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.
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.
The Indian Army is on high alert and closely monitoring ceasefire violations by Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK. The operation, launched in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, marked India’s deepest cross-border strike since 1971. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the forces for their precision and sensitivity in avoiding civilian harm, while Pakistan’s retaliatory shelling in Poonch and Tangdhar killed 15 civilians and injured 43 others.
India conducted large-scale civil defence drills across major cities on Wednesday, including planned blackouts in Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, and Surat, to test emergency preparedness amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. The drills followed the Indian Armed Forces’ Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror camps across the border. The Ministry of Home Affairs directed states to simulate air raid sirens, evacuations, and wartime blackout procedures as part of a national readiness initiative.
MS Dhoni has officially secured the trademark rights to the title ‘Captain Cool’ after a two-year legal battle. The court ruled in his favor, recognizing the phrase as uniquely associated with Dhoni’s persona. The trademark covers sports training and coaching services, hinting at a possible revival of his cricket academy plans.
A 21-year-old woman, Shraddha Das, suffered severe burn injuries in an acid attack allegedly carried out by her former friend, Ishita Sahu, in Jabalpur’s Awadhpuri Colony. The incident occurred late Sunday night after Ishita lured Shraddha outside her home under the pretext of a surprise. Police have arrested Ishita, while her parents are absconding. The motive is suspected to be jealousy and personal resentment.
The BJP on Monday strongly criticised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for his remarks against the amended Waqf Act, accusing the INDIA bloc of hiding religious appeasement behind a facade of socialism. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the opposition wants to turn the Constitution into a “Sharia script” and claimed their rallying cry of “Save the Constitution” is a cover for pushing “namazwaad”. He also defended the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, calling the opposition’s objections a “defeatist mindset” ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh has resigned from the party, expressing strong disappointment over the reported appointment of N Ramchander Rao as the state BJP president. In a letter to current state chief G Kishan Reddy, Singh said the decision has disheartened lakhs of party workers. While stepping away from the party, the Goshamahal MLA reaffirmed his commitment to the Hindutva ideology and vowed to continue supporting the Hindu community.