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26-year-old arrested in Haryana for leaking military details to Pakistan via WhatsApp, social media

The accused, Armaan, was arrested for sharing information related to the Indian Army and other military activities with Pakistan through an employee posted at the High Commission of Pakistan in Delhi, Nuh police said.

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India to send 51-member political delegation to 32 nations to convey message of Operation Sindoor

Fifty one political leaders, parliamentarians and former ministers cutting across party lines will be part of the seven delegations travelling to world capitals to put across India's resolve to tackle terrorism against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

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9 terror sites hit 100 km inside Pakistan under Operation Sindoor: Amit Shah

Operation Sindoor was the Indian offensive against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam

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Now Indian destination weddings exit Turkey. How much will it cost the nation?

Amid calls to boycott Turkey over its support for Pakistan, the former is witnessing massive cancellations by Indian wedding planners and families. Turkey has been a popular choice for destination weddings in India. It generated a tourism revenue of nearly $150 million in 2024 alone

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Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan amid Indo-Pak tensions

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra allegedly shared sensitive information about Indian locations to Pakistani operatives

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Hypersonic missile system coming soon after successful trials, reveals ex-DRDO chief

Ex-DRDO chief Dr. Sudhir Kumar Mishra revealed that successful trials for a hypersonic engine were conducted recently

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'Fanciful PILs': Supreme Court lashes out at frivolous petitions to block Rohingya deportation

Advocate Colin Gonsalves on Friday said that the central government had already deported a batch of Rohingya Muslims on May 8. He claimed that the deportees were handcuffed and sent off to the Andaman Islands, given life jackets and "pushed towards Myanmar"

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No bathroom breaks, no sleep: How a BSF jawan was tortured in Pakistan custody

Purnam Kumar Shaw, the Border Security Force (BSF) jawan recently released by Pakistan, spent a distressing three weeks in captivity across the border. Shaw was arrested by Pakistani Rangers after he had inadvertently crossed the international border in Punjab on April 23, a day after the Pahalgam terror attacks

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Shashi Tharoor, Shrikant Shinde and more: Centre names 7 MPs to lead India's anti-terror global outreach

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who has been under fire within his party for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is one of the seven lawmakers taking India's "strong message" against terrorism to the world after Operation Sindoor

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UN revises India’s 2025 GDP growth to 6.3% in mid-year report

The UN report said that despite a projected moderation, India remains one of the fastest-growing large economies, supported by resilient consumption and government spending

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Indian Army's air defence systems downed over 600 Pak drones during Op Sindoor: Report

Pakistan launched a swarm of drones, some of them armed, to test India's AD radar network as well as deplete its ammunition and missile stockpiles. However, their goals were never met, as India has plenty of ammo reserves

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Celebi kicked out, Mumbai airport signs agreement with Indothai for ground handling services

Indothai, a leading service provider of ground handling services at Indian airports, has secured approval from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to operate at Mumbai airport

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'IWT one of biggest betrayals': Abdullah hits back at Mufti over her stand on Indus waters Treaty

Abdullah’s remarks came after Mufti criticised the CM’s appeal for resuming work on the Tulbul Navigation Project, calling it “deeply irresponsible"

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'Pakistan will use your funds on terrorists': Rajnath Singh urges IMF to rethink loan decision

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised IMF's $1 billion aid to Pakistan, claiming it would fund terrorism. He praised Operation Sindoor's success in destroying terror sites

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Rajnath at Bhuj airbase: ‘A witness to India’s victory over Pakistan in 1965, 1971 and again in 2025’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday praised the Indian armed forces while visiting the Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Station in Gujarat, recalling the base’s role in India’s victories over Pakistan in 1965, 1971, and again this year during Operation Sindoor.

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'Pakistan on probation, watching its actions’: Rajnath hails Op Sindoor at Bhuj airbase

While speaking at Bhuj airbase in Gujarat, Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan that Operation Sindoor was not over and the game was still on

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lands at Bhuj where Pakistan tried to hit Indian airbase

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh landed at the Bhuj airbase in Gujarat on Friday, an airbase that Pakistan tried to hit but the attack was foiled by the alertness of the Indian forces.

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India plans diplomatic strike on Pak narrative after Op Sindoor avenged Pahalgam attack

To beat the Pakistani narrative, India will send groups of MPs abroad along with a representative from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to brief other countries about Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack

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‘India didn’t seek war, imposed high costs to set new normal’: Ex-DGMO on Operation Sindoor

With Operation Sindoor, India did not seek a war, but sought to set a new normal for Pakistan by imposing costs higher than what it could fathom, according to Lieutenant General (Retired) Vinod Bhatia, a former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO).

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Watch | 3 terrorists killed in Tral encounter captured on camera hiding in a building

Three terrorists, who were all linked to JeM, were killed in a gunfight that began early this morning in Pulwama.

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Why India has cancelled clearance for Turkish firm, running high-security tasks at airports

Amid India's growing anger with Turkey following its support for Pakistan during the recent standoff with India, the Centre has revoked security clearance for the Turkish firm, Celebi Aviation. It handled high-security tasks, including cargo services, at major Indian airports

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April unemployment rate stood at 5.1% in April, govt says in first monthly labour force data report

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Thursday (May 15) said that India's unemployment rate among individuals aged 15 years and above, for the month of April, stood at 5.1 per cent

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‘From Kargil to Pahalgam, DGMO hotline has stood test of time’: Ex-DGMO Lt Gen Bhatia on Operation Sindoor

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General (Retired) Vinod Bhatia said that the DGMO hotline between India and Pakistan has stood the test of time and has played critical roles from working out ceasefires to managing crises.

