Top news of the day: All military bases, systems remain fully operational in India, says DG Air Operations; Kohli brings an end to decorated Test career, and more
The Hindu
India's military bases are fully operational; Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket; US and China agree on tariff reduction.
India on Monday (May 12, 2025) said all its military bases and systems continue to remain fully operational and ready to undertake any mission if the need arises. At a press briefing in New Delhi, Director General of Air Operations, IAF, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti said India’s robust air defence system effectively thwarted Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations.
Just five days after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket in an Instagram story, Virat Kohli followed suit with a post on the social media platform to bring an end to a decorated Test career.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday (May 12, 2025) announced that civilian flight operations will resume at 32 airports that were temporarily shut last week in view of the military standoff between India and Pakistan. Security measures were enhanced, and at least 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country were temporarily shut in view of the conflict.
The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the online trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, his family, and particularly his daughter in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions. In a statement issued by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the panel denounced the sharing of the young woman’s personal contact details, calling it a “grossly irresponsible act” and a “serious breach of privacy” that endangers her safety.
The United States and China said on Monday (May 12, 2025) they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs for now as the world’s two biggest economies seek to end a trade war that has disrupted the global outlook and set financial markets on edge. Speaking after talks with Chinese officials in Geneva, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the two sides had agreed on a 90 day pause on measures and that tariffs would come down by over 100% points to 10%.
A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday (May 12, 2025) with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure following the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan.
The wife of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Sahu, who has been detained by Pakistan Rangers, claimed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to her over the phone and assured her of every effort to secure the release of the Border Security Force personnel.
