India to move UNSC against 3 terrorists soon
India is preparing to present proposals to the UNSC against three Pakistan-based terrorists linked to JeM and LeT. Mohiuddin Aurangzeb Alamgir, Ali Kashif Jan, and Yusuf Muzammil Bhat are implicated in major attacks on Indian soil, including the Pulwama, Pathankot, and Mumbai attacks. Indian agencies have gathered digital evidence and designated them as terrorists under the UAPA.
Two Held With 1.2 Kg Charas In Jammu
Jammu, May 25: Two alleged drug peddlers, including a resident of Punjab, were arrested along with 1.2 kg charas here, an official of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) said on Sunday. Akshay Dogra of Jammus Bohri area and Arun Manhas of Punjabs Pathankot were moving in a private vehicle when they were intercepted by a team of ANTF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, near Parmandal Morh late Saturday, leading to the recovery of the narcotic substance, he said. The official said that [] The post Two Held With 1.2 Kg Charas In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shashi Tharoor Recalls PM Modis Lahore Visit, Pathankot Betrayal: It Was Pakistans Last Chance To
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar faced severe turbulence and a hailstorm. The pilots navigated challenging conditions after encountering bad weather near Pathankot. They were denied permission to deviate from their course. The crew manually flew the aircraft after autopilot disengaged. The plane landed safely in Srinagar with a damaged nose cone.
IndiGo crew sought to enter Pak airspace, confirms DGCA
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar encountered severe turbulence near Pathankot on Wednesday, prompting the crew to request permission to enter Pakistani airspace to avoid the weather. However, their request was denied. The aircraft, an A321 neo operating flight 6E 2142, experienced hailstorm and turbulence, triggering various warnings and forcing the autopilot to trip. The crew managed to safely land the aircraft in Srinagar after a harrowing experience. The incident is under investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which confirmed there were no injuries to passengers but noted damage to the aircraft's nose radome.
Pakistan denied IndiGo flight, seeking safety from hailstorm, entry into its airspace: Crew to DGCA
The Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight 6E 2142, which was caught in a sudden hailstorm near Pathankot on May 21, was denied entry into Pakistani airspace which was sought by the pilot to avoid turbulence. According to the crews statement to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilots request was dismissed by the Lahore Air []
Foreign Secretary Misri briefs parliamentary delegations ahead of their visits abroad
NEW DELHI: As multi-party delegations leave for foreign capitals to convey India's strong stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, their members were briefed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on the neighbouring country's role in terror strikes and India's commitment to punish the perpetrators as well as their masterminds. Members, MPs and former parliamentarians, of three of the seven such delegations were briefed, and they are expected to meet government functionaries, including ministers, legislators, think tanks and media during their visits to different parts of the world. While India is committed to peace, it will not tolerate any terror attacks on its soil and will hit back as part of its ew normal, Misri told them, according to sources. In a reference to Pakistan's offer of an independent probe into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Misri noted its earlier behaviour of ignoring evidence and doing little when India presented it with facts following other terror attacks, including 26/11 in Mumbai and in Pathankot in 2026, the sources said. An MP quoted Misri as saying that trusting Pakistan is like trusting a chor (thief) to investigate the crime he has committed. JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, who is leading a delegation to Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia, told reporters after the meeting, Our message to world leaders will be that India has decided 'enough is enough' and that Pakistan has acted like a thief asked to probe his own crime whenever India has in the past trusted its words on acting against terrorism. Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde, who is leading a delegation to the UAE and some African countries, said they will highlight Pakistan's links to terror incidents in India and present evidence linking the country to these horrific crimes against humanity not only in India but also abroad. Former Union minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a member of the delegation led by Jha, said the decision to cease military actions was arrived mutually by India and Pakistan, and no other country played a mediator, a rejection of US President Donald Trump's claim. BJP leader S S Ahluwalia and Jha noted that even Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden found a safe hideout in Pakistan before being hunted down by US Navy Seals in a special operation. Several MPs said other countries needed to be forcefully informed of the facts of Pakistan's long history of sponsoring terrorism as the neighbouring country is also pushing its own false narratives. Foreign Secretay Vikram Misri to brief Tharoor-led parliamentary panel on Pakistan situation on May 19 People sitting in Africa, any Arab country or the US or South America do not really keep a tab on every terror incident in India. Delegations like these help inform the world leaders and population, and shape opinions, an MP said. Misri, sources said, briefed MPs and other members of the delegations, including diplomats, that Indian action under Operation Sindoor was targeted against terror sites in Pakistan and Pak-occupied Kashmir, and not against military installations and civilians. It was only after Pakistan's attempts to attack Indian military installations and the civilian population that India hit back, he said. Members of the delegations headed by JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha, Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde and DMK's Kanimozhi attended the briefing in which they are expected to be told about their agenda and its finer details. Kanimozhi, however, could not attend the meeting. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, who was included at the last minute after his party protested the government's unilateral decision to pick its MP Yusuf Pathan, also joined the briefing. We will talk about terror incidents. We do not want war but we cannot tolerate harm to our citizens. We will attack terror sites if targeted, AAP MP Ashok Mittal said. The delegations will begin leaving from April 21 on a tour that is likely to last between 10 to 14 days. As many as 51 members of different parties with diplomats being part of all seven delegations will be travelling to 32 foreign capitals and the European Union. The irresistible calm of Operation Sindoor briefing hero Vikram Misri
CHANDIGARH: Around 50 people from various parts of Punjab are under the police scanner as their antecedents are being verified for suspected links to the arrested individuals. Meanwhile, two more individuals from Gurdaspur have been arrested by Punjab Police for allegedly engaging in espionage for Pakistan, bringing the total number of arrests in the past three weeks to eight. Sources revealed that the two individuals, Sukhpreet Singh of Adiyan village and Karanbir Singh of Chandu Wadala, were arrested from Gurdaspur. Police recovered three mobile phones and eight live cartridges of .30 bore from their possession. Preliminary investigations confirmed both the accused were in direct contact with operatives of Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and had transmitted sensitive information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. A police official, on condition of anonymity, stated that these 50 individuals currently under scrutiny have not been detained. Most of these individuals who have been questioned had claimed innocence about the secret work of the alleged spies but would only get a clean chit after thorough verification, said a source. The police have launched technical and human intelligence investigations to assess the nature of these individuals associations with the arrested suspects. All these individuals who were in contact with the people allegedly involved in espionage are being verified to dig deep into their activities, the source added. NIA, IB grill YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for spying for Pakistan; travel details, transactions under scanner Earlier, on May 11, the Punjab Police had arrested a 31-year-old woman, Guzala, and her associate Yameen Mohammad from Malerkotla for allegedly aiding a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi. Police said the two were part of a broader espionage network operating in the region. According to officials, Guzala had met Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and became his informant, allegedly sharing details about army activities in exchange for money. Danish instructed Yameen, a passport and visa agent, to transfer funds to Guzala. She reportedly received 10,000 from Yameen and 20,000 directly from Danish. On May 12, Neeraj Kumar, a 28-year-old salesman from Pathankot, was arrested for allegedly issuing SIM cards to unauthorised individuals using fraudulent documentation. The case came to light after Mohit Kumar of Shahpurkandi filed a complaint stating that he had purchased a SIM card from Neeraj in 2020, but later discovered that another SIM had been issued on his documents without his consent. During investigation, it was revealed that the unauthorised SIM card had been active in Pakistan before being deactivated. On May 13, Raqeeb Khan from Roorkee in Uttarakhand, who had been working as a tailor in a shop inside Bathinda Cantonment for the past two years, was arrested for allegedly spying for the neighbouring country. Cantonment officials grew suspicious of his activities and reported him to the police. His phone has been seized and sent for forensic examination. He lived within the shop premises inside the cantonment area. Odisha police question YouTuber Priyanka Senapati over links with spy Jyoti Malhotra During interrogation, Raqeeb reportedly said that he had received calls and voice messages from Pakistani numbers in January this year but claimed he did not engage with them. He also admitted to possessing military documents left behind by Army personnel at his shop. Officials disclosed that Raqeeb was the second civilian linked to espionage from that location, the first being Sunil Kumar, a cobbler and native of Samastipur, Bihar. He was arrested on April 29. Kumar had been working at the Bathinda Cantonment since 2017 and had lived in Dhobiana Basti for over a decade. His brother and uncle are also cobblers in the same area. Kumars bank statement and property details are being analysed, and his mobile phone has also been sent for forensic analysis. The report is awaited, said a police official. On May 3, two men, Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih, were arrested in Amritsar for allegedly photographing and sharing sensitive details of army cantonments and airbases. They were allegedly in contact with ISI through Harpreet Singh alias Pittu alias Happy, an inmate at Amritsar Central Jail. Police believe the duo had direct links with Pakistani intelligence operatives. Sources confirmed that all of the arrested individuals were allegedly in constant contact with the ISI and passed information to the enemy, including details about troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Following the Majitha tragedy, Pathankot police uncovered a major illicit liquor operation in Channi Beli, Himachal Pradesh. The raid revealed that nearly every other home in the village was involved in brewing liquor, with over forty percent of those involved being women. Authorities seized significant quantities of lahan and ethyl alcohol, used to produce the dangerous brew.
