India and Pakistan are embroiled in cross-border firing, as Pakistan violates ceasefire for the 15th consecutive day. India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam.

India-Pakistan War: India shoots down all Pakistan missiles and drones | India foils Pak attack

India has repelled a second Pakistan strike in 24 hours, responding with a strong counter-attack under Operation Sindoor. The move comes after Pakistan shelling killed 17 civilians and injured over 60. India's military neutralised a swarm drone onslaught and foiled Pakistan's missile attacks.

India-Pakistan war: Indian military neutralises Pak swarm drone onslaught

Pakistan opened drone strikes on India's Jammu, Rajasthan, Punjab, which India shot down, shooting down all missile Pak missiles and drones

India-Pakistan War: Over 50 drones shot down by air defence units | India shoots down Pak missiles

The Indian Armed Forces have launched a series of targeted strikes under Operation Sindoor, hitting nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The sites were believed to be used for planning and directing attacks on India.

India-Pakistan tensions: Pakistan targets Indian military sites with missiles & drones

Indian athletes, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Neeraj Chopra, and Shikhar Dhawan, have come together to show solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces, praising their bravery and dedication to protecting the nation.

India-Pakistan war: Indian athletes stand united with the Indian forces

<p><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">Amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that the international financial institution will not step in and fix the problem between both the countries regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. Banga has clarified that the World Bank's role is nothing beyond being the facilitator of the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan. </span></p>
<p><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">Speaking on the media reports that came after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening, Banga said that "its all bunk." "</span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">We have no role to play beyond a facilitator. There&rsquo;s a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in &amp; fix the problem but it&rsquo;s all bunk. The World Bank&rsquo;s role is merely as a facilitator," Banga's statement on the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We have no role to play beyond a facilitator. There&rsquo;s a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in &amp; fix the problem but it&rsquo;s all bunk. The World Bank&rsquo;s role is merely as a facilitator<br><br>-World Bank President, Ajay Banga on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndusWaterTreaty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndusWaterTreaty</a> Suspension&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/6bbiZpKf0o">pic.twitter.com/6bbiZpKf0o</a></p>
&mdash; PIB India (@PIB_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIB_India/status/1920744543973990716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>India and Pakistan, in 1960, made a formal agreement, called the Indus Waters Treaty, to decide how water would be shared between both countries from the Indus River. The need for a treaty for water sharing arose after Independence when<span>&nbsp;</span><span>control over the river became a point of potential conflict between the two nations. Pakistan went to the </span><span>United Nations (UN) and the UN brought in the World Bank to mediate. After almost nine years of negotiation, India's then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's then-President Ayub Khan finally signed the agreement in 1960.</span></p>
<p><span>After the terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists, India put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistani leaders have issued "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-live-india-responds-after-pakistan-army-initiates-firing-at-some-places-on-loc-8999391" rel="dofollow">war threats</a>" to India over this decision.</span><span></span></p>
<h2>Operation Sindoor&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 from 1.05 am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible.</p>
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<p>The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release said on May 8 that India is committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj and India responded.</p>
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India News, Pakistan | World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that it will not step in and fix the problem between India and Pakistan regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.

Amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said that the international financial institution will not step in and fix the problem between both the countries regarding the Indus Waters Treaty. Banga has clarified that the World Bank's role is nothing beyond being the facilitator of the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan. Speaking on the media reports that came after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening, Banga said that "its all bunk." "We have no role to play beyond a facilitator. There’s a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in & fix the problem but it’s all bunk. The World Bank’s role is merely as a facilitator," Banga's statement on the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated. Read More | India used UAS Grid System to foil Pak's attack on military targets: Know about this efficient defence system in India's arsenal We have no role to play beyond a facilitator. There’s a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in & fix the problem but it’s all bunk. The World Bank’s role is merely as a facilitator -World Bank President, Ajay Banga on #IndusWaterTreaty Suspension… pic.twitter.com/6bbiZpKf0o — PIB India (@PIB_India) May 9, 2025 India and Pakistan, in 1960, made a formal agreement, called the Indus Waters Treaty, to decide how water would be shared between both countries from the Indus River. The need for a treaty for water sharing arose after Independence when control over the river became a point of potential conflict between the two nations. Pakistan went to the United Nations (UN) and the UN brought in the World Bank to mediate. After almost nine years of negotiation, India's then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's then-President Ayub Khan finally signed the agreement in 1960. After the terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists, India put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistani leaders have issued "war threats" to India over this decision. Operation Sindoor The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 from 1.05 am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. Read More | #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan trends: Indian travel agencies say no to Turks, end tie up with Turkish airlines | Here's why The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release said on May 8 that India is committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj and India responded. Read More | Operation Sindoor likely killed Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf: IC814 hijack and attacks he planned in India - LIST