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Any trade deal has to be mutually beneficial: Jaishankar after Trump's 'zero tariff' offer claim

'These are complicated negotiations. Nothing is decided till everything is,' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said. The remarks come at the heels of US President Donald Trump saying he told Apple he doesn't want them to build manufacturing plants in India

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Pune trader claims threat via voice message from Pakistan after boycotting Turkish apples

Suyog Zende, a trader at the Agriculture Produce Market Committee, commonly known as Marketyard, and some others had said they will not deal in apples from Turkiye after that country criticised India’s recent strikes

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3 terrorists killed in Tral, identities being ascertained, says Jammu & Kashmir Police

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has said that three terrorists have been killed in the encounter at Tral in Pulwama district and the identities of the three is being ascertained

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Can SC set deadlines for President? Murmu seeks top court's opinion on 14 questions

The apex court passed a judgment in April on the State of Tamil Nadu v The Governor of Tamil Nadu and Anr and held that the Governors cannot sit over bills passed by the state legislature indefinitely

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Air quality turns 'poor' in Delhi after dust-laden winds hits NCR

Visibility dropped and air quality became “poor” in Delhi and the NCR on Thursday because of dust-laden winds overnight, the IMD said.

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Manipur violence: 10 militants killed in gunfight with forces in Chandel district

At least 10 militants were killed in a gunfight with Assam Rifles near the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur's Chandel district on Wednesday, officials said. The operation is still underway.

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India jammed China-made Pakistan’s air defences during Operation Sindoor: Report

The Indian Air Force jammed Pakistan’s Chinese-made air defence systems to carry out precision strikes on terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from May 7 to 10 under Operation Sindoor.

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J&K: Encounter breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Tral

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Nader area of Tral, Awantipora, on Thursday morning. Two terrorists are believed to be trapped, and the operation is underway, police said.

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CCPA cracks down on sale of Pak flags, sends notices to Amazon, Flipkart

In a post on X, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi mentioned Amazon, Flipkart, Ubuy India, Etsy, The Flag Company, and The Flag Corporation over the listing and sale of Pakistani flags, saying, "Such insensitivity will not be tolerated"

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India presses UN to list LeT front TRF as terror outfit over Pahalgam attack; blames Pakistan for blocking move

India has ramped up its efforts to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) proxy The Resistance Front (TRF) as a UN-listed terrorist organisation, citing its alleged role in the recent Pahalgam attack

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India-Pak tension: JNU suspends MoU with Turkish Inonu University

Jawaharlal Nehru University has suspended an academic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkiye's Inonu University, citing national security considerations, officials of the university in New Delhi confirmed on Tuesday

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'Sister of terrorists': How an MP minister’s remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi have sparked massive uproar

Madhya Pradesh's Tribal Welfare Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has ignited a controversy after he made rabidly communal comments about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the Indian Army officer who has been leading media briefings on Operation Sindoor. Following a massive backlash, the MP High Court has ordered to state police to file an FIR against him

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Amid tensions with Pakistan, India’s defence exports see 34-fold jump over the past decade

India's defence exports have surged from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25 — marking a remarkable 34-fold increase over the past decade

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As Turkey & Azerbaijan support Pakistan, bookings fall 60%, cancellations surge 250%, says Make My Trip

Amid backlash at Turkey and Azerbaijan for their support of Pakistan in the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, bookings for these countries have fallen by 60% and cancellations have surged by 250%, according to Make My Trip

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‘If women can fly Rafale, why can’t they do this?’ SC to Centre on low women intake in Army legal branch

The top court then questioned the Centre for earmarking fewer posts for women despite claiming the posts to be gender neutral. The judge said gender neutrality does not mean 50:50 per cent but it means it does not matter from which gender one is from

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What is Press Note 3 that India uses to clear investments linked to Chinese companies?

Press Note 3 cast a wide net by including a clause that allows the government to scrutinise any transaction in which the ultimate controlling interest lies with a Chinese entity, even if the funds are routed through Singapore or Mauritius

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India's Operation Sindoor a 'rare & unambiguous military victory': Top warfare experts

India's Operation Sindoor against terrorism on Pakistani soil has been a 'rare and unambiguous military victory', according to John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at the US Army Military Academy

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Security of Jaishankar, a Z-category protectee, increased amid India-Pakistan tensions

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the Centre has increased the security of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. His convoy will now have an additional bulletproof vehicle, reports say.

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Suicide or murder? Mystery surrounds death of Dr Subbanna Ayyappan, scientist behind India's Blue Revolution

Padma Shri awardee and renowned fisheries scientist Dr Subbanna Ayyappan was found dead in the Cauvery River in Karnataka's Mandya district on May 10, just three days after he was reported missing by family. He did not know how to swim. Ayyappan was a key figure behind India's Blue Revolution, which dramatically boosted fish production across the coastal and inland regions

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'Ban Turkey' campaign in India after Erdogan backed Pakistan despite its terror record

A campaign to ban Turkey has taken shape in India after the country and its longtime leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, openly supported Pakistan in the ongoing tensions with India.

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India’s wholesale inflation eases to lowest in 13 months, April data at 0.86%

Wholesale price inflation eased to 0.85% in April from 2.05% in March, driven by lower prices of food, fuel, and manufactured goods, government data showed. The industry ministry attributed the positive rate to rising costs in food manufacturing, chemicals, transport equipment, and machinery

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Pakistan releases BSF soldier held last month, India releases Ranger detained this month

Pakistan has released Purnam Kumar Shaw of the Border Security Force (BSF), who had been held since April 23 for crossing the International Border

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Justice BR Gavai takes oath as CJI, first top judge from Buddhist community

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, becoming the first Buddhist and the second Dalit to hold the country’s top judicial post.

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What India-Pakistan conflict says about future of war

India's military journey has moved from boots on the ground to brains in the cloud, marking a bold shift in how wars are fought and won

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Operation Sindoor lesson for Pakistan: It can't rely on Turkish drones

During the recent Operation Sindoor, India successfully intercepted and destroyed Turkish drones and Chinese missiles mid-flight, effectively neutralising Pakistan’s strategy of launching swarms of drones in retaliation

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Did US broker India-Pak ceasefire? MEA says decided in direct talks, ‘conveyed’ our position

Days after US President Donald Trump claimed to have brokered the India-Pakistan ceasefire, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the ceasefire was reached after Pakistan reached out to India with a request for a ceasefire.

