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Chandigarh and Patiala were placed on high alert Friday morning after India intercepted a missile and drone attack by Pakistan targeting military bases. Air raid sirens sounded across both cities, prompting officials to urge residents to stay indoors. The Punjab government has enforced emergency measures, including school closures and a ban on firecrackers, amid heightened cross-border tensions following India's retaliatory strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) disclosed that the Indian government has ordered the blocking of over 8,000 accounts, including those of international news outlets and prominent users, amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. X stated it would comply to maintain service access in India but raised concerns about transparency and the inability to publish the executive orders. The move is part of a broader crackdown that includes bans on Pakistani YouTube channels and restrictions on public figures following a surge in online misinformation after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Delhi is on high alert after a Pakistani drone threat was foiled, prompting evacuations near India Gate and heightened security across the capital. Night patrols have been intensified, government leaves suspended, and key areas including metro stations, markets, and airports are under tight surveillance.

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.

The Indian Premier League 2025 faces uncertainty amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, following a suspected missile and drone attack from Pakistan that halted an ongoing match in Dharamshala. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal stated that the situation is under review and no government directive has been issued yet. Security concerns remain high after India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to a recent terror attack.