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India Strikes Pakistan Air Defence Sites in Response to Drone Infiltration

Hours after India announced its successful targeting of four air defence sites in Pakistan using armed drones, Pakistani drones were spotted over Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot on Friday night and were engaged by India’s armed forces. The strikes earlier on Friday were in response to Pakistan's multiple failed viola...

AIMPLB Calls for Dialogue Over War Amid India-Pakistan Tensions, Pauses Public Events

In response to the ongoing India-Pakistan military conflict, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has emphasized that war is not a viable solution and has called for peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. At a special online meeting of its office-bearers held on Thursday, the board...

Delhi to Test Air Siren System at ITO Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

The Delhi government and police will conduct a trial of the newly installed air siren system at ITO in central Delhi on Friday afternoon, amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. The test, scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., will last 15 to 20 minutes, according to an official directive. A police officer stated that the sirens a...

IOC Urges Calm Amid India-Pakistan Tensions, Assures Ample Fuel and LPG Supplies

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country’s largest oil company, assured the public on Friday that there are sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG across India, and urged citizens not to engage in panic buying amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The clarification came after numerous video...

The Rise of Women Officers in India's Armed Forces: A Historic Moment

On May 7, 2025, two women officers, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi from the Indian Army and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh from the Indian Air Force, shared details of Operation Sindoor, marking a significant moment for India. However, the journey of women in the Indian Army has been a long and challenging one. A pivotal Supreme...

India Assures Stable Supply of Essentials Amid Tensions; No Shortage or Price Surge

India has ample reserves of essential commodities — including food, fertilisers, and fuel — and supply chains remain fully functional, with no disruption or price hikes reported, officials said on Friday following a review with state authorities. According to officials, transportation by rail, road, and air...

Seven Jaish Terrorists Killed in Samba Infiltration Bid; BSF Destroys Pak Rangers Post

Seven suspected terrorists from the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) group were killed by the Border Security Force (BSF) during an infiltration attempt in the Samba sector of Jammu on the night of May 8–9, 2025. According to a BSF statement, the infiltrators were trying to cross the border under the cover of heavy ...

Akhilesh Yadav Calls for Restraint and Unity Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has urged citizens to exercise restraint and avoid spreading misinformation. In a post on X Thursday night, Yadav expressed pride in India’s armed forces and called for national unity, saying, “We all stand with the co...

Manipur Security Forces Arrest Nine Militants from Banned Outfits

Security forces in Manipur arrested nine militants from various banned groups across three districts, police reported on Friday. Four members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL) were captured in Lamding Khumanthem Leikai, Thoubal district, on Thursday. In another operation, three militants from the United Na...

India’s Measured Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack: "Non-Escalatory" Yet Precise

India has responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 tourists, in a "controlled, precise, measured, considered, and non-escalatory" manner, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. While briefing reporters in Delhi, Misri emphasized that India’s response was not meant to escalate tensions but was rather...

India Orders Mass Social Media Bans Amid Pakistan Tensions; Twitter Calls It Censorship

Following the intensifying conflict between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor—which reportedly eliminated 100 terrorists across nine camps in Pakistan—the Indian government has launched a sweeping crackdown on cross-border digital content. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, several You...

Jammu and Kashmir Congress Condemns Pakistan for Missile and Drone Attacks

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress strongly condemned Pakistan on Friday for launching missile and drone attacks on Jammu and surrounding areas on Thursday night, warning that the country "will have to pay for its sins." Ravinder Sharma, the party’s chief spokesperson, expressed outrage over Pakistan’s provoca...

Blackout Enforced in Punjab Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

A blackout was enforced across several districts of Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, and Mohali, as well as the Union Territory of Chandigarh, on Thursday evening, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. In Jalandhar, security forces neutralized drones spotted around 11:20 pm, ...

India's Operation Sindoor: Focused Strikes on Terror Bases in Response to Pahalgam Attack

In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India conducted Operation Sindoor, targeting 24 terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The strikes focused solely on terrorist infrastructure linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, with no military installations targeted. India’s actions were de...

BJP Claims Abdul Rauf Azhar Killed in India's Operation Sindoor Strikes on Terror Infrastructure

The BJP has announced that Abdul Rauf Azhar, the younger brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, was among the terrorists killed in India’s Operation Sindoor airstrikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The strikes, carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack...

India Foils Pakistan’s Attempted Strikes, Responds with Precision in Ongoing Operation Sindoor

Pakistan attempted to escalate tensions with India late Wednesday and early Thursday by targeting military installations in 15 northern and western cities, including areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Gujarat. These efforts were foiled by India’s air defence systems, the government said. In response, Indian ...

Reliance Withdraws Trademark Bid for 'Operation Sindoor' After Public Outcry

Following India’s announcement of airstrikes on terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor', four parties filed trademark applications for the term. These included Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and three individuals — Mukesh Chetram Agrawal, Retired Group Ca...

Rajasthan and Punjab on High Alert After India’s Retaliatory Strikes in Pakistan

Rajasthan and Punjab are on high alert following India’s recent military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Authorities in both states are bracing for potential escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan. Punjab has canceled the leave of all police personnel, while...

