Monsoon arrived in Kerala eight days ahead of schedule, marking the earliest onset in 16 years, with weather alerts issued across 28 states. Prime Minister Modi chaired the first NITI Aayog meeting since Operation Sindoor, pitching a "one state, one global destination" initiative while non-BJP states demanded a 50% share in central taxes.
India continued diplomatic pressure on Pakistan at the UN regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, with Foreign Secretary Misri stating Pakistan violated the treaty's principles. A delegation led by Shashi Tharoor departed for the US to explain India's position on Operation Sindoor.
In cricket, 25-year-old Shubman Gill was appointed India's 37th Test captain with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain for the England tour. A BJP MP sparked controversy with remarks that Pahalgam attack victims lacked "fighting spirit."
COVID-19 cases resurged in Delhi, Mumbai and Kerala, prompting hospitals to prepare beds and oxygen supplies.