Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi-NCR, breaking a 125-year-old record and disrupting over 200 flights while flooding roads and causing widespread power outages. The monsoon's early arrival extended to Kerala with red alerts in five districts.
In Bihar politics, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his son Tej Pratap from both party and family after he publicly revealed a 12-year relationship with Anushka Yadav, citing "disregard for moral values."
Prime Minister Modi referenced Operation Sindoor in his Mann Ki Baat address, displaying images of destroyed terror camps while cautioning NDA leaders against making "unnecessary statements" during their meeting focused on caste census and upcoming elections.
A US intelligence assessment revealed China poses India's primary strategic threat, while Pakistan continues modernizing its nuclear arsenal with Chinese support. India officially surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy.