Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

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.

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on May 8 to assess national security readiness in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and ongoing Operation Sindoor. Emphasizing inter-Ministerial coordination and heightened vigilance, the PM directed departments to ensure operational continuity, counter misinformation, and safeguard critical infrastructure amid rising tensions.

Panic gripped Jammu on Thursday evening after multiple loud explosions and a sudden blackout, following India’s recent precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under 'Operation Sindoor'. Air raid sirens and red flashes in the sky were reported, raising fears of retaliation. Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the blasts.