Elon Musk announced his departure from the Trump administration after his DOGE tenure concluded, citing disagreements over government spending and Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." The split dominated morning coverage as media analyzed the breakdown between the world's richest man and the president.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly admitted in Azerbaijan that India struck Pakistani airbases including Rawalpindi with BrahMos missiles before Pakistan could launch its planned operation, marking the first official acknowledgment of Operation Sindoor's scope. India rejected Trump administration claims about facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire through trade discussions.
Air Force Chief delivered scathing criticism of defense procurement delays, stating no defense project completes on time and questioning contractors who make promises they cannot keep. The rebuke came as reports emerged of Pakistan receiving Chinese 5th generation fighters by 2026 while India's indigenous program targets 2035.
Political warfare escalated between PM Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, with Modi calling her government "nirmam" (cruel) while Banerjee challenged him to a live debate over Operation Sindoor's politicization.