Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited shelling-hit areas of Uri in Baramulla district, assuring government support to rebuild homes and pledging to take up the demand for individual bunkers with the Centre. Calling the pain of the people "deeply personal", Abdullah expressed solidarity with families like that of Nargis Begum, who lost her life in the cross-border shelling. He condemned what he described as a “deliberate attempt” by Pakistan to harm civilians and said damage assessment is underway to provide immediate relief.
India Returns To New Normal
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Update: 2025-05-09 05:13 GMT
2025-05-14 09:54 GMT
"The HCL-Foxconn semiconductor plant will manufacture display driver chips for mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, and other electronic devices," said IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
2025-05-14 09:53 GMT
Cabinet Approves Rs 3,706 Cr HCL-Foxconn Chip Plant in UP
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 3,706 crore semiconductor plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, under a joint venture between HCL (60%) and Foxconn (40%). Announced by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the facility will produce 36 million display driver chips monthly and process 20,000 wafers, supporting India’s semiconductor mission. Located near the upcoming Noida airport, the project aims to reduce import dependence, boost domestic chip supply, and generate nearly 3,800 jobs.
2025-05-14 09:35 GMT
Sena (UBT) slams BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra', says revenge against Pak remains unfinished
Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday criticized the BJP’s nationwide ‘Tiranga Yatra’ celebrating Operation Sindoor, claiming the mission against Pakistan is incomplete. The 11-day yatra follows top-level discussions by BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and party chief J P Nadda.
2025-05-14 09:34 GMT
IMF begins virtual talks on Pakistan budget amid security concerns
The IMF has begun virtual discussions with Pakistan on the upcoming 2025-26 federal budget after delaying its Islamabad mission due to regional security concerns from the India-Pakistan conflict. Talks will continue until May 16, with the team expected to arrive in person by May 18, subject to safety conditions. The IMF has appointed Iva Petrova as its new Mission Chief, joining outgoing chief Nathan Porter. The lender is pressing for a primary budget surplus of 1.6% of GDP, with a proposed FBR tax target of Rs 14.3 trillion.
2025-05-14 09:33 GMT
Helicopter service at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumes after 7 days
Helicopter service to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumed Wednesday after a seven-day suspension due to the India-Pakistan military standoff, officials said. The move follows the reopening of 32 airports, including Jammu and Srinagar, amid easing tensions. Shrine board officials reported a rise in pilgrim footfall and confirmed the battery car service is also operational. Over 30 lakh devotees have visited the shrine since January, and authorities expect numbers to grow significantly.
2025-05-14 08:47 GMT
Northern Army Chief briefs J&K LG on security
Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma met J&K LG Manoj Sinha and briefed him on the security situation. He was accompanied by 15 Corps Commander Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava during the meeting at Raj Bhavan.
2025-05-14 08:14 GMT
NCW Condemns Derogatory Remarks Against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
The National Commission for Women on Tuesday condemned the derogatory remarks allegedly made by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who was part of the Operation Sindoor briefing team. Without naming Shah, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar called the remarks unacceptable and insulting to women serving the nation, stressing that women like Qureshi are a source of national pride. The Congress had circulated a video of Shah’s controversial comment, prompting backlash, to which he later expressed willingness to apologise.
2025-05-14 08:06 GMT
Operation Sindoor Redefines India’s Security Doctrine: US
India’s Operation Sindoor has unveiled a new national security doctrine and surpassed its strategic goals, including destruction of terror camps and demonstrating military superiority over Pakistan, according to John Spencer, chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the US-based Modern War Institute. Launched on May 7 in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, the operation involved precise strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK. Spencer noted that India’s actions drew a new red line, asserting that future cross-border terror will be met with force. He emphasized that the operation restored deterrence, avoided full-scale war, and sent a strong message globally. Prime Minister Modi, in his address post-operation, reiterated that “terror and talks cannot go together” and declared Sindoor as India’s new anti-terror doctrine.
2025-05-14 07:58 GMT
Man Held in UP for Posting Indecent Remarks Against PM Modi
Sudhir Yadav, a resident of Medhauli village in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly posting indecent comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. He has been booked under BNS Section 152 for acts endangering India’s sovereignty and unity, police said.