Op Sindoor Live: Air Siren Sounded in Chandigarh, Residents Advised To Remain Indoors
Indian forces foil drone and missile attacks from Pakistan, launch retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terror hubs and air defence systems in Pakistan
India on Thursday night swiftly thwarted Pakistan's fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles including in Jammu and Pathankot after foiling similar bids at 15 places in northern and western regions of the country, as tensions soared between the two countries amid fears of a wider conflict.The renewed attempts and intense shelling by the Pakistani forces on the Line of Control(LoC) and the International Border(IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan came after India on Thursday morning targeted Pakistani air defence systems at multiple cities with one in Lahore being "neutralised".
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has made secondary ladder point checking compulsory for all flights, banned visitors at terminal buildings of airports and enhanced overall security.
The Chandigarh administration on Friday sounded an air raid siren, appealing to people to remain indoors.
A woman was killed and two of her family members injured after Pakistani troops resorted to heavy shelling in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.
A woman was killed and two of her family members injured after Pakistani troops resorted to heavy shelling in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday.
A total blackout for more than 7 hours was enforced in several parts of the border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha in Gujarat on Thursday night amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan.
The Leh administration announced that all schools in the district will remain closed on May 9 and 10 in view of the prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Indian Army says, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs."
Sounds of blasts rattled Jammu city early Friday morning, triggering an immediate blackout, hours after India thwarted Pakistan military's attempts to target military installations in border areas
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to hold a review meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs today in New Delhi.
Airlines has advised passengers across India to arrive at least three hours before departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding due to enhanced security measures at all airports.