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As India-Pak border heats up, here's all you need to know about blackouts

Due to the escalation by Pakistan, several border towns were plunged into darkness as authorities enforced blackouts as a tactical defensive move

India and Chile's CEPA talks to focus on MSMEs, investment, and more

India and Chile have finalised the terms of reference for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to broaden bilateral cooperation

ICAI postpones remaining CA exams amid Indo-Pak tensions, new dates awaited

ICAI postpones remaining May 2025 CA exams citing tense India-Pakistan situation; decision affects final, intermediate, post-qualification papers; new dates to be announced soon

Woman killed, two injured in Pakistani shelling near LoC in Uri sector

Pakistan targeted many areas of Uri, including Silikot, Boniyar, Kamalkote, Mohra and Gingle

Govt debunks claims of suicide attack on Army brigade in J-K's Rajouri

The district collector of Jalandhar has confirmed it to be disinformation, the PIB said

Fact check: Govt debunks Pak's claim of attack on Jalandhar post, and more

Operation Sindoor: Centre flags seven fake or misleading social media claims, including fabricated drone strike and false video of Army post destruction in Jalandhar

'None of our business': Vance says US won't get involved between India, Pak

In an interview with Fox News, Vance further stated that while the US cannot control India and Pakistan, it can encourage the two nuclear-armed neighbours to de-escalate

Operation Sindoor shows courage, valour of armed forces: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor was carried out with minimal collateral damage, which was possible due to the professional training of the Indian armed forces

Operation Sindoor: India strikes air defence systems deep inside Pakistan

Pakistan on Thursday evening targets multiple military stations using missiles and drones; threat neutralised

X blocks 8000 accounts in India after govt order to combat misinformation

X has blocked over 8,000 accounts in India following government orders, citing censorship concerns and lack of transparency, while urging affected users to seek legal help and challenging restrictions

India neutralises Pakistan missile and drone attacks in many cities

The sources assessed that the Pakistan Army was operating and behaving like Hamas, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by many countries

India will never stay silent in the face of terror, says Mukesh Ambani

In a statement, Ambani said that the Reliance family is ready to support any measure in protecting the nation's unity and integrity

BCAS orders additional check at airports amid rising India-Pak tensions

SLPC is a security procedure in which airline staff carry out an additional screening of passengers and their hand baggage just before boarding the aircraft

US Secretary of State urges India, Pak to de-escalate amid rising tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, stressing the need for dialogue and decisive action against terrorism

India urges IMF to act cautiously on bailout package to Pakistan

India has expressed concern ahead of the IMF's decision on Pakistan's bailout package, urging the board to evaluate the country's past track record with such programmes

India-Pak standoff: Indian travel firms take stand on Turkey, Azerbaijan

Indian travel firms are suspending bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan following the countries' statements on India's military action against Pakistan

Nikki Haley supports Operation Sindoor, says 'Pakistan can't play victim'

Former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has backed India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, saying India had every right to retaliate and that Pakistan can't

Pakistan fires 8 missiles at Jammu; all intercepted by Indian air defence

Pakistan launched eight missiles at India, targeting areas in Jammu. All were intercepted. Defence sources liken the attack to Hamas tactics and claim ISI met Hamas in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Blackout in Jammu after explosions heard near airport, counter-measures on

Security forces have detected Pakistani drones near the airport, according to PTI

Lying since birth: Foreign Secy Misri slams Pak's claim of downing IAF jets

The Pakistani claims were a reaction to India's Operation Sindoor which targeted nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)