IPL 2025 Suspended Amid Escalating Indo-Pak Tensions
The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions, following cross-border strikes and drone attacks. The decision was made after an emergency BCCI meeting, prioritizing player safety. Match 58 in Dharamsala was halted due to air raid alerts, casting doubt over the remainder of the tournament.
India Foils Major Missile and Drone Attacks by Pakistan; No Casualties Reported
Tensions spiked along the India-Pakistan border as the Indian Armed Forces successfully intercepted a large-scale missile and drone offensive launched by Pakistan targeting military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. No casualties were reported. The Defence Ministry confirmed all threats were neutralised by air defence systems, while officials reiterated that India's actions were in direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, holding Pakistan responsible for escalating the situation.
India Foils Missile Drone Attack by Pakistan on Key Military Bases; No Losses Reported
India’s armed forces successfully intercepted and neutralised a missile-drone attack launched by Pakistan on military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. The defence ministry confirmed there were no casualties or material losses. The attack follows India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Blackouts were reported across parts of Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan as a precautionary measure.
India Strikes Back: Pakistani Air Defence in Lahore Destroyed in Operation Sindoor part 2
In a decisive move following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', targeting multiple terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. The Indian Air Force destroyed Pakistan’s air defence system in Lahore and struck key bases of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Over 100 terrorists were reportedly killed. As border tensions escalate, global powers are urging restraint while India affirms its right to defend without provoking further conflict.
Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket; BCCI Set to Appoint New Captain for England Tour
Rohit Sharma has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of his tenure as India’s red-ball captain. The move comes as the BCCI prepares for a leadership change ahead of the five-Test series against England in June. Citing concerns over his overseas form, the selection committee has decided to look beyond the 38-year-old, although he remains in contention for ODIs.
