Andhra Pradesh announces Rs 50 lakh for slain soldier's family

IANS | May 11, 2025 12:35 PM

Amaravati, May 11 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday announced Rs 50 lakh ex gratia for the family of Army jawan M. Murali Naik, who was killed during the cross-border firing by the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control.

Authorities in Punjab advise residents to observe caution, not to create panic

IANS | May 11, 2025 7:03 AM

Chandigarh, May 11 (IANS) As a precaution amid reports of ceasefire violation by Pakistan, the district administration of Amritsar in Punjab, on Sunday, advised the residents to observe caution, remain indoors, not to create panic and don't believe in unconfirmed reports of Pakistani drone sightings.

From brokered peace to dictated pause: India now sets the terms

IANS | May 10, 2025 10:02 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) After four days of intense military exchanges that sent tremors across global capitals, India and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to a ceasefire, with a decisive difference -- this time, it is a ceasefire dictated entirely by New Delhi’s terms. Far from being a product of diplomatic pressure or third-party mediation, as seen in previous decades, the 2025 ceasefire represents a historic doctrinal and strategic shift under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, say security analysts.

Hours after announcement of truce, Pakistan violates ceasefire

IANS | May 10, 2025 9:47 PM

Srinagar/Jammu, May 10 (IANS) Despite the announcement of ceasefire by India and Pakistan, there was a violation by the Pakistan army on Saturday evening in Akhnoor, Mendhar, R.S. Pura, Chamb, Bhimber and Gurez sectors while loud blasts were also heard in Srinagar.