Op Sindoor Live: Air Siren Sounded in Chandigarh, Residents Advised To Remain Indoors

India Responds with Drone Strikes and Air Defence Destruction After Pakistan Provokes at LoC

In response to Pakistan’s provocative drone and missile strikes targeting multiple Indian locations, the Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralised these attacks, including the destruction of a Pakistani air defence system in Lahore. Pakistan had targeted key sites in India, including Jammu, Amritsar, and Srinagar, but these were thwarted by India’s integrated defence systems. The retaliatory strike by India targeted Pakistani air defence radars, maintaining equal intensity in response. Meanwhile, Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control resulted in the loss of 16 civilian lives in Jammu and Kashmir, with India reaffirming its commitment to non-escalation if Pakistan adheres to the ceasefire.

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Political Leaders Unite in Support of Operation Sindoor, Congratulate Armed Forces

Leaders from across the political spectrum came together at an all-party meeting on Thursday, expressing strong support for Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist sites in Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefed attendees but refrained from sharing specific details, citing the ongoing nature of the operation. The 90-minute meeting aimed to build a broad political consensus, with leaders lauding the armed forces for their decisive action and ensuring solidarity in the face of national challenges. Leaders also voiced concerns over the spread of fake news on social media.

Operation Sindoor: Control room set up in Srinagar to monitor situation

Authorities in Srinagar have set-up a central control room to monitor developments in the wake of missile strikes by India on nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)."In view of the prevailing situation, a Joint Control Room is established at the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar under the overall supervision of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Srinagar," the local district magistrate said in an order.

#OperationSindoor | Afghanistan calls for restraint Amid India-Pakistan tensions

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has expressed concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan following India's Operation Sindoor.

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Jaishankar to hold talks with Iranian counterpart on Thursday

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold wide-ranging talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Thursday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.Araghchi is visiting India on May 7 and 8 to co-chair the 20th Joint Commission Meeting between India and Iran.

Shah asks CMs to maintain strict vigil against anti-national propaganda on social media

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asked the states having borders with Pakistan and Nepal to maintain a strict vigil on anti-national propaganda initiated by unwanted elements on social and other media platforms.At a meeting with the chief ministers, DGPs and chief secretaries of such states, Shah said prompt action should be taken against violators, while arrangements should be made to ensure smooth operation of hospitals and the fire brigade and an uninterrupted supply of essential goods.

Home ministry's instructions will be followed in letter and spirit: J-K LG Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the instructions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, given during a high level meeting in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, will be implemented in letter and spiritSinha was part of a virtual meeting chaired by Shah.

Police warn people against sharing security related content online in Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday warned people against sharing any content related to security deployment, operational movements or sensitive locations on social media platforms from here. "All citizens of district Jammu are strictly advised not to share, upload, or circulate any content related to security deployments, operational movements or sensitive locations on social media or any other public platforms. Such actions pose a serious threat to public safety and national security, and will attract strict legal action under relevant laws," police said in an advisory.

Pak shelling kills 12 civilians in J&K's Poonch; nearly 60 are injured

At least 12 residents, including two women and four children were killed, and nearly 60 others injured as Pakistani troops targeted Indian forward positions and civilian areas at several places along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir with heavy artillery fire early on Wednesday. A report put the toll at 14.

The pounding with 122 mm artillery guns and other variants left a trail of destruction with several houses reduced to rubble from Poonch to Uri sector in Baramulla district to Karnah-Keran in neighbouring Kupwara. It also prompted hundreds of families living near the de facto border to abandon their homes and relocate to safer places. Some defence installations also suffered damage, the reports said.

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Nine public shelter camps set up in J-K's Poonch: Official after heavy Pak shelling

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have designated nine public shelter camps with adequate amenities for the people desirous to relocate from the forward villages hit by Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control, an official said on Wednesday.As many as 12 persons were killed and over 50 others injured in heavy shelling by Pakistan in Poonch district on Wednesday after India Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to avenge the April 22 terror attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam that had left 26 civilians, mostly tourists, dead.