Defence and Home Ministers join PM in reviewing security; India rejects Trump’s claim of brokering peace with Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday, the first since the pause in hostilities between India and Pakistan.He is joined by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah in the meeting that is assessing the latest security situation.
The prime minister will also chair the meeting of the Union Cabinet after the Cabinet Committee on Security meet. US President Donald Trump's claim of mediation between India and Pakistan in bringing about a halt in hostilities, has been rejected by India. Despite India's rebuttal, Trump again claimed that his government "brokered a historic ceasefire" between the two countries.
Here are the latest developments:
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- 9 May 2025 9:41 AM
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Delhi airport sees cancellation of 138 domestic, international flights on Friday.
- 9 May 2025 9:32 AM
Military action can't be solution to bring peace in region: Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called for political intervention to resolve issues between India and Pakistan, saying military action cannot be a solution to bring peace in the region. Addressing a press conference here, she appealed the leadership of both the countries to exercise restraint and put an immediate halt to attacks on each other.
- 9 May 2025 8:10 AM
EaseMyTrip advises travellers to exercise caution in planning trips to sensitive regions
Travel booking platform EaseMyTrip has advised its customers to exercise utmost caution and stay updated with official travel advisories before planning trips to sensitive regions, urging them to refrain from visiting Turkey and Azerbaijan unless "absolutely necessary", in light of their "support" to Pakistan.
- 9 May 2025 8:03 AM
'In prevailing situation, let's not bring their morale down': SC on women Army officers
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre not to release from service Short Service Commission women Army officers challenging the denial of permanent commission to them asking not to "bring their morale down" in "the prevailing situation".
- 9 May 2025 7:56 AM
Odisha further tightens security at key installations
Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Odisha government on Friday further tightened security in all key installations, including the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district.
- 9 May 2025 7:53 AM
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Union Health Minister J P Nadda holds review meeting on health infra preparedness amid tensions with Pak: Official sources
- 9 May 2025 7:52 AM
ICAI Postpones Intermediate, Final Exams
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed its final, intermediate and post qualification examinations that were scheduled to be held from May 9 to 14.
In a public announcement, ICAI said the examinations have been postponed "in view of the tense and security situation in the country" and that the revised dates will be announced in due course.
- 9 May 2025 7:50 AM
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HM Amit Shah chairs meeting with DGs of BSF, CISF, BCAS, Home Secy, Director of IB to review security along Pak border and airports: Sources
- 9 May 2025 7:46 AM
Clear advisories, action plans be communicated to public: Punjab BJP chief
Amid escalation in Indo-Pak tension, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar said on Friday it is imperative that "clear" advisories and action plans be communicated to the public without any delay.
With blackouts in some areas, sirens in others, "and no communication in many places, public confusion and anxieties are growing", he said.
- 9 May 2025 7:41 AM
Mumbai ATC sees surge as flights avoid Pakistani airspace
Mumbai Air Traffic Control (ATC) has experienced a surge in traffic, after international flights were rerouted due to the closure of Pakistani airspace since last month, sources said.