Indo-Pak tensions | World Bank President Ajay Banga's big statement on Indus Waters Treaty: Here's what he said

<p>A message has been going viral on WhatsApp, falsely claiming that ATMs across India will be closed for 2-3 days due to a ransomware cyber-attack amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The viral message asks people to "not make any online transactions today", cautioning "Massive ransomware attack...total 74 countries affected".&nbsp;</p>
<p>The message has triggered panic among social media users. However, it was fact-checked by PIB, which revealed the truth behind it.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-fact-check-post-claiming-a-sukhoi-was-shot-down-shows-an-old-photo-9051584">Indo-Pak war fact check: Post claiming a Sukhoi was shot down shows an old photo</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Fact Check</strong></h2>
<p>The Press Information Bureau (PIB) fact check on X, stated that the message is "FAKE" and assured the public that ATMs will continue to operate as usual.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In a post on X, it asked people not to share "unverified messages", with the hashtag "#IndiaFightsPropaganda".&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-war-pib-fact-checks-video-of-multiple-rocket-launches-9051427">India-Pak war PIB Fact Check: Video of multiple rocket launches is from a simulation</a></strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;A viral #WhatsApp message claims ATMs will be closed for 2&ndash;3 days. This Message is FAKE. ATMs will continue to operate as usual. Don&rsquo;t share unverified messages," the PIB fact check posted.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Are ATMs closed⁉️<br><br>A viral <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhatsApp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhatsApp</a> message claims ATMs will be closed for 2&ndash;3 days.<br><br>🛑 This Message is FAKE<br><br>✅ ATMs will continue to operate as usual<br><br>❌ Don't share unverified messages.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaFightsPropaganda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaFightsPropaganda</a> <a href="https://t.co/BXfzjjFpzD">pic.twitter.com/BXfzjjFpzD</a></p>
&mdash; PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1920698826559512595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>As India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed nations, get embroiled in a cross-border conflict, there is a barrage of information at your disposal; this could possibly be glazed with disinformation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To help keep a check on what all fake news is being shared on the internet, the government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) is running fact checks on social media posts to fight misleading information.</p>
<p>Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, there has been a flood of misinformation being shared on social media, creating panic among netizens.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fact-check-pakistan-circulates-false-claims-after-operation-sindoor-pib-bewares-fake-video-alert-9044696">Fact Check: Pakistan circulates false claims after Operation Sindoor, PIB alerts against 'Fake Video Alert'</a></strong></p>
<p>An aggressive social media campaign spreading fake news is running from Pakistan. Most of these handles originate from Pakistan. Unaware of their authenticity, people share these videos, inadvertently believing what isn't real.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, it is for you to check first whether it is true or just another "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fake-news">fake news</a>".&nbsp;</p>
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The viral message asks people to "not make any online transactions today", cautioning "Massive ransomware attack...total 74 countries affected" India news pakistan

