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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

No need for panic buying: IOCL, BPCL assures public of ample fuel stocks

Indian Oil advised the people to stay calm and avoid unnecessary rush, which will help the company in keeping their supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access

No role beyond a facilitator: World Bank's Ajay Banga on IWT suspension

On April 25, a day after India held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Pakistan announced its intention of reaching the World Bank, seeking intervention

Fact Check: Govt debunks Pak's claims of striking India's S-400 system

The Government of India issued a detailed report highlighting multiple instances of disinformation detected between May 8 and May 9

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

Delhi airport operations normal; some flights may be impacted: DIAL

The airport operator further advised the passengers to follow all hand and check-in baggage regulations, cooperate with security and airline staff for smooth facilitation

Delhi to test air sirens today; security beefed up amid India-Pak tensions

The test will be conducted at the PWD headquarters at ITO for 15-20 minutes, the Delhi government said, urging the public to stay calm and not panic during the exercise

Air warning in Chandigarh over possible drone attack, sirens sounded

The Mohali district administration has also advised people residing in the neighbouring areas of Chandigarh to stay indoors, news agency PTI reported

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

As India-Pak border heats up, here's all you need to know about blackouts

Due to the escalation by Pakistan, several border towns were plunged into darkness as authorities enforced blackouts as a tactical defensive move

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

'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.

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

Operation Sindoor: India strikes air defence systems deep inside Pakistan

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

Markets wobble amid cross-border heat; India Vix at highest in a month

The Sensex declined by 412 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 80,335, with 23 of its constituents ending in the red. The Nifty 50 fell 141 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 24,274

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

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

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