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US Secretary of State urges India, Pak to de-escalate amid rising tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, stressing the need for dialogue and decisive action against terrorism

High alert declared in Delhi, govt employees' leave cancelled amid tensions

A high alert was sounded in Delhi, and all city government employees' leaves were cancelled as hostilities ramped up between India and Pakistan, with several border areas, including Jammu, coming under cross-border shelling. District magistrates in the national capital are holding meetings with their subordinates to review health and disaster management preparedness in case of any emergency, officials said. "Police will stay alert and will keep active. Night vigil has been intensified. We will deploy extra force in every sensitive area," a police officer said. In a late evening order, the Delhi government's services department banned its employees from going on leave until further orders. An official in the New Delhi district said that a review meeting was held to check the preparedness of the health department and the disaster management apparatus. Another official in the East Delhi district administration said they are analysing the quick response mechanisms and identifying ...

Pakistan stock market suspended as KSE-30 tumbles 7.2% in sharp selloff

Since the Pahalgam terror attack, the KSE-30 index has shed 14.2 per cent, while the domestic Sensex index has moved higher by around 0.7 per cent

Nikki Haley supports Operation Sindoor, says 'Pakistan can't play victim'

Former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has backed India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, saying India had every right to retaliate and that Pakistan can't

Pakistan fires 8 missiles at Jammu; all intercepted by Indian air defence

Pakistan launched eight missiles at India, targeting areas in Jammu. All were intercepted. Defence sources liken the attack to Hamas tactics and claim ISI met Hamas in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Blackout in Jammu after explosions heard near airport, counter-measures on

Security forces have detected Pakistani drones near the airport, according to PTI

Reliance will back any step to protect India's integrity: Mukesh Ambani

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said his conglomerate is ready to support any measure to protect the nation's unity and integrity. The statement came hours after his Reliance Industries withdrew its trademark application for the term 'Operation Sindoor' - the code name for India's military strikes in Pakistan - stating that it was inadvertently filed by a junior employee without authorisation. "The Reliance family is ready to support any measure in protecting our nation's unity and integrity. We like our fellow Indians believe India seeks peace, but not at the cost of its pride, security or sovereignty," Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, said. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism, the industrialist said. Under the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces have responded with precision and power to every provocation from acros

Lying since birth: Foreign Secy Misri slams Pak's claim of downing IAF jets

The Pakistani claims were a reaction to India's Operation Sindoor which targeted nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)

What are SEAD, loitering munitions? Key terms to decode India-Pak standoff

India launches Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror camps in PoK. Here's a breakdown of key military terms shaping the India-Pakistan conflict narrative

Indus Waters Treaty a 'historical mistake', says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India suspended the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, after a deadly terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam, on April 22 that killed 26 people, mostly tourists

From Sindoor to Vijay: How India named military operations against Pakistan

'Operation Sindoor' is not India's first uniquely named strike against Pakistan-many past operations carry titles with deep cultural, mythological or symbolic meaning

BSE issues cyber risk advisory to market participants amid rising threats

To avoid potential cyber attacks, the BSE and NSE also took precautionary measures by blocking their websites for international users, sources told news agency

Indian Rupee logs worst session since Feb 2023; ends 1.03% lower at 85.72/$

The currency depreciated by 1.03 per cent in today's session, making it the worst day since February 6, 2023

Bhool Chuk Maaf OTT release: When & where to watch after release canceled

Rajkummar Rao's Bhool Chuk Maaf's theatrical release, on May 9, has been cancelled amid security concerns. However, the movie will now be released directly on Prime Video for the viewers

Sensex, Nifty sink, VIX spikes as India confirms strikes on Lahore defence

Stock market trading in Pakistan was halted on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-30 index plunged 7.2 per cent

Jaishankar warns Pakistan of 'very, very firm response' to any retaliation

S Jaishankar's remarks came at the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting held earlier today

Operation Sindoor: India says air defence system at Lahore neutralised

The Ministry of Defence said the action was part of 'Operation Sindoor', with Indian forces targeting air defence radars and related systems at several Pakistani locations

What did Owaisi advise govt after 'Operation Sindoor' in all-party meet?

Following the all-party meet today, Member of Parliament from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi, said he demanded actions against Pakistan to weaken its economy further, which is already in crisis

Singapore issues advisory, asks citizens to defer travel to J&K, Pakistan

Singapore has advised its citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu and Kashmir in India, and to Pakistan, amid tensions between the two neighbours. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Wednesday asked travellers to exercise caution, particularly in border regions between Pakistan and India. "Singaporeans in India and Pakistan are advised to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions for personal safety, including avoiding large gatherings, monitoring local news closely, heeding instructions of local authorities, and eRegistering with MFA," the ministry said in a statement. The latest advisory is an update on the one issued on April 30, which only cautioned travelling to "high-risk areas" in Pakistan. The advisory added that Singaporeans in India and Pakistan can also seek consular assistance. Travel agencies in Singapore are re-evaluating tours to Jammu and Kashmir, and Pakistan. The tension in the region has disrupted travel, with more than 50 flig

Reliance withdraws trademark application for 'Operation Sindoor' title

Reliance Industries withdraws 'Operation Sindoor' trademark bid, says filing was unauthorised; calls the term a national symbol of bravery