A message has been going viral on WhatsApp, falsely claiming that ATMs across India will be closed for 2-3 days due to a ransomware cyber-attack amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan. The viral message asks people to "not make any online transactions today", cautioning "Massive ransomware attack...total 74 countries affected". The message has triggered panic among social media users. However, it was fact-checked by PIB, which revealed the truth behind it. Also read: Indo-Pak war fact check: Post claiming a Sukhoi was shot down shows an old photo Fact Check The Press Information Bureau (PIB) fact check on X, stated that the message is "FAKE" and assured the public that ATMs will continue to operate as usual. In a post on X, it asked people not to share "unverified messages", with the hashtag "#IndiaFightsPropaganda". Also read: India-Pak war PIB Fact Check: Video of multiple rocket launches is from a simulation “A viral #WhatsApp message claims ATMs will be closed for 2–3 days. This Message is FAKE. ATMs will continue to operate as usual. Don’t share unverified messages," the PIB fact check posted. Are ATMs closed⁉️ A viral #WhatsApp message claims ATMs will be closed for 2–3 days. 🛑 This Message is FAKE ✅ ATMs will continue to operate as usual ❌ Don't share unverified messages.#IndiaFightsPropaganda pic.twitter.com/BXfzjjFpzD — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025 As India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed nations, get embroiled in a cross-border conflict, there is a barrage of information at your disposal; this could possibly be glazed with disinformation. To help keep a check on what all fake news is being shared on the internet, the government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) is running fact checks on social media posts to fight misleading information. Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, there has been a flood of misinformation being shared on social media, creating panic among netizens. Also read: Fact Check: Pakistan circulates false claims after Operation Sindoor, PIB alerts against 'Fake Video Alert' An aggressive social media campaign spreading fake news is running from Pakistan. Most of these handles originate from Pakistan. Unaware of their authenticity, people share these videos, inadvertently believing what isn't real. However, it is for you to check first whether it is true or just another "fake news".

ATM closed for 2-3 days in India? PIB Fact Check reveals truth behind viral WhatsApp message amid Indo-Pak tensions

<p>Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, testing of air raid sirens was conducted at New Delhi's ITO by the Directorate of Civil Defence on Friday (May 9). &nbsp;Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma is also present at the spot. It was carried out for a period of 15-20 minutes. &nbsp;The sirens were heard around a radius of 4 km, a police officer said. As per reports, t<span>he Delhi government is planning to install 40 more air raid sirens in Delhi-NCR.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Air raid sirens being tested at central Delhi's ITO area<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>.<br>(Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/2yv96QeSjz">pic.twitter.com/2yv96QeSjz</a></p>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1920786120125579572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>The city police emphasised that Friday&rsquo;s operation was only a trial. For example, a mock drill was conducted for school students and locals on Wednesday as per the Centre&rsquo;s orders to prepare people in case of any emergency.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today, Directorate of Civil Defence will be testing Air Raid Sirens installed at PWD<br>HQ, ITO.<br><br>The testing will commence at 3.00 PM and be carried out for a period of<br>15-20 minutes.<br><br>It&rsquo;s just an exercise, you need not to panic, kindly cooperate with the agencies. <a href="https://t.co/98dgIMeEah">pic.twitter.com/98dgIMeEah</a></p>
&mdash; Delhi Government (@DelhiGovDigital) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiGovDigital/status/1920732626907697160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>In a statement before the drill, the Delhi government asked people not to panic when the testing of air raid sirens installed at the Public Works Department Headquarters at ITO would be done.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Axis of preparedness"<br><br>Visual of various police Stations and other parts of Delhi as part of nationwide civil defense mock drill. <br><br>Let's cooperate &amp; test our emergency response systems!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DPUpdates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DPUpdates</a> <a href="https://t.co/LfKwCU4Clr">pic.twitter.com/LfKwCU4Clr</a></p>
&mdash; Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice/status/1920378415384850601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-used-uas-grid-system-to-foil-pakistans-attack-on-military-targets-what-is-uas-9049151">India used UAS Grid System to foil Pak's attack on military targets: Know about this efficient defence system in India's arsenal</a></strong></p>
<h2>Operation Sindoor&nbsp;</h2>
<p>The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible.</p>
<p><strong>Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-war-operation-sindoor-pahalgam-terror-attack-turkey-azerbaijan-airlines-turkish-airlines-ban-9049675">#BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan trends: Indian travel agencies say no to Turks, end tie up with Turkish airlines | Here's why</a></strong></p>
<p>The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release said on May 8 that India is committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj and India responded.</p>
<p><strong>Read More |<span> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/operation-sindoor-masood-azhars-brother-abdul-rauf-air-india-ic814-hijack-daniel-pearl-behading-and-attacks-he-planned-in-india-9050464">Operation Sindoor likely killed Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf: IC814 hijack and attacks he planned in India - LIST</a></span></strong></p>
<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
<p>A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>
<p>After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities.</p>
<p><strong>Read More |<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/colonel-sofiya-qureshi-who-co-led-operation-sindoor-briefing-was-once-lauded-by-supreme-court-9049044" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court</a></strong></p>

