Ramesh Sadhuram Taurani

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India retaliated strongly after Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks across multiple locations, including civilian areas. Indian armed forces swiftly neutralized hostile drones targeting key sites like Amritsar and Pathankot. Retaliatory operations, named Operation Sindoor, destroyed terror launch pads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif stated that madrasa students would serve as the country's second line of defence in case of war with India. This statement follows Asif's previous controversial claims, including assertions about downing Indian jets based on social media reports.

India and Pakistan can veer off from the brink of an all-out war. But the path to de-escalation is obstructed by a singular figure: the Jihadi General

Following Operation Sindoor, PIB FactCheck has debunked several fake social media posts spreading misinformation. Claims of crashed IAF jets, ATM closures, airport shutdowns, and electricity grid failures due to cyberattacks are all false.

High-stakes tariff negotiations have commenced in Geneva between US and Chinese officials, aiming to de-escalate the escalating trade war. These talks mark the first direct engagement since the US increased tariffs on China, prompting retaliatory measures.

In response to Pakistan's drone attacks in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, destroying terrorist launch pads near the Line of Control. The operation, executed on May 8-9, targeted hubs used for planning attacks on Indian civilians and security forces. Earlier, Indian air defense units intercepted and destroyed multiple armed drones over Amritsar.