Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Emergency Siren Testing Underway In Delhi

Imran Khan's Party Files Petition Seeking His Release From Jail In View Of Tensions With India

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party on Friday filed a petition in the High Court here seeking his release from jail, claiming a threat to his life due to the impact of the prolonged detention on his health and in view of the current situation with India.

Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party, in a WhatsApp message, said that the party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur approached the Islamabad High Court for the release of the party founder. Khan, 72, has been incarcerated in Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi, the garrison city, since mid-2023 in connection with multiple cases.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: As India-Pak Tensions Rise, Centre Asks States To Activate Emergency Powers

Amid heightened security concerns, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an urgent directive to all states and Union Territories. The Centre has asked them to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, which allows authorities to take fast decisions and make emergency purchases—especially in situations where there may be a threat of attacks or disruptions.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Pakistan Defence Minister Comes Up With Bizarre Excuse

In another offbeat remark, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday again stroked a controversy after he claimed that the Pakistani Army purposely did not intercept the Indian drones as their retaliation would have given away the defence positions to the Indian forces.

The minister’s comments came in reference to Pakistan’s Thursday defeat, following India’s remarkable response. New Delhi, on May 8, successfully neutralised the 35-minute-long hostilities launched by Islamabad to avenge New Delhi’s attack on nine terror camps.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: MEA To Brief On Operation Sindoor At 5:30 PM

Special Briefing by MEA on Operation Sindoor TODAY i.e. May 09, 2025 at 1730 hrs in Media Briefing Hall, JNB.

People Praise Army For Interception Of Kamikaze Drones, Missiles In Air To Protect Jammu

Men and machines of the armed forces worked meticulously to ensure the interception of Kamikaze drones and missiles fired by Pakistani troops targeting Jammu, drawing widespread appreciation from people.

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 locations across the country’s northern and western regions, amid a military conflict between the two neighbours.

Looking after the operational area of Jammu under the command of the 9 Corps, the 26 Infantry Division, nicknamed the “Tiger Division”, had put in place a robust air-defence system, virtually carving out an Israel-type Iron Dome to protect Jammu from a Hamas-style attack by Pakistan.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Meeting Ends At Home Minister Amit Shah's Residence

Home Minister Shah reviewed the security of airports and important buildings of states with international border with DG CISF – Ravinder Singh Bhatti

According to sources, Home Minister Shah gave instructions to evacuate the residential areas of the border area and take them to a safe place

Instructions were given to make arrangements for their food, drink and other medical facilities by the government

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka were also present in this meeting

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Emergency Siren Testing Underway In Delhi

Emergency siren testing underway in New Delhi.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Mehbooba Mufti Breaks Down Over Death Of Children

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: BCCI's Statement On IPL Suspension "For One Week" Amid India-Pakistan Tension

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Gujarat Govt Imposes Strict Ban On Firecrackers & Drones At All Events Till May 15

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri Has Arranged 50 Extra Hospital Beds

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: IPL Has Been Postponed For A Week On The Request Of Stakeholders

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

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Poonch Has Suffered A Huge Loss, Says Omar Abdullah

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”

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Made In India Akash Surface-To-Air Missile Air Defence System Used In Foiling Pakistani Attacks

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

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Air India Issue Advisory

“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.”

Agricultural Reserves Are Full’: Shivraj Singh Chauhan Amid Pak Escalation

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: MHA Writes To Chief Secys Asking For Invoking Of Emergency Powers Under Civil Defence Rules

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

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Jaishankar Dials UK Foreign Secretary

“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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: World Bank Chief Ajay Banga On India-Pakistan’s Indus Waters Treaty

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.”

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Gujarat CM Meets Officials of Armed Forces, Extends State’s Full Cooperation

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Situation In Poonch Is Very Bad, Says Omar Abdullah

“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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: From MS Dhoni To Sachin Pilot, Territorial Army Attracts Big Names

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Did Pakistan Shoot Down A Sukhoi Su-30MKI And Capture An Indian Pilot?

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.

Police, Coast Guard and Navy on Alert Mode in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis

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.

War Not a Solution; Countries Must Resolve Matters Through Dialogue: AIMPLB Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Nadda Reviews Health Infrastructure

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: India Hit Pakistan Badly Last Night, Say Sources

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

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: 39 Medical Ambulances Available In The Forward Areas Of Kathua, Says Jitendra Singh

“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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: X Accounts Of Pakistani Journalists Blocked

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

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: J&K LG Manoj Sinha Visits Uri

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Territorial Army Asked To Assist Indian Forces As Tensions Skyrocket After Pakistan's Drone Attacks

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

PM Modi Speaks To Gujarat CM, Takes Stock Of Situation Amid Soaring India-Pak Tensions

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Pakistani MP Calls Their Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Buzdil,

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

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Ambani, Adani Pledge Support to Armed Forces

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.

How India’s 200+ Missions Across The World Are Turning Up Diplomatic Heat On Pakistan

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.

'Found Bomb-Like Object Outside House': Jaisalmer Locals After Pak Strikes

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: NSA, Para Military DGs Reach Amit Shah's Residence

NSA, para military DGs reach HM residence for security meet

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Security Beefed Up At Kolkata Airport

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Omar Abdullah Visits GMC Jammu, Meets Injured In Pak Shelling

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.

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: IPL Suspended Indefinitely Due To India-Pakistan Military Conflict

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