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Top Official Killed as Pakistan Shells Civilian Areas in Rajouri
A senior government officer was killed early Saturday morning when Pakistani forces shelled civilian areas in Rajouri district, escalating tensions in the volatile region. The officer, Raj Kumar Thappa, who served as the Additional District Development Commissioner , was at home when his residence was struck by artillery fire....
G7 Urges De-escalation
G7 foreign ministers have issued a unified condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, including those of two foreign nationals. In a joint statement, the ministers called for “maximum restraint” from both India and Pakistan, expressing deep concern over the...
IMF Approves $1 Billion Disbursement to Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund has sanctioned an immediate disbursement of approximately $1 billion to Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility, bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to about $2.1 billion. This financial support arrives at a time when Pakistan is grappling with severe economic challenges and escalating tensions with...
India strikes three Pak airbases in retaliation
India has launched missile and drone strikes on three Pakistani airbases—Nur Khan near Rawalpindi, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Jhang—in retaliation for drone attacks on Indian border cities. The Indian military employed air-to-surface missiles and drones in the operation, reportedly causing damage to Pakistani air assets. Pakistan, however,...
Hostilities Flare Along LoC Amid Escalating Cross-Border Strikes
Firing resumed early Friday across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, with Pakistani troops targeting Indian positions in Kupwara and Uri. The Indian Army responded with retaliatory fire, intensifying the ongoing military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The renewed hostilities follow a series of drone and...
India Repels Drone and Missile Barrage
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened an emergency meeting with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force early Friday morning in Delhi. The high-level discussions focused on assessing the security situation and formulating strategic responses under the ongoing Operation Sindoor....
Power Struggle Erupts in Pakistan’s Military Hierarchy
Unverified reports have emerged suggesting that General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, has been detained by General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. The alleged detention, if confirmed, would mark an unprecedented internal upheaval within Pakistan’s military leadership. Multiple media outlets have...
Abdullah Heads to Jammu Amid Drone Attack Fallout
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah departed for Jammu on Friday morning to assess the aftermath of a failed drone attack allegedly launched by Pakistan. The Indian Army reported neutralising all incoming drones targeting Jammu city and nearby areas, including military installations in Pathankot and Udhampur. Residents of...
Capital on Edge as Tensions Escalate Along Border
A high alert has been declared in the national capital amid escalating hostilities along the border, prompting authorities to cancel all government employees’ leaves and evacuate key public areas, including the iconic India Gate. Security forces intensified their presence across Delhi, deploying additional paramilitary units and establishing checkpoints at...
Border States Heighten Security Amid Escalating Tensions
Rajasthan and Punjab have intensified security measures following India’s missile strikes on targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, executed under Operation Sindoor. These strikes were in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. In response, both states have cancelled police leaves, restricted public gatherings, and...
Rafale and SCALP missiles deployed for 23-minute op
The Indian Air Force deployed Rafale jets equipped with SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs during the 23-minute operation. Key targets included Bahawalpur and Muridke, known hubs for Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba , respectively. India asserts that the strikes were confined to terrorist infrastructure, avoiding Pakistani military facilities. Pakistan reported...
Airspace Restrictions Disrupt Travel Across Northern and Western India
Air travel across northern, western, and central India has been severely disrupted following the temporary closure of 27 airports, a measure implemented amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that these airports will remain shut for commercial operations until Saturday, May...
Pakistan’s Cross-Border Shelling Escalates
Thirteen individuals, including four children and a soldier, were killed as Pakistani forces intensified artillery and mortar shelling across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The shelling, which targeted areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor, marked the 14th consecutive day of ceasefire violations by Pakistan. The...
Calls for Restraint by Both Sides
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating conflict. The United Nations, United States, United Kingdom, China, and other nations have urged both sides to exercise restraint and engage in diplomatic dialogue. U.S. President Donald Trump described the situation as “a shame” and expressed hope for a swift...
Rajnath Singh briefs all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed opposition leaders in an all-party meeting, detailing the objectives and outcomes of the operation. According to military officials, the strikes were precise, aiming to neutralize infrastructure associated with groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The targeted locations included Bahawalpur, Muridke, Tehra Kalan, Sialkot, Bhimber,...
Operation Sindoor Targets Terror Sites in Pakistan
India has launched a series of missile strikes on Pakistani territory, targeting what it describes as terrorist infrastructure, in a significant escalation of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor, was initiated in response to a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted...
Targeted Strikes Amid Escalating Kashmir Tensions
India has conducted a series of precision missile strikes on multiple locations within Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing standoff between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The operation, codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” was launched in retaliation for the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir,...
Coordinated Strikes on Militant Targets
India launched a series of precision strikes on militant infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the early hours of 6 May, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing standoff following the 22 April Pahalgam massacre that claimed 28 lives. Codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’, the strikes were carried out at...