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'Indulging in activities...': India declares Pak diplomat persona non grata, asked to leave in 24 hours

India on Tuesday declared a Pakistani diplomat working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi persona non grata for engaging in activities inconsistent with his diplomatic status

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Did India target Pak nuclear site? MEA says ‘our strike was in traditional zone’

Dismissing reports suggesting that India struck Pakistan’s nuclear facility in Kirana Hills under 'Operation Sindoor', India on Tuesday said its military action was entirely within the conventional domain and that it was for the Pakistani side to respond to those claims

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India briefs foreign defence attaches on Operation Sindoor, excludes China & Turkey

India has briefed defence attaches of 70 nations on Operation Sindoor against terrorists and their backers. Sources said that India excluded China's and Turkey's officials from the briefing.

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SC irked by some 'HC judges unnecessarily taking coffee breaks', orders performance audit

High court judges taking breaks "unnecessarily" and too often found a mention in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, which called for their performance audits

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‘Rule of law not followed, India concerned’: MEA on Bangladesh banning Hasina’s Awami League

India on Tuesday said that ban on the Awami League in Bangladesh without due process is a concerning development and called for holding free, fair and inclusive elections in the country as soon as possible

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New 3-point Modi doctrine redefines India’s war on terrorism

Under Prime Minister Modi, India’s counter-terror doctrine shifted from reactive caution to proactive deterrence

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J&K is bilateral issue, Pakistan must vacate illegally occupied territory: India rejects Trump’s mediation offer

India on Tuesday said that its long-standing position on Jammu and Kashmir is well known, saying that all matters related to the Union Territory must be resolved bilaterally between India and Pakistan, without external interference

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'India wants peace but knows how to decimate enemies if humanity is attacked': PM Modi says it's Naya Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday issued a stern warning to Pakistan saying that while India seeks peace, it will not hesitate to strike hard if provoked, especially when humanity is under attack

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8 victims, 9 perpetrators: What is Tamil Nadu’s Pollachi sexual assault case?

Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore Mahila Court convicted all nine accused in the Pollachi sexual assault case, sentencing them to life imprisonment. The investigation uncovered a disturbing pattern of exploitation, involving at least eight women, including college students

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J&K to offer compensation for property damage in conflict, says CM Omar Abdullah

Last weekend, authorities called for a detailed assessment of the property damaged in Poonch, the border district worst hit by the Pakistani shelling between May 7 and 10

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PM Modi says military operation has been only paused at Pakistan’s request, but only until…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Operation Sindoor has only been paused and has not been concluded

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‘If another terror attack happens, India will definitely respond’: PM Modi says Op Sindoor is ‘new normal’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reiterated that India will "definitely" respond if Pakistan launches any other attack on its soil, as he addressed Indian Air Force officials during his visit to Adampur Air Base in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

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PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor at Adampur airbase: ‘Even I was surprised at your speed and accuracy’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the speed and accuracy with which Indian military struck targets inside Pakistan under Operation Sindoor

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No place will be safe for terrorists even under Pakistan Army’s shelter: PM Modi on Op Sindoor

PM Modi visited the Adampur AFS early on Tuesday, a day after he addressed the nation for the first time since last week's Operation Sindoor. The Adampur Air Base is one of the locations that Pakistan tried to attack, but was unsuccessful after the Indian military thwarted its attempt

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Indian soldiers blew off the bluff of nuclear blackmail: PM Modi at Adampur airbase

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the bravery and strategic might of the Indian armed forces, declaring that they busted the myth of Pakistan's nuclear blackmail under 'Operation Sindoor'

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Operation Sindoor: With battlefield edge, India cornered Pakistan to seek peace & that’s new normal

Under Operation Sindoor, India maintained escalation dominance and never allowed Pakistan to respond, forcing it on the backfoot and making it seek peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled that such an offensive will now be India’s defence against terrorism.

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S-400 in backdrop, PM Modi debunks Pakistan’s claim at Adampur airbase

PM Modi’s surprise visit to Adampur airbase, with the S-400 system visibly intact, debunks Pakistan’s claims of its destruction and sends a strong message of support for India’s armed forces.

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What are India’s chip-based e-passports?

India is giving its passport system a high-tech makeover by introducing advanced chips with the traditional paper passport. These high-tech passports are not only expected to improve identification and security, they would also result in shorter queues, faster clearance at immigration checks

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Posters of Pahalgam suspects appear in J&K, Rs 20 lakh reward for info

The posters, carrying the message 'Terror Free Kashmir', offered a Rs 20 lakh reward for anyone who provides credible information about the terrorists and promised to keep the identity of the informants discreet

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Day after Op Sindoor address, PM Modi visits Adampur airbase Pakistan tried to attack

The Adampur Air Base is one of the locations that Pakistan tried to attack, but was unsuccessful after the Indian military thwarted its attempt

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Sensex crashes by 1,000 points, Nifty too slumps day after sharp surges

A day after a surge in the wake of the India-Pakistan ceasefire, the Sensex fell by more than 1,000 points and Nifty 50 fell by over 250 points

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14 die in Amritsar after drinking spurious liquor, probe on

Maninder Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar Rural, said that while 14 deaths have been confirmed, six others are currently hospitalised. He added that the deaths were reported in Therwal, Marri, Patalpuri, Talwandi, and Bhangali villages in Amritsar

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J&K: Schools in non-border districts reopen but education institutions in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch remain shut

While schools in the districts of Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, and Ramban have been reopened, all educational institutes in the bordering areas like Kathua, Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, and Udhampur are still shut

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India proposes counter duties against US, notice to WTO shows

India has proposed imposing import duties on certain US-made products in response to Washington's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

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How Operation Sindoor signals India’s shift towards theatre commands and IBG doctrine

Operation Sindoor marked a decisive shift in India’s military strategy reflecting progress toward theatre commands and the IBG doctrine

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Man behind Akash explains DRDO invention and how it destroyed Pak drones, missiles

Prahlada Ramarao, the then project director of Akash, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO, said that the fully-indigenous missile system's credit goes to thousands of scientists who worked tirelessly for 15 years to develop it

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Airlines cancel flights from border towns shortly after resuming services; Jammu, Amritsar and other routes affected

