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".
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- 7 May 2025 1:56 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan following Operation Sindoor
- 7 May 2025 1:54 PM IST
Southern Leaders, Victims' Families Applaud India's Operation Sindoor
Chief ministers of southern states and the families of victims of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack praised India's retaliatory airstrikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, calling it a fitting response to terrorism. Leaders including Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu, and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy lauded the operation. Families of victims, such as Kochi’s Arathy and Bengaluru's Channaveerappa, expressed gratitude for the strikes, emphasizing that "Operation Sindoor" provided some comfort and justice. Political leaders, including AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi and former Defence Minister A K Antony, also expressed strong support for the operation.
- 7 May 2025 1:44 PM IST
IndiGo Cancels 165+ Flights Due to Airspace Restrictions
IndiGo has cancelled more than 165 flights from airports like Amritsar, Srinagar, and Jammu until May 10 due to airspace restrictions following India’s missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan. Affected passengers can reschedule or cancel their bookings for a full refund.
- 7 May 2025 1:43 PM IST
Centre Calls All-Party Meet on Cross-Border Strike
The government has convened an all-party meeting on May 8 to brief leaders about the Indian armed forces’ missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and PoK, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirming the session will be held at the Parliament Complex.
- 7 May 2025 1:42 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah calls for urgent video conference with CMs, DGPs and chief secretaries of states bordering Pakistan, Nepal
- 7 May 2025 1:24 PM IST
World Leaders Urge India, Pakistan to Show Restraint Amid Missile Strikes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, and leaders from Russia, UAE, and Japan on Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint following India’s missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Guterres called for “maximum military restraint,” while Trump expressed hope the hostilities would end “very quickly.” Russia, the UAE, and Japan echoed calls for de-escalation and dialogue, warning against a full-blown conflict in the region.
- 7 May 2025 1:18 PM IST
Fear Grips Kashmir Border Areas After India’s Missile Strikes, Heavy Shelling Reported
Residents along the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Uri and Karnah sectors endured a sleepless, fear-filled night after India’s missile strikes under Operation Sindoor triggered heavy Pakistani shelling, forcing many to seek refuge in underground bunkers. At least 10 civilians, including children, were injured and multiple buildings were damaged in cross-border firing that continued into Wednesday. The shelling followed India’s targeted strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, intensifying tensions already high since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
- 7 May 2025 1:16 PM IST
Schools Shut in Kashmir Border Districts After India’s Strikes on Pak Terror Targets
Authorities in Kashmir on Wednesday ordered the closure of schools and colleges in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Gurez in Bandipora as a precautionary measure following India’s missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor. The University of Kashmir and Cluster University postponed all exams scheduled for the day. Some schools around Srinagar airport were also shut, with officials urging the public to remain calm and follow advisories amid heightened security.
- 7 May 2025 1:13 PM IST
Echoing his support to India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that India had to respond to what happened in Pahalgam
- 7 May 2025 1:12 PM IST
Over 200 Flights Cancelled, 18 Airports Shut Amid Operation Sindoor Fallout
More than 200 flights were cancelled and at least 18 airports, including Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, and Amritsar, were temporarily shut on Wednesday following missile strikes by Indian armed forces on terror targets in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindoor. Airlines including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air suspended services due to airspace restrictions, with Air India alone halting operations at nine airports till May 10. Delhi airport saw over 35 cancellations, while foreign carriers, including Qatar Airways and American Airlines, also suspended some operations. Airlines have offered refunds or free rescheduling for affected passengers.
