BSF jawan injuried in Pak shelling succumbs

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BSF jawan injuried in Pak shelling succumbs

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A Border Security Force jawan succumbed to his injuries, which he had sustained in Pakistani shelling, at a hospital Jammu on Sunday, officials said.This takes the death toll on the Indian side in the four days of intense clashes between India and Pakistan to 28.Constable Deepak Chimngakham was...
22:25

Protest held outside Karachi Bakery in Hyderabad

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A group of people held a protest in front of a Karachi Bakery outlet in Hyderabad, demanding that the name be changed, police said on Sunday.    Around 10-15 members, holding the tricolour and wearing saffron scarves, gathered in front of the Karachi Bakery store at Shamshabad...
22:06

9 months after collapse, new Shivaji statue unveiled in Malvan

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Nearly nine months after the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at the Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's coastal Sindhudurg district, a new 91 feet tall statue of the warrior king was unveiled at the same site on Sunday.The previous 35-foot statue had collapsed in August last year, less...
21:19

We have called Pakistan's nuclear deterrence bluff: India

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Government sources on Sunday said a new normal has been established in India's response to cross-border terrorism, asserting that the Line of Control (LoC), the International Border (IB), and even the nuclear threat will no longer shield Pakistan.The new normal is the LoC will not protect you,...
21:11

India isolated Pakistan diplomatically: BJP

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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday asserted that India has rewritten the rules of its engagement with Pakistan under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as it hit out at the Congress and alleged the Indira Gandhi-led government released more than 90,000 prisoners of war...
19:38

Indian strikes killed 35-40 Pakistani soldiers: DGMO

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In the joint press briefing on Sunday, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai revealed that the Pakistan Army is reported to have lost between 35 to 40 personnel due to Indian artillery and small arms fire along the Line of Control between May 7 and 10.Some...
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Top terrorists among over 100 killed in strikes: DGMO

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Joint Briefing of Indian defence forces on Operation Sindoor begins.Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai says: You are all by now familiar with the brutality and the dastardly manner in which 26 innocent lives were prematurely terminated at Pahalgam on...
18:26

Man booked for making objectionable comments against Operation Sindoor

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Police have booked a man in Eath, Uttar Pradesh for allegedly posting objectionable comments against Operation Sindoor on social media, officials said on Sunday.In his complaint, Sub-Inspector Karam Veer Singh said, On May 10, I was on patrolling duty, when a provocative video on Facebook from...
17:47

Delhi airport sees around 100 flight cancellations today

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Around 100 flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled on Sunday, according to a source.Security measures were enhanced, and at least 32 airports in the northern and western parts of the country were temporarily shut in view of the conflict between India and Pakistan.On Saturday, India...
17:32

Drone, pistol recovered near Ferozepur border

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Border Security Force and Punjab Police have recovered a drone from an agricultural field near a village, situated along the international Indo-Pakistan border, officials said on Sunday.The officials received inputs regarding the drone and a search operation was carried out.The drone along with a...
17:13

'Committed' to faithful implementation of ceasefire: Pak

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Sajjad Hussain, PTIPakistan on Sunday said it was 'committed' to faithful implementation of the ceasefire with India, asserting that its forces are handling the situation with 'responsibility and restraint'.India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding to stop all firings and military...
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Wife of detained BSF constable seeks meeting with Bengal CM

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The wife of Border Security Force constable Purnam Kumar Sahu detained by Pakistan Rangers, on Sunday, said she has sought a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to appeal for her intervention in her husband's release.She expressed hope that Banerjee's involvement could...
16:24

'Trump announced ceasefire': Rahul writes to PM

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The leaders of opposition in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding an immediate special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and the latest developments in cross-border firing.Leader of Opposition (LoP) in...
16:09

J-K man working in Shimla booked for using Pak flag as DP

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Police in Shimla have booked a man for using the image of a Pakistan flag as his display picture on WhatsApp, officials said on Sunday.Adil Magre -- a native of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir living near the Lakkar Bazar in Shimla since 2016 -- works with a private gas agency in the state capital,...
15:24

Don't rush back home: J-K Police to border residents

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Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday asked border villages residents, who were evacuated to safer places in view of cross border shelling by Pakistan, not to rush back to homes as they are yet to sanitize and clear these areas of any unexplored shells.More than 1.25 lakh residents of...
14:35

India never targeted Pak civilians: Rajnath

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The Indian military displayed courage and restraint and has given a befitting reply to Pakistan by attacking many of its military bases, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.Speaking virtually at an event in Lucknow to inaugurate a BrahMos production unit, Singh said Operation Sindoor...
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Rajnath inaugurates BrahMos production unit

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor Lucknow.The Rs 300 crore facility is a key part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and represents India's...
12:57

PM chairs high-level meeting; CDS, Doval present

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a day after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions.NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of...
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Pak def minister lists issues for talks with India

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Sajjad Hussain, PTIPakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said Kashmir, the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorism remain major issues with India and could be discussed in any future dialogue with the neighbouring country.Asif's comments came when he was asked about tackling the pending issues...
11:49

Operations normal; some flights may be impacted: Delhi airport

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Delhi airport authorities on Sunday said operations are normal but some flights and the processing time at security checkpoints might be impacted due to the changing airspace dynamics and enhanced security protocols.      Enhanced security measures that were...
11:15

