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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

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

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday continued to feel the effects of the ongoing conflict in the region with equity investors said to have suffered 820 billion rupees in losses in the last three days. The market opened, like the last three days, to conflicting sentiments but by close, had recovered more than 700 points. The benchmark KSE-100 index climbed 799.65, or 0.77 per cent, to stand at 1,04,326.46 from the previous close of 1,03,526.81 at 11:06 am. 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. Yousuf M Farooq, director research at Chase Securities said such short-term volatility and corrections are a normal feature of equity markets. "We are advising our clients that only long-term investors participate in the market, maintaining discipline during periods of uncertainty and gradually building their portfolios over time," he said. Sana Tawf

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

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

Imran Khan's party moves court for his release amid India-Pakistan tensions

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party on Friday filed a petition in the High Court here seeking his release from jail, claiming a threat to his life due to the impact of the prolonged detention on his health and in view of the current situation with India. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party, in a WhatsApp message, said that the party's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur approached the Islamabad High Court for the release of the party founder. Khan, 72, has been incarcerated in Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi, the garrison city, since mid-2023 in connection with multiple cases. The Islamabad High Court has been approached for the release of Imran Khan. An application has been filed by Chief Minister KP Ali Amin, the party said. It has been requested that in view of the current war situation with India, for national harmony and solidarity, and due to the fear of a drone attack in Adiala Jail, he be immediately released on parole/probation. The c

India-Pak tensions: BCCI confirms suspension of IPL 2025 for one week |T20 | Cricket | Sports news

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the Indian Premier League has been suspended for a week and the new window for the cash-rich league will be made by taking the stakeholders.

Indian Rupee reverses early losses; snaps three-day fall to end at 85.38/$

The domestic currency closed 34 paise higher at 85.38 after ending at 84.72 against the greenback on Thursday

EaseMyTrip flags travel to Turkey, Azerbaijan amid rising India-Pak heat

EaseMyTrip has advised travellers to avoid non-essential travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their support for Pakistan amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Op Sindoor: Defence min calls up 14 Territorial Army battalions for duty

The defence ministry order is backdated to take effect from February 10, 2025, and will remain valid for a period of three years, until February 9, 2028

Basmati prices up on higher demand, not due to India-Pak tensions: AIREA

All India Rice Exporters Association President (AIREA) Satish Goel on Friday ruled out any impact on Basmati trade, stressing that the recent increase in prices of the commodity is owing to higher demand and not due to the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. The export price of Basmati rice varieties --1509 and 1718 -- have inched up slightly since March due to rise in demand and not due to supply disruptions caused due to ongoing military escalations between the two nations, he said. "Not due to ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, the Basmati prices have gone up recently. Prices rose slightly because of higher demand from Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq," Goel told PTI. The trade has not been affected so far and the orders are being fulfilled smoothly, he added. AIREA former president Vijay Sethia said in September 2024, Basmati rice, particularly the 1509 variety, were ruling high at Rs 62 per kg. Thereafter, prices dropped mainly due to a bumper crop arrival. Large arrivals of 1509 paddy

India on high alert: Schools shut, sirens sound as border tensions rise

Cities along India's western border are on high alert as Indian forces neutralise 50 Pakistani drones; blackouts, school closures, and evacuation orders have been issued

Blackout advisory issued in Bilaspur amid rising tensions with Pakistan

Amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan, the Bilaspur district administration in Himachal Pradesh on Friday issued an advisory prioritising the safety and security of citizens. In the advisory, District Magistrate Rahul Kumar appealed to the residents to ensure a complete blackout in their respective areas to minimise risks in the event of a potential aerial attack. Bilaspur shares a boundary with Punjab, a border state that has been put on high alert following the escalating tensions with Pakistan. As per the guidelines issued by the administration, all lights, both outdoor and indoor, must be turned off during night hours, while citizens have been advised to remain in sheltered locations and avoid unnecessary travel. Vehicular movement should be halted at night to facilitate the smooth functioning of security forces in case of any emergency, the advisory said. This advisory has been issued in public interest. The administration requests strict compliance from all reside

Pakistan stocks snap 4-day losses; KSE100 rallies 3% amid border tensions

Since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the KSE-30 index has shed 14.3 per cent, while the domestic Nifty index has moved lower by around 0.5 per cent

Fact check: Govt debunks Pak's claim of attack on Jalandhar post, and more

Operation Sindoor: Centre flags seven fake or misleading social media claims, including fabricated drone strike and false video of Army post destruction in Jalandhar

Operation Sindoor: India strikes air defence systems deep inside Pakistan

Pakistan on Thursday evening targets multiple military stations using missiles and drones; threat neutralised

India neutralises Pakistan missile and drone attacks in many cities

The sources assessed that the Pakistan Army was operating and behaving like Hamas, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by many countries

India-Pak face-off: Rupee logs worst day in over 2 yrs, erases 2025 gains

The rupee fell 1.03 per cent, bond yields rose 6 bps and equities declined as India retaliated to missile attacks by targeting Pakistani air defence systems

Schools, colleges shut in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, J-K amid Pak tensions

Educational institutes in border states shut amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions, following Islamabad's attempted drone and missile strikes on key Indian sites

BCAS orders additional check at airports amid rising India-Pak tensions

SLPC is a security procedure in which airline staff carry out an additional screening of passengers and their hand baggage just before boarding the aircraft

India urges IMF to act cautiously on bailout package to Pakistan

India has expressed concern ahead of the IMF's decision on Pakistan's bailout package, urging the board to evaluate the country's past track record with such programmes