India's deployment of the S-400 missile system successfully neutralized Pakistan's drone and missile attacks during Operation Sindoor, showcasing the country's advanced air defense capabilities. But what exactly is the S-400?

Indo-Pak War: What is S-400 Sudarshan Chakra? Decoding its strategic significance | WION Explained

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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Amid the ongoing attack by Pakistan, blackout has been reported in part of Punjab including Amritsar. Blackout has been reported in Rajasthan's border city of Barmer. The security forces have foiled Pakistan's drone attack in Jammu. Mobile connectivity, meanwhile, is down in the various part of the city.

India-Pakistan War: Drones Effectively Engaged By Indian Air Defence Systems | WION

India has confirmed it successfully neutralised a wave of drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan on Thursday (May 08) night. The targets included key military installations in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-indian-cities-blackout-punjab-jammu-kashmir-rajasthan-gujarat-new-delhi-india-gate-indian-army-pakistans-drone-attacks-9049750">Jammu and Pathankot.</a> The attacks came just a day after India carried out Operation Sindoor, a military response to the deadly terror strike in Pahalgam.
<h2>Pentagon veteran slams Pakistan&rsquo;s Army Chief</h2>
In the wake of the failed strikes, former Pentagon official and American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Michael Rubin issued a sharp warning to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir.
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&ldquo;Pakistan started the conflict with its support for terrorism. Indians were the victims of terrorism. While I was initially critical that Prime Minister Modi had taken so long to respond, but it's clear that the Indian military was carefully planning and the Indian military has shown itself to be far more capable,&rdquo; Rubin stated.
&ldquo;Pakistan is thrashing about, looking for a way to save face. But Asim Munir should understand that the first rule of hole digging is when you're in a hole, stop digging,&rdquo; Rubin added.
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Looking ahead, Rubin called for strong diplomatic action, &ldquo;There can only be one metric by which we look at the diplomatic solution to this issue. Pakistan has to be designated by the United States to be a state sponsor of terror.&rdquo;
<h2>Unconfirmed reports of Army Chief Asim Munir&rsquo;s arrest</h2>
As Pakistan reels from the failed strike and criticism, reports circulating on social media suggest possible unrest within the country&rsquo;s military leadership. There are unconfirmed reports of Army Chief Asim Munir&rsquo;s potential arrest or removal, although none of these claims have been officially confirmed.
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Pakistan: In the wake of the failed strikes, former Pentagon official and American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Michael Rubin issued a sharp warning to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. India news

India has confirmed it successfully neutralised a wave of drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan on Thursday (May 08) night. The targets included key military installations in Jammu and Pathankot. The attacks came just a day after India carried out Operation Sindoor, a military response to the deadly terror strike in Pahalgam. Pentagon veteran slams Pakistan’s Army Chief In the wake of the failed strikes, former Pentagon official and American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Michael Rubin issued a sharp warning to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. Also read: Indo-Pak War: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say “Pakistan started the conflict with its support for terrorism. Indians were the victims of terrorism. While I was initially critical that Prime Minister Modi had taken so long to respond, but it's clear that the Indian military was carefully planning and the Indian military has shown itself to be far more capable,” Rubin stated. “Pakistan is thrashing about, looking for a way to save face. But Asim Munir should understand that the first rule of hole digging is when you're in a hole, stop digging,” Rubin added. Also read: Indo-Pak War | US 'not going to get involved'; Turkey 'concerned': World reacts to Pakistan’s failed attack on India Looking ahead, Rubin called for strong diplomatic action, “There can only be one metric by which we look at the diplomatic solution to this issue. Pakistan has to be designated by the United States to be a state sponsor of terror.” Unconfirmed reports of Army Chief Asim Munir’s arrest As Pakistan reels from the failed strike and criticism, reports circulating on social media suggest possible unrest within the country’s military leadership. There are unconfirmed reports of Army Chief Asim Munir’s potential arrest or removal, although none of these claims have been officially confirmed. Also read: Indo-Pak War: What are AWACS aircraft? How many of these ‘eyes in the sky’ are left with Pakistan?

Indo-Pak war | 'Stop digging': Ex-Pentagon official warns Asim Munir after India crushes Pakistan’s airstrike attempt

BREAKING | Pakistan's Drone Attack On Multiple Cities Foiled By Armed Forces | India-Pakistan War

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a lady succumbed to the injuries in cross-border shelling in Uri area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday night.

BREAKING | Heavy Shelling In Uri, Kupwara, Poonch Areas Of Jammu And Kashmir

India heightened security measures in border states after Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks on Jammu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Civil aviation services and educational institutions were shut across several states as a precaution. At least 24 airports near the India-Pakistan border were temporarily closed. Watch in for more details!