India bypassed Chinese air defence systems, completed Operation Sindoor in 23 minutes
NEW DELHI: In an assertion of the echnological edge of the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor , supported by indigenous equipment, the government on Wednesday said that Chinese-supplied systems were hoodwinked and the mission was wrapped up in just 23 minutes. The government said, The Indian Air Force bypassed and jammed Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems, completing the mission in just 23 minutes, demonstrating India's technological edge. Pakistan has a significant inventory of Chinese-origin weapons and systems, including air defence systems, J-10 and JF-17 fighters, submarines, and warships. Operation Sindoor, according to the government, was a calibrated military response to an evolving pattern of asymmetric warfare -- one that increasingly targets unarmed civilians alongside military personnel. On 22 April, terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam , killing 26 unarmed people. India launched a joint tri-services operation on May 7, in which the Army, Air Force and Navy coordinated to destroy terrorist infrastructure without crossing the Line of Control or international boundary. Beyond tactical precision, what stood out was the seamless integration of indigenous hi-tech systems into national defence, said the government. Whether in drone warfare, layered air defence, or electronic warfare, Operation Sindoor marks a milestone in India's journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations, it said. How BrahMos missile strikes forced Pakistan to agree to a ceasefire Air defence capabilities: Tech as the first line of protection On the night of 78 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage multiple military targets in northern and western India -- including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj -- using drones and missiles. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Grid and Air Defence systems. Air Defence systems detect, track, and neutralise threats using a network of radars, control centres, artillery, and both aircraft- and ground-based missiles. On the morning of 8 May, the Indian Armed Forces targeted air defence radars and systems at multiple locations in Pakistan. An air defence system at Lahore was neutralised. Battle-proven air defence systems like the Pechora, OSA-AK and LLAD (low-level air defence) guns, along with indigenous systems such as Akash, demonstrated stellar performance. The Akash system Akash is a short-range surface-to-air missile system designed to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks. It can simultaneously engage multiple targets in group or autonomous mode and includes built-in Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM). The entire system is configured on mobile platforms. Indias air defence umbrella, comprising assets from the Army, Navy, and primarily the Air Force, operated with exceptional synergy. This created an impenetrable shield that foiled multiple Pakistani attempts to retaliate. The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) of the Indian Air Force unified these elements, providing net-centric operational capability vital for modern warfare. Why Pakistan could never have afforded a war with India Offensive actions with pinpoint accuracy Indias offensive strikes targeted key Pakistani air bases -- Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan -- with surgical precision. Loitering munitions were used to devastating effect, destroying high-value targets such as enemy radar and missile systems. Loitering munitions, also known as suicide drones or kamikaze drones, are weapons systems that hover or circle a target area before attacking. All strikes were executed without the loss of Indian assets. The use of modern indigenous technology, from long-range drones to guided munitions, made these strikes highly effective and politically calibrated. Evidence of neutralised threats Operation Sindoor also produced tangible evidence of neutralised hostile technologies. Recovered debris included fragments of Chinese-origin PL-15 missiles, Turkish-origin UAVs named Yiha or Yeehaw, long-range rockets, quadcopters, and commercial drones. Despite Pakistans use of advanced foreign-supplied weaponry, India's indigenous air defence and electronic warfare systems proved superior. Indias multi-tier defence network successfully prevented Pakistani Air Force attacks on airfields and logistical installations during the night of 910 May, the government said. ISROs strategic role ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) also contributed significantly. At an event on 11 May, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that at least 10 satellites are continuously operating round the clock for strategic purposes, ensuring national security. He noted that India must monitor its 7,000 km coastline and the entire northern region using satellite and drone technology. The making of a Saturday ceasefire: How India, Pakistan pulled back from the brink Indigenous defence industry rising Indias drone industry is on the rise, with the domestic drone market projected to reach USD 11 billion by 2030 - accounting for 12.2 per cent of the global market. This growth is attributed to years of local R&D and policy reform. Since 2021, the ban on imported drones and the introduction of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme have spurred rapid innovation. On Wednesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that defence exports reached Rs 23,600 crore in FY 202425, up from Rs 21,083 crore the previous year. The government's goal is to raise this figure to Rs 50,000 crore by 2029 and make India the worlds largest defence exporter by 2047. According to the government, Operation Sindoor is not just a story of tactical successit is a validation of Indias defence indigenisation policies. Nuclear threat and more: Pakistan's old ruse meets India's new resolve in path to ceasefire
Airlines asked to resume normal operations at 32 shut airports from May 15
NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday night expressed optimism that airlines would resume their normal operations to the 32 closed airports from May 15. He released a statement to this effect after holding a review meeting with top officials and representatives of all airlines in New Delhi. The Minister said, With the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) ending on 15th May, I suggested that airlines resume their normal schedules from the 15th across all 32 airports for which the NOTAM was issued. All airlines responded positively to this suggestion. A Ministry source said, At present, partial operations are taking place. The full-fledged operations will resume from May 15. This was the outcome after the meeting held on Tuesday. The NOTAM to close 32 airports in the North and Western India upto May 15 (5.29 am) was issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on May 9 as a precautionary step after the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7 . A revised NOTAM by AAI said the airports would open for commercial operations from Monday (May 12) but leading airlines like Indigo and Air India had publicly stated they would not operate flights to specific airports on Monday and Tuesday (May 13). This was on account of unconfirmed reports of drone attacks by Pakistan at a few cities. Indigo operated a flight from Delhi to Amritsar but it had to turn back due to a sudden blackout imposed in Amritsar. Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; } h2 { color: #d32f2f; /* A bold red color */ text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; } table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } th, td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left; } th { background-color: #c62828; /* A deep red */ color: white; } tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #f2f2f2; } tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: #fafafa; } tr:hover { background-color: #f1f1f1; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations Airport Location Status Ambala Haryana Closed Hindon UP Closed Naliya Gujarat Closed Sarsawa UP Closed Uttarlai Rajasthan Closed Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir Closed Awantipur Jammu & Kashmir Closed Jammu Jammu & Kashmir Closed Amritsar Punjab Closed Chandigarh Punjab Closed Ludhiana Punjab Closed Patiala Punjab Closed Bhatinda Punjab Closed Adampur Punjab Closed Halwara Punjab Closed Pathankot Punjab Closed Bhuntar Himachal Pradesh Closed Shimla Himachal Pradesh Closed Kangra-Gaggal Himachal Pradesh Closed Kishangarh Rajasthan Closed Thoise Ladakh Closed Leh Ladakh Closed Mundra Gujarat Closed Jamnagar Gujarat Closed Hirasar Gujarat Closed Porbandar Gujarat Closed Keshod Gujarat Closed Kandla Gujarat Closed Bhuj Gujarat Closed Jaisalmer Rajasthan Closed Jodhpur Rajasthan Closed Bikaner Rajasthan Closed Air India Announcement: In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. Indigo Announcement: All flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Rajkot, Srinagar, and Chandigarh are cancelled for Tuesday (May 13). Responses from other airlines are awaited.
Schools in border districts of Punjab remain shut
Colleges and universities also remained shut in Pathankot and Amritsar
Punjab: Schools in Amritsar, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran remain shut
Punjab border districts faced closures. Schools shut down in Amritsar, Pathankot, and other areas. Blackouts occurred in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur. An IndiGo flight to Amritsar returned to Delhi. Drone activity was reported in Jalandhar. Armed forces neutralized a suspected drone. India and Pakistan had previously agreed to halt military actions. Normalcy was returning with markets reopening.
Normalcy returns to border areas of Punjab, but people remain cautious
CHANDIGARH: The border villages of Punjab witnessed a gradual return to normalcy on Monday. Explosions have stopped. Drone sightings have ceased. No more blackouts...Markets teemed with people but schools remained shut two days after the ceasefire announced between India and Pakistan. Nonetheless, people remained cautious. While talking to a cross section of people the common refrain one heard was that, Pakistan cannot be trusted. The state shares a 553-km border with Pakistan. The migrant workers who left the state for their home town at the height of the hostilities are yet to return. It is believed that they will not return for at least a month. This, in turn, is supposed to affect the functioning of business establishments and works such as paddy transplantation. RS Sachdeva, past president of Punjab State Chapter, PHD Chamber of Commerce, said that the migrant workers from states such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar left for their home towns out of panic at the height of the hostilities between India and Pakistan. 40 percent of the workers have left the state, he said. Senior farmer leader Prem Singh Bhangu said the absence of workers would affect paddy transplantation in the state. Amritsar, a popular tourist destination, witnessed a decline in arrival of tourists because of the tension. However, the Golden Temple in Amritsar witnessed a resurgence in footfall on Sunday with thousands of devotees arriving to pay obeisance at the holy shrine. There was a huge rush of devotees yesterday at the golden temple, even though full normalcy is yet to return. The footfall seen at the shrine was around 75 per cent of the normal crowd. In the coming days, we expect the numbers to return to usual levels, said Rajinder Singh, manager of the Golden Temple. The local people, especially the morning walkers in border districts like Amritsar, Pathankot and Ferozepur, thanked the country's armed forces. It is because of our forces that you see us fearless here today... Now that a ceasefire has come into effect, let us hope that peace prevails, but Pakistan cannot be trusted if Pakistan again commits any misadventure our armed forces should give them a fitting reply, said Karamjit Kaur who is a teacher at a private school in Amritsar. Tarseem Singh Tung (Retd) Squad Leader said, We hope the ceasefire holds and peace prevails but given the past track record of Pakistan they cannot be trusted. After announcing the ceasefire, Pakistan violated it... Rekha Sharma of Pathankot a border town which had also remained quite tense in view of the situation which prevailed as it had seen multiple drone attacks launched by Pakistan, which were thwarted by the Indian security forces said, here was panic and anxiety among people over the last few days but now normalcy is returning back. Another Amritsar resident, Pritman Singh said after days of tension, things are back to normal. He hoped that peace will prevail. The administrations of all the six border districts have asked people to resume their normal activities and maintain calm. However, the district authorities have requested people not to burst firecrackers or fly drones. Amritsar, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney along with Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar took a round of the city and its bazaars. `` Thank you to the brave and resilient people of Amritsar. We are incredibly proud of how each one of you responded with bravery, patience, and trust in one another and in the administration. Wishing you a pleasant day-Enjoy your Sunday, DC Sawhney posted on X.
CHANDIGARH: Amid heightened security concerns along the Indo-Pak border, authorities in Punjabs border districts have issued fresh advisories, including voluntary blackouts and the closure of educational institutions. In Ferozepur and Pathankot, the district administrations have urged residents to switch off lights voluntarily at 8 PM and avoid stepping out unless necessary. All educational institutions including schools, colleges, and universitieswill remain shut on Monday in five border districts: Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur. An advisory issued by the Ferozepur district administration stated: Dear all, advisories for today: Kindly switch off the lights voluntarily at 8 PM, avoid moving outside unless necessary, stay calm and stay alert to the messages from the district administration. The situation is peaceful currently; intimation will be made in case of any event of threat. Schools will remain closed tomorrow in Ferozepur. Thank you for the cooperation and resilience displayed.Deputy Commissioner, Ferozepur. Blackout imposed in Rajasthan's border areas as precautionary measure Sources said that Pathankot district officials have issued similar instructions. Meanwhile, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that all educational institutions across the rest of the state will reopen on Monday, with regular classes and examinations to resume as per schedule. However, he emphasized that student safety remains paramount. Bains directed all institutions to ensure food, shelter, and essential services for students staying on campus. No student should be forced to leave if they are unable or unwilling to do so due to safety, transport, or personal reasons, he said. The minister added that universities have been instructed to accommodate students who choose to return home, ensuring they are not penalized academically. Examinations may be rescheduled or alternative arrangements made as needed. To streamline support, Bains ordered the appointment of nodal officers and the establishment of helpdesks across institutions to address student concerns swiftly.
How did India and Pakistan arrive at a ceasefire?
