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India sees improvement in maternal, child health, says 2021 SRS report

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has dropped from 39 per 1000 live births in 2014 to 27 per 1000 live births in 2021

Terrorist launchpad in Pakistan opposite Jammu's Akhnoor destroyed: BSF

The base was located at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot district, a BSF spokesperson said

Govt debunks claims of Indian drone attacking Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

Nankhana Sahib is the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and the gurdwara is a revered shrine and pilgrimage centre for Sikhs

At least 60 domestic flights cancelled at Delhi airport amid tensions

Enhanced security measures have been put in place at airports across the country as the military conflict between the two nations intensified

People wake up to blast-like sounds as sirens wail across Jammu region

Artillery and mortar shelling were also reported from the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, they said

IMF 'reimbursing' Pak for ordnance used to devastate border areas: Abdullah

The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved the disbursement of around $1 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)

G7 urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate, resolve conflict via talks

The call by the powerful grouping came amid the continuing escalation of the military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours

Saudi seeks to de-escalate India-Pak tensions, end military confrontations

Saudi Foreign Ministry said Al-Jubeir visited India and Pakistan on May 8-9 to de-escalate tensions, end military confrontations, and promote dispute resolution through dialogue and diplomacy

Govt official killed, two staff members injured in Pak shelling in J&K

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa and his two staff members were seriously injured when an artillery shell hit his residence in Rajouri town, the officials said

Pak drone attacks foiled in Punjab; three of family injured in Ferozepur

Three people- Lakhwinder Singh, his wife Sukhwinder Kaur and his brother Monu Singh- were injured and they were rushed to a private hospital

J&K CM reviews relief measures, urges communication, contingency planning

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also reviewed the availability of ambulances, medical staff, and emergency infrastructure with the Principal of GMC hospital in Jammu

MP cancels leave for officials in 13 departments amid Indo-Pak conflict

Departments include health, home, energy, urban, rural, PWD, revenue, GAD, water resources, Narmada valley, transport, food and civil supplies, and public health engineering

Gujarat CM reviews state-security coordination amid rising tensions

CM Patel visited SEOC in Gandhinagar to review coordination with district and security agencies, and assess actions being taken by the administration for any possible emergencies

IMF approves disbursement of $1 bn loan to Pakistan despite India's warning

The Washington-based global lender said its Executive Board concluded the initial review of Pakistan's economic reform programme under the Extended Fund Facility

DGCA says 32 airports shut for civilian flight operations till May 15

The airports include Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon and Jammu

Evacuation underway in at least 5 border districts of Jammu region

Abdullah also visited relief centres in Mishriwala, Nagbani, Bishnah, and Thandi Khui, urging officials to stay alert and responsive

India repels Pak drone strikes at 26 sites, Srinagar airport targeted: Govt

The military said drones were spotted in Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala

Centre urges states to grant emergency buying powers to civil defence teams

The communication said the funds of the local authority shall be applicable to the payment of the charges and expenses incidental to such compliance

Trump calls for swift de-escalation amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The comments by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came as military action between India and Pakistan intensified following India's strike on nine terror sites in Pakistan

Ashwini Vaishnaw meets editors, urges to report responsibly amid conflict

The minister also advised the electronic media to refrain from live coverage or real-time reporting of defence operations and movement of security forces