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Indo-Pak tensions: UNSC urges de-escalation, ask Pakistan 'tough questions'

The UN Security Council discussed rising tensions between India and Pakistan at closed-door consultations, where envoys called for de-escalation and also asked Pakistan tough questions. Greece, president of the UNSC for the month of May, had scheduled the meeting on Monday following a request by Pakistan, which is currently a non-permanent member. The meeting comes days after terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, triggering outrage in India. The 15-member UNSC did not issue a statement after the meeting, but Pakistan claimed that its own objectives were "largely served". Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations Khaled Mohamed Khiari of Tunisia briefed the Council on behalf of both departments (DPPA and DPO). Coming out of the meeting, Khiari said there was a call for dialogue and peaceful resolution of the conflict. He noted that the .

Union home secretary to review preparations for civil defence mock drills

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will on Tuesday review the preparations for strengthening civil defence mechanisms that include conducting mock drills on air-raid warning sirens, training civilians to protect themselves in the event of a "hostile attack" and cleaning bunkers and trenches. The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday, given the "new and complex threats" that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. "The home secretary will review the preparations for civil defence being made across 244 districts. Chief secretaries and heads of civil defence from across the country will participate in the meeting via video conferencing," a source said. According to a home ministry communication, the measures to be taken during the mock drills include the operationalisation of air-raid warning sirens, training civilians on civil-defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a "hostile attack

UNSC holds closed-door talks on Indo-Pak tensions, urges restraint

The UN Security Council commenced closed-door consultations here on the situation between India and Pakistan, hours after Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours being at their highest in years. Pakistan, currently a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, had requested for closed consultations on the situation. Greece, president of the Council for the month of May, scheduled the meeting for May 5 in the afternoon. The closed-door meeting will not take place in the UNSC Chamber where Council members sit at the powerful horse-shoe table but in a consultations room next to the chamber. Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations Khaled Mohamed Khiari of Tunisia will brief the Council on behalf of both departments (DPPA and DPO). Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador As

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire for 12th night, Indian Army retaliates

Pakistani forces carried out unprovoked small arms firing in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir

Parl panel seeks action plan against 'anti-national' social media platforms

A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who "seem to be working against national interest", following the Pahalgam terror attack. The parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, has noted that some social media influencers and platforms in the country seem to be working against national interest, which is likely to incite violence, sources said. The committee, in a communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology, has sought details of the "contemplated action to ban such platforms under IT Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021". The letter, the sources said, has been sent to the secretaries of the two ministries and they have been asked

No Pakistan-related issues discussed: ADB on meeting with FM Sitharaman

Finance Ministry officials also said that there was no discussion on issues related to Pakistan with ADB President and the Italian Finance Minister

MHA orders civil defence drills amid escalating tensions with Pakistan

The exercise will be conducted in 244 'civil defence districts' on Wednesday

Lufthansa suspends operations in Pakistani airspace amid India-Pak tensions

This comes amid India-Pakistan tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 people were killed

UN Secy Gen urges India, Pakistan to show maximum restraint, avoid conflict

Condemning the attack Guterres expressed grief over the relation between both counties reaching to a 'boiling' point

Indian Navy, DRDO successfully test indigenous multi-influence ground mine

The Indian Navy and DRDO successfully tested the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine, enhancing undersea warfare capabilities amid rising India-Pakistan tensions and regional missile tests

DoT rings in tougher satcom norms after Pahalgam terrorist attack

New guidelines may pose fresh hurdle for Starlink, Project Kuiper

Putin-Modi phone call over Pahalgam, Earthquake hits Pak, Skype shuts down & more

In a telecon with PM Modi today, Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and said the perpetrators must be brought to justice.

India cuts Chenab water flow: 5 Key India-Pakistan flashpoints after Pahalgam terror attack

Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following the April 22 terror attack in J&K’s Pahalgam. Strategic responses now span diplomacy, military readiness, water management.

MHA asks states to conduct civil defence drills amid India-Pakistan tension

Mock drills will include air raid sirens, evacuation plans, and blackout measures as part of nationwide civil defence preparedness

Pahalgam attack: Pak parliament condemns Indian govt's 'mala fide campaign'

Pakistan's parliament on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the Indian government's mala fide campaign to malign Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Tariq Fazal Chaudhry tabled the resolution, which rejected all baseless attempts to link Pakistan to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed. The resolution condemned the orchestrated and mala fide campaign by the Indian government to malign Pakistan, which follows a familiar pattern of exploiting the issue of terrorism for a narrow political goal. It rejected all frivolous and baseless attempts to link Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack and emphasised that the killing of innocent people was contrary to the values upheld by Pakistan. It also condemned India's unlawful and unilateral declaration to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in blatant violation of the treaty which clearly amounts to an act of war. The resolution warn

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan urges emergency UNSC meet over India tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam

Iran's FM visits Pakistan amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan

Following the scheduled meeting in Islamabad, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit India on Thursday, Iran's Embassy in India confirmed

Stray birds or spies? Pakistani pigeons caught in India stir suspicion

Rising border tensions make Pakistani pigeons drifting into India a source of suspicion for Indian breeders, even as the centuries-old sport of kabutar-baazi quietly continues

Tensions with India threaten Pak's access to external financing: Moody's

Moody's warns that rising India-Pakistan tensions could derail Pakistan's fragile economic recovery and external funding, while India is expected to face limited economic impact

Putin dials PM Modi, says Pahalgam attack culprits must face justice

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to the families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims and extended full support to India in its fight against terrorism