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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

Pak used 300-400 drones at 36 sites in infiltration attempts: India

Pakistani drones that were shot down were manufactured in Turkiye, Col Sofiya Qureshi said at the MEA briefing on May 9

Pakistan stock exchange continues to feel effects of India-Pak conflict

The volatility had increased following the military confrontation between India and Pakistan triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that had cross border linkages

India-Pak conflict: How anti-tank guided missiles are shaping ground combat

Modern ATGMs can be launched from vehicles, drones, or shoulder-fired, offering long-range precision and top-attack capability for high-impact tank and armour neutralisation

E-commerce deliveries affected in border states amid India-Pak tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan prompt e-commerce firms to revise delivery routes in J&K, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan; Delhivery issues advisory citing staff safety, route disruptions

BrahMos project to attract fresh investment of ₹10K cr: UP govt official

Apart from catering to domestic requirements, the missile will be exported to countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia

Fuel, vegetables, pulses in steady supply amid rising India-Pak tension

Despite tensions between India and Pakistan, essential supplies remain unaffected; fuel, vegetables, and pulses are in steady supply as authorities monitor logistics and counter misinformation

No need for panic buying: IOCL, BPCL assures public of ample fuel stocks

Indian Oil advised the people to stay calm and avoid unnecessary rush, which will help the company in keeping their supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access

PM Modi conveys felicitations to Pope Leo XIV from people of India

India remains committed to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See to further our shared values, said PM Modi

We should remain hopeful India-Pak conflict doesn't escalate: MEA official

Prior to his interaction with the audience, Ravi addressed the event hosted by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), held in the shadow of the military flare-up between India and Pakistan

No role beyond a facilitator: World Bank's Ajay Banga on IWT suspension

On April 25, a day after India held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Pakistan announced its intention of reaching the World Bank, seeking intervention