Govt debunks claims of Indian UAV drone shot in Pakistan, shares evidence

IANS | May 8, 2025 12:55 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) After India launched its most expansive cross-border strikes on terror bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a flood of misinformation and false propaganda is being peddled from across the border by influencers, media, as well as government-sponsored social media handles.

'Operation Sindoor' name religion specific, says Congress leader

IANS | May 8, 2025 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday raised questions over the name of India's recent military operation against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying that the term "Operation Sindoor" was religiously associated.

430 flights cancelled, 27 airports to remain shut till May 10

IANS | May 8, 2025 12:20 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) After India successfully carried out Operation Sindoor, domestic carriers cancelled around 430 flights on Thursday, which is nearly three per cent of the total scheduled flights in the country, as 27 airports remain shut till May 10.

High alert on borders: Ajit Doval briefs PM Modi

IANS | May 8, 2025 12:00 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Ahead of the all-party meeting here on Thursday, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the current situation on the Western border and developments after Operation Sindoor.

Rajasthan border with Pakistan sealed; armed forces on high alert

IANS | May 8, 2025 11:16 AM

Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) A day after India's Operation Sindoor, the 1,037 km-long border that Rajasthan shares with Pakistan has been sealed, and the security significantly tightened. The Border Security Force (BSF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) are on maximum alert, conducting round-the-clock surveillance and combat patrols amid escalating regional tensions.