Evening news wrap: Amit Shah's praises BSF for destroying 118 Pakistani posts; BJP hits back at Revanth Reddy's Rafale claim, and more

Union home minister Amit Shah praised the Border Security Force for destroying 118 Pakistani posts following Operation Sindoor, saying it had rendered Pakistan’s surveillance network ineffective for years. He lauded the BSF ’s readiness and effectiveness during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

In Uttarakhand, a sessions court sentenced Pulkit Arya and two others to life imprisonment in the high-profile Ankita Bhandari murder case. The ruling follows a long trial and public outcry over Ankita’s killing and the involvement of a former BJP minister’s son.

The BJP slammed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for questioning the Rafale conflict details, calling him and Congress leaders the “Gabbars of India” for undermining the Army. The BJP said their remarks gave comfort to enemies and mocked India’s sacrifices.

Here are the top five stories of the evening:
Amit Shah praises BSF for dismantling 118 Pakistani posts

Union home minister Amit Shah commended the BSF for destroying over 100 Pakistani border posts in response to attacks following Operation Sindoor. He said Pakistan’s surveillance was crippled for years. Read full story

Congress slams BJP's foreign policy post-Operation Sindoor

Congress claimed India received no international support after Operation Sindoor, calling it a diplomatic failure. They criticised the Centre over ties with Pakistan growing abroad and questioned why top terrorists were not neutralised. Read full story

Pulkit Arya, aides get life term in Ankita Bhandari murder case

A court in Kotdwar sentenced Pulkit Arya and two others to life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of receptionist Ankita Bhandari. The high-profile case sparked protests and lasted nearly two years. Read full story

BJP calls Congress leaders 'Gabbars' over Rafale remark

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra lashed out at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for asking how many Rafale jets were shot down, saying such questions weaken troop morale and likening Congress leaders to “Gabbars of India.” Read full story

PM Modi takes dig at Lalu Yadav's 'jungle raj' in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar’s Karakat, criticised the Rashtriya Janata Dal and Lalu Yadav, stating Bihar’s progress began when the "jungle raj" ended. He highlighted recent developments including a new terminal at Patna Airport, a Greenfield corridor, and new bridges. Read full story