India News | Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, testing of air raid sirens was conducted at New Delhi's ITO by the Directorate of Civil Defence

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, testing of air raid sirens was conducted at New Delhi's ITO by the Directorate of Civil Defence on Friday (May 9). Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma is also present at the spot. It was carried out for a period of 15-20 minutes. The sirens were heard around a radius of 4 km, a police officer said. As per reports, the Delhi government is planning to install 40 more air raid sirens in Delhi-NCR. Air raid sirens being tested at central Delhi's ITO area . . . . (Source: ANI) pic.twitter.com/2yv96QeSjz — WION (@WIONews) May 9, 2025 The city police emphasised that Friday’s operation was only a trial. For example, a mock drill was conducted for school students and locals on Wednesday as per the Centre’s orders to prepare people in case of any emergency. Today, Directorate of Civil Defence will be testing Air Raid Sirens installed at PWD HQ, ITO. The testing will commence at 3.00 PM and be carried out for a period of 15-20 minutes. It’s just an exercise, you need not to panic, kindly cooperate with the agencies. pic.twitter.com/98dgIMeEah — Delhi Government (@DelhiGovDigital) May 9, 2025 In a statement before the drill, the Delhi government asked people not to panic when the testing of air raid sirens installed at the Public Works Department Headquarters at ITO would be done. "Axis of preparedness" Visual of various police Stations and other parts of Delhi as part of nationwide civil defense mock drill. Let's cooperate & test our emergency response systems!#DPUpdates pic.twitter.com/LfKwCU4Clr — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) May 8, 2025 Read More | India used UAS Grid System to foil Pak's attack on military targets: Know about this efficient defence system in India's arsenal Operation Sindoor The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. Read More | #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan trends: Indian travel agencies say no to Turks, end tie up with Turkish airlines | Here's why The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release said on May 8 that India is committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj and India responded. Read More | Operation Sindoor likely killed Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf: IC814 hijack and attacks he planned in India - LIST Pahalgam terror attack A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities. Read More | Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court

'Do not panic': Air raid sirens tested at Delhi's ITO amid rising India-Pak tensions

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The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled a massive infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector, killing at least 7 terrorists who were trying to enter India with the help of Pakistani rangers.

Breaking | Group of terrorists trying to enter India killed

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, markets have reacted differently. While Pakistan stocks plummeted around 10% in three days, Indian markets showed resilience with a relatively modest dip of around 1.5%. Indian defence stocks, however, saw buying interest.

India-Pakistan war: Pakistan stocks down around 10% in three days

Military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. There have been no losses reported. India has successfully foiled Pakistan's drone and missile attack, as stated in a categorical statement.

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Down decades of repeated India-Pakistan conflicts, every single time Pakistan has tried to provoke, India has answered with the weapons of its era, delivering a lesson that has echoed through time in history. Watch in for more details!

