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The recent remarks made by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a woman officer of the Indian Armed Forces, have sparked nationwide outrage. His comments, deemed 'filthy, crass, and shameful' by the Supreme Court, have not only insulted an individual but also disrespected the dignity of the uniform Colonel Qureishi represents. Despite the minister issuing an apology following the backlash, the apex court dismissed it as mere crocodile tears. This incident raises serious questions: Can a public servant speak so irresponsibly about those who serve the nation? Is an insincere apology enough?

Witness the power of the Indian Army's tanks in Operation Sindoor at the LoC. Learn how tanks and BMPs took out dozens of enemy drones in a historic military operation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the agenda straight against terrorism. Addressing the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor, PM Modi went ballistic on Pakistan terror. He said, 'Operation Sindoor' that smashed terror infrastructure in Pakistan was not just an operation but a doctrinal change and a policy against terror. Operation Sindoor has not ended; it will be a continuing and decisive action against state-sponsored terror attacks on Indian citizens. Watch Left, Right and Centre only on NDTV.

As tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating rapidly, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered civil defense mock drills for May 7 to prepare for potential hostile attacks, following the deadly Pahalgam terror strike.  On Left, Right & Centre, experts discuss the escalating tension between the two countries.

Former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said there is no doubt about India's retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan is vulnerable and any escalation (in tensions) with India will heavily cost Pakistan, he told NDTV.

On US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri said India must intervene and stand up against the decision.

The Houthis' strike near the Ben Gurion airport which wounded 6 has triggered a sharp response from the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu who has vowed to launch a wave of retaliations against the Houthis. Mr Netanyahu said he was coordinating with the US for retaliation against the Houthis. This is the first time the Houthis have ever managed to launch a successful attack within Israel. With the US and UK having already launched several strikes against Houthi targets in the last few months, it remains to be seen what consequences this attack will have in the turbulent West Asia region.

India has just signed a colossal Rs 63,000 crore deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, a game-changer for the Indian Navy.  These cutting-edge, carrier-ready jets, armed with Meteor missiles and SCALP cruise missile will soar from INS Vikrant, India's first made in India aircraft carrier bolstering India's maritime dominance in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions with China.

In the midst of rising diplomatic tensions and military options on the table, India is sending a clear message to Pakistan after the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 innocent lives. With a swift diplomatic offensive, India has expelled Pakistani nationals, suspended the Indus Water Treaty, and ramped up security measures. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to review the nation's preparedness, signaling India's firm resolve. Prime Minister Modi, in a powerful radio address, called for unity and retribution against those who seek to derail the country.

The Trump administration has escalated its feud with Harvard, threatening to ban foreign student enrollment unless the university complies with demands to overhaul campus policies, including ending DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programs. After freezing $2.2 billion in federal grants earlier, President Donald Trump has now called Harvard a "joke". Harvard has refused to give in to the demands, risking $9 billion in funding and the tax-exempt status. Is education freedom under threat in the US?