Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Emergency Siren Testing Underway In Delhi

Emergency siren testing underway in New Delhi.

At a press conference in Srinagar, Mufti, who is the chief of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in J&K, referred to the Pulwama (2019) and Pahalgam (2025) terror attacks and said the events brought the country on the verge of a “catastrophe”.

She also expressed concerns over the military actions by India and Pakistan, saying it is often children and women who are often caught in the crossfire.

“I saw twins playing at one moment and saw their bodies soaked in blood the next. What is the fault of these children and women who are simply getting caught in the crossfire?” she said.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders.

“While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the Nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country. The BCCI remains firmly committed to support all efforts that safeguard India and will always align its decisions in the best interest of the nation,” the BCCI said in a statement.

Gujarat Govt imposes strict ban on firecrackers & drones at all events till May 15. Zero tolerance for violations. Strict action will follow. Follow the rules. Stay safe.

Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri, Jammu And Kashmir has arranged 50 extra hospital beds in case of any requirement, though hopefully such a requirement will never arise.

IPL has been postponed for a week on the request of stakeholders. New schedule will be worked out.

On Pakistan shelling in Poonch, J&K CM Omar Abdullah says, ” Poonch has suffered a huge loss. Poonch has the highest number of casualties and the most injured. I was in Jammu hospital sometime before, and all the injured admitted there are from Poonch…the situation in Poonch is grim. Dy CM is trying to reach Poonch, if he reaches there, he will meet the people there”

The Made in India Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has been effectively used by the Indian armed forces in foiling Pakistani attacks towards Indian targets. Both the Indian Army and Air Force have the missile system all along the Pakistan border: Defence Officials

“In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on enhanced measures at airports, passengers across India are advised to arrive at their respective airports at least 3 hours prior to scheduled departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding. Check-in closes 75 mins before departure.”

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan assured the country that ample food was available for consumption. He said that the nation’s agricultural reserves were at full capacity.

“As the agriculture department, our responsibility is to ensure food security. Our agricultural reserves are full. Whether wheat, rice or other grains, we have sufficient quantities. The soldiers are posted on the border, and farmers are in the fields. Scientists stand with them. We have curated a scheme to develop new dimensions of the production of Kharif crops. It is our responsibility to work with the farmers in the fields and increase production,” Chauhan told reporters in a press conference.

MHA writes to chief secys asking for invoking of emergency powers under civil defence rules for emergency procurement.

“Had a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy this afternoon. Our discussions centered around countering terrorism, for which there must be zero-tolerance.

Days after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in a strong diplomatic action against Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam, World Bank President Ajay Banga clarified the institution’s position, emphasizing that the Bank is not an arbitrator and will not intervene in any dispute between the two nations concerning the treaty.

Speaking in an interview with CNBC-TV18, Ajay Banga stated, “No, the treaty is not suspended. It’s technically called something in abeyance, is how the Indian government worded it.”

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday met officials from the armed forces and assured them that they won’t face any difficulty in carrying out their operations in the state.

The meeting was aimed at establishing better coordination between government departments, armed and paramilitary forces operating in the state, said Harsh Sanghavi, minister of state for home, after the interaction in Gandhinagar on Friday morning.

Besides senior employees of various departments, including police and collectors of border districts, officials from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Border Security Force and Coast Guard also attended the meeting, he said.

“We did not create these conditions. Innocent people have been killed in Pahalgam — but now Pakistan is escalating the situation. It would be better if they restrained,” says Omar Abdullah.

The Government of India has empowered the Chief of the Army Staff to exercise his powers to call every officer and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army (TA) to provide for essential guard amid the war-like situation between India and Pakistan. The Territorial Army can be called upon to support or supplement the Indian Army in times of war.

Before this, the last time Territorial Army was activated in India was during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) to assist with logistics, quarantine support, and public health efforts across the country.

Pakistani social media handles are claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, capturing an Indian Pilot alive. According to a fact check by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the claim is false.

The fact check clarifies that the Sukhoi Su-30MKI of the Indian Air Force crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad Nagar highway in Maharashtra on October 14, 2014.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the police, Coast Guard and Navy are on alert mode in the state, and all SoPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are being followed.

Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis said a review meeting to take stock of the state’s internal security will be held later in the day.

He was responding to a query on the steps being taken to protect the state’s coastline, a day after Pakistan’s attempts to target Indian military installations were repelled.

