Watch: Gen Chauhan's redlines on terror, Northeast floods, Opposition's demand & more
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan says India has drawn new redlines to combat Pakistan-backed terrorism, linking terror to critical resources like water. The flood situation in the Northeast remains critical, with 36 lives lost and over 5.5 lakh people affected across multiple states. Meanwhile, leaders from 16 opposition parties have demanded a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor. Russia has confirmed that the remaining S-400 missile systems will be delivered to India by 2026. The Election Commission has rolled out a new tech-driven system, ECINET, for real-time voter turnout updates. In Karnataka, Kamal Haasan has postponed the release of his film Thug Life amid backlash over his comments on the Kannada language.
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