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.