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JD Vance praise understanding between India and Pakistan, credit diplomacy

The Vice President's remarks came in response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement. Rubio provided details of the US-led diplomatic engagement

Omar Abdullah welcomes India-Pakistan understanding amid border tensions

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan saying it was better late than never. "I welcome from the depths of my heart the announcement made by Government of India spokesperson about restoration of ceasefire between India and Pakistan," Abdullah told reporters at his residence. "Better late than never but had this ceasefire come two or three days earlier, perhaps the bloodshed we saw and the precious lives we lost, would have been safe," he added. Abdullah said the DGMO of Pakistan called his Indian counterpart and they agreed to establish ceasefire again in Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere. "It is now the duty of J-K government to provide relief and compensation to those who have suffered during this period. We have announced compensation for the loss of precious lives. Now we will have to compensate those who have been injured as well," he added. The chief minister said there has been lot of devastation caused by

Maritime security raised to level 2 for Indian ports amid tensions

The Directorate General of Shipping has increased maritime security for Indian ports, terminals, and Indian-flagged vessels to "MARSEC Level 2 or heightened security", considering the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, a senior government official said. The directive was issued on May 8, the official added. The Directorate General of Shipping functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), forms a crucial part of the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention. It was adopted in response to growing global concerns over maritime security, especially in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. One of the core components of the ISPS Code is the classification of security levels. These levels are designed to ensure that ships and port facilities can operate securely under varying threat environments. Security Level 2 involves maintaining of appropr

Indian govt asks media outlets not to use air raid sound on news programmes

Govt warns media against using civil defence sirens in shows, fearing public may ignore real alerts amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Why General Munir may have seen Kashmir normalcy as a threat to 'destiny'

The April 22 Pahalgam attack may be rooted in a deeper anxiety inside GHQ Rawalpindi, where Kashmir's peace disrupts the old script of rebellion and resistance

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

DGCA says 32 airports shut for civilian flight operations till May 15

Srinagar and Amritsar are among the 32 airports across the northern and western parts of the country that have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to aviation regulator DGCA. The decision came in view of the India-Pakistan military standoff. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civilian flight operations. The closure will be effective from "May 9 to May 14 (which corresponds to 05:29 IST on May 15), due to operational reasons," DGCA said in a release. The airports include Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon and Jammu. Other airports in the list are Jaisalmer, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar) and Leh. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ludhiana, Mun

Peace at time of conflict: Op Sindoor sees Oppn shed discord for solidarity

Instead, the Opposition is rallying behind the government to a man and pledging full support to Operation Sindoor

Morningstar DBRS upgrades India's rating to BBB with stable outlook

Morningstar DBRS upgrades India's issuer rating to BBB, citing strong reforms and growth potential while expecting limited impact from regional geopolitical tensions

Hospitals prepare for emergencies; Aiims, others cancel leave of employees

Centre and state-run hospitals ramp up emergency preparedness amid India-Pakistan conflict with drills, stockpiling, coordination, and deployment of mobile facilities

Ports, vessels on heightened maritime security measures, blackout protocols

The shipping regulator earlier banned all vessels from Pakistan from docking at Indian ports

Rupee regains its ground against dollar snapping three day losing streak

The rupee recovered 34 paise against the dollar as RBI stepped in via state-run banks while bond yields eased after strong OMO auction demand calmed sentiment

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

Closure of 24 airports extended till May 15 amid rising India-Pak tensions

BCAS initiates "stringent" protocols to ensure security for air cargo

How to survive the market fall amid India, Pak war? Shankar Sharma advises

Having fixed income, gold other than your equities, will be your defensive strategy that will make you navigate the next period, says Shankar Sharma founder of GQuant Investech.

India-Pak conflict weighs on investor sentiment; Sensex, Nifty shed over 1%

Only four of the 17 sectoral indices compiled by the NSE ended with gains. The major losers were Nifty Financials, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty IT

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

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with the top defence establishment on Friday to take stock of the security situation. With conflict between India and Pakistan heating up, Modi met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the three service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff to strategise over the future course of action. 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. Pakistan violated Indian airspace to target the military installations, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said at a briefing. She said Pakistan sent 300-400 drones in 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek to target Indian military installations. The drones were shot down by the Indian military. Earlier in the day, Modi held interactions with veterans, including former chiefs of the three services, taking their ...

Domestic travellers redirect their travel plans to northeastern states

India-Pakistan tensions and IPL match suspensions are prompting travellers to cancel trips to border states and shift focus to the northeast, say industry executives

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