While sharing a news article on why Congress did not allow party MPs Shashi Tharoor and Tewari to speak in Lok Sabha, the Congress MP posted famous lyrics of the Hindi film "Poorab and Pashchim". "Hai preet jahaan ki reet sada, Main geet wahaan ke gaata hoon, Bharat ka rehne waala hoon, Bharat ki baat sunata hoon," Tewari said in a post on X, adding, "Jai Hind."

Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami defended India's oil imports from Russia, highlighting the nation's position as the third-largest energy consumer importing over 80% of its needs. He questioned the feasibility of halting the economy and pointed out the hypocrisy of Western nations buying other resources from countries they restrict India from trading with.

The Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards as valid identity proofs during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Petitioners, including ADR, raised concerns about the exercise's legality and potential disenfranchisement, alleging arbitrary practices and violations of constitutional rights. Despite the EC's claims of high voter participation, reports suggest irregularities and potential fraud in the process.

Shashi Tharoor's silence on Operation Sindoor sparks debate. Despite leading a delegation after the Pahalgam attack, he declined to speak on the issue in Parliament. Gaurav Gogoi and K Suresh approached him, but Tharoor preferred discussing the Indian Ports Bill, 2025. His endorsement of the government's actions contrasts with the Congress party's stance.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Parliament regarding Operation Sindoor, the retaliatory strike following the Pahalgam attack. He confirmed the operation successfully targeted terrorist infrastructure, eliminating over 100 individuals, and was paused after achieving its objectives, dismissing claims of external pressure. Singh highlighted India's effective defense systems in thwarting Pakistan's subsequent large-scale attack, ensuring no damage to Indian assets.

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a Times of India report highlighting the alarming rise in rabies cases due to dog attacks in Delhi. The report detailed the tragic death of a six-year-old girl and a brutal attack on a four-year-old boy, exposing civic negligence and ineffective stray animal management.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor remained silent on 'Operation Sindoor' ahead of a crucial Lok Sabha debate, fueling speculation about his party's stance. Tasked by the Centre to represent India's counterterrorism efforts post-Pahalgam attack, Tharoor's support for the operation, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan, has caused internal friction within the Congress.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has criticized the government's handling of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, citing a lack of transparency. He questioned the government's silence on key details, including the attackers' identity and the NIA's investigation progress. Chidambaram speculated the government might be concealing tactical errors and losses.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh initiate the process to form a committee. This committee will address the removal motion of Allahabad High Court's Justice Yashwant Varma. Birla will announce the three-member committee in Lok Sabha soon. The announcement will happen after signature verification of the notices submitted by opposition MPs.

The government has clarified that it has no intention to remove "socialist" and "secular" from the Constitution's preamble, despite ongoing debates. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that no formal legal or constitutional process has been initiated. This position contrasts with the RSS's call to remove the terms, which were added during the Emergency, a stance also supported by former Vice President Dhankhar.