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Evening news wrap: IAF shares why Pak asked for ceasefire; US court declares most tariffs by Trump illegal & more

Evening news wrap: IAF shares why Pak asked for ceasefire; US court declares most tariffs by Trump illegal & more

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Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari said that fewer than 50 weapons were fired at designated Pakistani military targets, prompting Islamabad to request a halt to hostilities by midday on May 10.A US federal appeals court has ruled that most tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under emergency powers were illegal, challenging the core of his trade policy.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in China for SCO summit and is scheduled to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping.Here are the top 5 news stories:IAF’s precision strikes in Operation Sindoor prompt Pakistan’s ceasefire request:Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, revealed that during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force launched fewer than 50 precision strikes targeting specific Pakistani military sites.This strategic approach led to Pakistan requesting a cessation of hostilities by midday on May 10. Tiwari emphasized that the operation demonstrated India’s air dominance and effective planning, achieving significant objectives with minimal collateral damage. Read full storyUS court declares most tariffs by Trump illegal:A US federal appeals court ruled that most tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under emergency powers were illegal, challenging the core of his trade policy. The court stated that the President exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as the law does not explicitly grant the power to impose tariffs. Read full storyPM Modi arrives in Tianjin for SCO summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tianjin, China, on an invitation from President Xi Jinping to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with President Xi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders on the sidelines of the Summit. Read full story Zelenskyy condemns ‘horrific murder’ of ex-speaker Andriy Parubiy: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the assassination of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy in Lviv, describing it as a “horrific murder.” He pledged a full investigation into the incident and expressed condolences to Parubiy’s family. Authorities have mobilized all necessary resources to apprehend the perpetrator. Parubiy, a prominent figure in Ukrainian politics, was gunned down in a hail of bullets, drawing national and international attention. Read full story Rahul Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals coach ahead of IPL 2026:Rahul Dravid has concluded his tenure as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals, ending a decade-long association with the franchise. Dravid first joined in 2011 as a player, later captaining the team until 2013. After retiring, he served as a mentor and returned as head coach before IPL 2025. Despite being offered a broader role within the franchise, Dravid declined, marking a significant transition for both him and the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Read full story Go to Source

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