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Pak army faces string of failures amid border tensions, internal crises

Pakistan Army faces mounting failures -- from missile misfires to internal dissent -- raising doubts about its operational readiness and leadership under General Asim Munir

Why India abstained on IMF's $2.3 billion loan package for Pakistan

India abstained from voting on the IMF executive board's approval of two loan proposals worth $2.3 billion for Pakistan, officially recording its objections without casting a dissenting vote

Maritime security raised to level 2 for Indian ports amid tensions

Security Level 2 involves maintaining of appropriate additional protective security measures for a defined period of time, in response to a heightened risk

Future terror acts to be treated as acts of war against India: Govt sources

The decision comes amid an intensifying conflict with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which had left 26 civilians, mostly tourists, dead

NOTAM issued as India closes 32 airports, restricts airspace till May 15

India suspends civilian flights at 32 airports amid rising tensions with Pakistan; NOTAM issued to restrict airspace and alert pilots of changes through 15 May

Indian govt asks media outlets not to use air raid sound on news programmes

Govt warns media against using civil defence sirens in shows, fearing public may ignore real alerts amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Afghan defence ministry rejects Pak claims about Indian missile strikes

Afghanistan and India have rejected Pakistan's claims of Indian missile strikes on Afghan territory, calling them baseless and part of a broader misinformation campaign by Pakistani state agencies

Govt directs CISF to check cargo, in-line baggage amid tighter security

The directives also authorise CISF personnel to perform random checks and oversee access control to these "critical" facilities (airports), a spokesperson added

PM Modi chairs high-level meet with defence brass amid Pak conflict

The conflict with Pakistan has intensified with the armed forces responding proportionately and adequately to Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations

Fact check: Govt debunks false claims, advises people to verify information

The government stated that most misinformation has surfaced from Pakistani social accounts. PIB debunked nine fake claims amid rising cross-border tensions

'India's approach remains responsible': Jaishankar amid Indo-Pak tensions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as tensions escalate; US urges de-escalation, offers support for dialogue

DRDO developing humanoid robot for missions to reduce risk for troops

Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), a key lab under the DRDO, is developing a machine that can carry out complex tasks under direct human command

Fact check: Govt dismisses claims of female IAF pilot being captured in Pak

On Friday, PIB also debunked several other fake claims being made on social media to spread disinformation, as Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling and fake news

'Baseless': India rejects Pak's claim of destroying S-400 defence system

India denies Pakistan's claim of destroying the S-400 air defence system, calls it false and baseless. Time-stamped images, PIB Fact Check refute attack on Sirsa, Suratgarh bases

India foiled Pakistan's 'cowardly act' of targeting civilian infra: MEA

India says Pakistan deliberately attacked schools and medical centres near airbases in a cowardly act, with over 26 sites hit; Indian forces responded with precision strikes

US Secy of State Rubio dials General Munir in Pakistan, urges de-escalation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, bypassing the foreign ministry, and urged de-escalation amid rising tensions with India

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

'Reimbursing Pakistan', says Omar Abdullah as IMF approves $1 billion loan

J&K CM Omar Abdullah questioned the IMF's decision to fund Pakistan amid cross-border attacks, while India warned of misuse for terrorism and abstained from the vote

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