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'We are at war with terrorists, will deliver justice': Indian envoy to US

Indian Ambassador to US Vinay Kwatra says India's strikes were a precise, calibrated response to Pahalgam killings; vows to bring justice and hold terrorists accountable

Pak's support for terrorists shows it's fighting for survival: Adityanath

? Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said Pakistan's open support for terrorists killed in India's recent retaliation proves the country is not just a shelter for terrorism but is now "struggling for its own existence." "After India's action, when terrorists were killed, Pakistan's top military officers and politicians were seen attending their funerals. This shameless display should open the eyes of the world," he said while addressing a gathering here on the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanti. He was referring to the Indian armed forces on Wednesday carrying out precise missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. Adityanath added, "Pakistan is not merely protecting terrorism - ?it is directly involved in it. Its involvement has now become so clear that it will have to fight even for its own survival." Referring to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where tourists were

Aviation stocks mixed after few airports shut down amid 'Operation Sindoor'

On Thursday, a total of 27 airports in northern, western, and central India have been shut for commercial operations until May 10, according to reports

ICAI postpones remaining CA exams amid Indo-Pak tensions, new dates awaited

ICAI postpones remaining May 2025 CA exams citing tense India-Pakistan situation; decision affects final, intermediate, post-qualification papers; new dates to be announced soon

SEAD, off-ramp, and the Pahalgam trigger: A conflict vocabulary grows

Terms like kinetic action, SEAD, and escalatory ladder now define how India and Pakistan are scripting a conflict that shows no signs of stepping off the warpath

J&K Cong slams Pakistan for targeting Jammu, says it will pay for its sins

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday condemned Pakistan for targeting Jammu and other areas in the region with missiles and drones on Thursday night, saying the neighbouring country will have to pay for its sins. J-K Pradesh Congress Committee strongly condemns the provocative and escalatory actions of Pakistan by launching drone and missile attacks in Jammu city and other parts last night, the party's chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said. "Pakistan will pay for its sins," he added. India on Thursday night thwarted Pakistan's fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles including in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur after foiling similar bids at 15 locations across the northern and western regions of the country, as tensions soared between the two nations amid fears of a wider conflict. In a swift and precise response, Indian armed forces successfully thwarted attacks launched from across the border by intercepting and neutralising all incoming missiles and

CM Fadnavis to chair high-level security review meeting in Mumbai

The meeting comes after Pakistani drones were intercepted by the Indian air defence in Jaisalmer

Woman killed, two injured in Pakistani shelling near LoC in Uri sector

A woman was killed and two of her family members injured after Pakistani troops resorted to heavy shelling in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. They said the Indian Army has responded proportionately to the Pakistani aggression. Officials said the Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the LoC and resorted to heavy shelling in civilian areas in Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday night. Pakistan targeted many areas of Uri, including Silikot, Boniyar, Kamalkote, Mohra and Gingle. The heavy shelling caused damage to several structures, forcing the people to flee, the officials added. They said three members of a family were injured when a shell hit their car near Mohra while they were trying to escape the shelling. The injured were rushed to a hospital where a woman, identified as Nargis Begum, succumbed to injuries, the officials said.

Enhanced security measures in place at airports; operations normal

Delhi airport has said that operations are normal and some flights have been impacted due to changing airspace conditions and heightened security. In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has put in place enhanced security arrangements. In a post on X, DIAL said operations remain normal at the airport while some flights are impacted due to changing airspace conditions and heightened security. "Please check with your airline for the latest updates. We urge everyone to rely only on official sources and avoid sharing unverified information. We're working closely with all stakeholders to minimise any inconvenience," DIAL said. On Thursday, at least 90 flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport here.

Bharat Dynamics, HAL, GRSE spike up to 5% amid Indo-Pak border tensions

Defence stocks: At 9:26 AM, individually, shares of Bharat Dynamics were up 1.21 per cent, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) were up 1.91 per cent, Paras Defence and Space Technologies were up 2.08 per cent

Govt debunks claims of suicide attack on Army brigade in J-K's Rajouri

The government on Friday dismissed claims of a suicide attack on an Army brigade in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and a drone attack in Punjab's Jalandhar by certain social media handles as "fake news". The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check Unit found that there was no "fidayeen" or suicide attack on any Army cantonment in Jammu and Kashmir, while the video claiming to be that of a drone attack in Jalandhar pertained to a farm fire. The district collector of Jalandhar has confirmed it to be disinformation, the PIB said. "A total of seven videos were fact-checked between 22:00 hours on May 8, 2025, and 06:30 hours on May 9. A list of the fact-checked videos, along with their links, has been compiled," the PIB said. It found that an old video shared on social media claiming to be of Pakistan's missile attack on India was actually of an explosive attack that took place in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2020. In another case, a video claiming the destruction of an Indian Army post by ...

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

'Operation Sindoor' reflection of India's unbending resolve: Mahindra group

Operation Sindoor reflects the resolve of a nation which refuses to bend in the face of terror, Mahindra Group said on Thursday. "We at the Mahindra Group stand in admiration and deep respect for the bravery and precision demonstrated by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor," the Mumbai-based business group said on X. The mission reflects the unwavering resolve of a nation that refuses to bend in the face of terror, it added. "Under the decisive leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has sent a clear and powerful message: our nation will not tolerate acts of terror on our soil or threats to our people," the diversified group said. Operation Sindoor is a proud reaffirmation of India's strength, sovereignty, and spirit, it added.

Rajasthan CM cancels staff leave, sanctions ₹5 cr for each border district

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday ordered the cancellation of leaves of government employees and directed officials to release Rs 5 crore to each of the border districts of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Sriganganagar. The decisions were made at a high-level meeting here amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad after Indian armed forces pounded terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. According to an official statement, special instructions were issued for the border districts of Rajasthan after the chief minister spoke with the district collectors and superintendents of police concerned. On Thursday evening, the sound of massive explosions rocked Jaisalmer and a blackout was enforced in western Rajasthan districts bordering Pakistan, plunging the whole stretch into darkness, police said. A top official confirmed a massive sound was heard in Jaisalmer. After a brief lull, the so

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

Operation Sindoor shows courage, valour of armed forces: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor was carried out with minimal collateral damage, which was possible due to the professional training of the Indian armed forces

Civil-military synergy: More urgent than ever for national security

It is time for third-generation reforms to improve coordination between the two arms, as modern threats demand unified civilian-military responses, not siloed strategies