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JCB deployed to clear rubble extricate dead at the LeT facility at Muridkey, Pakistan, after it was mombed by India

Pakistan: Terror hotbed in Muridke turns into rubble after India's strike

Zain and Zoya, brother-sister duo among those killed in shelling by Pakistani Army on civilians in Poonch, Jammu

Poonch: Pakistan shelled Gurudwara, mosque, Geeta bhawan, killed 12 civilians

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AIMPLB condemns terrorism; supports govt's anti-extremism measures

New Delhi The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has issued a significant statement condemning terrorism and emphasiing the importance of peace and dialogue in resolving the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. In a special online meeting held on May 8, the Board's leadership expressed deep concern over the growing hostilities along the India-Pakistan border. They passed a resolution supporting all necessary me...

MHA writes to states, UTs to strengthen Civil Defence measures amid hostile threats

New Delhi In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968. Highlighting Section 11 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, the Ministry in a letter titled "augmentation of civil defence measures in the states/UTs" reminded that state gover...

World Bank has no role beyond a facilitator on Indus Waters Treaty issue: Ajay Banga

New Delhi World Bank has no role beyond being the facilitator of the Indus WatersTreaty between India and Pakistan, Ajay Banga, the President of the international financial institution said. The World Bank President clarified that it will not step in to the fix the suspension imposed on the water sharing agreement by India following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 after nine years of negoti...

Jaishankar, UK Foreign Secy Lammy hold discussions around countering terrorism

New Delhi External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday with discussions between the two leaders centred around countering terrorism. In a post shared on X, Jaishankar stated, "Had a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy this afternoon. Our discussions centered around countering terrorism, for which there must be zero-tolerance." Had a ...

Nadda reviews national medical preparedness amid India-Pakistan tensions

New Delhi Union Health Minister JP Nadda conducted a review meeting on the health centres and facilities across the country on Friday amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Senior officials of the Ministry of Health attended the meeting and provided a thorough review of the health facilities. Nadda was also briefed on the operational status of all hospitals and health facilities during the meeting, with particular...

BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan tensions

New Delhi The Board Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the suspension of the ongoing Indian Premier League(IPL), sources said. The tournament had entered the decisive stage with the Final scheduled for May 25. The development comes on the heels of Thursday night's unfortunate incident at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, where the highly anticipated match between PBKS and DC was called off...

Pakistan Super League remaining matches shifted to UAE

New Delhi The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) on Friday announced that the remaining fixtures of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) have been shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as per a release from PCB. The last eight fixtures of the PSL, which were previously scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Lahore, will now be staged in the UAE. PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi expressed regret that Pakistani fans won't be able to watch ...

PIB Fact Check debunks seven instances of misinformation amid escalated tension

New Delhi Amid the escalated tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of India's precision strikes on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, detrimental elements from Pakistan have been trying to deliberately sabotage the narrative from the ground reality by spreading misinformation with a sole objective to instil fear among the Indian masses. Following India's retaliation during Operation Sindo...

Locals in Jaisalmer express joy after Indian air defence thwart Pakistani drone strike

Jaisalmer Locals in the border districts of Rajasthan expressed their enduring faith in the Armed forces after every Pakistani drone strike was intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer last night. A local said, "After the sudden strike we were under fear but all the Pakistani drones were neutralised. The attack on the Army and Air Force were completely thwarted. There is peace and no fear among the people. We are with the In...

After India's Op Sindoor, Pakistan in panic pleads for more loans from international partners

Islamabad As India's Op Sindoor continues to damage the terrorist infrastructure and its support structure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Pakistan government has pleaded with international partners to provide more loans. It has also called on international partners to help de-escalate as the stocks were crashing. The Pakistan government made the request in a verified account purportedly belonging to ...

Akash missile system key in repelling Pakistani drone attacks along LoC: Officials

New Delhi The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. The Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 has successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. ...

American Robert Prevost elected as new Pope

Vatican City The Vatican conclave on Thursday chose a new Pope, Robert Prevost - the first American pope, Vatican News said. The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo XIV becomes the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Cardinal Prot...

Pakistan Super League remaining matches shifted to UAE

New Delhi The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) on Friday announced that the remaining fixtures of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) have been shifted to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as per a release from PCB. The last eight fixtures of the PSL, which were previously scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Lahore, will now be staged in the UAE. PCB Chair Mohsin Naqvi expressed regret that Pakistani fans won't be able to watch ...

Marco Rubio urges 'immediate de-escalation between India, Pakistan

Washington US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Thursday said Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for restraint amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. During a press briefing, Bruce said that Rubio spoke to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging immediate de-escalation. "This morning Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistani PM Shehba...

India asks X to ban over 8k accounts subject to penalties

New Delhi Social media platform X has received executive orders from the Indian government requiring X to block over 8,000 accounts in India, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment of the company's local employees, a statement by the Global Government Affairs said. The orders include demands to block access in India to accounts belonging to international news organisations and prominent X users....

India neutralises Pakistan's large-scale drone, missile assault in J-K: HQ IDS

New Delhi The Indian Armed Forces successfully foiled a large-scale drone and missile attack launched by Pakistan targeting multiple military stations in Northern and Western India, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) said. The Indian Army shot down more than 50 Pakistani drones during a large-scale counter-drone operation along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders (IB...

Pakistani jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources

Pathankot A Pakistani Air Force jet was shot down by Indian air defence systems in the Pathankot sector of Punjab, multiple sources told ANI on Friday. Official confirmation from the government is still awaited, and more details are expected. Earlier in the day, Defence sources said that the Indian Army also shot down two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. This happened during a heavy exchange of artillery...

Govt asks OTT platforms to refrain from streaming content with Pakistan origins

New Delhi The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued advisory to advisory to publishers of online curated content, OTT platforms, media streaming platforms, and intermediaries regarding the hosting of content having its origins in Pakistan. According to advisory issued, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which lay down 'Code of Ethics', should be adhe...

"Giving terrorists a state funeral maybe Pakistan practice: Vikram Misri

New Delhi Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday exposed Pakistan's tacit links to terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jais-e-Mohammed. While addressing a media briefing on Operation Sindoor in Delhi on Thursday, Misri questioned why terror operatives were being accorded a state funeral with the presence of military brass. "It's also odd that the funerals of civilians are carried out with the coffins being ...

US asks its citizens to leave Lahore after India strikes radar systems

Lahore After reports of "drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions," the US has asked its citizens to leave Lahore or "shelter-in-place." The US Consulate in a statement also advised its citizens to have evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance, carry up-to-date and easily accessible travel documents, monitor local media for updates, carry proper identification, and coope...

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