India News Today LIVE Updates on May 23: 'India has right to defend itself against terrorism' - German Foreign Minister endorses Op Sindoor (WATCH)

Germany expresses strong support for India’s fight against terrorism under Operation Sindoor and affirms India’s right to defend itself.

India plans to oppose the World Bank’s $20 billion funding to Pakistan, citing past misuse of international aid for military purposes instead of development.

IANS news agency quoted sources stating that a commander from Pakistan’s 75th Infantry Brigade stationed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), refused to return to the outpost at the height of the offensive.

The Indian Air Force confirmed on Friday that Pakistan denied permission for the turbulence-hit IndiGo flight 6E 214 to use its airspace.

The Central government defended the action citing national security concerns related to Celebi's ground handling operations and access to sensitive data, emphasising the need for decisive action based on intelligence inputs.

The National Commission for Women has sought a report on the murder and sexual assault of a four-year-old girl in Aluva, Kerala. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to chair a high-level meeting of Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from BJP-led NDA-ruled states on May 25 at the Ashoka Hotel in Delhi.

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is expected to visit Russia next week, according to sources.

The owner, driven by nationalist sentiment amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, said that 'Pak' has been dropped from all sweets.

Rahul Gandhi had questioned External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, accusing him of being silent on how many aircraft the Indian Air Force were lost during Operation Sindoor and said that the nation "deserves the truth".

The Delhi Police have detained 121 Bangladeshi nationals from Outer North Delhi for residing in the country without valid documentation.

India will reportedly urge the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to re-list Pakistan in its grey list, citing failure to curb terror financing and money laundering.

The official declaration of the monsoon's arrival in Kerala is still pending due to specific criteria.

In a statement on Friday, DGCA said the IndiGo crew first contacted Northern Control (IAF) for deviation towards the left (International border). When it was refused, the crew contracted Lahore to enter their airspace to avoid turbulent weather.

The Supreme Court on Friday decided not to impose a sentence on a man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act), after noting that the victim did not perceive the incident as a crime.

The drone attack, reportedly launched by Ukraine, forced their flight to circle in the air for several hours. The all-party delegation landed later and was received by India's Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar.

India's 'Operation Sindoor' has inflicted substantial losses on the Pakistan Air Force. OSINT data reportedly confirms the destruction of key fighter jets, dealing a major blow to Pakistan's defense capabilities.

The University of Delhi alleged on Thursday that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, came to the campus without informing the authorities and expressed hope that this does not happen in future.

Mini Krishnakumar questioned the appropriateness of calling the Prime Minister a pseudo-nationalist, especially given the influence artists have on society.

Tufail, a resident of Varanasi, frequently shared provocative content, including videos of Maulana Saad Rizvi and messages promoting ‘Ghazwa-e-Hind', revenge for Babri Masjid and the imposition of Sharia law in India.

Of the 182 Covid cases reported in May, 57 was in Kottayam, 34 in Ernakulam, and 30 in Thiruvananthapuram. Those with symptoms are recommended to undergo Covid test.

A team of researchers at the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC), IISc, have designed a new chiral aminoborane molecule that exhibits persistent room-temperature phosphorescence and circularly polarised luminescence (CPL).

Lambasting the strategic analysts and political pundits who often state that India lacks national security strategy, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in his book said, “That is incorrect and a myopic understanding of the issue.”

DTC has issued a new SOP to remove broken-down buses in the national capital and has deployed cranes and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at 30 key locations across the city that will monitor and function to remove the faulty buses.

Top Maoist leader Basavaraju and 26 others, including 12 women, were recently killed in a major anti-Naxal operation by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abhujmad region.

The State Investigation Agency conducted multiple raids across Jammu and Kashmir targeting terror-linked sleeper cells involved in online radicalisation and anti-national activities.

Reliance Defence and Rheinmetall AG have partnered to produce ammunition and explosives in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, boosting India's defence sector and supporting the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.

The White House condemned the killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, DC, calling it a brutal act of anti-Semitism. President Trump vowed justice, and security has been heightened nationwide as the suspect remains in custody.

Bangladesh has cancelled a $21 million deal with India’s GRSE for an ocean-going tug amid strained ties. The contract was part of a $500M defence credit line, marking a setback in India-Bangladesh military cooperation.