India is not the aggressor but will respond when attacked: Cong leader TS Singh Deo

IANS | May 9, 2025 10:06 PM

Ambikapur, May 9 (IANS) Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, senior Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, T.S. Singh Deo, on Friday commended the Indian armed forces for their measured and effective response to Pakistani aggression. He said that the current conflict is being fought more on a technological front than traditional ground combat.

Sirens echo across Jammu as 'blasts' trigger blackout; CM Omar Abdullah posts urgent advisory on social media

IANS | May 9, 2025 9:46 PM

Jammu, May 9 (IANS) Jammu city plunged into darkness late Friday evening after a series of blasts were heard across the region, prompting authorities to sound emergency alarms and urge citizens to stay indoors. The incident has occurred amid escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, following India’s targeted drone strikes under Operation Sindoor earlier this week, which destroyed multiple terror hideouts across Pakistan and PoK.

Enough rice, wheat, sugar, oil and pulses stock, no need to panic: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | May 9, 2025 9:07 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The government on Friday reiterated that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the country, and citizens are advised not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase food grains.

Supreme Court orders Andhra Deputy Collector's demotion for violating HC order

IANS | May 9, 2025 7:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has directed the demotion of a Deputy Collector in Andhra Pradesh who forcibly removed slum-dwellers' huts in Guntur district in violation of the orders of the High Court.

PM Modi has replied to Pahalgam terrorists who challenged him: Maulana Mahmood Madani (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 9, 2025 6:25 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani on Friday admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through ‘Operation Sindoor’, has delivered a befitting reply to the Pahalgam terrorists who had challenged him.

10 years of PMJJBY: Palamu residents in Bihar thank PM Modi for securing their lives

IANS | May 9, 2025 5:44 PM

Patna, May 9 (IANS) As the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) completes a decade, the stories of empowerment of poor and unprivileged families, as well as the tangible transformation of lives on the ground across the country, are filling up the space.

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth meets President Putin, thanks Russia for support in fight against terror

IANS | May 9, 2025 4:22 PM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, representing India at Russia's 80th Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in Moscow, also met Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit.

Is NSA Ajit Doval on Facebook? PIB fact check exposes fake post

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:57 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan's disinformation machinery has once again come under the spotlight, this time for targeting India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval through a fake Facebook post. The post falsely claimed to quote Doval warning about an impending cyberattack from Pakistan.

CAG report on air pollution to be discussed in Delhi Assembly session, beginning May 13

IANS | May 9, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi government is tipped to review the follow-up action taken on CAG reports on air pollution and the excise policy in the second part of the Budget Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence on May 13, said an official on Friday.

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.

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India is not the aggressor but will respond when attacked: Cong leader TS Singh Deo

Sirens echo across Jammu as 'blasts' trigger blackout; CM Omar Abdullah posts urgent advisory on social media

Enough rice, wheat, sugar, oil and pulses stock, no need to panic: Pralhad Joshi

Supreme Court orders Andhra Deputy Collector's demotion for violating HC order

PM Modi has replied to Pahalgam terrorists who challenged him: Maulana Mahmood Madani (IANS Interview)

10 years of PMJJBY: Palamu residents in Bihar thank PM Modi for securing their lives

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth meets President Putin, thanks Russia for support in fight against terror

Is NSA Ajit Doval on Facebook? PIB fact check exposes fake post

CAG report on air pollution to be discussed in Delhi Assembly session, beginning May 13

AIMPLB supports steps taken for country’s defence

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