Two-way flights from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh and some other border towns have been shut for May 13. It is, however, not clear when flight operations will resume for these destinations

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DGMO talks: India, Pakistan agree to reduce amassed troops, stop firing at another

Despite the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the survival of the truce will depend on the sincerity shown by Islamabad

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Science behind Operation Sindoor: India used satellite images to choose targets in Pak, PoK

While the army accessed Indian assets that are directly available to them, Isro also provided "repeatable" data from global companies like Maxar

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India-Pakistan Ceasefire Highlights: ‘Let’s trade goods, not nuclear missiles’: Trump takes credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, says trade was key leverage

India-Pakistan Ceasefire LIVE Updates: Despite multiple ceasefire violations, including drone attacks along the LoC and the International Boundary, the truce agreed upon at DGMO-level talks by India and Pakistan was holding

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‘Terror will destroy Pakistan if...’: PM Modi warns Pak people to act before it’s too late

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while Pakistan had planned to ignite war at the borders, India responded by striking at the very heart of the terror network through Operation Sindoor.

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India refutes Trump’s claim, says no trade talks held during 'Operation Sindoor' diplomacy

"After 'Operation Sindoor' commenced, VP JD Vance spoke to PM on May 9. Secretary Rubio spoke to EAM on May 8 and May 10, and to NSA on May 10. There was no reference to trade in any of these discussions," said government sources

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'We have only paused Operation Sindoor, will watch Pakistan each step': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while Pakistan had planned to ignite war at the borders, India responded by striking at the very heart of the terror network through Operation Sindoor.

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Operation Sindoor not just a name, but a reflection of millions of Indians’ emotions: PM Modi

“We will not differentiate between the government which is under the influence of terrorists and the handlers of terrorists… The way Pakistan military and the government there are helping terrorism flourish there, it will end Pakistan one day…,” said PM Modi

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'Operation Sindoor is India's new policy against terror': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while Pakistan had planned to ignite war at the borders, India responded by striking at the very heart of the terror network through Operation Sindoor.

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India will not differentiate between terrorist handlers and govt that shelters them: PM Modi

"We will not differentiate between the government which is under the influence of terrorists and the handlers of terrorists... The way Pakistan military and the government there are helping terrorism flourish there, it will end Pakistan one day...," said PM Modi

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‘This is not an era of war, but it’s not an era of terrorism either': PM Modi on Operation Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while Pakistan had planned to ignite war at the borders, India responded by striking at the very heart of the terror network through Operation Sindoor.

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Op Sindoor India's anti-terror policy, talks with Pak only on terrorism & PoK's return: PM Modi | Full speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while Pakistan had planned to ignite war at the borders, India responded by striking at the very heart of the terror network through Operation Sindoor.

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How India foiled Pak offence: Army gives cricket analogy, ‘Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if…’

In a rare fusion of cricket and combat, the Indian Army turned to sporting legend to illustrate a stark truth, India’s air defence isn’t just layered, it’s lethal

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Terror and talks, terror and trade, and blood and water won't go together'

Prime Minister Modi declared that talks and trade with Pakistan will not happen until it stops exporting terrorism to India

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Pakistan’s begging to India’s new normal: 9 big messages in PM Modi’s Operation Sindoor speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the world had witnessed how India targeted the "global university of terror" in a decisive response to the Pahalgam attack.

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PM Modi rejects mediation offers: ‘Talks with Pakistan only on terrorism, return of PoK and nothing else’

"If there will be talks between India and Pakistan, it will only be on terrorism and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)...India's stand has been clear, terror, trade and talks cannot be done together," said PM Modi in an address to the nation

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'Won't tolerate nuclear blackmail': PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan

"...No nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore... Terrorist attack on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms," said PM Modi in an address to the nation

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PM Modi speaks on Operation Sindoor: ‘Pakistan planned war at borders, India struck at its heart’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the world had witnessed how India targeted the "global university of terror" in a decisive response to the Pahalgam attack.

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PM Modi speaks on Operation Sindoor: World saw how India struck at ‘global university of terror’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that while Pakistan had planned to ignite war at the borders, India responded by striking at the very heart of the terror network through Operation Sindoor.

5 days ago

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'They failed to breach strong air defence grid': DGMO Ghai hails India's multi-layered shield after Pak's failed strikes

DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Monday praised India’s robust multi-layered air defence system, saying that Pakistan stood no chance of breaching it to target Indian airfields or logistical infrastructure

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'Ready for the next mission': IAF says all bases, systems are fully operational amid India-Pakistan standoff

Addressing a press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti said that the purpose of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorists, and not to engage with the Pakistan Military or Pakistani civilians.

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'India's fight was against terrorists, Pakistan chose to make it its own'

At a tri-services press conference, Air Marshal AK Bharti said that India's fight was with terrorists and it was unfortunate that Pakistan joined the fight on terrorists' side

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Watch: DGMOs explain how India's multi-layered air defence system countered Pakistan's attacks

Indian forces gave a detailed graphic presentation of the multi-layered air defence system, featuring Akash, S-400, and Akashteer, intercepted all Pakistani drones and missiles, keeping Indian bases secure after Operation Sindoor.

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After success of 'Operation Sindoor', PM Modi to address the nation at 8 pm today

This will be prime minister's first address to the nation after the success of 'Operation Sindoor' which was carried out to avenge Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22

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'We have not hit Kirana Hills, whatever is there': IAF on whether India targeted Pak nuclear sites

After India’s airstrikes on Pakistani military sites post-Pahalgam attack, IAF’s Air Marshal Bharti denies targeting Kirana Hills, dismissing rumours of a strike on Pakistan’s suspected nuclear site. Tensions remain high as India maintains high vigil at the LoC and international border

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As Pakistan needles India, here's fun fact: Infosys' net worth is more than entire Pakistan Stock Exchange

Even as Pakistan equates itself with India at times, the difference between the two countries could not be starker. Consider this: Just one Indian company, Infosys, has higher market cap than all 476 companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

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India reopens 32 airports for passengers closed last week amid military standoff with Pakistan

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced that civilian flight operations will resume at airports that were temporarily closed last week due to military tensions between India and Pakistan.