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<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, markets in both countries have turned extremely volatile, with the Pakistani stock index experiencing a more significant hit.</div>
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<div>The turmoil reached new heights on Friday, as India's equity markets closed sharply lower, and Pakistan's KSE-100 index see-sawing wildly, driven by growing geopolitical risks.</div>
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<div>This instability largely stems from Pakistan's response to India's response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people.</div>
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<h2><span><b data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Indian Markets slide as conflict escalates</b></span></h2>
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<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The benchmark Sensex Index was down by over 800 points and closed at 79,925.34, still down over 800 points. Meanwhile, t</span><span>he broader NSE Nifty50 was down about 1 per cent, testing the 24,000-point mark at the closing bell.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>The sectoral landscape also reflected weakness, with the S&amp;P BSE mid-cap and small-cap indices trading firmly in the red.</span></p>
<p><span>Interestingly, the Nifty consumer durables index stood out as the sole gainer, posting modest gains amid the broader market decline.</span></p>
<p><span>Still, experts cited India&rsquo;s economic fundamentals&mdash;driven by robust GDP growth and softening interest rates&mdash;as key factors underpinning long-term investor confidence.</span></p>
<p><span>However, the prevailing geopolitical uncertainty weighed heavily on sentiment, triggering caution among market participants.</span></p>
<p><span>On the BSE, 2,466 stocks declined while only 423 advanced, indicating a widespread sell-off.</span></p>
<p><span>Despite the weak sentiment, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) remained net buyers, pumping in ₹2,007.96 crore into equities, whereas Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) booked profits, selling shares worth ₹596.25 crore.</span></p>
<div>Amid the overall market downturn, defence stocks emerged as clear winners.</div>
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<div>With heightened tensions and expectations of increased defence spending, stocks of companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders saw sharp gains, some climbing as much as 5 per cent.</div>
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<div>This surge underscores investor confidence in the defence sector, with an anticipated boost in military procurement and operations.</div>
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<div>On the global stage, companies such as Dassault Aviation, makers of Rafale jets, also saw increased buying interest, highlighting a worldwide trend toward strengthening defence capabilities amid geopolitical uncertainty.</div>
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<h2>Indian rupee takes a hit</h2>
<div>On the currency front, the Indian rupee extended its slide on Friday after falling 1.1 per cent to reach ₹85.57 per dollar, marking its sharpest decline since February 2022.</div>
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<div>The rupee's drop reflects growing investor caution amid geopolitical instability and heightened demand for the safe-haven US Dollar.</div>
<h2>Pakistan's KSE-100 gyrates wildly</h2>
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<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Pakistan&rsquo;s KSE-100 index see-sawed throughout the day, eventually posting strong gains.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span>It closed 3.52 per cent higher at 107,174.64, up 3,647.82 points.&nbsp;</span></p>
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Over the past three sessions, the Pakistan Stock Exchange has shed over 10 per cent, reflecting growing fears of economic instability and anxiety ahead of an IMF board review.</div>
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<h2>Rising tensions: India-Pakistan standoff escalates</h2>
<div>On the ground, military activity has surged on both sides of the border. In response to rising threats, India has bolstered security in New Delhi, deploying additional forces and enhancing surveillance.</div>
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<div>In a strategic move, India has suspended trade ties with Pakistan and is actively reviewing the Indus Waters Treaty, signalling a hardening stance. Diplomatic relations remain tense, with both nations summoning each other's High Commissioners for the third time this week, emphasizing the severity of the situation.</div>
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<div>Given the ongoing geopolitical risks, experts predict continued market volatility in both Indian and Pakistani stock markets.</div>
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<div>While defence stocks may continue to see strong interest, aviation, tourism, and logistics sectors are expected to remain under pressure. Investors remain cautious as the situation remains fluid, with the potential for further escalation in the coming days.</div>

Business & Economy: The stock market fluctuation is primarily driven by Pakistan's response to India's actions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in casualties.

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, markets in both countries have turned extremely volatile, with the Pakistani stock index experiencing a more significant hit. The turmoil reached new heights on Friday, as India's equity markets closed sharply lower, and Pakistan's KSE-100 index see-sawing wildly, driven by growing geopolitical risks. This instability largely stems from Pakistan's response to India's response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Indian Markets slide as conflict escalates The benchmark Sensex Index was down by over 800 points and closed at 79,925.34, still down over 800 points. Meanwhile, the broader NSE Nifty50 was down about 1 per cent, testing the 24,000-point mark at the closing bell. The sectoral landscape also reflected weakness, with the S&P BSE mid-cap and small-cap indices trading firmly in the red. Interestingly, the Nifty consumer durables index stood out as the sole gainer, posting modest gains amid the broader market decline. Still, experts cited India’s economic fundamentals—driven by robust GDP growth and softening interest rates—as key factors underpinning long-term investor confidence. However, the prevailing geopolitical uncertainty weighed heavily on sentiment, triggering caution among market participants. On the BSE, 2,466 stocks declined while only 423 advanced, indicating a widespread sell-off. Despite the weak sentiment, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) remained net buyers, pumping in ₹2,007.96 crore into equities, whereas Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) booked profits, selling shares worth ₹596.25 crore. Amid the overall market downturn, defence stocks emerged as clear winners. With heightened tensions and expectations of increased defence spending, stocks of companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders saw sharp gains, some climbing as much as 5 per cent. This surge underscores investor confidence in the defence sector, with an anticipated boost in military procurement and operations. On the global stage, companies such as Dassault Aviation, makers of Rafale jets, also saw increased buying interest, highlighting a worldwide trend toward strengthening defence capabilities amid geopolitical uncertainty. Indian rupee takes a hit On the currency front, the Indian rupee extended its slide on Friday after falling 1.1 per cent to reach ₹85.57 per dollar, marking its sharpest decline since February 2022. The rupee's drop reflects growing investor caution amid geopolitical instability and heightened demand for the safe-haven US Dollar. Pakistan's KSE-100 gyrates wildly Pakistan’s KSE-100 index see-sawed throughout the day, eventually posting strong gains. It closed 3.52 per cent higher at 107,174.64, up 3,647.82 points. Over the past three sessions, the Pakistan Stock Exchange has shed over 10 per cent, reflecting growing fears of economic instability and anxiety ahead of an IMF board review. Rising tensions: India-Pakistan standoff escalates On the ground, military activity has surged on both sides of the border. In response to rising threats, India has bolstered security in New Delhi, deploying additional forces and enhancing surveillance. In a strategic move, India has suspended trade ties with Pakistan and is actively reviewing the Indus Waters Treaty, signalling a hardening stance. Diplomatic relations remain tense, with both nations summoning each other's High Commissioners for the third time this week, emphasizing the severity of the situation. Given the ongoing geopolitical risks, experts predict continued market volatility in both Indian and Pakistani stock markets. While defence stocks may continue to see strong interest, aviation, tourism, and logistics sectors are expected to remain under pressure. Investors remain cautious as the situation remains fluid, with the potential for further escalation in the coming days.