Rajnath Singh Briefs Parties on Operation Sindoor, Confirms 100 Terrorists Killed

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday briefed leaders of various political parties in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, India’s ongoing military offensive targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). While confirming that at least 100 terrorists were eliminated in the strikes, ...

Owaisi Calls for Global Action Against TRF, Lauds Operation Sindoor at All-Party Meet

At an all-party meeting following India’s airstrikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, AIMIM leader and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged a global campaign against The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy that claimed responsibility for the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Owa...

Satellite Images Reveal Destruction of JeM and LeT Headquarters in Pakistan After Indian Strikes

Satellite images released by Maxar Technologies and reviewed by Reuters offer striking visual confirmation of the destruction inflicted on terror infrastructure in Bahawalpur and Muridke, Pakistan, following India's precision missile strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' early Wednesday morning. These targeted attacks on k...

Finance Ministry Unveils Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy to Guide Sustainable Investments

On Wednesday, the Finance Ministry unveiled a draft framework for a climate finance taxonomy aimed at helping investors identify projects and activities that align with India’s climate objectives and transition strategies. The initiative is designed to boost investment in sustainable technologies and practices by...

When, where, and how did the attack on Pakistan happen? Who made the plan, and who approved it?

India has avenged the killing of 26 innocent Indians in Pahalgam. On the night of May 6 and 7, India executed Operation Sindoor, shaking Pakistan to its core. In this operation, the headquarters of terrorist organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen were destroyed. India targeted 9 ter...

Operation Sindoor: India fires missiles at 900 terrorists in Pakistan and PoK, destroys launch pads

On the night of May 6–7, India conducted surgical strikes on 9 terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor. The Indian Army specifically targeted the launch pads from where attacks on India were being planned. These strikes were carried out on nearly 900 terrorists affiliated with terrorist organi...

Operation Sindoor: Why were these 9 locations from Bahawalpur to Kotli chosen for the airstrike? Here's the reason.

Operation Sindoor: Late Wednesday night, under Operation Sindoor, India carried out airstrikes on 9 terrorist bases located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This operation was significant because, for the first time since the 1971 war, the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy carried out a coordinate...

ED Attaches Assets Worth ₹2,348 Crore of Delhi-NCR Real Estate Company

As part of its investigation, the ED has attached properties owned by WTC Faridabad Infrastructure Pvt Ltd and other entities of the WTC Group. The attached assets include 159 acres of land located in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad, unsold flats, residential properties in Goa, and commercial complexes across the...

New Excise Policy: Crackdown on Ahatas, Liquor Shops Shut in Small Villages

Under the new policy, strict regulations have been imposed on the operation of ahatas (drinking enclosures attached to liquor shops), and liquor shops in villages with a population of less than 500 will be shut down. As per the new rules, the maximum area for an ahata has been capped at 1,000 square meters. Live music...

Why Was Rahul Gandhi Declared Outside the Hindu Religion? Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Explains

The Shankaracharya explained that if a person does not believe in the scriptures and religious texts of Hinduism, they cannot be considered a Hindu. Referring to Rahul Gandhi’s statements against the Manusmriti, Swami Avimukteshwarananda mentioned that he had sought clarification from Gandhi. However, when no res...

India-Japan Defence Ministers to Meet in New Delhi to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet with his Japanese counterpart, Gen Nakatani, in New Delhi on Monday to discuss regional and global security concerns and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, as per a government statement issued on Sunday. The two nations share a long-standing friendship that has grown...

Supreme Court to Hear Waqf (Amendment) Act Case on May 15

The Supreme Court announced that a bench led by Chief Justice-designate Justice B R Gavai will hear the pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act on May 15, after the current CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, demits office on May 13. The CJI explained that while certain aspects of the c...

Supreme Court Calls for Social Media Influencers' Presence Over Mockery of SMA Patients

The Supreme Court on Monday directed five social media influencers, including Samay Raina, the host of "India's Got Latent," to appear in court in response to a petition from the NGO ‘Cure SMA Foundation of India.’ The NGO accused the influencers of mocking individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) on ...

Supreme Court Rejects Mughal Descendant’s Claim to Red Fort

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by a woman claiming to be a descendant of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, who sought possession of the Red Fort based on her ancestry. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar deemed the plea “completely mi...

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Single Heir to Sell Family Property Without Consent

The Supreme Court of India has recently issued a landmark ruling that significantly alters the legal landscape surrounding the sale of ancestral or jointly inherited family property. As per the judgment, a single legal heir can now sell the entire property without needing the formal consent of other co-heirs—unde...

Top 10 Countries with the Largest Active Military Manpower in 2025: India Ranks Second

In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions and rapid technological innovation, many nations are reassessing their defence priorities—resulting in notable boosts in military spending and personnel numbers. As per the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), globa...

PM Modi Mourns Visakhapatnam Temple Wall Collapse That Killed 8 During Chandanotsavam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed profound grief over the tragic deaths caused by a wall collapse at the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple during the Chandanotsavam festival in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM, when a 20-foot-long temporary structure gave way du...

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