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India Rupee extends fall as border tensions rise; opens lower at 85.84/$

The domestic currency opened 12 paise lower at 85.84 after ending at 84.72 against the greenback on Thursday, according to Bloomberg data

7-hour blackout in Gujarat border districts amid India-Pakistan tensions

A total blackout for more than 7 hours was enforced in several parts of the border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha in Gujarat on Thursday night amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, officials have said. Both Kutch and Banaskantha districts share a border with Pakistan. Officials confirmed that several parts of Kutch, including Bhuj, Nalia, Nakhatrana and Gandhidham towns, were put under total blackout as a precautionary measure to deter any offensive gesture by Pakistan. The lights went out around 10 pm on Thursday, and power was back after 5.30 am on Friday, they said. Similarly, blackouts were declared in Suigam and 20 villages in its vicinity in the Banaskantha district, they said. In the neighbouring Patan district, the authorities enforced a blackout in 8-10 villages in Santalpur taluka, said officials. Earlier on Thursday, wreckage of a 'drone-like' object was found at a remote place near Khavda village of Gujarat's Kutch district, close to India's border w

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

'None of our business': Vance says US won't get involved between India, Pak

In an interview with Fox News, Vance further stated that while the US cannot control India and Pakistan, it can encourage the two nuclear-armed neighbours to de-escalate

Can Sensex, Nifty crash and hit lower circuit as India, Pak tensions rise?

For the Nifty 50 index to hit the lower circuit, it has to fall 10 per cent to 21.846.20 levels on Friday. If this becomes a reality before 1 PM, then the trading will be halted for 45 minutes

X blocks 8000 accounts in India after govt order to combat misinformation

X has blocked over 8,000 accounts in India following government orders, citing censorship concerns and lack of transparency, while urging affected users to seek legal help and challenging restrictions

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