India-Pakistan tension: NIFTY, Sensex and KSE remain volatile amid escalating conflict

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India's Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, has spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Following their conversation, Jaishankar issued a statement in which he said, "Deeply appreciate the American commitment to work with India. Deeply appreciate the U.S. commitment in the fight against terror." Watch in for more details!

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<p>India's precision strike on Pakistani terror targets on May 7 likely killed Abdul Rauf Azhar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar. Abdul Rauf Azhar rose to global prominence with the inception of JeM in 2000. Earlier, a letter said to be issued by Masood Azhar confirmed that as many as 10 members of Azhar's family were killed in India's targetted strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, including his sister and brother-in-law, nephew and niece. Moreover, <span>American activist Amy Mek, founder of the RAIR Foundation hailed India for delivering justice for the brutal murder of American-Jewish journalist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/colonel-sofiya-qureshi-who-co-led-operation-sindoor-briefing-was-once-lauded-by-supreme-court-9049044" rel="dofollow">Daniel Pearl.</a></span></p>
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<h2>Masood Azhar, Abdul Rauf Azhar and hijack of Indian Airlines flight IC-814</h2>
<p>The world and particularly India came to know about terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar after the hijack of the Indian Airlines flight (IC-814) in 1999. Rauf Azhar - the planner of the hijack - wanted the release of his brother Masood Azhar from Kot Balwal jail of Jammu.</p>
<p>Masood Azhar was arrested by Indian authorities in February 1994 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He had entered India on a forged Portuguese passport under the alias "Shaikh Wali".&nbsp;He was held in Indian custody for over five years without being formally charged in a trial that led to conviction.</p>
<p>In December 1999, when Flight IC-814 was hijacked en route from Kathmandu to Delhi and taken to Taliban-controlled Kandahar in Afghanistan, Azhar along with two other terrorists&nbsp;Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and&nbsp;Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar were released&nbsp;to save the 155 passengers onboard.</p>
<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-used-uas-grid-system-to-foil-pakistans-attack-on-military-targets-what-is-uas-9049151">India used UAS Grid System to foil Pak's attack on military targets: Know about this efficient defence system in India's arsenal</a></strong></p>
<p>Shortly after his release, Masood Azhar went on to found JeM) in early 2000 in Pakistan. JeM was first designated a terrorist organization by the United States on October 26, 2001, following the 9/11 attacks and amid growing concern about global terrorism networks.&nbsp;India&nbsp; also banned JeM as terrorist organistion under its Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) around the same time.</p>
<p><span>Notably, Masood Azhar also carried out an assassination attempt on Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in 2003 and worked in tandem with al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden on a number of terror projects.</span></p>
<h2>Abdul Rauf Azhar planned many attacks in India</h2>
<p>After 1999 hijack, Rauf Azhar was designated as a 'global terrorist' by the United States (US) in 2010.&nbsp;Following this, he orchestrated several more attacks on India, namely&nbsp;</p>
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<li>The Indian Parliament attack in 2001</li>
<li>The attack on the makeshift Ayodhya Ram temple in 2005</li>
<li>The attack at the Indian Air Force&rsquo;s Pathankot base in 2016</li>
<li>The Pulwama attack in 2019 that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel</li>
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<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/colonel-sofiya-qureshi-who-co-led-operation-sindoor-briefing-was-once-lauded-by-supreme-court-9049044">Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court</a></strong></p>
<p>After the Pathankot attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought a red corner notice from Interpol against Rauf. The global agency issued a notice stating that Rauf was wanted for waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war against the government of India, assaulting the president, governor, etc, with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power besides being a member of terrorist gang or organisation among other offences.</p>
<p>A video of Rauf Azhar on a Pakistani website where he could be seen claiming responsibility for the Pathankot attack was sent to Interpol. However, the video mysteriously vanished and the Pakistani website was deleted. However, China delayed the imposition of sanctions sought by India and the US against Abdul Rauf Azhar at the United Nations. India's Operation Sindoor in 2025 might have finally ended terrorist Rauf Azhar.</p>

