India Returns To New Normal
CCPA issues notices to 13 e-commerce players for illegal sale of walkie talkies
Government watchdog CCPA has issued notices to 13 e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart for illegal sale of walkie-talkie devices on their platforms, which could raise security concerns at a time of military conflict between India and Pakistan. In an official statement on Friday, the government said the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued 13 notices to leading digital marketplaces against the illegal listing and sale of walkie-talkies on e-commerce platforms.
Indian envoy meets Nepal PM Oli, briefs on latest of Indo-Pak confrontation
India's Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava called on Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday and briefed him about the latest development related to the India-Pakistan tension in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. "Ambassador Srivastava briefed Prime Minister Oli regarding the recent tensions and the scenario developed between India and Pakistan due to a terrorist attack at Pahalgam in India on April 22," a statement issued by the Prime Minister's office said after the meeting at his official residence at Baluwatar.
MEA Briefing Highlights
• Responding to Pak's attack, India launched armed drones at 4 air defence sites in Pak; one drone destroyed an AD radar system: Indian military
• Pak's farcical denial of its attempts to target installations in India is another example of its duplicity: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Highlights from Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's statement
• Pakistan launched a failed unprovoked drone and missile attack on 7 May at 08:30 PM.
Highlights of MEA Briefing
• Heavy caliber weapons fired by Pakistan along LoC
• On May 7, Pak shell landed behind Christian school
• Indian armed forces responded proportionately, adequately to Pakistan's attempts to target Indian installations last night: FS Vikram Misri.
Woman officer in Pakistan arrested for criticising army, govt in WhatsApp group
A woman government officer in Pakistan was arrested on Friday for criticising the Pakistan Army and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government in a WhatsApp group, amid the military conflict with India.
According to the FIR, the National Cyber Crime Agency has booked and arrested National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) officer Hina Sheikh for passing derogatory remarks about the Pakistan Army (for its role in military conflict with India) and government of Pakistan in a WhatsApp group under sections 20, 24, 24(A), 26A of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
No need to panic: Punjab CM Mann on India-Pakistan conflict
Amid a military flare-up between India and Pakistan in the wake of Operation Sindoor, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said there was no need to panic and urged people not to give credence to rumours.
Ministers will be deputed in border districts to ensure that no one indulges in black marketing or hoarding of essential items, he added.
Pakistan tried to target India's military infrastructure
Pakistan tried to target India's military infrastructure
Operation Sindoor: Telangana Cong MLAs, MLCs consider donating one month salary to NDF
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said that he is considering a proposal for Congress MLAs and MLCs to donate one month's salary to the National Defence Fund, against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.
Govt warns traders against hoarding of essential food items, says adequate stocks available
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday warned traders, wholesalers and retailers against hoarding of essential food items and asserted that the government has ample stocks.
"Don't believe in propaganda messages regarding food stocks in the country. We have ample food stocks, far exceeding required norms. DONT PAY HEED TO SUCH MESSAGES," he said in a social media post.