Hamas has confirmed in a statement that the group is going to be releasing dual-national citizen Edan Alexander, Al Jazeera reported. Alexander was an Israeli soldier at the time he was taken captive on October 7, 2023 and the US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said that hes arriving in Israel on Monday []

The death toll in Chhattisgarhs Saragaon accident has risen to 13 on Monday, Raipur SP Lal Ummed Singh said. Some people from the village Chataud had gone to Bana Banarasi to participate in the Chatthi program. They were returning after the program was over During this, an accident happened near Raipur-Balodabazar road A total []

Following the chaos and all the skirmishes that had kept the areas along the northern and western International Borders (IB) up during the night for the past few days, the region has largely remained peaceful during the intervening night of May 11 and May 12, the Army stated. According to the Army, the region of []

New Delhi, May 11 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised Operation Sindoor, asserting that the Indian armed forces have delivered a decisive blow to anti-India elements inside Pakistan. Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. Speaking at the event, Singh described Operation Sindoor as a testament to Indias []

Pays homage to Army & BSF Personnel martyred in Pak firing Visits GMC Jammu, meets injured in Pak shelling

Jammu, May 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the family of Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner of Rajouri, at their residence in Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and paid tribute to Dr. Thapa, describing him as a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly to []

Police urge displaced families not to return home until declared safe Clearance of unexploded ordnance is expected to take several days

New Delhi, May 11 : Violations will have consequences as Operation Sindoor remains ongoing, sources said in a stern warning to the neighbouring country, a day after India and Pakistan agreed to the cessation of hostilities. Despite agreeing to cessation of hostilities on May 10th, they sent drones and missiles. They should know that violations []

Calls for all-party meeting

PDP chief says LoC must become bridge, not battleground

Srinagar, May 11: After four days of intense cross-border shelling and mounting fear in border villages, residents of Uri and Poonch sectors have welcomed the announcement of a full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The breakthrough, announced by US President Donald Trump late Friday night, came as a major relief to thousands living []

Srinagar, May 11: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, carried out searches at 20 locations across south Kashmir on Sunday in connection with an ongoing terror conspiracy case. The raids come amid increased surveillance of terror associates and overground workers (OGWs) allegedly acting as conduits for Pakistan-based handlers, according to the statement. According to police []

Srinagar, May 11: MBBS interns from medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir have urged the J&K Government and the Health and Medical Education Department to increase their stipend, citing a committee recommendation for a reasonable hike. A delegation of MBBS interns said they continue to struggle with a meagre monthly stipend of Rs 12,000 which []

Jammu, May 11: The University of Jammu has announced a further postponement of all university examinations scheduled up to May 18, 2025, due to ongoing border disturbances in the region. In an official notification, the Joint Registrar of the University said Due to the continued disturbances along the border areas, all examinations scheduled to be []

Pulwama, May 11: A hailstorm struck several villages in the Tral area of South Kashmirs Pulwama district on Sunday, causing significant damage to horticultural and agricultural crops. According to locals, the hailstorm affected areas including Jawahirpora, Dar Gani Gund, and nearby villages in the Aripal tehsil of Tral. Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Jawahirpora, told []

New Delhi, May 11: Rajeev Shukla, Vice President of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), said no final decision has been made yet regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 restart. Shukla stated that BCCI officials are actively working on the situation and assured that the tournament would be restarted soon. No []

Jammu, May 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (JKUT) boys volleyball team was accorded a grand welcome upon their arrival at Jammu Railway Station on Sunday, following their historic gold medal win at the 7th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) held in Patna, Bihar. The team made history by defeating a strong Uttar Pradesh []

New facility to accommodate 300 dogs, ensure year-round operations

Srinagar, May 11: Chairperson of the Hajj Committee Ladakh, Haji Mohd Ali Majaz, Sunday urged the Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, to make immediate arrangements for over 240 Hajj pilgrims from Ladakh who are stranded in Srinagar in the wake up closure of airport following India and Pakistan hostilities. The pilgrims, many of []

Air Marshal AK Bharti on Sunday stated that several enemy aircraft were downed during Operation Sindoor, and that the Indian Armed Forces, while inflicting losses, thwarted attempts by enemy aircraft to penetrate Indian airspace. Speaking to the media, the Air Marshal said, Their planes were prevented from entering our border. We dont have the wreckage []

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Sunday paid tribute to Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa, who was killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri a day earlier. Deputy Chief Minister Choudhary, LoP Sharma, and other local officials were present during the final rites of ADDC []

Director General Military Operations on Sunday said that at least 35 Pakistani army personnel were killed on the Line of Control (LoC) between May 7 and 10. He added that there would be more casualties, which are being assessed, since the Indian army used heavier weapons in response to air intrusions by the neighbouring countrys []

The precision strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces had desired effects on the enemy targets, Air Marshal AK Bharti said on Sunday, without elaborating on the loss of lives to the Pakistan Army. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 to strike multiple terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir after a deadly attack []

More than 100 terrorists, including those involved in the 1999 Indian Airlines flight (IC-814) hijacking, and the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, were eliminated in the precision strikes carried out by the armed forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor, Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai said on Sunday. He []

