India News Today LIVE Updates on May 19: Akashteer unleashed: How India's invisible shield crushed Pakistan’s deadliest drone and missile attack

India’s Akashteer air defence system and upgraded L-70 guns intercepted every drone and missile during Pakistan’s May 9–10 aerial assault, showcasing India’s shift to automated, indigenous, and highly coordinated air warfare dominance.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed a parliamentary panel on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, highlighting Pakistan’s terror nexus and reaffirming India’s conventional military response.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a redesigned OCI portal in Delhi to improve digital services for overseas citizens of India. The new platform addresses past issues and offers a smoother, more efficient user experience.

BJP released a patriotic song video featuring PM Modi, soldiers, and defence prowess to mark Operation Sindoor. The video honours the Pahalgam terror victims and showcases India’s military response against terror camps in Pakistan.

Tharoor, arriving at Parliament for the Foreign Affairs Standing Committee meeting, avoided controversial questions. He announced that his delegation would leave on Saturday, with the first visit being to Guinea and the final one to the US.

Real Engineering's YouTube video on ISRO faced backlash in India for showing a distorted map. While many praised the content, others felt the map disrespected India’s sovereignty, sparking a debate on geopolitical sensitivity in global media.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned the Haryana Police over the arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for his Operation Sindoor post, asking which part of his tweet was objectionable or unlawful.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh expressed strong objection to the central government choosing only one party MP out its four nominations for the all party-delegations formed to mobilise global support on Operation Sindoor.

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has filed a complaint against him and sought a review of his YouTube account for “repeated offenses that hurt religious sentiments.”

A recent survey report by CARS24 has revealed that traffic violation fines imposed in India have surpassed the GDP of many small nations.

In a video confession following his arrest, Tarif admitted to multiple visits to Pakistan and interactions with Pakistani officials, including providing them with SIM cards.

The UK High Court has denied bail to Nirav Modi, the main accused in the USD 1 billion Punjab National Bank fraud case, rejecting his latest application during a hearing on Thursday, May 15.

ED has arrested Subodh Kumar Goel, ex-Chairman and Managing Director of UCO Bank, from his residence in New Delhi in connection with an ongoing investigation against Concast Steel and Power Ltd (CSPL) and others in a bank fraud case.

In a major counter-espionage operation, the Gurdaspur Police apprehended two individuals for leaking sensitive military information related to Operation Sindoor, officials said on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished former US President Joe Biden a “quick and full recovery” following his diagnosis with advanced prostate cancer. Biden’s illness has prompted global concern and support from leaders including Obama and Trump.

Bindu worked for only three days at the complainant's house. Her family was not informed when she was taken into custody. She was denied even basic rights like informing her family and receiving calls from her children.

Rahul Gandhi escalates attack on EAM Jaishankar over Operation Sindoor, triggering political outrage with questions on IAF aircraft losses.

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday raised serious concerns over the government's handling of national security issues during a media briefing. 

A farmer in Maharashtra was seen desperately trying to save his produce from being washed away in a heavy downpour in a heartbreaking video doing the rounds on social media.

The Supreme Court rejected MP Minister Vijay Shah's apology for his remark against Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi, calling it insincere. It ordered a special probe and said his words brought shame to the nation.

Police have arrested a second suspected Pakistani spy in two days from Nuh, Haryana. The accused allegedly shared military information using WhatsApp. Over 10 people have been arrested nationwide in a wider anti-espionage crackdown.

China provided Pakistan with air defence and satellite support during its recent conflict with India, indicating deeper military coordination, according to an Indian defence think tank.

India was carrying out a tri services war game Exercise 'Haldi Ghati' between April 18-21 to ensure seamless communications between the three services and enable them to talk to each other without any obstacles.

Indian authorities have arrested at least eight people from across three states for allegedly spying for Pakistan amid increased surveillance on espionage activities in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. 

A 65-year-old woman was raped near Bhota in Himachal after accepting a scooter lift. The accused drove her to a forest, attacked and raped her. Police arrested him later from the forest where he was hiding.

The Army on Monday showcased a demonstration of how Indian Air Defence systems, including AKASH missile system, L-70 Air Defence Guns, saved the Golden Temple in Amritsar and cities of Punjab from Pakistani missile and drone attacks.

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition filed by Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested by Haryana Police over remarks on Operation Sindoor.

BCCI has pulled out of the Men's Asia Cup 2025 citing political tensions and security concerns. India's absence could heavily impact viewership and sponsorship, especially for Pakistan, as India-Pakistan matches are major revenue drivers.

India's Ambassador to Portugal, Puneet Roy Kundal, said that the protest outside the embassy was met with a "silent yet strong and resolute message, Operation Sindoor is not yet over."

The Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 after a terror attack in J&K, killing 26. Precision airstrikes hit terror sites in Pakistan and PoK. A new Army video shows strikes, drone recovery, and readiness to defend the nation.

Haryana Commission for Women Chairperson Renu Bhatia on Sunday thanked the Chief Minister and Haryana Police for taking action against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad.

The Dehradun Police has arrested 17 candidates for allegedly using electronic Bluetooth devices to cheat during the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti/Lab Attendant competitive examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

The MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector is facing an addressable credit gap of around Rs 30 lakh crore, which is about 24 per cent of the total credit demand, according to a recent report by SIDBI.

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and master recruiter Rajullah Nizamani alias Abu Saifullah was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakistan’s Sindh province early Sunday morning.

In a joint operation, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh police arrested two men in Hyderabad linked to a suspected ISIS-inspired group, Al Hind Ittehadul Muslimeen (AHIM), who were allegedly plotting bomb blasts across the country.

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Despite its severity, the hormone-sensitive cancer may be treatable. Biden and his family are consulting doctors.

A fire broke out at a textile market near the Mofussil bus stand in Kozhikode, Kerala, but was fully doused by 10 PM Sunday. All local fire stations responded, and no casualties were reported, officials confirmed.