Josette Halpert

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made a bizarre claim that Pakistani forces deliberately avoided intercepting Indian drones to conceal strategic military locations. This justification follows India's 'Operation Sindoor,' precision strikes on terrorist spots, and the thwarting of Pakistani drone and missile attacks.

Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan as India launches 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terrorist camps in response to the Pahalgam attack, neutralizing over 100 terrorists. Pakistan retaliates with drone and missile strikes, prompting India to counter-attack key military bases. Blackouts, curfews, and air raid warnings grip the region, with the IPL suspended amidst the ongoing conflict.

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Pakistan's parliament witnessed heated debates as ministers clashed over the government's handling of the escalating conflict with India. MP Shahid Khattak criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his perceived inaction and failure to condemn India and Prime Minister Modi. This occurred after India conducted precision strikes in PoK following terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

The BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for one week, effective immediately, due to recent events. This decision, impacting matches like Lucknow Super Giants versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru, follows concerns from franchisees, broadcasters, and sponsors. The board expressed solidarity with the nation, armed forces, and the government amidst ongoing challenges, prioritising national interest above all else.

Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the home ministry has directed states and Union territories to implement civil defence measures under the 1968 Act. This directive follows Pakistani drone and missile strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan, retaliating against India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist sites after the Pahalgama attack. Indian air defence systems successfully intercepted most threats.

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Following Operation Sindoor, MeitY issued an advisory for Indian internet users, emphasizing responsible online behavior and caution against misinformation. The advisory outlines dos and don'ts, including sharing verified information and avoiding posts inciting violence. The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has also advised OTT platforms to discontinue content originating from Pakistan in the interest of national security.

Operation Sindoor impact on Indian stock market today: Stock market indices Nifty and Sensex declined significantly by over 1 per cent on Friday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Poonch endured intense Pakistani bombardment, unlike anything experienced even during the 1971 war, prompting widespread fear and displacement. Shelling damaged religious sites and homes, resulting in casualties, including a tabla player, a kirtan singer and a maulvi. Residents are now fleeing, seeking safety as they express the urgent need for civilian bunkers amidst escalating tensions.