Adnan Sami lauds ‘Operation Sindoor’ takes dig at Pakistani news anchors
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/singer-adnan-sami-lauds-operation-sindoor-takes-a-playful-dig-at-pakistani-news-anchors-aaaal-is-vellll-/articleshow/120955641.cms

Adnan Sami, the singer, has voiced support for 'Operation Sindoor'. This operation targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Several Bollywood figures, including Kangana Ranaut and Akshay Kumar, have also praised the Indian Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defence stated that the operation was a response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Operation Sindoor impact on IPL: With airports shut, Dharamsala travel plans hit
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/operation-sindoor-impact-on-ipl-with-airports-shut-dharamsala-travel-plans-hit/articleshow/120955942.cms

While Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are already there for their match on May 8, Mumbai Indians (MI) were scheduled to reach later this week. Now with Dharamsala airport, and neighbouring Amritsar and Chandigarh airports shut, the teams and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would look to swing a plan in action.

Indian and Pakistani civilians describe aftermath of strikes and shelling
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62g2d3xlj2o

The BBC spoke to eyewitnesses in both Indian and Pakistan administered Kashmir.

Watch: Fear and uncertainty - BBC reports from Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cjdxd0g21r7o

An Indian air strike damaged a mosque and some houses Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Criminals who skip sentencing could face more jail time
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3676x0k646o

A new bill providing powers for judges to punish offenders will be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday.

'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war'
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpdzd2pqgvwo

US President Donald Trump says playing at the 2026 World Cup could be an incentive for Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Watch: Airports closed, eerie silence in Indian-administered Kashmir
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/clyqy0q0ezmo

In Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, a road, normally busy with tourists and travellers, lies deserted.

'Unforgettable day': The wedding with almost 100 bridesmaids
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4gwj7vpxo

The average number of bridesmaids for a wedding in the UK is about three to five.

How street sex workers are helping police stop child abuse
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c625yk01772o

As darkness falls across Bristol, street sex workers are helping to protect its most at-risk children.

Five takeaways from Biden's first interview since leaving the White House
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39j91ljmyeo

The former president defended his decision to drop out of the 2024 campaign when he did, in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC.

British workers will not be undercut in UK-India trade deal, government says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrvr1plxn6o

Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.

Bella Ramsey backs keeping separate best actor and actress awards categories
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm8mny9k1mo

The star, who is non-binary, says it's important that "recognition for women in the industry is preserved".

Final five designs revealed for Queen Elizabeth memorial
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w8wlqxxl0o

The memorial commemorating the monarch will be built at St James's Park in central London.

Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2w2prj470o

The move is aimed at combatting driver shortages which cause the majority of disruption to rail services.

'For the past two seasons we have two Premier Leagues'
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cly5y392dyko

Mikel Arteta believes timing is the reason Arsenal have not managed to win as many trophies as they would have liked over recent seasons.

'Why would we play Putin's game?': Ukrainians see Russian lull as sideshow
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4y2252j3o

Russia is expected to begin a self-declared three-day pause in fighting against Ukraine on Wednesday night.

Wenger proposes 'daylight' change to offside rule
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgngqen0jgo

Arsene Wenger proposes a change to the offside rule that would mean attackers are onside if any part of their body is in line with the last outfield defender.

What happens next between India and Pakistan? Four key questions
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd020710v1ko

Experts from India and Pakistan weigh in on what’s next - and how this clash differs from past conflicts.

PM defends winter fuel cuts in face of calls for U-turn
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxnx43kk9ko

During PMQs, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Sir Keir to "listen to his own party and change course".

Asylum accommodation costs set to triple, says watchdog
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2720n2kkjo

The cost of housing asylum seekers is expected to reach £15.3bn over 10 years, the National Audit Office says.