The sources have confirmed that India will be sending a team to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) soon, with the latest evidence highlighting Pakistans complicity with terrorism. The 1267 sanctions committee, also known as the ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida sanctions committee, established under United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) in 1999, is likely to []

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday urged for patience and restraint amid the ongoing tensions along the India-Pakistan border and said that agreements over cessation of hostilities take time to be implemented. In a call for peace amidst rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti emphasised the importance of []

Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, an Indian Army soldier from Shahpur in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, was killed in the line of duty during heavy cross-border firing by Pakistan in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The body of the jawan reached his native village in Shahpur on Sunday, following which the last rites []

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Malikarjun Kharge wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating the Oppositions unanimous request for a special session of Parliament to discuss several issues. The issues included the Pahalagam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the announcement of cessation of hostilities from Washington DC and by []

Baramulla Police in Jammu and Kashmir has appealed to displaced residents to refrain from returning to their homes until official clearance is provided by the J-K Police. We urgently appeal to all displaced residents to refrain from returning to your homes until official clearance is provided by the J-K Police, Baramulla Police said in a []

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised Operation Sindoor, asserting that the Indian armed forces have delivered a decisive blow to anti-India elements inside Pakistan. Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. Speaking at the event, Singh described Operation Sindoor as a testament to Indias political will, military strength, and []

The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Sunday visited the family of Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, in Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor offered his condolences to the bereaved family members and paid homage to the distinguished public servant who worked assiduously to fulfill the aspirations of the people. Dr. Thapas contribution to []

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid a wreath and paid homage to BSF Braveheart Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland. Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz was martyred during unprovoked firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in R.S Pura area, Jammu. I salute the supreme sacrifice of our []

Following India and Pakistans agreement to cessation of hostilities, the Indian Air Force took its official X handle and informed that the tasks assigned to it in Operation Sindoor had been completed with precision and professionalism. They further informed that the operations are still going on and have not finished. A special briefing regarding the []

The United Arab Emirates womens team registered a unique record as they became the first team in international cricket to retire out all 10 batters during a T20I game, as reported by Olympics.com Playing against Qatar in the ICC Womens T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier 2025 at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, UAE, []

Bhai Surender Singh, Head Granthi, Sahab Mahant Saab Ji Gurudwara, claimed that there was damage to gurdwaras, mosques, and temples after firing from the Pakistan side. Speaking to ANI, Bhai Surender Singh said, It wasnt done by the Indian Army; it was actually firing from Pakistan. There was damage to gurdwaras, mosques, and temples, and []

At least 21 people, including several children, were killed on Saturday in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip amid a months-long Israeli blockade that has deepened the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn coastal enclave, as per Al Jazeera. Four Palestinians were killed and others were wounded on Saturday evening after an Israeli airstrike targeted a []

Ravinder Raina, a senior BJP leader, hailed the Indian Armys decisive response to Pakistans alleged misadventures, claiming that Indias actions in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi thwarted Pakistans plans. Raina stated that Pakistan, under pressure, has acknowledged that any terrorist incident in India will be treated as an act of war, reflecting the strength of []

An alert sentry at Nagrota Military Station thwarted a possible intrusion with timely action, triggering a brief exchange of fire and sustaining minor injuries, the Armys White Knight Corps said. A search operation has also been launched for the suspect. On noticing suspicious movement near the perimeter, the alert sentry at Nagrota Military Station issued []

Residents show solidarity as hundreds flee shelling along LOC

Srinagar, May 10: The Aseem Foundation, a Pune-based NGO, once again demonstrated its commitment to the people affected by cross-border shelling by reaching out to them and providing relief in times of crisis. We are among them; we can feel their pain. We stand with them during these challenging times. We will not let them []

Srinagar, May 10 Jagmohan Singh Raina, Chairman of Sikh Coordination Committee, has warmly welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a significant development. He stated that the decision would not only help establish peace along the borders but also pave the way for restoring trust between the people of both nations. []

Says Indian Armed Forces giving appropriate response

Beijing [China], May 11 : In a phone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, National Security Advisor Doval stressed that the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which caused serious casualties among Indian personnel, necessitated counter-terrorism actions, while affirming that war was not Indias choice. Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and []

Srinagar, May 10: Barely hours after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire agreement on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir was rocked by multiple drone sightings, explosions, and fresh ceasefire violations, raising serious concerns about Pakistans intentions and casting immediate doubt on the truce. In Srinagar and other parts of the Valley, a series of loud explosions []

Interacts with community & religious leaders, civil society members, heads of Industry & Trade organisations

JAMMU, MAY 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 10 lakh for the families of all those who lost their lives in the recent cross-border shelling. The decision comes as a gesture of solidarity and support for the grieving families, as the Government intensifies efforts to alleviate the suffering of []

Srinagar, May 10: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Kashmirs tertiary care hospitals have set up dedicated emergency wards and significantly enhanced their casualty units to handle potential surge in critical cases. The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar, which is the largest tertiary care facility in the valley, has enhanced its disaster []

Pakistan must address Indias concerns on terrorism

India said on Saturday that Pakistan has violated the understanding reached between DGMOs of the two countries earlier in the day on stoppage of firing and military action and that the Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with the border intrusions. At a special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said this is a breach of []

Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday confirmed that Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in the R S Pura area of Jammu. In a post on X, BSF stated, DG BSF and All Ranks salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz []