Securing own skies, breaching enemy airspace with ease: India’s overhauled air defence system under Modi govt

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The unprecedented face-off at the Line of Control (LoC) and the border areas, after India destroyed nine terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, saw a barrage of missiles, drones and other munitions being fired from across the border on Thursday night, but India intercepted and shot all of them in the air. Not a single missile could land on Indian territory, failing to reach intended targets.

'Indian Army demonstrated power', Akhnoor residents on swift response to Pak’s shelling

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) In the wake of escalating cross-border tensions, residents of Akhnoor, a border town in Jammu and Kashmir, have praised the Indian Army for a swift and powerful response to unprovoked Pakistani aggression.

AIMPLB supports steps taken for country’s defence

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:29 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Voicing concern over the growing tension on the India-Pakistan border, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday said that it supports every step taken for the defence of the nation and its people.

Gujarat CM Patel chairs high-level security review amid India-Pakistan tensions

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:21 PM

Gandhinagar, May 9 (IANS) As cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan intensify, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel convened a high-level meeting at the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Gandhinagar on Friday to assess the state's security and emergency preparedness, particularly in sensitive border and coastal areas.

Pakistan’s imported weaponry no match against India’s indigenous missile systems

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) India’s homegrown missile systems are proving to be a formidable deterrent to Pakistan’s imported military assets. As part of the Central government’s 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the defence sector, Indian indigenous systems like the Akash missile have significantly bolstered the country’s military capabilities.

Navy sounds alert in Mumbai coastal area, asks fishermen to stop fishing in sensitive areas

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:00 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Amid escalating border tensions, the Indian Navy held a crucial meeting with the fishermen from Mumbai and advised them not to go for fishing in sensitive areas.

Pak propaganda alert: Sukhoi shot down, pilot captured; PIB says 2014 image of crash

IANS | May 9, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The government on Friday trashed Pakistani social media handles claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, and an Indian Pilot was captured.

RSS hails PM Modi's decisive action against Pak-backed terrorists

IANS | May 9, 2025 1:45 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Giving a clarion call for social unity and harmony amid tensions with Pakistan, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday hailed the decisive action taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government against terror infrastructure in the aftermath of the gruesome Pahalgam attack.

Political class praises Indian military's action against Pak's 'napak' deeds

IANS | May 9, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) As the Indian Armed Forces pounded Pakistani posts and also shot down its fighter jets, retaliating to its act of aggression on Thursday night, the political class has welcomed the military's action, whole-heartedly.

Defence Ministry advisory: Refrain from live coverage of operations, security forces' movement

IANS | May 9, 2025 1:00 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Friday issued an advisory to the media to refrain from showing live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces.

Defence

Securing own skies, breaching enemy airspace with ease: India’s overhauled air defence system under Modi govt

'Indian Army demonstrated power', Akhnoor residents on swift response to Pak’s shelling

AIMPLB supports steps taken for country’s defence

Gujarat CM Patel chairs high-level security review amid India-Pakistan tensions

Pakistan’s imported weaponry no match against India’s indigenous missile systems

Navy sounds alert in Mumbai coastal area, asks fishermen to stop fishing in sensitive areas

Pak propaganda alert: Sukhoi shot down, pilot captured; PIB says 2014 image of crash

RSS hails PM Modi's decisive action against Pak-backed terrorists

Political class praises Indian military's action against Pak's 'napak' deeds

Defence Ministry advisory: Refrain from live coverage of operations, security forces' movement

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