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Trusting Islamabad is like shaking hands with a grenade, Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora said on Saturday, shortly after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said explosions were heard across Srinagar despite India and Pakistan agreeing to stop all firing and military actions on land, air...
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Pakistan has violated the bilateral understanding reached this afternoon to immediately stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, government sources said on Saturday night. This came hours after India announced the understanding following four days of intense...
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Punjab reimposed blackout measures in several districts as a precautionary measure after withdrawing it earlier on Saturday. Blackout measures have been imposed in Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga and Muktsar districts.The development comes about two hours after...
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah now says this.This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up, Abdullah said on X.Earlier, Omar said he heard explosions over Srinagar.Some media also reported that drones were sighted in Rajasthan's...
21:09
Jammu's Udhampur was again attacked by drones, while explosions led to sirens and blackout in Srinagar, hours after ceasefire was agreed between India and Pakistan.What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah...
20:27
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting Saturday evening with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, following the announcement that India and Pakistan have reached an understanding to stop military...
19:51
India's punitive measures against Pakistan including putting the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack will remain in place, government sources said on Saturday. The clarification came after India and Pakistan worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing...
19:47
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan saying it was better late than never. I welcome from the depths of my heart the announcement made by Government of India...
19:41
The police on Saturday banned the use of firecrackers in Mumbai from May 11 till June 9, an official said. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), the preventive order has been issued under the Maharashtra Police Act. No person shall burst any firecrackers,...
19:25
Pakistan announced on Saturday that it was opening its airspace for all kinds of traffic, shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire with India. Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) made the announcement as apparently normalcy returns to the country after the raging tension with India seems...
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With India and Pakistan agreeing to an immediate ceasefire, there is now a need more than ever before for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair an all-party meeting and take political parties into confidence, the Congress said on Saturday. The opposition party also demanded that the...
18:42
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India and Pakistan have come to an understanding to stop all military actions and added that India's stance against terrorism continues to remain uncompromised.India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and...
18:24
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India, during which both sides agreed to halt all military action on land, at sea, and in the air starting at 5pm. Pakistan called Indian Directors General of Military Operations at 15:35 hours...
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India and Pakistan directly worked out the stopping of military actions, government sources said on Saturday. The source-based clarification came after US President Donald Trump announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by the...
17:46
President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by the United States. There was no immediate confirmation from either country.After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to...
16:48
Eight Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been injured in Pakistan shelling along the international border (IB) in Jammu on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place in the R S Pura sector, they said. The troops have been rushed to a nearby military medical...
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Any future act of terror in India will be considered an act of war against the country and will be responded to accordingly, top government sources said on Saturday. With this decision, the government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to draw red lines against terror...
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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Saturday said it has extended an additional security cover to temporarily supervise cargo operations and in-line hold baggage screening system at 69 civil airports of the country under its counter-terrorist cover. A spokesperson for the...
15:52
The government on Saturday advised all media channels to refrain from using civil defence air raid sirens sounds in their programmes other than community awareness drive. In an advisory, the Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards said exercising the powers...
15:38
Indian Army's Air Defence units early Saturday morning shot down multiple Kamikaze drones launched by Pakistan after they crossed the International Border in Punjab's Amritsar, defence sources said. The drones, identified as Byker YIHA III models, were launched around 5 am and were...
15:23
Maharashtra Cyber has removed 5,000 posts from social media platforms containing fake news and misinformation about the military conflict between India and Pakistan, an official said on Saturday.According to officials, fake news about the army's movements, strategic operations, or retaliatory...
15:21
A girl was allegedly gang-raped in Jharkhand's Ranchi district, and five accused, including three boys, were arrested in this connection, police said on Saturday. The incident took place around 11 PM on May 7 in the Chanho Police Station area, around 45 km from Ranchi city, according to a...
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The option to go nuclear is not on the cards right now, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday said as Indian and Pakistani militaries targeted each other's installations, escalating the already serious confrontations. At the moment the nuclear option is not on the cards....
14:41
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in Pakistani shelling in the Union Territory. An additional district development commissioner and 19 villagers were killed in Poonch,...
14:24
At least five hardcore terrorists affiliated to banned terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed have been identified as among those killed in the Indian strikes in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor on May 7, sources said on Saturday. One of them was Mudassar Khadian Khas...
14:21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting with the top defence establishment to take stock of the emerging security situation amid the intensifying military conflict with Pakistan. Modi met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the...
13:56
A drone was shot down by the air-defence system at the old airfield in Srinagar on Saturday as the city was rocked by massive blasts, officials said. Two massive explosions were heard near the Srinagar airport around noon, they said.The officials said a drone hovering over the old airfield,...
13:18
Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri and Gurez sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. They said the Pakistani troops targeted Charunda and Hatlanga areas of Uri sector in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. They also violated...
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The southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala on May 27, earlier than the usual date of June 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. If the monsoon arrives in Kerala as expected, it will be the earliest onset over the Indian mainland since 2009, when it began on...
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As military confrontation between India and Pakistan continued to escalate, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday and apprised him of the current situation, sources said. The CDS met the defence minister this morning, during which he apprised...
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Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that his country would consider de-escalation if India stopped further attacks, AP reports.We responded because our patience had reached its limit. If they stop here, we will also consider stopping, Dar told Geo News.Dar claimed that he also...
