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Govt debunks claims of Indian drone attacking Nankana Sahib in Pakistan

The government on Saturday debunked claims that India had launched a drone attack on the Nankana Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan. "A video shared on social media is claiming that India has carried out a drone attack on the Nankhana Sahib gurdwara. This claim is completely fake," the PIB Fact Check Unit said. Such content was being circulated to create communal hatred in India, it said. Nankhana Sahib is the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and the gurdwara is a revered shrine and pilgrimage centre for Sikhs. The government also dismissed claims that India's power grid has been rendered dysfunctional in a cyberattack by Pakistan, and that there has been a temporary closure of the Mumbai-Delhi airline route. "These claims are fake," the government said. The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions due to operational reasons, it said.

People wake up to blast-like sounds as sirens wail across Jammu region

People across Jammu on Saturday woke up to blast-like sounds as sirens rang out in the city amid a fresh wave of suspected drone attacks by Pakistan, officials said. Artillery and mortar shelling were also reported from the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, they said. Deafening sounds of explosions started rattling Jammu and Udhampur towns around 5 am with officials confirming a fresh wave of drone attack from across the border, triggering panic among the people. On Friday night, drones were sighted at 26 locations, ranging from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla in the north to Gujarat's Bhuj in the south, along both the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, according to defence officials. "These included suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets, the officials said. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota and Jammu in J-K, Ferozpur, Pathankot a

Pak drone attacks foiled in Punjab; three of family injured in Ferozepur

Security forces said multiple attacks by Pakistani drones in Punjab's Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, and Amritsar districts were thwarted on Friday evening as local authorities clamped a blackout upon hearing explosions. Ferozepur Senior Superintendent of Police Bhupinder Singh said a crashing projectile from the Pakistani drone destroyed by the air defense system landed at a house in Village Khai Pheme Ke, setting the structure and a car on fire. Three people -- Lakhwinder Singh, his wife Sukhwinder Kaur and his brother Monu Singh -- were injured and they were rushed to a private hospital, police said, adding that Lakhwinder's condition was stated to be critical. Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma said teams were dispatched to the village where the house was damaged and three people were injured. The attack came a day after India swiftly thwarted Pakistan's attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles, including in Jammu and Pathankot, after foiling simi

IMF approves disbursement of $1 bn loan to Pakistan despite India's warning

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about USD 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the approval of a USD 1bn dollar instalment for Pakistan by the IMF and the failure of India's high-handed tactics against it," according to a statement issued by the PMO. It said Pakistan's economic situation has improved and the country is moving towards development.

India repels Pak drone strikes at 26 sites, Srinagar airport targeted: Govt

Pakistan on Friday continued sending swarms of drones across the Indian border, with the military saying drones were sighted in 26 locations, ranging from Baramulla in north Kashmir to Bhuj in Gujarat. The military said drones were spotted in Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala. "Drones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan," it said. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets, it added. "The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Awantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala," the military added. "Regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in severe injuries to members of a local family," a ..

Op Sindoor Highlights: India abstains from IMF vote on Pak bailout package, cites misuse risks

On Thursday, a blackout was enforced in several districts of Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, and Chandigarh. Catch all the latest updates here

Imran Khan's party moves court for his release amid India-Pakistan tensions

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party on Friday filed a petition in the High Court here seeking his release from jail, claiming a threat to his life due to the impact of the prolonged detention on his health and in view of the current situation with India. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party, in a WhatsApp message, said that the party's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur approached the Islamabad High Court for the release of the party founder. Khan, 72, has been incarcerated in Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi, the garrison city, since mid-2023 in connection with multiple cases. The Islamabad High Court has been approached for the release of Imran Khan. An application has been filed by Chief Minister KP Ali Amin, the party said. It has been requested that in view of the current war situation with India, for national harmony and solidarity, and due to the fear of a drone attack in Adiala Jail, he be immediately released on parole/probation. The c

IPL 2025 gets suspended as national interest comes first, says JioStar

With the IPL suspended, its broadcast and streaming rights holder JioStar on Friday said the company stands firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations, while extending support to the government and armed forces. The company said it will work with the BCCI to bring back IPL, which has been suspended for a week because of the deepening military confrontation between India and Pakistan, at an appropriate time. "We, at JioStar, wholeheartedly support the BCCI's decision to suspend TATA IPL 2025 and stand firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations. "At this time, we must stand united with our country, support the government and our armed forces, and extend solidarity and support to the civilians affected," the company said in a statement. It further said, "We will work with the BCCI to bring back the tournament at an appropriate time." JioStar will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the transition is mana

Operation Sindoor: Escalation at Western border; Pak attacks repelled | India-Pak tensions | S-400

On the intervening night of May 8–9, Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks across India’s western border. Watch the video for the latest updates.

Imran Khan's party seeks his release amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

A petition was filed in a Pakistani court on Friday for the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan due to the fear of a drone attack on the prison where he is kept, amidst tensions with India. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf in a WhatsApp message said that the party's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur approached the Islamabad High Court for the release of the party founder. Khan, 72, been incarcerated in Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi, the garrison city. The Islamabad High Court has been approached for the release of Imran Khan. An application has been filed by Chief Minister KP Ali Amin, it stated. It has been requested that in view of the current war situation with India, for national harmony and solidarity, and due to the fear of a drone attack in Adiala Jail, he be immediately released on parole/probation. The court has not set any date for the hearing of the plea. Ties between India and Pakistan plummeted following the Pahalgam terror attack. T

'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

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

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

Operation Sindoor updates, India targets Pak air defence, Pak stock market bleeds & more top

India confirmed that it targeted Pakistani air defence systems, including one in Lahore, on Thursday morning. This action was in response to Pakistan’s retaliation overnight,

Karachi Bakery is a '100% Indian brand', say promoters amid name row

In the wake of demands from certain groups to change the name of Karachi Bakery here amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the promoters of the city-based chain of bakeries said they are a "100 per cent Indian brand". A social media post by Karachi Bakery on Thursday read "WE ARE PROUDLY INDIAN". "Karachi Bakery is 100 per cent Indian brand, founded in Hyderabad, India in 1953. Our name is a part of our history, not our nationality. Please support us for who we are...An Indian Brand serving India with love," the post further read. Karachi Bakery promoters Rajesh Ramnani and Harish Ramnani said the brand Karachi Bakery was established in Hyderabad in 1953 by their grandfather Khanchand Ramnani, who migrated to India (from Pakistan) during partition. Referring to the recent protest by a group in Visakhapatnam demanding that Karachi Bakery change its name, the owners said that people are protesting as it is named after a city in Pakistan, but the reality is that it is a ...

Centre asks OTT platforms to stop streaming content from Pakistan

The I&B Ministry has directed OTTs and digital media platforms to immediately stop streaming Pakistan-origin content under the IT Rules citing security concerns

'Operation Sindoor' targeted terrorists, not civilians: Foreign Secretary

India's Operation Sindoor was a precise response to the Pahalgam attack, targeting only terror sites in Pakistan and PoK, says Foreign Secretary Misri

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

Pak shuts airspace for commercial flights at Lahore, Islamabad airports

In a late-night development Wednesday, the Pakistan government has closed its airspace for all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports. The country's airspace is closed for all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports, said the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) in a statement late Wednesday night. The Karachi airport is however operational. Pakistan earlier on Wednesday announced a 48-hour closure of its airspace for all air traffic after India carried out a military strike on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The PAA said that it has formally conveyed its concerns to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regarding the serious risks posed to civil aviation safety by India's reckless and provocative actions. Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. It was launched in retaliation for the terror attack in Jammu