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'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

Delhi weather: Light rainfall, cloudy skies today amid ongoing cool spell

Residents can expect relief from the heat until May 11, with light rainfall, and a dip in maximum temperatures

IMF 'reimbursing' Pak for ordnance used to devastate border areas: Abdullah

The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved the disbursement of around $1 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)

J&K CM reviews relief measures, urges communication, contingency planning

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also reviewed the availability of ambulances, medical staff, and emergency infrastructure with the Principal of GMC hospital in Jammu

MP cancels leave for officials in 13 departments amid Indo-Pak conflict

Departments include health, home, energy, urban, rural, PWD, revenue, GAD, water resources, Narmada valley, transport, food and civil supplies, and public health engineering

Gujarat CM reviews state-security coordination amid rising tensions

CM Patel visited SEOC in Gandhinagar to review coordination with district and security agencies, and assess actions being taken by the administration for any possible emergencies

Ministries prepare crisis plans after PM's review meet amid border tensions

Ministries of agriculture, power, labour and consumer affairs prepare plans to support farmers, protect jobs, and ensure grid and supply stability amid border conflict

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-Pak tensions: Essential services go extra mile to serve border states

National transporter Indian Railways was running special trains to handle increased traffic out of Jammu and Kashmir

Ashwini Vaishnaw meets editors, urges to report responsibly amid conflict

The minister also advised the electronic media to refrain from live coverage or real-time reporting of defence operations and movement of security forces

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's life expectancy falls for 1st time in 50 yrs; blame it on Covid-19

Even in 2020, the first pandemic year, deaths had already risen by over six per cent compared to 2019

Aiims, NDMC, MCD cancel leaves to ensure readiness amid Indo-Pak tension

India's leading medical college AIIMS, and Delhi's municipal bodies have cancelled all staff leaves to ensure emergency preparedness, with authorities focusing on full operational readiness

Consumer court awards ₹1 L for farmer as banana plants fail to bear fruit

The local agriculture officer and an advocate commissioner visited the farm and submitted reports that supported the farmer's claims

CJI Khanna sends report on Justice Varma to President Murmu, PM Modi

The in-house procedure of inquiry has been developed by the Supreme Court to probe into complaints of alleged misbehaviour against judges of the higher judiciary

India trains 1,700 Aapda Mitras for civil defence amid border tension

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India trains 1,700 Aapda Mitra volunteers to support civil defence forces with emergency skills like evacuation, first aid, and firefighting

Fact Check: Govt debunks false report by China Daily on Indian jets' crash

The Indian government clarified that most of the conflict-related misinformation originated from Pakistani social media accounts

India's reservoir levels rise overall but eastern, northern states lag

This marks an increase from the 49.290 BCM recorded during the same period last year and exceeds the ten-year average of 50.038 BCM

India-Pakistan tensions escalate: What's closed, who's on leave? Details

India intensifies military and civilian readiness as cross-border tensions with Pakistan escalate, prompting widespread closures, red alerts, and travel disruptions