Operation Sindoor LIVE: Blasts in Jammu region; total blackout in Srinagar
Govt says Pakistan launched drones and missiles towards military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, and India successfully foiled attacks
India has said that Pakistan military deployed around 300-400 drones, likely made in Turkey, to unleash an attack on over 25 Indian cities in the intervening night of May 8-9.
At a Ministry of External Affairs press briefing on Friday evening, the government said Pakistan did not close its airspace, and used civilian planes as shields. The govt said Pakistan launched drones and missiles towards military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, and India successfully foiled the attacks.
An armed UAV of Pakistan also attempted to target Bathinda military station, which was quickly detected and neutralised, the govt said.
Earlier, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday (May 9) said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Pak Rangers' post.
The terrorists were engaged around 11 pm on Thursday in Samba district after a “big group” of theirs was detected by the “surveillance grid”. This infiltration bid was supported by fire from Pakistan Rangers post at Dhandhar, a BSF spokesperson said.
He said the troops neutralised the infiltration bid, killing “at least” seven terrorists and causing “extensive” damage to the Dhandhar post. Officials said there could be more terrorists, who could have been neutralised.
IPL suspended
The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday suspended indefinitely due to the escalating military confrontation between India and Pakistan with a BCCI official saying that continuing the event in the current situation would not look appropriate.
A cloud of uncertainty had loomed over the future of the ongoing edition since the cancellation of Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala midway following air raid alerts in neighbouring cities of Jammu and Pathankot.
“It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war,” a BCCI official told PTI, confirming the suspension of the high-profile league, which was to wind up on May 25 in Kolkata as per the original schedule. Twelve league matches and four knockout games are left to be played.
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TTD tightens security at Tirupati temple
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has beefed up security given the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan, an official said on Friday.
TTD in-charge Chief Vigilance and Security Officer (CVSO) Harshavardhan Raju said that during a recent review meeting with district Superintendents of Police, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called for enhanced security at the Tirupati temple.
“Yes, a couple of days ago, our Chief Minister conducted a review with all SPs, and it was specifically mentioned that security at TTD must be strengthened,” Raju told PTI.
As part of this, we have been conducting safety and mock drills with the help of OCTOPUS (Organisation for Counter-Terrorist Operations), and continuous checks are underway, he said.
All required security protocols are being followed, the CVSO added, noting that DGP Harish Kumar Gupta is reviewing the security arrangements almost daily.
The temple draws between 70,000 and one lakh pilgrims each day.
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Haryana Public Service Commission postpones exam scheduled for May 11
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has postponed the examinations scheduled for May 11, an official said Friday.
The move comes amid India's ongoing military stand-off with Pakistan and escalating tension between the two neighbouring nations.
A spokesperson of the commission said that these examinations were to be conducted for the posts of Assistant Professor in the College Cadre for the subjects of chemistry and physics.
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Blackout in several Punjab districts; sound of loud explosions heard in Pathankot, Ferozepur
A blackout was enforced in several areas of Punjab, including in Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur, on Friday evening.
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India confronting challenge of terrorism, shared threat to international community: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India is "confronting" the challenge of terrorism, which is a "shared threat" to the international community.
The minister thanked those who have expressed solidarity with the country and understand the "resolute response that is underway".
He was delivering an address at an event hosted at the Russian Embassy here to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.
"It is a great pleasure to join you all on this occasion to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war over fascism in 1945," Jaishankar said.
"We also meet at a time when India is confronting the challenge of terrorism, one that is a shared threat to the international community. I thank those who have expressed solidarity with us and understand the resolute response that is underway," he added.
