As a result of missile action by the Indian armed forces against terrorist bases in Pakistan, extensive air restrictions have been imposed in the northern and western regions of India. These restrictions have led to the cancellation of more than 300 flights and the temporary suspension of operations of at least 25 airports. The affected airports include several places of strategic importance in the country including Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamshala and Jamnagar. These restrictions will remain in effect till 5:29 am on May 10, 2025. Indigo airline has confirmed in an official statement that…
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Israel has expressed support for India’s air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan. Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, reacting on the social media platform X, said, “Israel supports India’s right to self-defense. Terrorists should be aware that they cannot be safe anywhere from the heinous crimes they have committed against innocent people.” Indian armed forces carried out targeted operations against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under ‘Operation Sindoor’. The military operation was carried out following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which the involvement of Pakistan-based terror groups was found. According to Indian…
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over the growing military tensions between India and Pakistan. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric made it clear that the global community cannot tolerate armed conflict between the two countries. India’s Defence Ministry on Wednesday shared details of ‘Operation Sindoor’, which involved focused strikes on nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and PoK. The action was carried out in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The Indian Army clarified that utmost caution was exercised in this operation and no Pakistani military installation was targeted. Their aim was only to destroy terrorist…
Delhi government minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday confirmed the national capital’s extensive emergency preparedness. As per the Home Ministry’s directive, the state is all set to conduct a comprehensive mock drill on May 7. Minister Sood told the media that this mock drill is being conducted for the first time since 1971. In the context of the Pahalgam terror attack, he highlighted the solidarity of the citizens of the country and their dedication towards the government. On the Haryana-Punjab water dispute, Sood levelled serious allegations against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that he was creating hurdles in water supply…
In a controversial statement, retired Bangladesh Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman has presented a strategy for a possible invasion of India’s northeastern states. He publicly said on Facebook that if India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh will need to take over the country’s seven northeastern states. Rahman, who is a former Bangladesh Rifles chief, has also called for China’s assistance in implementing this strategy. His remarks come at a time when the two countries are trying to improve their diplomatic ties. In recent months, similar comments have been made by other senior Bangladeshi leaders on India’s northeast region. In March, Mohammad Yunus…
As a result of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tensions have escalated on the India-Pakistan border. After the unfortunate killing of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government has taken a tough stand against Pakistan. The Border Security Force (BSF) has raised the alert level in border villages of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. Security agencies have instructed local residents to remain on high alert and report any suspicious activity immediately. Local farmers expressed their concerns and said that they want to avoid a situation of war. Farmers like Gurtar Singh explained that based on past experiences, war causes serious…
Uttar Pradesh Police has been put on high alert as a result of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar has issued instructions to all police officers of the state to be extra vigilant and strengthen the security system. Intensive surveillance has been established at all bus and railway stations in the state including the international border with Nepal. Police forces have been ordered to be ready to deal with any emergency situation. Many tourists including two foreign nationals were killed in this attack in Pahalgam and many other…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tribute to the tourists killed in the Pahalgam terror attack at the Srinagar Police Control Room. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha were also present on the occasion. The bodies of the deceased were brought to the Srinagar Police Control Room on Wednesday morning. After the tribute ceremony, the Home Minister visited GMC Anantnag to meet the injured. He was also scheduled to conduct an aerial survey of the attack site at Baisaran in Pahalgam. The government has taken special measures to deal with the impact…
On April 22, 2025, 26 people, including two foreign nationals and at least 16 tourists, were killed in a terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, Kashmir. In addition, 20 other people were injured. The attack, carried out by a group affiliated to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, killed 6 tourists from Maharashtra, including 3 from Dombivali and 1 from Panvel. According to eyewitnesses, the terrorists carried out targeted attacks based on personal identification and mainly targeted men. The victims included Manish Ranjan, an excise inspector posted in Hyderabad and a native of Bihar, who was shot dead in front of his wife and…
US Vice President JD Vance today began his four-day visit to India in New Delhi, amid elaborate security arrangements and special traffic management measures in the capital. Vance, his wife Usha Vance and three children – Evan, Vivek and Mirabel – entered the Palam airport at 10 am, where they were formally welcomed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. In the early moments of the visit, he showed his respect for Indian culture by visiting the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. In the evening, Vice President Vance will hold important bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting is expected to cover…