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India-Pakistan conflict: Why India needs new insurance rules for times of war

Most Indian health, life and property insurance policies exclude war-related damages. Some global examples show why that need not be the case

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10 Isro satellites at work 24x7 for safety, security of citizens: Chairman Narayanan

Amid military tension between India and Pakistan, Isro chairman Narayanan says 10 Isro satellites are dedicated to national security as he emphasises the space agency's role in ensuring safety and security of Indian citizens.

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Behind the ranks: As guns fall silent, can unequal negotiators restore trust amid India-Pak tension?

Only hours after India and Pakistan's DGMOs reached ceasefire understanding last week, Pakistani forces resumed violations. India side kept its commitment. This underscores the importance of the rank of officers representing their militaries in talks

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On ceasefire cue, Sensex leaps 1,800 points, Nifty jumps 500 with new energy in markets

Sensex jumped by 1,800 points and Nifty surged by 500 points in the first trading day after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire

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Explosions at dawn, ceasefire by dusk: The 72 hours that shook the subcontinent

After a deadly escalation and India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan requested a ceasefire then violated it within hours, casting doubt on its intent and the truce’s viability

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Pakistan 'sues for peace' after realising 'India meant business', no third-party mediation: Report

Pakistan realised that India meant business after its eight air bases were destroyed, and "sued for peace" by seeking a cessation of hostilities, government sources said on Sunday.

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'Our job is to hit targets, not count body bags', says Air Marshal Bharti on Pakistan Army casualties in Operation Sindoor

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.

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Indian Navy remains in deterrent posture to counter threats from Pakistan, terror outfits

According to the Navy, within 96 hours of the attack carried out by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, it conducted multiple weapon firings in the Arabian Sea to test and refine combat tactics and procedures.

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India says it inflicted heavy losses on Pakistan military during three-day confrontation

India on Sunday said it inflicted tremendous losses to the Pakistan military, including downing its fighter jets featuring latest technologies and damaging key military installations close to even capital Islamabad, during the threeday confrontation between the two sides.

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J&K authorities urge residents not to return to border villages amid risk of unexploded shells

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday asked border villages residents, who were evacuated to safer places in view of cross border shelling by Pakistan, not to rush back to homes as they are yet to sanitise and clear these areas of any unexplored shells.

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Operation Sindoor: Experts hail Indian forces & diplomacy, say offensive crippled terror networks, compelled Pakistan to seek truce

As India and Pakistan reached an understanding to halt all military actions, defence experts termed it a "victory of the Indian armed forces" and hoped Pakistan will "not open another chapter" after the agreement.

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'Rawalpindi felt it': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds India forces for Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Indian military for Operation Sindoor and said that the precision strikes during Operation Sindoor sent a strong message to Rawalpindi

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Ask Pakistan about it: UP CM Adityanath says BrahMos missile used during Operation Sindoor

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that India's BrahMos missile was used during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The remarks came a day after both nations agreed to a ceasefire

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Beyond S-400: Operation Sindoor shows the new era of air defence as India batters Pakistan

Battered by Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan launched a wave of missiles and drones, India’s Akashteer "Iron Dome" fused S-400s, Akash, and legacy guns into a 100 per cent interception shield. It signals a new air defence theory that integration not acquisition trumps isolated tech

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PM Modi chairs high-level meeting after India and Pakistan declare ceasefire

NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting

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Ops still ongoing: Indian Air Force announces success of Operation Sindoor

The Indian Air Force on Sunday announced that they have successfully executed all tasks assigned in Operation Sindoor.

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WATCH: India opens gates of Baglihar and Salal dams, causing waters of Chenab to swell

While the future of the Indus Water Treaty still looks bleak, India on Saturday and Sunday opened the gates of the Baglihar and Salal dams, causing the waters of the Chenab River to swell

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Why India needs an Iron Dome to neutralise Pakistan's shelling at the border

Along with the Akash missile defence system and the S-400, the Iron Dome could be the perfect fit to counter the artillery mayhem unleashed by Pakistan across the LoC and International Border

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India-Pakistan Ceasefire LIVE: PM Modi outlines new anti-terror doctrine, says no tolerance for nuclear blackmail; Foreign Secretary to brief parliamentary panel on Pakistan

India-Pakistan ceasefire LIVE Updates: The talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan, which were scheduled for 12 pm, had been delayed and took place in the evening. The two sides reportedly only discussed the ceasefire and not the Indus Waters Treaty

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Ceasefire violated: Within 3 hours, Pakistan gives proof it can never be trusted

In a late night media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations

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Pakistan violates ceasefire hours after agreeing to it. What's happening, and where?

Hours after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to end military action on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir was shaken by a series of drone sightings followed by explosions

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Who is IAF's Shivangi Singh, who was falsely claimed to have been captured by Pakistan?

A PIB fact check earlier debunked a viral claim doing the rounds on social media that an Indian Air Force pilot, Shivangi Singh, has been captured by Pakistani forces as her fighter jet was shot down. Singh is India's first female Rafale fighter pilot. Here's what we know about her

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Fact-check: No, Pakistan didn't capture woman IAF pilot or destroy S-400 defence system

Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, the flood of misinformation from Islamabad continues. The latest claims include destroying India's BrahMos base, destroying the crucial S-400 defence system, and even striking Afghanistan. Here’s a fact-check of all the fake news doing the rounds

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How Indian government defeated Pakistan's propaganda campaign against India during Op Sindoor

After the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, Pakistan initiated a propaganda campaign against India. The aim was to spread false information, mislead people worldwide

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Massive crowd shows up in Chandigarh after administration invites youth as civil defence volunteers

Earlier on Friday, the Deputy Commissioner of UT Chandigarh had asked the city's youth to appear for civil defence enrolment

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Srinagar rocked by loud explosions as missile-like object lands in Dal Lake

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan’s actions over the last few days are being seen as “provocative and escalatory”

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Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos: Why Pakistan chose a Quran phrase for its mission against India