At 1:30 am on 7 May, shortly after a precision military operation concluded, Indias Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called his Pakistani counterpart, Major General Kashif Abdullah, to convey that India had struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor , was launched at 1:05 am and lasted just 25 minutes, during which the Indian Armed Forces fired 24 missiles at nine terrorist camps identified as staging grounds for attacks against India. The DGMO emphasised that the strike was measured, precise, and non-escalatory, with no Pakistani military assets targetedonly terrorist infrastructure was hit. Soon after the strike, communication lines between several world capitals and New Delhi lit up, as diplomats and leaders who earlier wondered how India would respond to Pahalgam were now eager to know what would come next, according to sources. India had previously made it clear that it would not be business as usual if terror camps across the border continued to operate, and any provocation would receive a firm response. This stance was reiterated during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankars call with U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on 1 May. Indias strike force: Pakistans key airbases hit, 40 soldiers killed in Operation Sindoor Wahan se goli chalegi, toh yahan se gola chalega (If bullets come from there, shells will come from here) was Prime Minister Narendra Modis unequivocal message. It couldnt have been anything elsewe were certain that a new normal had been established, a source added. Immediately after the military operation concluded, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with Marco Rubio and other key interlocutors. As calls poured in, several countries expressed concern that tensions between the two neighbours could escalate further. Leading this outreach, apart from the United States, were Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, and Egyptseeking clarity, urging restraint, or encouraging dialogue. Our position was clear: we are open to dialogue through one communication channel the DGMO and nothing beyond that. We are not seeking escalation, but any further provocation will be met with a response, said a source. However, despite this offer, no DGMO call came through immediately from Pakistan. Of the many calls, at least twelve countries expressed support for Indias right to self-defence. Some interlocutors were preachy, but we told them, this is our stand; what you tell Pakistan is your choiceour position is that if they escalate, we will escalate. Diplomatic engagement with the United States intensified, especially since Washington was sponsoring a resolution at the United Nations Security Council. There were many calls, as we couldnt leave anything to chance with Pakistan sitting on the Security Council. But the biggest breakthrough came when Pakistan tried hard to exclude the name of the terror organisation The Resistance Force from the list. We highlighted this pattern of Pakistan shielding terror outfits targeting India in every subsequent conversation, a source said. Borders remain calm across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab after Pakistan's ceasefire violation Within 48 hours of the 7 May strikes, the situation escalated, drawing significant concern from global leaders. The United States urged direct dialogue between India and Pakistan, even offering to mediate. The European Union also called for both countries to engage in talks and ensure the safety of civilians amid rising tensions. Saudi Arabias Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Aljubeir, made an unannounced visit to India and met with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Thursday to support de-escalation. Simultaneously, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi advanced efforts to promote diplomatic dialogue and minimise the risk of further escalation. Frankly, Pakistan was not listening to any of them and was already on an escalation ladder, said a source. On the night of 9 May, Pakistan carried out heavy shelling across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan along the International Border and the Line of Control. Drones were sighted at 26 locations, including suspected armed drones spanning from Baramulla to Bhuj. In Punjabs Amritsar alone, 15 drones were spotted, most of which were neutralised after a red alert was issued. Explosions were reported in Baramulla, Kupwara, Pathankot, and Samba, with three civilians injured in Firozpur. At least nine drones were shot down in Rajasthans Jaisalmer, with further interceptions in Barmer, Pokhran, and J&Ks Uri and Handwara. On the same day, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke to Jaishankar, urging restraint and encouraging direct dialogue to find a diplomatic path forward. Jaishankar reaffirmed that the DGMO line remained open, but stressed that Pakistan was escalating the situation and India was adamant on zero tolerance to terrorism. Lammy also held talks with the Pakistani leadership. Indias retaliation to the targeting of 26 locations marked a decisive shift, prompting the United States to intensify its diplomatic efforts. Around the same time, Pakistan raised nuclear rhetoric, sparking global concern, though Islamabad later denied any concrete nuclear preparations. On 10 May, the Indian Air Force carried out escalatory precision strikes on military targets in Pakistans Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Chunian, Pasrur, and Sialkot. These strikes prompted urgent U.S. engagement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munira call reportedly initiated at Pakistans request. Acknowledging the rising tensions, Rubio urged both sides to explore ways to de-escalate and offered U.S. support for constructive talks. Hours later, Rubio called Jaishankar, conveying that Pakistan is willing to talk and suggesting that constructive dialogue was necessary. Jaishankar reiterated that the DGMO lines would remain the only communication channel and that no political or diplomatic route would be activated by India. In the early hours of 10 May, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance called Prime Minister Mod i with a similar appeal. During the conversation, Modi stated firmly that any further attack by Pakistan would receive an even stronger response. The Prime Minister was clearif they attack, we will hit back harder, a source confirmed. Messages were relayed back to Islamabad, and at 1:00 pm, Pakistans DGMO called his Indian counterpart. However, the Indian DGMO, held up in meetings, returned the call at 3:35 pm. There was considerable back-and-forth between the two sides over the wording of the ceasefire statement. Following intense exchanges, both countries agreed on the final language: It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and at sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today. Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to the understanding. As the ceasefire agreement was finalised, U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media to publicly announce the ceasefire, signalling Washingtons active involvement in containing further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Punjab: Schools in five border districts, Sangrur to remain shut on May 12
Chandigarh: Schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan, as well as in Sangrur, will remain closed on Monday, officials said. However, academic institutions in the rest of the state will reopen, they said. The authorities in Pathankot, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran districts that lie on the border with Pakistan have ordered schools to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals had to be cancelled midway after just 10.1 overs in the light of air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot. The IPL match was taking place in the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
Situation is normal in Amritsar: Deputy Commissioner
Following days of heightened tensions, normalcy has returned to Amritsar, Ferozpur and Pathankot, with residents resuming daily activities and markets operating as usual. Locals express faith in the Army's ability to respond to ceasefire violations. Similar conditions prevail in Barmer, Rajasthan, where restrictions on public activities have been lifted, and in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba, Kupwara, Poonch and Uri districts.
Blackout back in Punjab after Pak breaches truce
Blackout measures have been imposed in many districts including Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga, Kapurthala, and Muktsar districts.
Return of the native in Punjab border villages
CHANDIGARH : Following a ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan , those fleeing or who have fled the border villages of Punjab have started returning to their homes. Punjab, which shares an over 500-kilometre border with Pakistan, has a volatile history with the neighbour. After tensions between the two countries intensified, many had left the region though there was no official evacuation order from district administrations. Earlier, many especially women and children were seen shifting out of their villages with their beds, home appliances, and sacks on grains lodged atop wagons pulled by tractors. Some even moved the cattle they reared. Most were headed to their relatives homes in the hinterlands, far away from the border. It is learned that they are already home or are on the return journey. Speaking to TNIE , Surjit Singh Bhoora, vice president of Border Area Kisan Union, said that it was the sighting of drones which the Indian Army later shot down that prompted many to flee, especially those from villages close to the border. Now, with the recent development, many are returning home, he added, though there was no clarity on how many had left. Inqulab Singh, who hails from Pakka Chisti village in Fazilka district, located a mere one-kilometre from the international border in Punjab, said, Almost 80 per cent of the people here had left. Pakistan ceasefire breach triggers blackouts, security measures in border areas of Punjab, Haryana But now, Im getting calls from several of them. They have learned the news of the ceasefire announcement and are returning home. Inqulabs family, whom he had sent away into the hinterlands of Fazilka, too, is now returning, he said. The people from neighboring villages such as Chuhri Wala Chishti, Beriwala and Nur Muhammad, who, too, had moved out, will also be returning, Inqulab added. Subash Sharma, who hails from Bareka village, said that none had moved out. This was despite his village being about a kilometre from the Zero Line. The same was the case in Thaman village in Gurdaspur, located just three kilometres away from the international border. But there was certainly panic, Gurdeep Singh, a villager here, says. Both Inqulab and Subash confirmed that there were indeed no orders from the district administrators to evacuate. The latter said it was his villagers who had earlier asked him to move out, but he was determined to stay. Now, Im thankful that everything is all over, Subash added. It was life as usual only until a few days ago, Bhoora pointed out. People went about their routine work. Later, though, they were in panic. Now, hopefully, life will resume as usual. The 553-kilometre-long international border stretches across six districts of Punjab Ferozepur, Fazilka, Taran Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Amritsar. Approximately 45,000 acres of land are across the fence, thus creating a unique challenge for the border farmers. DIsplaced by fear The 553-km long international border stretches across six districts of Punjab Ferozepur, Fazilka, Taran Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Amritsar. The people of border villages had moved out carrying their beds, home appliances, and sacks on grains lodged atop wagons pulled by tractors. Some even moved their cattle
Jammus twin shields in times of War
Ankit Sharma In the late hours of 08 May, the Jammu region faced a significant threat as Pakistan launched a coordinated drone and missile attack targeting key military installations in Jammu, Udhampur and Pathankot. The Indian Armed Forces responded swiftly, successfully neutralising over 50 drones and intercepting multiple missiles, ensuring no casualties or material damage occurred. This act of aggression is a stark reminder of the times we live in, where threats are not just physical, but also psychological and [] The post Jammus twin shields in times of War appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Blackout Reimposed In Several Punjab Districts As Precautionary Measure
Chandigarh, May 10: Punjab reimposed blackout measures in several districts as a precautionary measure after withdrawing it earlier on Saturday. Blackout measures have been imposed in Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga and Muktsar districts. The development comes about two hours after district authorities in Punjab withdrew blackout measures and restrictive orders after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire. Deputy Commissioner (Amritsar) Sakshi Sahwney said, Since there are reports of ceasefire violation, we will remain on alert [] The post Blackout Reimposed In Several Punjab Districts As Precautionary Measure appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pakistan ceasefire breach triggers blackouts, security measures in border areas of Punjab, Haryana
CHANDIGARH: Within hours of India and Pakistan declaring a ceasefire, the neighbouring country unilaterally broke the peace by indulging in shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Following this, blackouts were re-imposed in several districts of Punjab, as well as in Ambala, Haryana, which houses a key air force base. Sources said complete blackouts were suddenly imposed as a precautionary measure in six border districts of PunjabAmritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Ferozepur, and Fazilkaafter local administrations were alerted about ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. Blasts in Srinagar after ceasefire shock residents; all okay now, clarifies Centre Additional blackouts were also enforced in Moga, Sangrur, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, Muktsar, Barnala, and Bathinda. Street lights were switched off in many parts of the state. Ambala in Haryana also faced blackout due to its strategic air force base. Sources claimed that a drone was spotted in Fazilka and Pathankot districts. Earlier in the day, the district administrations of Sangrur, Rupnagar, and Fazilka had withdrawn blackout orders, while authorities in districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala, and Patiala also cancelled restrictive orders. Local authorities in districts including Jalandhar, Pathankot, and Kapurthala had advised the closure of markets and commercial establishments and urged citizens to avoid large gatherings in the wake of the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. India agrees to a ceasefire with Pakistan after call from across the border
Complete blackout enforced in Pathankot
A total blackout has been enforced in Punjab's Pathankot.
'What the hell just happened!': Explosions heard in Srinagar just hours after ceasefire
Loud explosions have been heard in Srinagar hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire , ending days of heavy tension and military action between the two countries. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed hearing explosions across Srinagar. This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up, Abdullah said in a post on X. Complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu, Pathankot, Ferozepur, Jailsalmer and Barmer. This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up. pic.twitter.com/HjRh2V3iNW Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 10, 2025 Earlier, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed peace had been sealed after an evening call by the Pakistan Director General of Military Operations (DGMO). The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 1535 hours IST earlier today. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today, Misri announced. The top military officials would speak again on May 12, Misri added. Following the announcement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar posted on X saying, India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so, he further wrote. Why Pakistan could never have afforded a war with India
India shuts down Pakistan's false claims in press conference after ceasefire agreement
Following the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan , the Indian defence forces officials held a press conference clarifying multiple claims made by Pakistan. The press conference was addressed by Commodore Raghu R Nair, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Colonel Sofia Qureshi. Pakistan claimed that it damaged our S400 and Brahmos missile base with its JF 17, which is completely wrong, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said during the press conference. Secondly, it also ran a misinformation campaign that our airfields in Sirsa, Jammu, Pathankot, Bhatinda, Nalia and Bhuj were damaged, and its misinformation is also completely wrong, she stressed. Thirdly, according to Pakistan's misinformation campaign, our ammunition depots in Chandigarh and Vyas were damaged, which is also completely wrong, she added. She also said that Pakistan made false allegations that the Indian Army damaged mosques. I want to make it very clear that India is a secular nation and our army is a very beautiful reflection of the constitutional value of India, she said. The Pakistani side had spread false claims that the Indian military targeted mosques during its retaliatory mission following Pahalgam terror attack . Commodore Raghu R Nair announced that an understanding had been reached to halt all military activities across land, air and sea. Indian Army, Navy and Air Forces have been instructed to adhere to this understanding, he said. Detailing the impact of recent operations, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said Pakistan had suffered significant losses following its unprovoked attack on Indian installations. Over the past few days, as we have seen, Pakistan has suffered very heavy and unsustainable losses after it has given us an unprovoked attack on our installations. It has suffered losses in both land and air. There has been extensive damage to the crucial Pakistani air bases Skardu, Jacobabad and Bholari, she said. HIGHLIGHTS | Ceasefire reached between India and Pakistan She further added, In addition, a loss of AD weapon systems and radar made the defence of Pakistani airspace untenable. Across the Line of Control, extensive and precise damage to military infrastructure, command control centres, and logistic installations, in addition to that, two military personnel had led to a complete breakdown of its defensive and offensive capability and also Pakistani morale. Reaffirming Indias stance, Commodore Nair emphasised the country's preparedness despite the ceasefire. While the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force will be adhering to the understanding, we remain fully prepared and vigilant and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland. Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength. Every future escalation will invite a decisive response. We remain fully operationally ready to launch whatever operations may be required in defence of the nation, he asserted.
AHMEDABAD: As a high-alert precaution, blackouts has been imposed in all 71 villages of Santalpur taluka bordering Gujarat's Patan district besides Kutch district on Saturday, while operations at Deen Dayal Port Kandla and Mundra Adani Port have been suspended until further notice, sources said. Eight airports across Gujarat Bhuj, Kandla, Keshod, Jamnagar, Naliya, Mundra, Rajkot, and Porbandar have been closed as a precautionary measure and will remain shut until May 14. In Jamnagar, the District Collector announced that an emergency situation has been declared following a forecast warning from Air Force Station Jamnagar, prompting authorities to sound sirens and urge citizens to remain indoors and seek safe shelter. According to a news agency, the Western Railway has suspended night trains traveling to Rajasthan via Bhuj in Gujarat due to security concerns. Several trains have either been halted midway or cancelled. The Jamnagar Collector said, The administration has requested all citizens to implement the blackout declared in Jamnagar district from 8:00 PM tonight to 6:00 AM tomorrow. In view of the prevailing war situation, everyone is once again urged to remain completely alert, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay in safe places. A warning siren has been sounded for Jamnagar district. Citizens are advised to take shelter and refrain from moving in public places. The administration is fully prepared to meet any eventuality. The Patan Collector said on social media platform X, As a precautionary measure, a blackout will be imposed in all 71 villages of Santalpur taluka, bordering Patan district, today. All citizens are urged to avoid rumors and follow the instructions provided by the administration. Markets shut in Pathankot after explosion-like sounds; air sirens ring out in Punjab districts The Kutch Collector said, A blackout has been declared in Kutch district from 7 PM tonight to 6 AM tomorrow. The district administration requests everyone to implement it voluntarily. In a review meeting held via video conference on Saturday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel assured that the state government has sufficient stocks of essential commodities, medicines, fuel, and other supplies. The meeting, attended by administrative officials from all districts, emphasized that border districts could directly contact the state government for additional resources if needed. CM Patel also directed that secretaries assigned to border districts offer guidance to local administrations. The meeting, held at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar, included Minister of State for Home Affairs Harsh Sanghvi and Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi. It focused on the safety of citizens, especially in border areas, with CM Patel reviewing preparedness in districts like Banaskantha, Kutch, Patan, and Jamnagar. To ensure effective communication, the CM instructed officials to ready satellite phones, wireless systems, and walkie-talkies. He also directed the strengthening of evacuation plans for vulnerable border villages, with accessible shelters and transport arrangements for smooth relocations. Additionally, Patel called for the Road Construction Department to remain on high alert in border districts, ensuring quick road repairs if necessary. Updates from various departments highlighted ongoing efforts: food stock levels are being monitored, while health services are bolstered with medical staff and ambulances stationed at key locations. Blood donation camps are being organized to secure sufficient blood supplies. Terror launchpad in Pakistan opposite Jammu's Akhnoor sector destroyed: BSF
Markets shut in Pathankot after explosion-like sounds; air sirens ring out in Punjab districts
CHANDIGARH: Pathankot in Punjab went into alert mode on Saturday after explosion-like sounds were heard in the border district, with the local authorities ordering closure of markets in the region as a precautionary measure. After a night of bristling tension, people woke up to explosion-like sounds in Pathankot and Jalandhar districts, while air sirens rang out in Hoshiarpur, Amritsar and Ferozepur amid a sharp upturn in the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Punjab shares a 532-km border with Pakistan. The district authorities in Pathankot has set up a control room, which will function round-the-clock for the convenience of the people, officials said. Pathankot Deputy Commissioner Aditya Uppal has urged people that if any material or object falls from the sky, they should inform the nearest police station or contact the control room. It has been observed that some people pick up such items and they take them, which can prove dangerous, Uppal said, as he warned of legal action against such persons. He also asked people that if any such material is found lying on the ground, they should neither go near it nor touch it. Besides Pathankot, people also heard explosion-like sounds in Jalandhar district on Saturday morning, while air sirens rang out in Hoshiarpur, Amritsar and Ferozepur, officials said. In Haryana's Sirsa too, some locals claimed they heard blast-like sounds after midnight. A police officer from Sirsa said debris of an unidentified metallic object landed in the fields of a village shortly past midnight. We were sleeping when we heard a loud sound. In the morning, we found that a metallic object had fallen in the fields. Later, defence personnel came and collected the debris, a villager said. Border areas of Gujarat on high alert, Indian Army downs suspected Pakistani drone at Kutch The debris of an unidentified projectile which landed amid the military conflict between India and Pakistan, being taken away, in Sirsa, Haryana, Saturday, May 10, 2025. An unidentified projectile also landed in a residential area at Kanganiwal village in Jalandhar district early Saturday, officials said. The locals said a migrant labourer was injured in the incident, while a few houses in the area also sustained damages. Parts of the unidentified object were lying in the area, they said. I was standing near a window when some object hit a water tank (of a house) around 1.30 am, shattering glasses of 4-5 houses before landing, a woman from the area said. A migrant labourer who suffered injuries on his arm was taken to the hospital, she said. Satinder Kumar, a local, said, The water tank of our house was damaged, while many window panes were also shattered. There was smoke all around. Another local resident, Muskan, too said a big explosion took place at night that forced several people to come out of their homes. One car was damaged...We were all scared, she said. Sharing her experience, Surjit Kaur said a red-coloured light flashed in the sky which was followed by a big explosion. Water tanks of some other houses in the area were also damaged, she said. Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal has urged people to avoid large gatherings or crowding as part of the precautionary measures. He also urged people to avoid moving out in the open or in tall buildings, besides ordering closure of markets in Jalandhar Cantt and Adampur. Malls and high-rise commercial buildings in the rest of the district will remain closed today, Aggarwal said, asking people to stay calm. Akshita Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Phagwara, said an advisory has been issued to keep all marketplaces, barring medical stores, closed in Phagwara city on Saturday. Malls and commercial high-rises in the rest of the district will also remain closed, officials said. In Kapurthala too, all the commercial establishments remained closed on Saturday. Debris of unidentified objects were also found at some places at Beas in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, Pathankot and Tarn Taran districts, officials said. An unidentified object fell in a field between Khalyan and Sahni villages in Phagwara district early Saturday, officials said. Locals said an explosion-like sound was heard at 2.40 am from the fields of Major Singh at Khalyan village towards Sahni. The impact of the unidentified object created a crater about 7-8 feet deep and 12-14 feet wide in the field, the officials said. Similarly, an unidentified projectile fell in a field at Chhichhra village in Gurdaspur district early Saturday, leaving a crater. The strikes followed after Pakistan launched a fresh wave of drone attacks targeting 26 locations in India -- from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat -- for the second night on Friday. According to officials, the security forces thwarted multiple drone attacks launched by Pakistan in Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka and Amritsar districts. In Ferozepur, three members of a family were injured on Friday night after a crashing projectile from a Pakistani drone destroyed by the Indian air defence system landed at their house at Khai Pheme Ke village, setting the structure and a car on fire. Tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly after the Indian armed forces on Wednesday conducted precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had cross-border linkages. Pakistan moving troops in forward areas, launched strikes at multiple locations: Indian govt
Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs detailed Pakistan's aggression along the western border and LoC. In a joint press conference by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said that the attacks, spanning over 26 locations, attempted airspace infiltration from Srinagar to Naliya, using drones, long-range weapons, UCAVs, loitering ammunition, and fighter jets to target Indian military structures. Despite sustaining damage to airbases in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, Bhuj, and Bathinda, and injuring personnel, Indian forces successfully retaliated, the MEA said. The use of high-speed missiles and unprofessional targeting of non-military areas like hospitals and schools were particularly condemned. While Pakistan continued striking, the Indian Army successfully neutralised attempted strikes on various locations across the country, preventing them from reaching their targets.
India Hits 8 Military Sites Across Border As Pakistan Targets Udhampur, Pathankot, Bathinda
Pakistani drone attacks thwarted in Punjab; three of family injured in Ferozepur
Authorities enforced blackouts at many places, including Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Fazilka, Muktsar and Sangrur
Unidentified Object Explodes In Jalandhar Village; Air Sirens Ring Out In Amritsar, Hoshiarpur
CHANDIGARH, May 10: After a night of bristling tension, people woke up to explosion-like sounds in Punjabs Pathankot and Jalandhar districts, while air sirens rang out in Hoshiarpur, Amritsar and Ferozepur districts, as the military conflict between India and Pakistan took a sharp upturn, officials said. In Haryanas Sirsa too, some locals claimed they heard blast-like sounds after midnight. An unidentified projectile landed in a residential area at Kanganiwal village in Punjabs Jalandhar district early Saturday, officials said. The locals [] The post Unidentified Object Explodes In Jalandhar Village; Air Sirens Ring Out In Amritsar, Hoshiarpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Scared Pakistan takes this BIG decision after India accuses it of using civilian flights as shields
The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala.
Pakistan says India fired missiles at 3 air bases inside country, Pakistani retaliation underway
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 10, 2025 (AP) Pakistan said India fired missiles at three air bases inside the country Saturday but most of the missiles were intercepted and that retaliatory strikes on India were underway. Its the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan. The Pakistani military said it used medium-range Fateh missiles to target an Indian missile storage facility and airbases in Pathankot and Udhampur. Army spokesman, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif, said Pakistans air force assets were safe following the Indian strikes, adding that some of the Indian missiles also
Explosion-Like Sounds Heard in Punjab's Pathankot
Authorities enforced a blackout in Pathankot on Friday night and urged residents to stay indoors
CHANDIGARH: Three members of a family were injured in a village in Ferozepur as Pakistan launched drones into border districts of Punjab on Friday night. Multiple explosions were heard as the drones were neutralized. A widespread blackout was enforced in six border districts: Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Ferozepur, Fazilka and Tarn Taran. Sources said that drones were sighted in Jammu and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir and Pathankot, Ferozepur and Fazilka in Punjab. One drone fell on a house in Khai Feme Ke village injuring three members of a family. They were identified as Monu Singh son of Lakhwinder Singh. Sukhwinder Kaur, the wife of Lakhwinder. They were rushed to a private hospital. A senior officer on condition of anonymity said, There was a heavy drone attack in Ferozepur and a drone was neutralized. As it fell down in a ball of fire, it hit a house in Khai Feme Ke village near Ferozepur. Three of a family have burn injuries and were rushed a hospital. The lady was cooking food at that time and has maximum burn injuries, while her husband and son have also been burnt. Sources said the village is situated close to the army cantonment, and the drone attack was perhaps aimed to hit the army installation there but it landed in the village. Earlier, the Pakistan Army launched a series of drones in this border town on Friday evening. Several red coloured flying objects (swarm drones) could be seen coming one after another. Massive drone attacks also targetted the Srinagar airport and Awantipora airfield in south Kashmir on Friday evening. In addition to these locations, drones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging the Baramulla in the North to Bhuj in the South, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets, according to an army statement. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. As per information, some of these drones were carrying explosvies and a few of them were meant for surveillance. Meanwhile, Army personnel have taken over the security of important bridges and other strategic installations in Ferozepur city. Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur Deepshikha Sharma said that teams have been dispatched to the village where the house was damaged. Sources said that complete blackouts were imposed in the six border districts of the state at 8 pm as sirens went on and the authorities switched off the power supply. Besides the border districts, a blackout was also imposed in Hoshiarpur. Locals claim that sounds of explosions were heard in Ferozepur, Amritsar and Pathankot. On Thursday night too, there was a blackout in most of the districts in the state and electricity was back only on Friday morning around 5.30 am. Why military strategists are questioning Pakistan's abilities after Operation Sindoor The Airport Authority has extended the suspension period for all types of flights till May 15 at Sri Guru Ramdas International Airport, Amritsar. In a statement issued here, the Airport Authority said, It is intimated to all concerned that suspension of all commercial/civil domestic and international flight operations from Amritsar Airport is further extended till 05.30 hrs on 15.05.2025. The ban has also been extended at Chandigarh airport. In Haryana, the Deputy Commissioner of Ambala has ordered a complete blackout from 8 pm till 6 am. The orders in this regard issued by District Magistrate Ajay Singh Tomer also banned the use of inverters or generators for outdoor lighting. In view of the prevailing circumstances and intelligence inputs indicating a potential air strike threat from Pakistan, it is imperative to ensure complete blackout during the night hours to safeguard public safety and strategic interests. The use of inverter, generator and any other power backup used for outdoor lights, bill board, street lights etc may invite a terror/drone attack, the order reads. However, these may be used for indoor use on condition that all doors and windows are fully covered by thick curtains, so as to ensure no lights come out. In view of the emergent situation and shortage of time, this order is being passed ex-parte and is being addressed to the general public, it said. Any person found guilty of violating of the order shall be prosecuted and punished as per the law under Section 223 of the BNSS, it added. An advisory issued by Bilaspur District Magistrate Rahul Kumar appealed to the residents to ensure a complete blackout in their respective areas to minimise risks in the event of a potential aerial attack. Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh shares a boundary with Punjab which is on high alert following the escalating tensions with Pakistan. As per the guidelines issued by the district administration, all lights, both outdoor and indoor, must be turned off during night hours, while citizens have been advised to remain in sheltered locations and avoid unnecessary travel. Also, vehicular movement should be halted at night to facilitate the smooth functioning of security forces in case of any emergency. Pakistani drone attack on Pokhran foiled; Rajasthan border on red alert, blackout enforced This advisory has been issued in public interest. The administration requests strict compliance from all residents. Restraint and vigilance are the strongest shields in such situations, it said. Meanwhile, all educational institutions were shut in Una district on Friday for, which a notification was issued late on Thursday night. The Chandigarh administration has directed all shops selling non-essential items, such as clothing, eating joints, hotels, restaurants, and malls, to close starting at 7 pm. Shops selling essential items, including medicines, are exempt from the directive and can remain open. According to Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, the order is in effect for Friday only, and shops can resume their usual operations in the morning. Meanwhile, on Friday morning, the Chandigarh administration sounded a fresh air raid siren, appealing to people to remain indoors. About an hour later, it said the siren for the alert was over. In the neighbouring Mohali, cinema halls and shopping malls will remain closed daily from 8 pm to 6 am until further notice. India confronting challenge of terrorism, shared threat to international community: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, May 9: India deployed Barak-8 missiles, S-400 Triumph air defence systems, Akash surface-to-air missiles and indigenously developed anti-drone equipment in thwarting Pakistans attempts to hit 15 Indian cities on Wednesday night, official sources said on Friday. Pakistani military attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, [] The post India deployed Barak-8 missiles, S-400 systems, Akash missiles to thwart Pak attempts to hit Indian cities appeared first on Northlines .
The night sky over Jammu has changed. Once filled with the hum of life, it now carries the sound of sirens, intercepted drones, and distant blasts. The sighting of Pakistani drones in Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sectors has shaken the region once again. The hostile action clearly a deliberate provocation has not just [] The post Dont Panic, Stay Calm appeared first on Northlines .
Drone attacks on Srinagar airport, Awantipora air base thwarted: Officials
Authorities thwarted drone attacks targeting Srinagar airport and Awantipora air base. Similar drone sightings occurred in Baramulla, Jammu, Samba, Pathankot, Udhampur and Nagrota. Indian military initiated countermeasures, shooting down drones in Baramulla. Mosque loudspeakers in Srinagar urged residents to switch off lights. These incidents followed Indian strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam attack.
India thwarts Pak drone attacks again in Jammu, Pathankot
Meanwhile, a precautionary blackout has been enforfced in the multiple areas amid the esclating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Drones In J&K, Rajasthan, Blackout In Several Cities: What We Know So Far
Pakistan has launched another attack tonight at many areas in northern India. Drones have been sighted over Jammu, Pathankot, Samba, Jaisalmer, and Barmer, according to initial reports.
India Intercepts Pakistani Drones In Multiple J&K Locations, Pathankot; Blackout In Jaisalmer
Air raid sirens were sounded in Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur districts.
India Pakistan Tension: Blackout in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer
India Pakistan Tension: In Rajasthan, Jaisalmer has been under blackout. A complete blackout has been ordered in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot, Rajouri, Udhampur, Akhnoor and other areas and in Ambala and Panchkula area of Haryana.
Pakistani drones intercepted in Pathankot, Jammu amid rising tensions
As the tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, the Indian Armed Forces successfully intercepted Pakistani drones in Pathankot, Jammu, and Samba on Friday evening, May 9. The blasts were heard across the city amid the blackout, creating panic among residents. In Srinagar, mosque loudspeakers urged residents to switch off their lights for safety. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Blackout in several Punjab districts; sound of loud explosions heard in Pathankot, Ferozepur
A blackout occurred in Punjab due to military tensions between India and Pakistan. Areas like Ferozepur and Pathankot experienced this. Loud explosions were heard, and air raid sirens went off. India thwarted Pakistan's attempts to strike with drones and missiles. Tensions escalated after India targeted Pakistani air defence systems. Indian forces also conducted missile strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Punjab to procure its own anti-drone systems for border security
CHANDIGARH: In a significant move amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced that the state government would procure its own anti-drone systems for surveillance and defence along the international border. After a cabinet meeting, Mann said nine anti-drone systems would be deployed across the 532-km-long border stretch from Pathankot to Abohar. We will buy our own anti-drone system as we have six border districts. Anti-drone systems are designed to detect, track, and neutralise unauthorised drones. We are already in the process of purchasing such systems. The BSF has already got some anti-drone systems, he said. However, he did not disclose the amount sanctioned for the procurement. Mann further stated that cabinet ministers from the border districts would remain stationed in their respective areas to ensure there was no hoarding or black-marketing of essential commodities. They will ensure that no hoarding or black-marketing takes place. I want to tell people that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol and diesel in the state. If anyone is black-marketing, you can complain to the deputy commissioner of your area, he said. Ministers from the border districts, including Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Lal Chand Kataruchak and Laljit Bhullar, would stay put along with other cabinet colleagues to monitor and review the situation. We are in regular touch with our DCs in the six border districts. The posts of Tehsildars and Kanungos in all border districts have been filled. They need to be in regular touch with the armed forces, he added, reiterating that the situation was under control and there was no need for the public to panic. The Punjab cabinet also reviewed the preparedness of emergency services in the state, including hospitals and fire stations, and took stock of the available ration and essential supplies. In another key decision, the state government announced the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for employees who joined service in or before 2014. Expanding the scope of the Farishtey Scheme, the cabinet approved the inclusion of war and terror-affected victims under its ambit. A spokesperson from the Chief Ministers Office said, In order to provide immediate hassle-free medical treatment to victims of war and terrorist activities in government or empanelled private hospitals in the state, and to encourage the general public to bring the victims to the nearest government or empanelled hospitals, coverage under the Farishtey Scheme 2024 has been expanded. The inclusion aims to ensure comprehensive support and relief to individuals affected by such extraordinary hardships. Meanwhile, Local Government Minister Dr Ravjot Singh issued strict orders cancelling all leaves of Fire Brigade personnel and directed their 24x7 deployment at sensitive locations across Punjab. He said, War is a major emergency and the Fire Brigade plays a crucial role in such situations. He instructed officials to conduct mock drills, ensure all equipment is functional, and maintain constant coordination with Army authorities for a swift response. Officials were also asked to stay on high alert with their phones active at all times.
Drones Intercepted In Jammu, Samba And Pathankot, Explosion Heard In Pokhran
Jammu city plunged into darkness on Friday after blasts were heard in the region and alarms sounded, officials said.
Explosions heard as India's air defence downs Pakistan drones amid blackout in Jammu: Reports
Pakistan has resumed shelling and there are also reports of a drone having been downed amidst a blackout in Jammu. There were also reports of drone being engages in Samba, Pathankot and Jammu. Heavy shelling was also reported in Uri. A woman identified as Nargis Begum had been killed when a Pakistani shell hit a vehicle near Mohura in Uri on Thursday. CM Omar Abdullah, who is in Jammu, tweeted that intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am. The bombing has started again tonight in Jammu. Another night in our fight against terrorism. But we stand strongMata Vaishno Devi is with us, and so are our brave Indian Armed Forces. Prayers for everyone's safety. Jai Hind, @spvaid , Former DGP of J&K, posted on X. #Jammu pic.twitter.com/IkbH3OadEA The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 9, 2025 Omar also made an earnest appeal o everyone in and around Jammu please stay off the streets, stay at home or at the nearest place you can comfortably stay at for the next few hours. Ignore rumours, don't spread unsubstantiated or unverified stories and we will get through this together, the CM appealed. An uneasy calm had prevailed on Friday in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of the Valley following major escalation in India-Pakistan tension by Thursday night's (May 8, 2025) failed missile and drone attacks by Pakistan army in Jammu. In a major escalation, Pakistani forces had launched coordinated drone and missile attacks targeting civilian areas and military installations in Jammu on Thursday night. The Indian air defence systems responded swiftly, successfully intercepting and neutralising all eight missiles and multiple drones aimed at key targets, including the Jammu airport. 300 to 400 Turkish drones with civilian planes as cover to hit 36 sites, some of them religious centres. This was how Pakistan violated Indian airspace on the night of 89 May, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Armed Forces had said in their briefing on Friday.