Advisory issued in Jalandhar as tension with Pak rises

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Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Jalandhar district collector issued an advisory among the locals to avoid bursting crackers, flying drones and forwarding unverified social media messages.  Situation also returned to normal in Jalandhar. Forces have been on...
11:08

11 militants arrested in Manipur on charge of extorting locals

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Security personnel in Imphal, Manipur/File image
Eleven militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur on charges of extorting locals, the police said on Sunday.The arrests were made from Imphal West, Kakching, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts on Saturday.A number of arms and ammunition were seized from the arrested militants, the...
10:53

More mock drills next week in TN, to cover major reservoirs: Govt

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The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday said civil defence mock drills to check the preparedness in vital installations will continue next week in the state, and would be held at major reservoirs. On the advice of the ministry of home affairs, such exercises had already been conducted in vital...
10:40

Panic grips Rajasthan border residents after truce violations by Pakistan

he Rajasthan police retrive a missile fragment in Barmer after attacks by Pakistan/ANI Photo
he Rajasthan police retrive a missile fragment in Barmer after attacks by Pakistan/ANI Photo
Panic continued to grip the border areas of Rajasthan overnight following ceasefire violations by Pakistan. A blackout was imposed in the border region and there were reports of drone activity and explosions from Jaisalmer, Barmer and other areas. However, according to Jaisalmer...
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Big B returns to X to praise Op Sindoor, says Pahalgam won't be forgotten

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on early Sunday morning made his social media comeback with a lengthy post on 'Operation Sindoor' by the Indian armed forces in retaliation of the Pahalgam terror attack, after sharing a series of blank posts on his X page and personal blog for weeks. The veteran...
10:13

Trump hails strong India, Pak leaderships for reaching truce

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised the strong and unwaveringly powerful leadership of India and Pakistan for reaching a ceasefire, saying their legacy is greatly enhanced by their brave actions. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control and International...
10:09

Jammu border calm overnight; no drone activity reported

A view of Poonch town on Sunday morning/ANI on X
A view of Poonch town on Sunday morning/ANI on X
No overnight cross-border shelling or drone activity was reported from anywhere across the Jammu region, officials said on Sunday, as guns fell silent after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firing and military action. An uneasy calm prevailed on the borders, especially...
09:56

Counting of votes for Assam panchayat polls begins amid tight security

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Counting of votes for the panchayat polls in Assam began on Sunday morning amid tight security, officials said.Polling took place in two phases, on May 2 and 7, in the state's 27 districts for the first time after the delimitation of the constituencies.The counting of ballot papers began at 8 am....
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Rajnath to inaugurate BrahMos testing facility in Lucknow today

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow on Sunday.  As per the Defence Minister's Office, Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the facility at around 11 am.  At around 11.00 am today, 11th May, Raksha Mantri...
09:33

Will continue to stand by Pak in upholding its sovereignty: China

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that his country would continue to stand by Pakistan in upholding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence'.The Chinese foreign minister made these comments during a telephonic conversation with deputy Prime Minister and...
09:25

No ceasefire violation in Kashmir valley overnight

A view of Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Sunday morning/ANI on X
A view of Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Sunday morning/ANI on X
There was a semblance of normalcy in Kashmir valley as residents witnessed the first night in six days without the sound of aircraft, missiles and drones flying overhead. There was no ceasefire violation reported from any sector along the Line of Control in Kashmir after 11 pm on Saturday,...
09:15

3 Bengaluru devotees donate 4 giant silver lamps to Tirupati temple

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A file image of the Tirupati Balaji temple/ANI Photo
Three Bengaluru based devotees have donated four giant silver lamps to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Radha Krishna, Shyam Sundar Sharma and Shashidhar from Bengaluru donated these lamps on Saturday evening, a press release from TTD said. The donors presented the lamps to temple...
08:51

Amritsar on high alert, people asked to stay indoors

Visuals from outside Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar/ANI on X
Visuals from outside Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar/ANI on X
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Amritsar district collector has issued a red alert, urging residents to stay indoors and away from windows.  In a statement issued on Sunday, the district collector said, We have restored power supply for your convenience, but we are...
08:42

Operation Sindoor martyr Murali Naik's body reaches his village in Andhra

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The body of Mudavath Murali Naik, a soldier martyred during Operation Sindoor', reached his home here in the Sri Sathyasai district late on Friday, an official press release stated. Naik (23), an Agniveer from the Kalli Thanda village of Gorantla mandal died around 2 am Friday at a reserve...
08:23

Soldier hurt in exchange of fire with suspected terrorist outside J-K army camp

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An army trooper was injured in a brief exchange of fire with a suspected terrorist outside a camp here on Saturday, an official said, as a massive search operation is on to secure the area. The incident took place in the high-security Nagrota area late Saturday evening, the official...
08:17

Pak drone debris kills soldier guarding Udhampur airbase in J-K

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A soldier was killed when he was hit by a fragment of a Pakistani drone, which was successfully intercepted by the Army Air Defence at an air base in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Saturday, officials said. The incident took place before the announcement of a ceasefire by India and...
08:07

Chinese FM speaks to Doval, calls for lasting ceasefire

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with NSA Ajit Doval/File image
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with NSA Ajit Doval/File image
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and expressed hope that New Delhi and Islamabad would address their differences through dialogue and achieve a lasting ceasefire. During their conversation, Doval told Wang that war was not India's choice...