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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- 8 May 2025 4:59 PM IST
Flying drones, UAVs banned in Leh amid India-Pakistan tensions
In response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, authorities have imposed a ban on flying drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Leh. The move comes as part of heightened security measures following cross-border military actions. The ban aims to prevent potential security breaches amid the ongoing conflict. - 8 May 2025 4:57 PM IST
Abdul Rauf Azhar, JeM’s Operational Head, Reportedly Killed in Operation Sindoor
Abdul Rauf Azhar, JeM’s Operational Head, Reportedly Killed in Operation Sindoor India's "Operation Sindoor" has reportedly resulted in the death of Abdul Rauf Azhar, the younger brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar. Azhar, the operational head of JeM and mastermind behind the IC-814 hijacking, was reportedly undergoing treatment at a Pakistani military hospital when he succumbed to injuries. He was considered a central figure in international jihadist networks.
- 8 May 2025 4:48 PM IST
Traders in Delhi Hold Tiranga March in Support of Indian Army's Operation Sindoor
Hundreds of traders from Sadar Bazar and Connaught Place in New Delhi showed solidarity with the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor on Thursday by organizing a 'Tiranga March,' carrying a giant national flag and raising anti-Pakistan slogans. The operation, carried out early Wednesday, targeted terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The march, which began at Qutub Road Chowk, condemned terrorism and supported India's armed forces. Federation of Sadar Bazar Traders Association leaders emphasized the continued presence of terrorist networks in Pakistan and called for international attention. Parallel protests also took place at Connaught Place, where traders rallied with slogans like "Indian Army Zindabad" and "Modi hai to mumkin hai."
- 8 May 2025 4:41 PM IST
“Adequate medical facilities and staff are being provided timely care to those in need.” - J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah
- 8 May 2025 4:38 PM IST
"The precision with which Operation Sindoor was executed was unimaginable. It is a matter of pride for all of us the way our armed forces destroyed terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. I congratulate our armed forces for the courage and valour they displayed in carrying out the actions on Wednesday."
– Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
- 8 May 2025 4:33 PM IST
"I congratulate our armed forces for the courage and valour they displayed in carrying out the actions on Wednesday."
– Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister - 8 May 2025 4:31 PM IST
"We stand united with the government and the armed forces in the fight against terrorism. While we fully support the decisions made, we urge the government to call a Parliament session to send a positive message to the world and boost the confidence of the people." – Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress President
- 8 May 2025 4:30 PM IST
Jaish-e-Mohammed's Markaz Centres in Pakistan Linked to Suicide Attacks, Hamas Ties
The two 'Markaz' (centres) of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pakistan's Punjab, Bahawalpur and Narowal, served as breeding grounds for suicide attackers and were linked to Hamas, officials revealed. These centres were among the nine targets hit by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. The Bahawalpur centre, run by JeM's Abdul Rauf Asgar, was involved in hoarding NATO arms from Afghanistan, including M4 rifles and sniper guns. The Narowal facility, linked to Hamas, has been a training ground for operatives in infiltration tactics and paragliding. Both centres were responsible for indoctrinating terrorists involved in major attacks in India, including the 2016 Pathankot strike.
- 8 May 2025 4:28 PM IST
"India has no interest in initiating a war against Pakistan. We gave a calibrated response to the Pahalgam terror attack and have no intention of escalating further. However, if our civilian, military, or government establishments are attacked, we will give a strong reply. We are not interested in war, but we will defend ourselves if provoked."
– Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP, Thiruvananthapuram - 8 May 2025 4:25 PM IST
90 Flights Cancelled at Delhi Airport Amid Operation Sindoor Strikes
A total of 90 flights were cancelled at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday due to the closure of 27 airports across the country following Operation Sindoor. This military operation involved strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. Of the cancelled flights, 46 were domestic departures, 33 were arrivals, and 5 international departures along with 6 arrivals were also affected.