Total blackout in Pathankot as escalations with Pakistan continue
Jammu and Kashmir's Pathankot has observed a total blackout as escalations between India and Pakistan continue.
India Pakistan Tension: Blackout in Samba, Pakistani drones sighted
India Pakistan Tension: After Pakistan violated ceasefire along LoC in Uri, it continued to operate alongside LoC as drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot sector, according to Defence sources.
Pakistani drones sighted in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot, Ferozepur sectors: Defence Sources
Pakistani drones sighted in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot, Ferozepur sectors: Defence Sources The post Pakistani drones sighted in Jammu, Samba, Pathankot, Ferozepur sectors: Defence Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Bomb-like' iron piece falls in Kariyal village near Pathankot border, forms a crater
A mysterious, bomb-like iron object was discovered in Kariyal village, Kangra district, after villagers reported hearing explosions and witnessing a burning, rocket-like object falling from the sky. The impact created a crater in a paved road, prompting police to take possession of the unidentified metal piece. The incident occurred near Nurpur and Pathankot, raising concerns among local residents.
Centre extends closure of 24 airports for civilian flights till May 15
NEW DELHI: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Airlines on Friday said that their flights have been cancelled due to the temporary closure of airports till May 15. The sources said at least 24 airports have been closed for civilian flights till 05:29 hours of May 15. The airports include Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishengarh, Patiala, Shimla, Dharamsala, and Bathinda. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Leh, Bikaner, Pathankot, Jammu, Jamnagar, and Bhuj are among the other airports that have been temporarily closed for civilian flights. Following a notification from aviation authorities on continued closure of multiple airports in India, Air India flights to and from the following stations -- Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jamnagar and Rajkot -- are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 15 May, the airline said in a post on X. Air India also said customers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations. In a post on X, IndiGo said in accordance with the latest directives from the relevant authorities, all flights to and from 10 destinations will remain cancelled until 0529 hours on May 15 due to temporary airport closures. The airports are Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Bikaner, Rajkot, Jodhpur and Kishangarh. These precautionary measures have been instituted with your safety and security as our highest priority, the airline said. The military conflict between India and Pakistan has intensified. Under Operation Sindoor, armed forces had carried out strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack that had killed at least 26 people last month.
Around 400 drones used to target military bases, places of worship: Centre on Pakistani escalation
India said on Friday that Pakistan violated its airspace on the night of 89 May, striking 36 sitesincluding military installations and places of worshipin a stark escalation of cross-border hostilities. Speaking at a Ministry of External Affairs briefing, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said Pakistan used 300 to 400 drones to target India on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. Around 300 to 400 drones were used (by Pakistan) to attempt infiltration at 36 locations... Forensic investigation of the wreckage of the drones is being done. Initial reports suggest that they are Turkish Asisguard Songar drones, she said. The Indian forces shot down the Pakistani drones. The drones and its debris are being analysed, she added. Officials said one Pakistani armed unmanned aerial vehicle had been sent to target Bathinda military station and that the attempt was foiled. They added that Indian armed forces had shot down the Pakistani drones using both kinetic and non-kinetic means. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that places of worship had also been targeted, terming it a ew low for Islamabad. Pakistani side targeted places of worship with a particular design... it is a new low even for Pakistan, he said. The Foreign Secretary added that Pakistani cross-border firing had hit a Christian missionary school in Poonch, killing two children. We do have some information about this extremely regrettable and condemnable incident. During heavy shelling across the Line of Control in the early morning of 7th May, a shell fired from Pakistan landed just behind the Christ School run by the Kamalites of the Mary Immaculate Congregation in Poonch. Tragically, the shell fired from Pakistan hit the home of two students of the Christ School, Misri said. Misri also criticised Pakistan for not closing its airspace and accused Islamabad of using civilian air traffic as a shield. Pakistan did not close its airspace and used civilian air traffic as a shield. Pakistani airlines were seen flying over Karachi and Lahore. There were heavy losses to the Pakistani army as India retaliated, he said. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said the non-closure of Pakistans airspace posed a danger to unsuspecting civilian airliners, including international flights flying near the international border between India and Pakistan. The screenshot we showed displays the data from the Flight Radar 24 application during a high air defence alert situation in the Punjab sector. As you can see, the airspace on the Indian side is completely devoid of civil air traffic due to our declared closure. However, civil airlines continue to fly the route between Karachi and Lahore, she added. She also said the Indian Air Force had demonstrated considerable restraint in its response, ensuring the safety of international civil carriers. Notably, India on Thursday night swiftly thwarted Pakistans fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missilesincluding in Jammu, Udhampur and Pathankot, among other border areasafter foiling similar bids at 15 locations in the northern and western regions of the country, as tensions soared between the two nations amid fears of a wider conflict.
Markets tumble as India-Pak conflict flares up; Sensex, Nifty tank over 1 pc
Mumbai, May 9 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent each on Friday as tensions soared between India and Pakistan, fuelling fears of a wider conflict. Extending its previous days decline, the 30-share BSE benchmark gauge tanked 880.34 points or 1.10 per cent to settle at 79,454.47, in a largely range-bound trading. The NSE Nifty dropped 265.80 points or 1.10 per cent to 24,008. India on Thursday night swiftly thwarted Pakistans fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles, including in Jammu and Pathankot, after foiling similar bids at 15 places in
CHANDIGARH: Amid soaring tension between India and Pakistan, debris resembling parts of a missile was found in the fields near Kamahi Devi village in Hoshiarpur district. Such objects were found at three more places in Bathinda district of Punjab. The metal debris was found Thursday evening and appeared akin to a missile. Acting promptly, the villagers informed the police. The Indian Air Force (IAF) was also informed. Thereafter, the area was cordoned off. An IAF team arrived at the spot and conducted preliminary investigation before collecting the debris, sources said. Debris resembling that of missiles were also found near Bir Talab Basti number 4 area in Bathinda, at Gehri Baghi village in the district. Also, a house in Tungwali village sustained minor damage during the incident reported last night as the windows and door panes were shattered due to an explosion. A shed in the house was also damaged. The police reached the site early on Friday morning. The villagers said that such minor incidents are common in war-like situations. Local MLA Master Jagsir Singh who visited the area praised the courage of the villagers. Meanwhile on Friday morning the Chandigarh Administration sounded a fresh air raid siren, appealing to people to remain indoors. An air warning has been received from the air force station of a possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and stay away from balconies, an official statement issued by the Chandigarh administration said. About an hour later, it said the siren for the alert was over. Uneasy calm in J&K as India-Pakistan tensions escalate, border residents move to safer places The people across the state especially border districts Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Taran Taran and Pathankot had a tense night following complete blackout. Meanwhile, the SAS Nagar district administration on Friday began installing new air raid sirens with 30 requisitioned for Kharar and 20 for Zirakpur and Dera Bassi. The state government has allocated emergency funds to all the deputy commissioners across the state to address exigencies with the option to request additional funds as required in view of the prevailing situation. Also, the government has cancelled the leaves of all IAS and PCS officers in the state with immediate effect. In view of the prevailing situation and preparedness for the emergency response system, it has been decided that no officer shall proceed on any kind of leave or leave their station of posting without explicit approval of the Chief Secretary Punjab. All the leaves approved so far stand cancelled. Meticulous compliance may be ensured failing which suitable action under relevant rules shall be initiated, stated a letter issued by Punjab, secretary personnel, Gurpreet Kaur Sapra. The Punjab police has already cancelled the leave of its personnel. The Punjab Government has asked the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to immediately transfer the wheat that has been bought in the border districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Ferozepur and Fazilka. A concerted effort has been put in to speed up the lifting of wheat from the six border districts of the state. Sources said that the government has informed the FCI officials to check the destination where the wheat needs to be sent and also check the availability of rakes for transporting the wheat. As on date, on an average about 15 rail rakes of wheat a day is moved from Punjab to the recipient states. Rajasthan remains on edge after drone attacks; blackout to be enforced in all border districts Meanwhile the Punjab Police has deployed specialized forces, including SOG Hits, SSG, and Ghatak teams, accompanied by bulletproof vehicles. Also in coordination with the BSF, 73 well-equipped nakas have been set-up at strategic points, enhancing the second line of defence. The Village Defence Committees (VDCs) have also been formed throughout the border areas to support local security measures. Apart from this, 14 additional companies of Punjab Armed Police have been deployed in border districts and state-level control rooms along with district-level control rooms have been established to ensure seamless communication and coordination among all security forces, said sources. In the neighboring Haryana, Deputy Commissioner of Ambala has ordered a complete blackout from 8 pm till 6 am. The orders in this regard were issued by District Magistrate Ajay Singh Tomer. The administration also banned the use of inverters or generators for outdoor lighting. In view of the prevailing circumstances and intelligence inputs indicating a potential air strike threat from Pakistan, it is imperative to ensure complete blackout during the night hours for public safety and strategic interests. And whereas, use of inverter, generator and any other power backup used for outdoor lights, bill board, street lights etc may invite any terror/drone attack in District Ambala, the order said. The order was issued under Section 163 (Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. IPL suspended for one week amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Hail Indian Armed Forces Amid Tensions With Pakistan
India on Thursday night swiftly thwarted Pakistan's attempts to strike its military bases with drones and missiles including in Jammu and Pathankot after foiling similar bids at 15 places in northern and western regions of the country
Rajnath reviews security situation with Chief of Defence Staff, 3 service chiefs
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed national security with top military leaders after Pakistan's attempts to target Indian military installations were repelled. India neutralized Pakistan's efforts to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur with missiles and drones. The Indian armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the nation's sovereignty and ensure the safety of its citizens.
Rajnath Singh reviews security situation with CDS, three service chiefs
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a high-level meeting on Friday to review the national security situation with top military officials, following a series of attempted attacks by Pakistan on Indian military installations . The meeting included Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. They carried out a detailed assessment of the evolving security environment. The review came just a day after Indian forces successfully repelled multiple Pakistani attempts to strike key military stations using missiles and drones. Targets included locations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and several other strategic areas. Tensions soar in Jammu & Kashmir after Pak's failed drone attack, heavy shelling; woman killed, four injured Officials confirmed that Indian armed forces effectively intercepted the incoming threats, neutralising drones and missiles launched by Pakistan. India is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. This latest wave of aggression from Pakistan followed a similar failed attempt less than 24 hours earlier. On Thursday, the Defence Ministry revealed that Indian forces had foiled attacks on military installations in 15 cities across northern and western India. The locations targeted in that attempt included Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj.
