian leadership. He said that they will hold a meeting with Brazil's Vice President and expressed hope that the meeting would be fruitful. said, "Parliamentary delegation, which is consisted of opposition as well as ruling party and particularly our delegation is led by an opposition leader, Shashi Tharoor. And we had today very useful and fruitful meetings with the leadership of the Brazilian government. We are also, we have already met the Secretary General of Foreign Affairs, who is looking after, who is the head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Government of Brazil and we had a very fruitful discussion with the parliamentarians and the president of the Senate. So, we had very good discussion and we could convey our message to them and which they fully accepted and they have shown their solidarity with us. "And after this, of course, we are going to meet the Vice President and hopefully that meeting will also be very fruitful. And overall, our discussion and interaction with the leadership, the parliamentary leadership as well as the government leadership in these two days have been very fruitful and we could convey the sentiments of India and particularly the war against terror, the Pahalgam incident, which is an act of terror by Pakistan. The government of Brazil and the leadership of Brazil have some solidarity for against terror and on unequivocal terms and they have some solidarity with India," she added. The delegation also held a meeting with India-Brazil Friendship Front President Nelsinho Trad. Shashi Tharoor said that he appreciates Trad's insightful understanding and strong endorsement of India's perspective on recent events. According to Tharoor, Trad said that they have an ally in him and his colleagues in Parliament in Brazil. "Excellent & highly productive meeting with Senator Nelsinho Trad, President of the India-Brazil Friendship Front & President of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee . Deeply appreciate his insightful understanding & strong endorsement of India's perspective on recent events. Such solidarity strengthens the bonds between our democracies," Tharoor posted on X. The delegation also met the Chief Advisor to Brazil's President, Celso Amorim. Sharing details regarding the meeting, Tharoor on X wrote, "Our day in Brasilia begins with a visit to the Presidential Palace, where we meet with my old friend the Diplomatic Advisor to the President, Ambassador Celso Amorim (Brazil's longest-serving Foreign Minister twice & Defence Minister once). A full &rewarding discussion followed." The visit to Brazil is part of India's larger global outreach following the Pahalgam terror attack, aimed at conveying India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. The delegation had earlier visited Panama, Guyana, and Colombia and will now travel to the United States to continue their diplomatic outreach.
