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08 May

Tensions Explode: After Indian Strikes on Lahore and Rawalpindi, Drone Retaliation Sparks Panic Across Jammu and Punjab

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New Delhi, May 8, 2025: India woke to the news of a bold military offensive this morning Operation Sindoor, striking deep into Pakistani territory. The targets were reportedly key terror launchpads in cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Bahawalpur. As the day unfolded, the region braced for the inevitable fallout. By nightfall, the sky over northern India lit up.In a swift retaliation, suspected Pakistani drone strikes sent shockwaves across several Indian towns. Explosions echoed through Jammu city, while sirens blared in Akhnoor, Samba, Kishtwar, and the high-security Ratnuchak cantonment. Entire neighborhoods went dark as authorities enforced emergency blackouts. The pattern was…

08 May

After Operation Sindoor, Centre Cracks Down on Pakistani Content on OTT in India

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New Delhi (National Times): The Indian government has taken a firm stand against digital content with Pakistani origins, ordering OTT and streaming platforms to remove such material in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed and injured several civilians. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a newly issued advisory, invoked the 2021 IT Rules to justify the removal. According to the document, content that threatens India’s sovereignty, affects its relations with foreign states, or incites violence falls foul of the nation’s digital media ethics code. Deputy Director Kshitij Aggarwal, who signed the advisory, said the decision was…

08 May

Pakistan Targets Indian Military Bases; India Responds with Precision Strikes, Neutralizes Lahore Air Defence System

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New Delhi, May 8, 2025: The Ministry of Defence hereby confirms that on the night of 07–08 May 2025, Pakistan made a deliberate attempt to target multiple Indian military installations using drones and missiles across Northern and Western India.Indian military positions in Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj were among those engaged by Pakistani forces. However, the attempted strikes were effectively intercepted and neutralized by India's Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems.In a proportionate and focused response, the Indian Armed Forces carried out targeted strikes on air defence radars and installations…

08 May

100 Terrorists Killed in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh Briefs Leaders at All-Party Meet

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New Delhi, May 8, 2025 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh revealed in an all-party meeting today that at least 100 terrorists were killed during India’s precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor. The strikes, carried out across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, were launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives.According to Singh, the operation targeted nine terror camps using advanced weapons, including SCALP missiles and HAMMER bombs, striking key militant hubs in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. He emphasized that the strikes were focused, and that India remains alert and prepared for any escalation, though…

08 May

Gurdaspur Enforces Nightly Blackout Under Civil Defence Act Amid Border Tensions

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Gurdaspur, May 8, 2025 — In view of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur has announced a mandatory district-wide blackout from 9 PM to 5 AM, effective immediately and continuing until further notice. The order has been issued under the Civil Defence Act, 1968.The blackout is aimed at bolstering security in this sensitive border district. All residents are required to turn off exterior and visible lights and remain indoors during the blackout period.Only Central Jail, Gurdaspur, and hospitals are exempted, though these institutions have also been directed to properly shield all light sources to maintain…

08 May

Pakistan Alleges Indian Drone Infiltration Across Multiple Cities; Reports Civilian, Military Casualties

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Islamabad (National Times): Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate as Pakistan has accused India of launching a series of drone incursions across several of its cities. In a late-night press briefing, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR Major General Ahmed Sharif, claimed that Indian drones entered Pakistani airspace at multiple points between May 7 and 8. According to General Sharif, Pakistan’s air defence systems intercepted and downed at least 12 Indian drones. “Debris is being recovered from various regions including Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur, Miano, Chhor, and Karachi,” he stated. He added that one of the drones…

08 May

Missiles Found in 3 Amritsar Villages After Operation Sindoor; Army Deployed, Police Leaves Cancelled

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Amritsar,ay 8, 2025: Tensions spiked near the India-Pakistan border late last night as suspected missiles were found in three villages of Punjab’s Amritsar district, triggering security alerts and immediate deployment of the Indian Army.The missiles, discovered in Dudhala, Jethuwal, and Pandher villages, were reportedly neutralized mid-air by India’s anti-missile defense system. They failed to detonate upon landing, avoiding a major catastrophe.Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh confirmed the presence of unidentified military objects and stated that army teams had been called to investigate. “Only the army can confirm the exact nature of these objects,” he added. Police quickly secured the areas.The…

07 May

Pakistan Signals Willingness to De-escalate Tensions with India, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Post-Operation Sindoor

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Islamabad (National Times): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed Pakistan’s readiness to “wrap up” tensions with India following India’s Operation Sindoor, a military operation that saw the Indian Armed Forces destroy nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were conducted in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people. Speaking to Bloomberg Television hours after India’s airstrikes on targets in locations including Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur, and Kotli, Asif emphasized Pakistan’s defensive stance, stating, “Pakistan will only respond if attacked.” He added, “We have been saying all along in the last fortnight that we’ll…

07 May

Masood Azhar’s Family Killed in Indian Airstrike During ‘Operation Sindoor’; 14 Eliminated Including Brother and Son

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National Times Bureau, May 7, 2025: In a major blow to Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, 14 members of its chief Masood Azhar’s family were reportedly killed in a precision Indian airstrike under Operation Sindoor. The air raid targeted the group’s main base in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, early on May 7, following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.Among the dead are Masood Azhar’s wife, son, brother Rauf Azhar (a key conspirator in the 1999 IC-814 hijacking), sister, nieces, nephews, and other close aides. The Indian Air Force struck the Markaz Subhan Allah complex — the main operational hub for Jaish-e-Mohammed…

07 May

India Strikes Terror Bases in Pakistan in ‘Operation Sindoor’; Army Showcases Gender and Religious Diversity

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National Times Bureau, May 7, 2025: In a powerful military and diplomatic statement, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” a targeted strike on nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation was a direct response to the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 Hindu pilgrims.Addressing the media on Monday, top Indian officials confirmed that terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba were behind the attack and continue to operate with impunity from Pakistani soil. Indian Foreign Secretary asserted that Pakistan remains a “safe haven” for terrorists and labelled it as the epicenter of cross-border terrorism.In…