India downs Pakistan's elite fighter jet, takes F-16 pilot into custody
NEW DELHI: Amid high tensions between India and Pakistan , a Pakistani F-16 pilot is reported to have been taken into custody after an Indian Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system shot down the fighter jet, which had taken off from Pakistan's Sargodha Air Base. There are unconfirmed reports of the downing of Pakistans JF-17a fourth-generation, lightweight, single-engine, multirole combat aircraft amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor by the Indian armed forces in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack , which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, including a Nepalese citizen. Meanwhile, a Chinese-made PL-15 active radar-guided air-to-air (AAM) long-range missile was recovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The missile is believed to have been fired from a JF-17. The downing of Pakistans fighter jets comes amid a barrage of drone and missile attacks launched from Pakistan, which targeted military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampurareas in close proximity to the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). India repels attack on military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur The threats were swiftly neutralized by the Indian armed forces using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established standard operating procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people, stated an official release from the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday. India struck and dismantled nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at midnight on May 7 under Operation Sindoor. Indias response to Pakistans misadventure has been measured and appropriate.
Chopra, Rohit, Sehwag Back Indian Armed Forces Amid Escalating Conflict With Pakistan
New Delhi, May 9: Indias sporting icons, including Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Rohit Sharma, have come out in strong support of the countrys armed forces for their strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan, hailing them as the soul of our nation. India on Thursday night swiftly thwarted Pakistans attempts to strike its military bases with drones and missiles including in Jammu and Pathankot after foiling similar bids at 15 places in northern and western regions of the country, as [] The post Chopra, Rohit, Sehwag Back Indian Armed Forces Amid Escalating Conflict With Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
'Bomb-like' object recovered in Jaisalmer's Kishanghat area after Thursday's cross-border firing
JAIPUR: A bomb-like object was found in the Kishanghat area of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Friday morning, prompting swift action by the local police and air force. According to the police, the object was found near a nursery in the colony of the Jogis, located in front of Kishanghat under the Kotwali police station area. Kotwali SHO Prem Daan said it seems to be a bomb-like object. Experts from the army are on their way Kishanghat to defuse it. It it currently not known if it is live or destroyed, he said. VIDEO | Rajasthan: Debris of unidentified object found in Jaisalmer's Kishan Ghat area. Security personnel at the spot. More details awaited. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz ) #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/aGVD2gBSIt Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 9, 2025 Arjun Nath, a local, spotted the object and immediately informed Kishanghat Sarpanch representative Kalyan Ram, who then alerted authorities. Following this, teams from the local police and the Indian Air Force arrived at the scene, they said. The area has been cordoned off as a precautionary measure and further investigation is underway. The object resembled parts of a drone that was launched by Pakistan on Jaisalmer on Thursday night around 10.30 pm. However, official confirmation is awaited. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and follow safety instructions as security measures have been intensified in the region. Notably, on Thursday night India swiftly thwarted Pakistan's fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles, including in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, after foiling its attempts to target military installations in 15 cities in the northern and western parts of the country. According to the defence ministry, the Pakistani military on Thursday night attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai and Bhuj.
Air raid sirens in Chandigarh, residents urged to stay indoors; Mohali, Patiala issue alerts
The Chandigarh administration sounded an air raid siren on Friday, urging residents to stay indoors, as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated. The alert was lifted about an hour later. An air warning has been received from the air force station of a possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and stay away from balconies, the administration said in an official statement. *ALERT* An Air warning has been received from Air force station of possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies. DC Chandigarh Chandigarh Admn (@chandigarh_admn) May 9, 2025 Chandigarh serves as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. Authorities in neighbouring districts also took precautionary measures. The Panchkula district administration sounded a similar siren and advised people to remain indoors. Meanwhile, officials in Punjab's Mohali district, which borders Chandigarh, issued an alert for nearby residents. There is an alert in some areas of Chandigarh. We are advising Mohali residents in the bordering sectors to remain indoors and away from windows and glass panes, the Mohali administration said in a message. There is an alert in some areas of UT Chandigarh. We are advising Mohali residents in bordering sectors as well to remain indoors and away from windows and glass panes. Specifically sectors 45-47. Mohali Administration DC Mohali (@dcmohali) May 9, 2025 Further south, the Patiala district administration also urged caution. Please avoid stepping out unless it is absolutely necessary. All educational institutions in the district are closed until further notice. Residents are strongly advised to stay indoors and away from balconies, rooftops, and open areas, its advisory stated, asking the public to contact the control room in case of an emergency. A similar air siren was sounded in Chandigarh on Thursday night as India swiftly thwarted Pakistan's fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles, including in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, after foiling its attempts to target military installations in 15 cities in the northern and western parts of the country. According to the defence ministry, the Pakistani military on Thursday night attempted to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai and Bhuj. The renewed attempts by the Pakistani forces came after the Indian armed forces on Wednesday carried out precise missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan under 'Operation Sindoor' in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Punjab orders closure of all schools, colleges for next three days amid rising border tensions
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Drones, blackouts, and sirens: People spend anxious night in border Punjab districts
Residents across border districts in Punjab including Amritsar, Pathankot, and Ferozepur, spent a tense night on Thursday as authorities enforced a complete blackout in response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Blackouts were also imposed in Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and other regions, with power supply cut off in Chandigarh, the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana for about two hours until midnight. The precautionary measures followed a fresh wave of attempted attacks by Pakistan on Thursday night. According to the Ministry of Defence, Pakistan launched a coordinated offensive using drones and missiles to target military sites in multiple Indian cities, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. The Indian armed forces swiftly intercepted the threats, successfully thwarting the strikes. The targeted locations included 15 cities across northern and western India, among them Srinagar, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. These attempted strikes came just a day after the Indian military launched Operation Sindoor , a series of precision missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This operation was in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. In Pathankot, some residents reported hearing explosion-like sounds on Thursday night, although no official confirmation was issued. Air raid sirens were activated around 8:30 p.m., and a complete blackout was enforced. By Friday morning, however, the situation remained calm. Similar scenes played out in other border districts like Amritsar and Ferozepur, where residents expressed initial anxiety but praised the armed forces for their quick and effective response. In Chandigarh, despite the blackout and tense atmosphere, daily life began returning to normal on Friday. Baldev Chand, an elderly local resident, resumed his morning walk, saying, There were some anxious moments last night, but the way our forces handled the situation makes us feel secure. Authorities across Punjab urged residents to stay indoors, switch off lights, and follow blackout protocols. Pathankot Deputy Commissioner Aditya Uppal emphasized the importance of remaining calm and vigilant. In addition to the blackout in major cities, power cuts were enforced in Rupnagar, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Bathinda, Patiala, and Panchkula in Haryana as precautionary steps to ensure public safety. In light of the heightened security situation, the Punjab government has ordered the closure of all schools and educational institutions for the next three days. Chandigarh authorities have also shut all schools until Saturday. (With input from PTI) Tensions soar in Jammu & Kashmir after Pak's failed drone attack, heavy shelling: Woman killed
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets CDS, 3 Service Chiefs Hours After Escalation By Pak
Pakistan last night targeted military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, with the Indian Army retaliating swiftly.
Defence Minister Meets CDS, 3 Service Chiefs Hours After Escalation By Pak
Pakistan last night targeted military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, with the Indian Army retaliating swiftly.
Anxious night in Punjab amid India-Pakistan tensions, blackout in several places
Chandigarh: People in several districts of Punjab, including the key border areas of Amritsar, Pathankot and Ferozepur, spent an anxious night as authorities enforced a complete blackout amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan. Blackouts were also enforced in districts such as Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur. Power snapped in Chandigarh The authorities also snapped power Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tensions soar in Jammu & Kashmir after Pak's failed drone attack, heavy shelling: Woman killed
Tensions escalated across Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Friday following a series of blasts and sirens triggered by Pakistans failed attempt to target Indian military installations with drones and missiles. The explosions, heard between 3:50 am and 4:45 am, caused a blackout in parts of Jammu city as loitering munitions were spotted in the skies. Security forces swiftly responded and neutralized the threat. According to defence officials, Pakistan attempted a coordinated drone and missile strike on military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur, and other areas late Thursday night. Indian forces successfully intercepted the aerial threats, with videos showing explosions as the incoming devices were neutralized mid-air. In retaliation and possibly as cover for the failed aerial attack, Pakistani troops initiated intense shelling and firing along the Line of Control (LoC), affecting multiple sectors in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Civilian areas in Baramulla (Uri), Kupwara (Karnah, Tangdhar), Bandipora (Gurez), Rajouri, and R S Pura came under mortar and artillery fire. A woman identified as Nargis Begum was killed when a Pakistani shell hit a vehicle near Mohura in Uri. Another woman, Hafeeza, sustained injuries and is currently hospitalized. The flare-up follows Indias launch of Operation Sindoor, a precision military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure across the border. Pakistan's retaliatory aggression has only intensified regional instability. Since the operation, in Poonch, heavy shelling claimed the lives of at least 14 peopleincluding 13 civilians and an army jawanwhile over 50 others were injured. The continued shelling has forced hundreds to flee from border villages to safer areas. In response to the unfolding situation, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and universities for the next two days. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left for Jammu early Friday to take stock of the situation following last night's failed drone attack by Pakistan. In a statement on X, he assured residents of all necessary measures being taken for their safety and mentioned that the school closure decision will be reviewed on Monday. Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last nights failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city & other parts of the division. pic.twitter.com/8f8PLA6Vgg Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 9, 2025 Sirens and explosions were reported across several districts including Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla, and Kupwara throughout Thursday night. The Ministry of Defence reaffirmed Indias commitment to national security, stating, India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people.
Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit
Amid heightened security concerns, Indias booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives. S Lalitha takes a look at the situation: What triggered disruption? It stems from the closure of operations at several civilian airports many of which double as military airfields after India conducted precision strikes in Pakistan and PoK on May 7 and 8. India suspended operations at critical airports in the North, Northwest, and Central regions of the country. Affected airports The closure impacts airports in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR. Notable ones include: J&K & Ladakh: Leh, Thoise, Srinagar, Jammu Punjab: Amritsar, Pathankot, Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda, Halwara HP: Dharamshala, Shimla, Bhuntar, Gaggal Rajasthan: Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh, Bikaner Gujarat: Bhuj, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Mundra, Kandla, Keshod Others: Hindon (Delhi NCR), Gwalior (MP) and Chandigarh Airlines response Major airlines have rolled out cancellations and passengers holding valid tickets have been offered full refunds: IndiGo: Suspended 165 daily flights, including those from Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Leh, and Srinagar Air India: Cancelled flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot SpiceJet: Stopped operations in Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamshala, Kandla, and Amritsar Akasa Air: Cancelled flights from Srinagar Impact on flyers Travellers are experiencing severe stress due to cancellations, particularly those with connecting flights. Social media platforms of airlines have been flooded with distress calls. Whats next? Airlines and airport authorities are monitoring developments, but flyers should be prepared for ongoing disruptions beyond May 10.
Friday's IPL game on as of now, we are reviewing the situation: Dhumal
Match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off midway following air raid alerts in nearby cities of Jammu and Pathankot
Indian army neutralises over 50 drones launched by Pakistan in large-scale counter-drone operation
Indian Army Air Defence units successfully neutralized over 50 drones launched by Pakistan on Thursday night, thwarting attempts to attack locations along the Line of Control and International Borders. The counter-drone operation, which took place in areas including Udhampur, Samba, and Pathankot, involved L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, and Schilka systems. This demonstrated the Army's strong ability to defend against aerial threats.