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Srinagar was rocked by massive blasts hours after similar explosions shook Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital in the early hours of Saturday, officials said. Two massive explosions were heard near the Srinagar airport around 11.45, they said. The blasts caused panic among the people as...
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India on Saturday rejected Pakistan's claim that it has destroyed India's S-400 air defence system.Addressing a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said that India unequivocally rejects these false claims being spread by Pakistan.Pakistan has also attempted to...
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The Indian government on Saturday said that the Pakistan military has been observed to be moving its troops towards forward areasAddressing a press conference wing commander Vyomika Singh said that Pakistani army has been observed to be moving its troops towards forward areas, indicating an...
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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...
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The damaged temple and houses during Pakistani attack in Jammu./ANI Photo
Pakistan continued its attack on India with the neighbouring country targeted places of worship in Jammu besides residential areas in the city. Pakistan continued its hostilities on Friday by targeting places of worship like the famous Shambhu Temple and residential areas in Jammu. Multiple...
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The Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah, the Jaish-e-Mohammad's headquarters in Bahawalpur, which was hit by Indian missiles/Reuters Video/ANI
China on Saturday strongly urged India and Pakistan to exercise calm and restraint and return to the track of peaceful settlement. China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation, a statement by the Chinese foreign...
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India on Saturday rejected claims of pro-Pakistani social media handles about the capture of a female IAF pilot in Pakistan. Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured. Pro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has...
10:23
BSF destroys terror launchpad across the border in Akhnoor, Jammu/ANI on X
The Border Security Force on Saturday said it has completely destroyed a terrorist launchpad opposite Akhnoor in Jammu in response to unprovoked firing from the other side along the International Border. The base was located at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot district, a BSF spokesperson...
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Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah interacts with the families who were displaced by Pak shelling in Jammu/ANI Photo
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited a residential locality in Jammu where an explosion damaged a house and several parked vehicles, officials said. Abdullah visited the explosion site in Rehari and interacted with the affected family, they said. People...
09:50
Various fragments and pieces of unidentified debris were recovered from the Lasjan area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Saturday morning. Visuals from the incident spot showcase that the debris was found between a cluster of houses. The local residents narrowly escaped from the...
09:35
The ministry of external affairs and the ministry of defence will hold a briefing on Saturday on Operation Sindoor. As per details, the briefing will commence at 10:30 am. This comes as tensions between the two countries continues to escalate. Pakistan carried out cross-border...
09:32
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir and offered US assistance in starting constructive talks with India to avoid future conflicts. Rubio continued to urge both parties to find ways to de-escalate, a statement issued by spokesperson Tammy Bruce...
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News reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 air defence system are baseless and it is a fake news, said defence officials on Saturday. -- ANI
09:21
Five persons were killed after two speeding motorcycles collided in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district on Saturday, the police said. The accident occurred on the Amarwada-Chourai Road around 12.15 am, additional superintendent of police Ayush Gupta said. He said three persons were...
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Pakistan opened fire on Border Security Force posts in the Jammu sector without any provocation on Friday from 9 pm onwards, said the BSF. BSF is responding in a commensurate manner, causing widespread damage to posts and assets of Pakistan Rangers along the International Boundary. Our...
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The remains of Pakistani drones shot down my Indian air defence system/Courtesy Indian Army on X
India shot down Pakistani drones in Amritsar in Punjab on Saturday morning as the neighbouring country continued attack on the border areas escalating tensions. Pakistan's blatant escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continues along our western borders. In one such incident,...
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A damaged house in Pakistani drone attack in Jammu on Saturday/ANI on X
Saudi Arabia early Saturday said it was making efforts to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, end current military confrontations, and promote the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels. In a brief statement, the foreign ministry said that upon the...
08:42
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday hit out at the IMF for granting a billion dollar loan to Pakistan, saying the global financial organisation was essentially reimbursing Islamabad for the ammunition used to devastate border areas of the Union territory. The...
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Security personnel at Srinagar's Ghar Lal Chowk after loud explosions on Saturday/Umar Ganie/Rediff
Multiple blasts were heard in Srinagar city early on Saturday morning, hours after the Indian military thwarted drone attacks by Pakistan at several places here late last night. According to officials, the blasts were heard near vital installations, including the airport. As soon as the...
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Pakistani drone attack along IB on Friday night/ANI on X
Explosion-like sounds were heard in Pathankot district of Punjab early on Saturday morning, amid the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan. The blast sounds were heard around 5 am. There was no official word in this regard. Authorities enforced a blackout in...
08:02
A senior government official was killed and his two staff members were critically injured in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir early Saturday, officials said. Additional deputy commissioner, Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa and his two staff members were seriously injured...
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The All India Motor Transport Congress on Friday offered to make available about 7.5 lakh trucks registered in Madhya Pradesh to the Indian Army. State unit chief of the association C L Mukati told reporters that he has written a letter to the Prime Minister's Office in this...
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The All India Motor Transport Congress on Friday offered to make available about 7.5 lakh trucks registered in Madhya Pradesh to the Indian Army. State unit chief of the association C L Mukati told reporters that he has written a letter to the Prime Minister's Office in this...
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The Jaisalmer police on Friday arrested nine people for engaging in suspicious activity near strategically important places, security-wise, in Sadar, Kotwali and Pokaran Police Station areas. One of them is under interrogation by various agencies, the police said. Jaisalmer superintendent...
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