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India-Pakistan tensions: Back home, border area workers wait and watch

With tensions now subsiding since the ceasefire between the two countries on May 10, those still posted there are breathing a sigh of relief after an anxious period punctuated by blackouts and sirens

Turkish, Azeri tourism off India travel map; up to 260% drop in bookings

Indian tour operators are also seeing a drop in future bookings, by at least a fifth of what they would usually get at this time

Indian forces remain operationally deployed amid 'pause' on Op Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, the first since the 'pause' in Operation Sindoor

We downed a few Pak planes, all our pilots home: Air Force on Op Sindoor

The Indian Air Force said it downed Pakistani jets and foiled drone raids during Operation Sindoor, with all Indian pilot back home and all objectives achieved

Saudi Crown Prince hopes 'ceasefire' will restore calm between Pak, India

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday welcomed the "ceasefire" agreement between Pakistan and India, expressing hope that it will restore calm between the two neighbours. Prince Mohammed made the remarks while delivering a speech during a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and US President Donald Trump in the Saudi capital Riyadh. "We welcome the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India," he was quoted as saying by the state-owned Saudi Press Agency. The powerful prince hoped that this would "contribute to containing the escalation and restoring calm between the two countries." India carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian armed forces launched a fierce counter-attack on several Pakistani ...

The new normal: India's stand on terrorism is clear with Operation Sindoor

Given Pakistan's uncertain and fragile polity, along with the state-terrorist nexus, there is always a risk of such weapons falling into the wrong hands with consequences for the entire world

Schools to reopen in Punjab's border districts from May 14 after closure

Schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan will reopen on Wednesday, officials said. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan, spanning the districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Gurdaspur. While schools in Gurdaspur reopened on Tuesday, authorities in the other five border districts said academic institutions would reopen on Wednesday. The state government on May 8 ordered the closure of academic institutions for three days as a military standoff between India and Pakistan soared. While schools in most districts reopened on Monday, they remained shut in the six border districts and Sangrur. The district authorities in Pathankot, Tarn Taran and Amritsar on Tuesday said all schools would reopen on Wednesday. "Schools will open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm," the Amritsar district administration said. The district authorities in Amritsar and Pathankot also urged citizens to observe a voluntary blackout on Tuesday. "W

Trump wrong to hyphenate India-Pakistan: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said US President Donald Trump was welcome to take credit on resolving the current stand off between India and Pakistan.

Battle of Basantar: How Indian win at Shakargarh Bulge broke Pakistan in 1971

India's victory at the Shakargarh Bulge during the 1971 war shattered Pakistan's defences in the west and became a turning point in Indo-Pak military history

Why Shashi Tharoor finds Trump's Kashmir stance 'deeply disappointing'

Shashi Tharoor criticises Donald Trump's Kashmir remarks as 'deeply disappointing', listing four key reasons why they undermine India's diplomatic position and favour Pakistan

No contest between India and Pakistan markets amid geopolitical tensions

At least 15 Indian companies individually surpass Pakistan's entire market cap, with Reliance Industries alone valued at five times Pakistan's total

Indo-Pak tensions trigger rise in war insurance cover enquiries from firms

Most commercial insurance policies exclude war cover but companies are seeking protection under aviation, marine and political violence categories amid rising tensions

Operation Sindoor: Information dimension emerges as key battlefront

The several days leading up to Operation Sindoor saw a series of measures being taken by India, which shaped the dominant narratives within the information theatre

Markets lift off after India, Pak jets are grounded; Sensex up 2,975 pts

Indian indices post their strongest single-day gains since 2021 as a truce with Pakistan and easing US-China tensions fuel optimism and boost investor confidence

Customs department confiscates Pakistani painting routed via London

Post Pahalgam attack, India has put a ban on all imports from Pakistan, directly or through any other route

India-Pak tensions, stock markets, Virat Kohli, US-China trade talks, PM Modi & more

India today reopened 32 airports across the northern and western parts of the country after both India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding over the weekend to halt military action.

Navy, defence forces maintaining continuous surveillance: Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral AN Pramod says Indian Navy and defence forces are maintaining continuous surveillance with layered air defence to counter drones missiles and aircraft threats

Op Sindoor: Satellite images show strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan, PoK

Indian armed forces release satellite images of Operation Sindoor strikes on terror bases and military assets across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir after Pahalgam attack

FMCG firms ensure uninterrupted supply, tweak shifts near border areas

FMCG companies adjust factory schedules, push higher stocks and extend credit to distributors in conflict-affected states while ensuring staff safety and compliance

Lump sum vs staggered approach: How to invest in the current markets?

While investors believe in India's long-term growth story and resilience amid global uncertainty, they see near-term risks around the direction of a global trade war, Kapoor said