India begins operations in Arabian Sea following Pakistans missile, drone strikes: Report
India has initiated targeted operations in the Arabian Sea against multiple Pakistani targets, following a series of missile and drone attacks launched by Pakistan,as reported by NDTV , quoting sources. The escalation began when Pakistan attempted missile strikes on Jammu and Kashmir, as well as drone strikes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Thursday. Meanwhile, loud explosions were heard in Jammu on Thursday and the wee hours of Friday , where Pakistan launched missiles targeting several locations, including RS Pura, Arnia, Samba, and Hiranagar. Indias air defence systems intercepted all of these missiles, ensuring no casualties. Pakistan also attempted shelling in Pathankot and drone strikes in Jaisalmer, but India successfully neutralized the threats before they could cause harm. India repels attack on military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur; one killed in shelling In addition to the military retaliation, blackouts were enforced in several cities, including Chandigarh, Mohali, and Srinagar, as a precautionary measure against further attacks. This escalation follows Indias Operation Sindoor, launched on Wednesday, in response to Pakistan's support for terrorism, particularly after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack last month that claimed 26 lives. India struck nine terrorist locations in Pakistan, including the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed in Muridke and Bahawalpur. Pakistan's retaliatory missile and drone strikes were neutralized by Indias air defence system, with India also successfully taking out a key air defence system in Lahore, Pakistan, earlier on Thursday. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaffirmed that Indias response was both precise and measured, targeting non-civilian sites and ensuring minimal collateral damage. Misri criticized Pakistan for escalating the situation, pointing out that the initial provocation came from Pakistan with the Pahalgam attack, and Indias actions were a direct response to Pakistans ongoing aggression.
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US vice president JD Vance says India-Pakistan conflict 'fundamentally none of our business'
NEW YORK: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has said it is not going to get involved in a war that's fundamentally none of our business. While the US cannot control India and Pakistan, it can encourage the two nuclear-armed neighbours to de-escalate, Vice President J D Vance said in a TV interview on Thursday. Look, we're concerned about any time nuclear powers collide and have a major conflict, Vance said when asked how concerned the Trump administration is about a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan. Vance quoted US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio who have said that Washington wants the tensions to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can't control these countries though. Fundamentally, India has its gripes with Pakistan. Pakistan has responded to India. What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit. But we're not going to get involved in the middle of war that's fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America's ability to control it, the vice president said. India repels attack on military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur; one killed in shelling America can't tell the Indians to lay down their arms. We can't tell the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. And so we're going to continue to pursue this thing through diplomatic channels. Our hope and our expectation is that this is not going to spiral into a broader regional war or, God forbid, a nuclear conflict, but sure, we're worried about these things. But I think the job of diplomacy, but also the job of cooler heads in India and Pakistan is to make sure this doesn't become a nuclear war. If it happened of course it would be disastrous. Right now we don't think that's going to happen, he said. Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance and their three children were on their first official visit to India when terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Two weeks after the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. On Thursday night, India neutralised Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones as tensions soared between the two countries amid fears of a wider military conflict. After the Indian military foiled the Pakistani attempts, the defence ministry said India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people. Earlier on Thursday, Secretary of State Rubio spoke separately with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasising the need for immediate de-escalation. In his call with Jaishankar, Rubio expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications. He reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the US' commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism. In his conversation with Sharif, Rubio reiterated his calls for Pakistan to take concrete steps to end any support for terrorist groups.
India repels attack on military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur; one killed in shelling
Pakistan, in a dangerous escalation of tensions with India, used missiles and drones to attack military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur late on Thursday evening. All the bases are in proximity to the International Boundary (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir. The threats were swiftly neutralized by the Indian armed forces using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with the established standard operating procedures (SoPs). No casualties or material losses were reported. India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people, stated an official release from the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and Ministry of Defence (MoD). Kinetic warfare involves the use of physical force, weapons etc to neutralize the enemy, including their infrastructure. Non-kinetic warfare involves cyber, electronic, information warfare besides use of economic sanctions and diplomatic sanctions etc to weaken the enemys morale, capabilities and decision-making capacity. Following Pakistans escalation, many cities in J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat, including Srinagar, Jammu, Poonch-Rajouri, Kupwara, Jaisalmer, Chandigarh, Mohali, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran, were placed under a blackout . People in some places reported hearing loud explosions throughout the evening. We are under a blackout since 8pm. We heard some loud explosions in the city and the night sky lit up with explosions but no casualty has been reported so far. The government has asked people to stay indoors and schools have been shut down Wednesday, said a person in Jammu, who didnt wish to be named. Twenty five airports in North and western India were also temporarily shut. In the Kashmir Valley, heavy cross border shelling following the use of drones was reported in forward areas. A woman was killed and another injured in the shelling by Pakistani troops along the LoC in north Kashmir's Uri sector. The deceased woman was identified as Nargis Begum. Another woman, Hafeeza, sustained injuries and has been hospitalised, officials confirmed. Pakistan is using drones to observe the areas, after which they resort to heavy shelling. They have been violating the ceasefire with heavy shelling at the LoC, which has claimed some civilian lives and their properties. The focus right now is to safeguard and defend Srinagar, which is under the enemy radar, said a source on condition of anonymity. In Chandigarh, a blackout was imposed around 8pm on Thursday. Sirens were sounded and the blackout was imposed around 8pm. We are sitting in the dark and we dont know how long the blackout will last. Many of us are conserving mobile phone charge for any emergency, said a retired professional from Chandigarh. Amit Shah speaks to chiefs of border guarding forces amid heightened tension with Pakistan Also in Pathankot, shops were asked to shut down and people told to go home. Movement of army troops in border and sensitive areas is being reported in north and western India, even as villagers close to the LoC are being evacuated following the unprovoked shelling by Pakistan from across the LoC. Earlier, on Thursday evening, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a joint press conference blasted Pakistan for escalating tensions with India and called the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, in which 25 Indian tourists and one Nepalese were gunned down by heavily armed terrorists, the first escalation and that India is responding in restrained manner. The Resistance Front (TRF) the frontal outfit of the proscribed terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had claimed responsibility for it. It later retracted the claim, but by then Pakistan had already exposed itself before the world community as the factory of jehadi terrorism. Misri said that any further action by Pakistan is nothing but escalation and will be responded to and is being responded to appropriately. He reiterated that no Pakistani civilians were harmed under 'Operation Sindoor' and denied all claims by Pakistan related to civilian casualties. In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India had launched a midnight assault on nine terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) a little after midnight on May 7, in which 100 terrorists were neutralized, said the government. The high-precision offensive was carried out with stealth and accuracy by the three services of the armed forces -- Army, Air Force and Navy. (With inputs from Fayaz Wani in Srinagar) Operation Sindoor: Centre issues alert on fake narratives spread by Pakistan on social media
India shoots down Pakistani air force jet in Pathankot
Official confirmation from the government is still awaited, and more details are expected soon.
Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources
Tensions escalate as India reports shooting down a Pakistani jet in Pathankot. Earlier, two Pakistani drones were downed in Naushera. Pakistan allegedly targeted Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur military stations. Amit Shah reviewed border security after Pakistan's drone and missile attacks. India launched Operation Sindoor striking terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK following the Pahalgam attack.
Forces intercept Pakistans Drones aimed at military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur
Air Defence units intercept at least 8 Pak missiles Indiaretaliated with equal aerial intensity Sounds of Blast Trigger Panic inJammu Jammu plunges into darkness, no casualty Drones targeted airport, army, paramilitary installations Flares seen lighting up night sky Jammu Tawi: Amid the ongoing military standoff betweenIndiaandPakistanin the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Defence Ministry said [] The post Forces intercept Pakistans Drones aimed at military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur appeared first on Northlines .
Operation Sindoor: 24 Airports Shut, Blackouts In Several Cities After Pak Strikes
Operation Sindoor Live Updates: India thwarted Pakistan's attempts at targeting 15 places in the country amid rising tension between the two countries, a fallout of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pathankot on April 22 that killed 26 people.
This clarification comes amid fake reports of suicide attacks by terrorists. Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia sectors in Jammu, and all were intercepted and blocked, defence sources said.
Punjab orders closure of all schools, colleges for next three days amid rising border tensions
CHANDIGARH: Punjab government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions for the next three days in view of the escalating tensions at India-Pakistan border. In the Union Territory of Chandigarh, which is the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, authorities declared closure of all schools till Saturday. In a post on X, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, In view of the evolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all schools, colleges and universities -- government, private and aided -- across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days. In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, officials said. Meanwhile, Panjab University in Chandigarh has postponed exams scheduled for May 9, 10 and 12. The new dates will be announced later, the university said in a statement. Punjab is in alert mode with schools in border districts closed and leaves of all police personnel cancelled, officials said a day after India struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. A blackout was enforced in several cities including Pathankot, Mohali, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur and Chandigarh on Thursday evening. Blackouts in Punjab, Rajasthan on 'red alert' amid Pakistani drone attack; hospitals on alert, shelters set up
It appears to be full-fledged war by Pakistan: Former DGP Vaid
Jammu, May 8: Former Jammu and Kashmir DGP S.P Vaid has said that there were around 50-60 air attacks over Jammu, Udhampur, Rajouri, Pathankot, Samba, and Akhnoor by Pakistan on Thursday evening and these were neutralised by Indias impregnable air defence system. He said there is no report of any damage despite such a massive [] The post It appears to be full-fledged war by Pakistan: Former DGP Vaid appeared first on Northlines .
India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu, Pathakot, Udhampur
India on Thursday night swiftly foiled Pakistan's attempts to hit various key Indian installations including military stations at Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur with drones and missiles, the defence ministry said.
As tensions flare, US Secretary of State calls India and Pakistan, urging immediate de-escalation
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation during a phone conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Rubio also spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasising the need for de-escalation and reiterated his calls for Pakistan to take concrete steps to end any support for terrorist groups. The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications, the US State Department said in a statement. Rubios appeal came as India on Thursday night foiled Pakistans attempt to target several key installations, including military stations in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, using drones and missiles. The top US diplomay also offered condolences for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians were killed. The Secretary reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism. Responding to the outreach, Jaishankar conveyed Indias firm but restrained approach. Deeply appreciate US commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism. Underlined Indias targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation, Jaishankar wrote on X. In his call with Sharif, Rubio again emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications. The Secretary expressed sorrow for the reported loss of civilian lives in the current conflict. He reiterated his calls for Pakistan to take concrete steps to end any support for terrorist groups, the statement said. The diplomatic exchange comes amid a sharp military build-up in the region, following Indias 'Operation Sindoor'a series of precision strikes on terror infrastructure inside Pakistan. In retaliation, Pakistan attempted drone and missile attacks, which were intercepted by Indian air defences. With both countries on high alert, Washington has urged direct communication to avoid further escalation. Pahalgam was the first, real escalation, says MEA
India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people, it said.
Pakistan Attacks J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan: Locations, Response, And More|Explained
Pakistans missiles were intercepted by Indias air defence system late Thursday. Loud explosions, shelling were reported from Jammu, Udhampur, Baramulla, Pathankot, Jaisalmer
'Any escalation will get...': EAM S Jaishankar as Pakistan attacks Jammu, Pathankot and other cities
The attempted strike, involving drones and missiles, triggered blackouts and sirens across several areas in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