Pakistan launched 'Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos' as it fired a Fatah-II ballistic missile aimed at Delhi in a pre-dawn strike on Saturday. As tensions escalate, Pakistan chose a name for its mission from a phrase in the holy Quran. Here's why

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Pakistan military moving troops to forward areas with offensive intent: MEA press briefing

Pakistan military is moving troops forward with an offensive intent, says India, as the hostilities between the two nuclear-powered countries reached a boiling point

1 week ago

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Operation Sindoor vs Bunyan un Marsoos: India targets terror and military hubs, Pakistan fires at civilians

While India’s Operation Sindoor dismantled terror hubs, Pakistan’s response laid bare its hypocrisy retaliating against military targets and civilians

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Terrorist launchpad opposite to Jammu in Pakistan's Sialkot destroyed, says BSF

At a time when Pakistan has escalated the conflict with India with missiles, drones, and ground attacks, the Border Security Force (BSF) has said that it destroyed a terrorist launcpad in Sialkot opposite to Jammu region's Akhnoor area

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Fatah: The ballistic missile that Pakistan calls its pride blown into pieces in Indian skies

Pakistan's Fatah-II missile, a symbol of Its military advancements, was shot down by the India's air defence system. The missile was reportedly targeted at Delhi

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Raid alert sirens in Amritsar, Pakistan again attempts to target religious site

Tensions remain high along the border as India retaliated after Pakistan's failed drone attacks on western cities. A red alert has been issued again in Amritsar, with residents urged to stay indoors.

1 week ago

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India downs 2 Pakistan fighter jets, heavy engagement over Srinagar: Reports

India has reportedly shot down two Pakistani jets as tensions between the two nations escalate. Heavy engagements were also reported over Srinagar, sources told CNN News18

1 week ago

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All Indian airbases safe, civilian areas suffer damage in Pak firing

Pakistan launched the Fateh missiles to target Indian Air Force bases. However, New Delhi, in response to Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos, hit Pakistan’s air force bases in Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, Rafiqi Airbase in Punjab’s Shorkot, and Murid Airbase in Punjab’s Chakwal

1 week ago

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India-Pakistan conflict: Govt shuts 32 airports for civilian flight operation till May 15

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) and other relevant authorities have temporarily shut down civil flight activities in 32 airports amid India-Pakistan tensions | Full List

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India intercepts Pakistan's Fatah ballistic missile fired at Delhi: Report

As the tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, reports are emerging that Indian forces have intercepted Pakistan's Fatah-II missile in Sirsa. The missile was reportedly heading towards Delhi

1 week ago

139

Pakistan Army's shelling on J&K border kills three, including two civilians as tensions rise

Pakistan Army, in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, has been shelling civilian areas along the Line of Control. This has claimed multiple lives, especially in Poonch and Uri

1 week ago

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India-Pakistan tensions: Thousands along LoC evacuated to bunkers as Pak shelling hits civilian areas

The majority of the evacuations have taken place in Kupwara district's Karnah and Machhil sectors, followed by the Uri sector in Baramulla district and some areas in Bandipora district

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Pakistani drone hits Punjab's Ferozepur residential area, injures three of family

Confirming the incident, Ferozepur SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said, "We received information about three people being injured. They have burn injuries, and doctors are attending to them."

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India abstains from IMF vote on Pakistan's bailout package: Here are 3 reasons New Delhi gave

At the review meeting, India expressed concerns about the effectiveness of IMF programs in Pakistan, citing the country's poor track record and potential misuse of debt financing for state-supported cross-border terrorism, among others

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India intercepts fresh swarm of Pakistani drones in multiple places amid explosions, blackouts

A day after its failed drone strikes, Pakistan launched fresh attempts on Friday, sending drones into multiple cities including Jammu, Samba and Pathankot, which were all intercepted by Indian air defence

1 week ago

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PM PM Modi meets military veterans amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, seeks guidance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met a number of veterans, including former chiefs of the three services, and sought their guidance amid the ongoing conflict with Pakistan

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Who was Murali Naik, the 25-year-old Indian jawan killed in Pakistan firing?

Murali Naik, a 25-year-old soldier from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in cross-border shelling at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on early Friday. Naik, who belonged to the 851 Light Regiment, was the only son of agricultural labourers and dreamt of joining the army

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'Deranged fantasy': India bins Pakistan's claim of targeting own cities

India on Friday dismissed Pakistan’s allegations that the Indian armed forces had targeted its own cities and religious sites, calling the claims "preposterous" and part of a deliberate disinformation campaign aimed at inciting communal tensions

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India accuses Pakistan of using 'civilian flights as shields' during failed drone attack

India on Friday accused Pakistan of endangering civilian lives by failing to close its civil airspace during an unprovoked and unsuccessful drone and missile attack against multiple Indian cities on Thursday night

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Why Indian envoy to US corrected CNN host for saying 'India-administered Kashmir'

During an interview with CNN, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra firmly corrected a senior CNN anchor, saying, 'The entire Jammu and Kashmir is integral to the Indian part of India'. When asked if India is at war with Pakistan, he said, 'We are at war with terrorists' and accused Islamabad of standing by terror outfits instead of acting against them

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Banks and ATMs, schools, offices: What’s open, what’s closed amid India-Pak standoff?