Pakistan, India News | India's precision strike likely killed Abdul Rauf Azhar, brother of terorrist Masood Azhar. Here's all about the attacks he planned and the hijack of IC814

India's precision strike on Pakistani terror targets on May 7 likely killed Abdul Rauf Azhar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar. Abdul Rauf Azhar rose to global prominence with the inception of JeM in 2000. Earlier, a letter said to be issued by Masood Azhar confirmed that as many as 10 members of Azhar's family were killed in India's targetted strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, including his sister and brother-in-law, nephew and niece. Moreover, American activist Amy Mek, founder of the RAIR Foundation hailed India for delivering justice for the brutal murder of American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl. Read More | #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan trends: Indian travel agencies say no to Turks, end tie up with Turkish airlines | Here's why Masood Azhar, Abdul Rauf Azhar and hijack of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 The world and particularly India came to know about terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar after the hijack of the Indian Airlines flight (IC-814) in 1999. Rauf Azhar - the planner of the hijack - wanted the release of his brother Masood Azhar from Kot Balwal jail of Jammu. Masood Azhar was arrested by Indian authorities in February 1994 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He had entered India on a forged Portuguese passport under the alias "Shaikh Wali". He was held in Indian custody for over five years without being formally charged in a trial that led to conviction. In December 1999, when Flight IC-814 was hijacked en route from Kathmandu to Delhi and taken to Taliban-controlled Kandahar in Afghanistan, Azhar along with two other terrorists Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar were released to save the 155 passengers onboard. Read More | India used UAS Grid System to foil Pak's attack on military targets: Know about this efficient defence system in India's arsenal Shortly after his release, Masood Azhar went on to found JeM) in early 2000 in Pakistan. JeM was first designated a terrorist organization by the United States on October 26, 2001, following the 9/11 attacks and amid growing concern about global terrorism networks. India also banned JeM as terrorist organistion under its Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) around the same time. Notably, Masood Azhar also carried out an assassination attempt on Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in 2003 and worked in tandem with al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden on a number of terror projects. Abdul Rauf Azhar planned many attacks in India After 1999 hijack, Rauf Azhar was designated as a 'global terrorist' by the United States (US) in 2010. Following this, he orchestrated several more attacks on India, namely The Indian Parliament attack in 2001 The attack on the makeshift Ayodhya Ram temple in 2005 The attack at the Indian Air Force’s Pathankot base in 2016 The Pulwama attack in 2019 that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel Read More | Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court After the Pathankot attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought a red corner notice from Interpol against Rauf. The global agency issued a notice stating that Rauf was wanted for waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war against the government of India, assaulting the president, governor, etc, with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power besides being a member of terrorist gang or organisation among other offences. A video of Rauf Azhar on a Pakistani website where he could be seen claiming responsibility for the Pathankot attack was sent to Interpol. However, the video mysteriously vanished and the Pakistani website was deleted. However, China delayed the imposition of sanctions sought by India and the US against Abdul Rauf Azhar at the United Nations. India's Operation Sindoor in 2025 might have finally ended terrorist Rauf Azhar.

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