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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

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

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

India abstains from IMF vote on Pakistan loan; flags terror financing

India abstains from IMF vote on Pakistan's loan, citing risks of misuse for cross-border terrorism and warning against military interference in economic policy

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

Pakistan used civilian planes as a shield for drone attacks: India

India also said Pakistan was targeting and shelling places of worship, including gurdwaras, convents, and temples "with a particular design", calling it a "new low, even for Pakistan"

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

Indian armed forces hit Pakistan air defence again, blunt drone attacks

At Friday's briefing, New Delhi said armed drones had been launched at four air defence sites in Pakistan in response to the latter's Thursday night attack

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

Op Sindoor Highlights: India abstains from IMF vote on Pak bailout package, cites misuse risks

On Thursday, a blackout was enforced in several districts of Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, and Chandigarh. Catch all the latest updates here

India-EU ties to reach new heights: Jaishankar at Europe Day celebration

He emphasised that the high-level visit connected key policymakers comprehensively, allowing both sides to advance their partnership

Russia's Victory Day Parade: MEA backs multilateralism, flags terrorism

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth represented Russia's Victory Day in Moscow. The MEA statement highlighted India's WWII contributions, backed multilateralism, and flagged terrorism as a shared global threat

Gurugram bans drones, kites, fireworks till July citing security risks

Following the Pahalgam attack, Gurugram district bans drones, fireworks, hot air balloons, and kites until July 7 to prevent panic and maintain public safety

India abstains from voting on IMF's $2.3 billion loan to Pakistan

The Indian side raised the possibility of the funds being used for terror activities; both countries are in a military stand-off after Pak-backed terrorists killed 26 civilians at Pahalgam in Jammu an

PM Modi meets tri-services chiefs, NSA, CDS amid India-Pak border tensions

The conflict with Pakistan has intensified with the armed forces responding proportionately and adequately to Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations on the intervening night of May 8 and 9