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Following Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian military and civilian sites, India retaliated by destroying key Pakistani posts and terrorist launch pads near Jammu. Pakistan claims its airbases were targeted, vowing retaliation and temporarily closing its airspace. India remains on high alert, activating missile systems and continuing counter-drone operations along the LoC after the Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor'.

A senior government officer was killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir early Saturday. Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa, succumbed to injuries after his residence was struck by an artillery shell. Two of his staff members were also critically injured.

With the implementation of this Act, the BBMP — currently governed under the BBMP Act, 2021 — will cease to exist in its present legal form.

Operations presently normal at Delhi airport; J&K govt official, toddler among five killed in intense Pakistan shelling

Tensions escalate as Pakistan reports India launched missiles at its air bases, triggering retaliatory strikes. Pakistan claims interception of most missiles, targeting Indian facilities in response. The conflict follows a deadly attack in Kashmir, blamed on Pakistan by India. Amidst rising tensions, both sides accuse each other of cross-border attacks, including drone incursions and airstrikes, further destabilizing the region.

Delhi Airport has resumed normal operations but advises passengers to expect potential delays due to heightened security measures amid India-Pakistan tensions. Thirty-two airports across Northern and Western India faced temporary closures for civil flight operations. Drones were spotted at twenty-six locations near the International Border and Line of Control, raising security concerns.

Indian Navy’s Vidyut-class missile boats had Pakistan by its jugular vein then; though both nations possess advanced equipment, what gives India an edge is its well-stocked hi-tech anti-ship missiles, ballistic missiles, and a host of surface-to-air missiles and air-to-air strike weapons, say experts

CM Mohan Charan Majhi stated that credible intelligence inputs had prompted heightened vigilance around the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, India’s premier missile testing facility, and Jagannath Temple in Puri

CPI(M) had supported the first phase of Operation Sindoor against terrorism; Md Salim says no one wins in the war of attacks and counter-attacks

Early Saturday morning, multiple explosions rocked Pakistani military bases, escalating tensions with India following recent strikes. Pakistan claims Indian jets fired missiles at key airbases, though most were reportedly intercepted. Blackouts were enforced in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor and Punjab's Jalandhar amid reported explosions and drone sightings, heightening fears of a wider conflict.

Equipping air defence guns with air burst ammunition is a key lesson learned from the Ukraine war where drones have played a significant role

India has strongly condemned Pakistan for endangering civilian air traffic by using it as a shield during drone and missile attacks across the international border. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh highlighted that Pakistan did not close its airspace despite launching an attack on May 7, risking the safety of commercial flights.

Amidst the ongoing 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan, the Supreme Court has temporarily halted the discharge of 69 Short Service Commission Officers, including 47 women. The court emphasized the need to maintain morale during the Indo-Pak tensions, suggesting their skills could be utilized elsewhere. The decision follows arguments about discriminatory practices in granting Permanent Commissions, especially given recent rulings on women's eligibility.

Pakistani shelling across the Line of Control resulted in casualties. An Army jawan, M Murali Naik, lost his life. A woman in Uri and a man in Poonch also died. Six other civilians sustained injuries due to the intense firing. Indian troops retaliated effectively. A family in Uri was injured while fleeing, resulting in the death of Nargis Bano.

Over a lakh devotees gathered for north Goa’s annual Lairai jatra, a procession held in Shirgao village, leading to the Shree Lairai Devi temple. Then, there was a mishap on the steep hill; a rope barricade was broken, and chaos ensued. Within a few minutes, six were dead and over 80 injured in a stampede that now has the State administration and the temple committee arguing over who was at fault and who should govern the religious institution, finds Purnima Sah

Following escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, Indian travel companies like EaseMyTrip and Cox & Kings are taking a stand against Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their pro-Pakistan stance. EaseMyTrip advises caution when visiting these nations, while Cox & Kings has paused new travel offerings, urging Indian travelers to consider the geopolitical environment.