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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

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