In the wake of the India-Pakistan military conflict, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has asserted that war is not a solution to any issue and that countries should resolve their matters through dialogue and diplomatic means.

The board has also said it will continue with its “Save Waqf Campaign” as usual but in light of the current situation, its public meetings and events are being postponed for the next one week, until May 16.

The AIMPLB made the assertions in a resolution passed at a special online meeting of its office-bearers on Thursday.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday reviewed health infrastructure preparedness across hospitals in the country amid the ongoing India-Pakistan military conflict, official sources said.

During the meeting, senior officials of the health ministry briefed him about the preparedness of health facilities and informed him that complete monitoring is being done from the control centre.

Nadda and his team assessed the readiness of hospitals and health facilities across the country, the sources.

According to sources, India hit Pakistan badly last night. India sent 14 loiter ammunition and hit 12 air defence systems.

“As of now, 39 Medical Ambulances have been made available in the forward areas of district Kathua. On a request received just now from Principal, Govt Medical College (GMC) Kathua, two more Critical Care Ambulances are being made available exclusively for GMC Kathua, in addition to the Ambulances already available there. Health Secretary J&K, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah is personally following it up and has been prompt in doing the needful. We appeal the local residents to feel reassured,” Union Minister Jitendra Singh.

X accounts of well-known Pakistani journalists Hamid Mir and Najam Sethi blocked by India

The Central Government empowers Chief of the Army Staff to exercise the powers under that rule to call out every officer and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army to provide for essential guard or to be embodied for the purpose of supporting or supplementing the regular army.

Territorial army can be called upon for defence of country in evolving situation

The Honorable Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi had a telephonic conversation with me and obtained details of Gujarat’s preparedness as a border state and the advance planning undertaken by the state government in the current situation of tension on the border and provided necessary guidance in this regard.

The Prime Minister also obtained details about the adequate steps taken by the state government for the safety and security of citizens, especially in sensitive districts like Kutch, Banaskantha, Patan, Jamnagar, which are bordered by Pakistan.

Pakistani MP calls their Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif buzdil, says he can’t even take name of Modi. Their Army is demotivated.

Billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have pledged their support to the Indian armed forces, who are currently repelling intense shelling, gunfire, and drone attacks from Pakistan.

“We are very proud of our Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism,” Ambani, richest Asian and chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, said in a statement.

“Under the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces have responded with precision and power to every provocation from across the border,” he said.

Diplomacy—the quiet force behind treaties and the glue that holds global order together—often works behind the scenes to keep the world from unravelling. While military wars command headlines with their optics and immediate impact, diplomatic wars are equally critical, waged in conference rooms, through strategic negotiations, and behind closed doors where the balance of power is subtly shaped.

Panic spread among villagers in Jaisalmer’s Kishan Ghat after they found a bomb-like object outside their houses on Friday morning, prompting the authorities to step in.

“We could hear the siren all night. Around 9pm, all we could see were sparks and objects falling from the sky. We heard a loud sound that appeared to have come from outside the house but were too scared to leave. As we came out of our house this morning, we found this bomb-like object,” Chandan, a villager, said.

Chandan’s neighbour, Mukesh, said the villagers immediately alerted the police, who in return informed the army. “The army men arrived 30 minutes later. They cordoned off the area and asked us not to touch it,” Mukesh said.

NSA, para military DGs reach HM residence for security meet

Security was raised at the Kolkata Airport. This comes after Pakistan has escalated the border situation and one of its drones managed to strike Jammu Civil Airport last evening.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday visited GMC Jammu and met the people who sustained injuries in the Pakistan shelling late Thursday evening.

“Praying for their speedy recovery. Will also be reviewing the situation in light of the drone attacks reported across multiple locations,” J&K CMO posted on X.

IPL suspended indefinitely due to India-Pakistan military conflict: BCCI official

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to convene a meeting at 12:30 pm with the Director General of BSF, the Director General of CISF, and senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the border situation and airport security arrangements.

BCCI is currently meeting to on the future of IPL 2025 amid security concerns. All options are on the table, including suspending the tournament for the time being.

India issues directive to increase security levels at all ports, terminals and shipyards, reports news agency Reuters.

DG CISF Reaches Ministry of Home Affairs

Air raid alert sounded in Panchkula, a satellite city of Chandigarh. Dr Sumita Misra, Home Secretary, Haryana asked citizens to stay indoors, away from balconies amid air warnings.