Amid flaring tensions between India and Pakistan, several states, including the national capital New Delhi, have been placed on high alert. While ATMs, banks and petrol pumps remain open, schools, colleges and airports across various cities, especially those in the border states, have been shut. Here's the complete list

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India-Pakistan tensions: Why the Indian Navy is a force to reckon with

As tensions are heightened between India and Pakistan, the Indian Navy stands operationally ready and active in case of any hostile action from Pakistan. We take a look at how the naval force is stepping up as a formidable blue-water force. With aircraft carriers, submarines, and strategic alliances, it is rewriting its maritime doctrine

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S-400, drones, Akash…: The real story of India’s air defence shield built over a decade

India's swift and coordinated response highlighted the strength of its air defence capability, developed over the past decade

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BSF foils infiltration bid in J&K's Samba, 7 JeM terrorists shot dead: Report

Seven infiltrators linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed were shot down by the BSF as they were trying to cross the international border located in the district

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Civilian deaths, damaged homes: How Pakistani shelling left a trail of destruction in J&K's Poonch

Pakistan's provocation killed as many as 15 people, including four children and a soldier in Poonch. Over 57 people were injured after the country launched artillery and mortar shelling along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

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How India foiled Pakistan’s overnight air attacks with advanced defence systems and blackouts

India successfully intercepted Pakistani missiles, drones and loitering munitions launched across four border states late Thursday. Operation Sindoor’s earlier retaliatory airstrikes on terror camps were met with escalation from Pakistan, but India’s swift military response, blackouts in sensitive zones and strategic retaliation ensured minimal damage

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‘No limit in protecting sovereignty’: Rajnath says India prepared for ‘responsible responses’ to Pakistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that 'there is no limit' in protecting Indian sovereignty as he warned Pakistan that New Delhi 'won't flinch' in defending itself

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Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan tensions hit markets, Nifty 50 down 700 points & Sensex falls 500 points

As Pakistan continued cross-border attacks and India responded to them under Operation Sindoor, markets opened in the red on Friday (May 9) with Sensex falling 500 points and NIFTY 50 down 700 points

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Operation Sindoor: Govt debunks claims of suicide attack at Army Brigade in Rajouri

The Press Information Bureau's fact-checking department has been busy debunking claims propagated by Pakistan's disinformation campaign. Between 10:00 p.m. on May 8 and 6:30 a.m. on May 9, the PIB reviewed and fact-checked at least eight viral videos and posts

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Indian Army issues statement on how it foiled Pakistani strikes, 'gave a befitting reply'

The Indian Army issued its first statement after New Delhi foiled Pakistani strikes on Thursday evening. In the statment, the army said that the country gave a 'befitting reply' to Pakistan's aggression

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From Air India to SpiceJet, Indian airlines issue travel advisories amid tensions with Pakistan

As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, Indian airlines like Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet issued travel advisories to avoid delays

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Pakistani jet shot down in Pathankot, 2 drones neutralised by Indian air defence in J&K's Naushera

Indian air defence brings down Pakistani fighter jet in Pathankot and two drones in J&K's Naushera amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan

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High alert sounded in Delhi, govt employees' leave cancelled as conflict with Pakistan intensifies

A high alert was sounded in Delhi, and all city government employees' leaves were cancelled as hostilities ramped up between India and Pakistan, with several border areas, including Jammu, coming under cross-border shelling

1 week ago

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Operation Sindoor: NSA Doval meets PM Modi amid faceoff with Pakistan

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, many states have announced the closure of schools, blackouts in border districts, and the cancellation of leave for police personnel and administration officials

1 week ago

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Pakistan targets Jammu with loitering munitions, blackout enforced as India responds with heavy fire

"Though it’s an evolving situation but we have neutralised all threats coming from Pakistan. So far eight projectiles mostly surface of surface missiles have been shot down by our air defence mechanisms," according to a report, citing defence sources

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'Together, we'll stand, fight and prevail': Mukesh Ambani hails PM Modi, Indian forces

'We are very proud of our Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor,' said Ambani, calling India 'united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose" in its fight against terrorism.

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From Srinagar to Bhuj: Which are 15 Indian cities that Pakistan wanted to target?

A day after Operation Sindoor, Islamabad attempted to escalate tensions by targeting Indian cities with drones and missiles. However, the Indian armed forces thwarted the strike in time. Notably, all 15 Indian cities on Pakistan's list were of strategic importance to the military

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'Country that started lying as soon as it was born': India dismisses Pak claim of downing 5 jets

"...There is nothing surprising in it. After all, this is a country that started lying as soon as it was born," said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri when asked about Pakistan's propaganda that it downed Indian jets

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'Giving terrorists state funeral..': India exposes Pakistan's glorification of terrorists after Operation Sindoor

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for giving state funerals to terrorists and accused the neighboring country of glorifying terrorists who were killed in India strikes across nine terror hideouts as part of Operation Sindoor

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'Pak uses evidence that India provides to cover its tracks and defend terrorists'

In response to Pakistan's call for a joint investigation for the Pahalgam attack, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said that Pakistan has used information shared in the past to track and defend terrorists

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Government advises OTT platforms to halt streaming of Pakistan-origin content

The advisory refers to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which stipulates that publishers like OTT platforms, media streaming services, and intermediaries should not host content that affects India's sovereignty

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Borders sealed, airports shut: How border states are prepping as India, Pakistan tensions escalate

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, three border states—Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab—have been placed on high alert. Jammu and Kashmir authorities are also carrying out evacuations at border villages, bracing for any potential escalation. Here's what is happening

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The many dams of Jammu and Kashmir that give India a controlling edge over Pakistan

With the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in response to the Pahalgam attack, large dams in Jammu and Kashmir give India ability to use water supplies as a leverage

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The 4 diversions that stunned Pakistan when Operation Sindoor was launched

As Operation Sindoor rattles Pakistan, here are the 4 diversions India used to leave Islamabad stunned by the precision strikes

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Tension after Pahalgam: In a first, India uses S400 and Akash systems in a military operation

Last night, India used S-400 and Akash air defence systems for the first time in a military operation against incoming Pakistani missiles and drones

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Operation Sindoor: Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF in Punjab's Ferozpur

The intruder was caught trying to cross the border and approach the border security fence in the dark at night. The man's body has been handed over to the police, who have recovered some Pakistani farming chemicals from him

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Poonch deaths: A strong case for India to ramp up cross-border surveillance to silence Pakistani guns

In the wake of Pakistan’s deadly shelling in Poonch that killed 12 civilians, including children, India must now consider the full deployment of its advanced Swathi and LORROS systems

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Operation Sindoor: Who was the Indian Army jawan killed in Pakistan shelling along LoC?

Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, a 32-year-old soldier from Palwal district in Haryana, died in the cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC). The jawan was posted in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, which has been witnessing intense artillery and mortar shelling by Pakistan after India's Operation Sindoor

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Pahalgam to Poonch: Two tales of responses, India follows UNSC as Pakistan commits war crimes

Pakistan's shelling of Poonch civilians seen as a war crime and breach of international law

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The counting is on...: At least 100 terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor, govt tells all-party meet

During the meeting, which was attended by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and others, Rajnath Singh said that the precision attacks carried out on nine terrorist hideouts killed 100 terrorists although "the counting is still on"

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Operation Sindoor: Centre asks states to crack down on misinformation, propaganda

This directive from the central government comes amidst a massive disinformation campaign by Pakistan following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terror camps across the border

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Govt briefs Opposition on Op Sindoor: 3 things different from 2016, 2019 strikes

This time around, the Opposition has shown full support to the BJP-led central government over its actions to avenge the deaths of 26 people that died in Pahalgam on April 22, a significant shift in tone as compared to the previous missions carried out by India in 2016 and 2019

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Operation Sindoor: 27 airports shut till May 10, over 400 flights cancelled

A total of 430 flights stand cancelled on Thursday, which constitutes 3 per cent of the country's total aviation. As per Flightradar24, the airspace over Pakistan and the western part of India, from Kashmir to Gujarat, was clear of civilian flights as airlines avoided the sensitive region

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India on high alert with combat air patrols, warships and ground forces to meet Pak escalation

India has been put on high alert in both land, air and sea as New Delhi anticipates retaliation from Pakistan following Operation Sindoor

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Pakistan Army's shelling at civilians along LoC a war crime: Defence expert

Since modern international humanitarian law applies based on the existence of hostilities, not on whether a war has been formally declared, Pakistan's actions can be seen through the lens of international conventions on war crime.

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Sikh community condemns Pakistan's attack on Poonch Gurudwara, says four killed

The Sikh community on Wednesday strongly condemned and expressed anger over the inhuman attack by Pakistan on the Central Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in J&K's Poonch, which claimed lives of four members of the community

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'Behave well or get punished': More terror hubs on radar, India ready to counter Pak response

India has identified additional “terror hubs” and is prepared to deliver a “befitting reply” if Pakistan chooses to retaliate, according to a report, citing top government sources

1 week ago

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Lord Hanuman and Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh makes a connection

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, following Operation Sindoor, lauded India’s moral clarity in combat and said that the country drew from Lord Hanuman’s ideals and 'only struck those who killed our innocents'. India struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack

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‘I am from a warrior family, it’s in my genes’: Op Sindoor’s Col Sofiya Qureshi said in 2023 video chat

Today, Colonel Qureshi was at the helm of ‘Operation Sindoor’ media briefing along side Wing Commander Vyomika Singh where she detailed how the strikes were targeted, measured, and non-escalatory

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India briefs 13 foreign envoys on India’s 'measured military response' to avenge Pahalgam

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday briefed 13 foreign envoys in the national capital, giving a detailed account of the recent escalation along the Line of Control and India’s measured military response to avenge Pahalgam terror attack

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How India destroyed Pakistan’s ‘terror nursery’ Muridke Markaz, where Kasab trained

During Operation Sindoor, India carried out an air strike on Pakistan's 'terror nursery', Muridke Taiba Markaz. Established in 2000 by Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, the compound has long been under the radar for being the operational and ideological heart of the terror outfit. Notably, 26/11 attacker Ajmal Kasab and co-conspirator David Headley were also trained here

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‘Dangerous to contextualise terrorism’: Israeli envoy supports India's fight against terror, urges stronger global action

Speaking to Network 18’s Managing Editor Palki Sharma, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Wednesday said that the international community should not merely condemn terrorism but also take stronger and more coordinated action against it

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Osama bin Laden-funded Markaz Taiba, which trained Ajmal Kasab, destroyed in Operation Sindoor

India’s Operation Sindoor delivers a powerful message by destroying Markaz Taiba, the Osama bin Laden-funded terror training hub that produced Ajmal Kasab and countless jihadists

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Biggest anti-Maoist operations of the year along Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, 26 insurgents killed

Twenty-six Maoists were killed in an operation by security forces along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. This is being viewed as the biggest anti-Maoist campaign of 2025.

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When 'mock drills' were about surviving wars: Stories from letter-shaped trenches of Assam

Between candlelit shelters and childhood games in trenches, Assam remembers a time when war crept close and courage took root in everyday lives

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Operation Sindoor: Will stock market fall as India-Pakistan tensions escalate? History says...

The Nifty 50 index has shown a pattern of sharp recoveries following most cross-border military events, whether it be the 2019 Balakot airstrikes, the Uri surgical strike, or even the Kargil War of 1999

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Who are Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh, Indian officers who led Operation Sindoor briefing?

Following India's Operation Sindoor, the official press briefing was led by two senior women officers, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. It was a powerful and symbolic statement after the airstrikes were named to honour the widows of the Pahalgam terror attack. Here's what we know about the Indian personnel now grabbing headlines

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'It was a perfect strike': PM Modi briefs Cabinet ministers on Operation Sindoor

During the cabinet meeting, PM Modi detailed the precision and efficiency of the strikes, calling it "a perfect strike". The operation was launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians

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Op Sindoor: PM Modi’s tour, new FTA, civil drills… the smokescreen India created to stun Pakistan

In the days leading up to its covert military action on May 7, 2025, India strategically layered diplomatic events, trade deals and national preparedness drills to deflect scrutiny and mask the true intent of Operation Sindoor

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A Kashmiri, a Muslim, two women officers: The message in India's briefing after Operation Sindoor

India's briefing about the response to the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor, involved two women military officers, one of them a Muslim from Kashmir. The message was not lost on anyone.

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Pahalgam attack was intended to incite ‘communal discord’ in Kashmir and rest of India: Misri on Operation Sindoor

The Pahalgam terror attack was intended to provoke 'communal discord' in Kashmir and across India, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. This statement was made during a press briefing on Operation Sindoor.

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Misri says Pakistan has well-deserved reputation as a haven for terrorists | Read full text

The press briefing came after the Indian armed forces launched "Operation Sindoor" on Wednesday, a swift and targeted military response to the April 22 massacre in Jammu and Kashmir

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