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Op Sindoor briefing; Vijay and TN governor On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, deputy chief of air staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, said that Indian forces had “destroyed 13 Pakistani aircraft” and struck “11 airfields.”TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arelkar day after staking claim to form the government, but was told by the governor that the party could not establish the majority required.Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met outgoing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata and told them that the TMC “did not lose” the assembly polls.China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on corruption charges, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.In a viral clip, Punjab Kings spinner Yuzevndra Chahal appeared to be “vaping” inside a flight, days after Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was fined for vaping inside the dressing room. Watch ‘No Terror Sanctuary Is Safe’: Indian Army Warns Pakistan On Op Sindoor AnniversaryHere are top 5 stories of the dayDuring Operation Sindoor, India destroyed 13 Pak aircraft, 11 airfields: Air Marshal BhartiSpeaking at the briefing on the anniversary of Op Sindoor, Air Marshal Bharti said, “We struck and decimated their 9 terrorist camps on May 7. The proof is there for everybody to see. We struck 11 of their airfields. We destroyed 13 of their aircraft either on the ground or in the air, including one high-value airborne asset at a record distance of 300 km plus,” he said. He further emphasised that Pakistan had failed to inflict any significant damage on Indian military or civilian infrastructure. Read full storyTamil Nadu government formation: TVK chief Vijay’s second bid falls flat again – what governor saidTVK chief Vijay’s second meeting with the Tamil Nadu governor turned dissapointing again after the governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that the “majority required to form the government has not been established.”TVK has been struggling to form government in the state even after securing a stunning victory, after it fell short of majority by just 10 seats. Read full story’Didi, you have not lost’: Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata, gives emotional support after TMC’s Bengal routSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, extending emotional support to the outgoing chief minister after massive defeat in West Bengal assembly elections. Akhilesh met Mamata and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee at the TMC chief’s residence in Kolkata.”Didi, you have not lost,” Akhilesh was quoted saying by TMC official sources, ANI reported. Read full storyChina sentences former defence ministers to death in sweeping military graft purgeChina’s announcement marks one of the most dramatic developments in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign within the military and political establishment.As per Xinhua, both former ministers were found guilty of graft-related offences.Chinese authorities have not yet released full details of the court rulings or the scale of the alleged corruption linked to the two former military leaders. Read full storyYuzvendra Chahal vaping on flight? PBKS spinner takes a dig at Riyan Parag ControversyPunjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal may have successfully played the internet after a viral clip from a team travel vlog appeared to show him vaping inside a flight while travelling with the squad to Hyderabad for PBKS’ IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, several eagle-eyed users pointed out that the spinner seemed to be holding some kind of spray or mist device in his hand rather than an actual vape. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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