Indo-Pak war: India shoots down all Pakistan missiles and drones

Indo-Pak war: Airlines ask passengers to arrive 3 hours before departure amid India-Pak tension

India's air defense systems successfully foiled a brazen drone attack from Pakistan late last night, demonstrating precision and efficiency in protecting Indian citizens. Islamabad did not distinguish between military and civilian targets during the strike.

As tensions escalated, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio swiftly intervened, contacting his counterparts in both New Delhi and Islamabad. He urged Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to pursue dialogue and work toward de-escalation. Watch in for more details!

India-Pakistan war: Rubio calls for immediate de-escalation from both sides

Pakistan has been forced to shift the remaining matches of its franchise cricket league to the UAE amid escalating tensions with India.

Pakistan Super League moved to UAE amid Indo-Pak tensions

It's a crucial day for Pakistan as it faces a critical challenge. Pakistan prepares for an IMF board meeting in Washington today amid ongoing tensions with India. The global financial body is set to decide on its bailout package and review the financing facilities extended to Pakistan. Watch in for more details!

India-Pak war: Crucial IMF board meeting amid India-Pakistan conflict

Amid rising tensions, Pakistan targeted several places in the Jammu region with drones, triggering explosions and gunfire in Channi, followed by a blackout. Sirens were sounded in Akhnoor and across Jammu as Pak unleashed heavy artillery. A blackout was also enforced in Kishtwar as the situation escalated. Indian Army swiftly neutralized artillery & drone attacks across Udhampur, Jammu, Akhnoor, Pathankot, Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia.

Indo-Pak war: Indian Army thwarts Pakistani strike on Jammu; all drones neutralised

With respect to India's precision strikes in Pakistan's escalatory attacks, we earlier spoke with retired Lieutenant General Raj Shukla and retired Major General Niraj Bali. Listen to what they had to say about this latest confrontation between India and Pakistan.

India-Pak war: Indian military reports no losses from Pak's attack, assures all under control

Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted. The Indian military has issued a statement on the attack in Jammu, involving Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir today. The threats were swiftly neutralized. Kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities were used to neutralize the threat. Watch in for more details!

Indo-Pak war: Pakistani-origin drones & missiles intercepted along IB in J&K

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.

India-Pak war: India unleashes decisive weapons, crushes Pak provocations

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan started trending on Indian X, over these countries' support to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Turkey and Azerbaijan on Wednesday (May 7) issued statements of support for Pakistan after India carried out Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, hitting terror targets.
Additionally,&nbsp;Indian travel brand Go Homestays has announced the end of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, citing the airline&rsquo;s association with Pakistan that has taken a &ldquo;hostile&rdquo; position towards India. Goa Villas, a villa rentals aggregator, also declared that it will not offer accomodation to Turkish citizens.
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&ldquo;We are officially ending our partnership with Turkish Airlines due to their unsupportive stance towards India... Jai Hind,&rdquo; Go Homestays declared in a post on X.
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We are officially ending our partnership with Turkish Airlines due to their unsupportive stance towards India. Going forward, we will no longer include their flights in our international travel packages. Jai Hind
&mdash; Go Homestays (@GoHomestay) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoHomestay/status/1920430436028674407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Due to Turkey's non-cooperative stance in the current global scenario involving India and Pakistan, we&rsquo;ve decided not to offer any accommodation services to Turkish citizens in Goa. We stand firmly with our nation. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
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<h2>Operation Sindoor&nbsp;</h2>
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.
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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 |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-shames-pakistan-after-operation-sindoor-pakistan-ministers-accepted-involvement-in-terrorism-vikram-misri-pahalgam-attack-9048520" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'Pakistani ministers accepted involvement in terrorism on TV interviews': India names and shames Pakistan</a>
<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
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 |&nbsp;<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>

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Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, #BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan started trending on Indian X, over these countries' support to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Turkey and Azerbaijan on Wednesday (May 7) issued statements of support for Pakistan after India carried out Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir, hitting terror targets. Additionally, Indian travel brand Go Homestays has announced the end of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, citing the airline’s association with Pakistan that has taken a “hostile” position towards India. Goa Villas, a villa rentals aggregator, also declared that it will not offer accomodation to Turkish citizens. Read More | Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court “We are officially ending our partnership with Turkish Airlines due to their unsupportive stance towards India... Jai Hind,” Go Homestays declared in a post on X. We are officially ending our partnership with Turkish Airlines due to their unsupportive stance towards India. Going forward, we will no longer include their flights in our international travel packages. Jai Hind — Go Homestays (@GoHomestay) May 8, 2025 Due to Turkey's non-cooperative stance in the current global scenario involving India and Pakistan, we’ve decided not to offer any accommodation services to Turkish citizens in Goa. We stand firmly with our nation. Jai Hind 🇮🇳 — Goa Villas (@Goavilla_) May 8, 2025 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 | Indo-Pak War | India foils Pakistan's attack on military stations in Pathankot; complete blackout in parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 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 | 'Pakistani ministers accepted involvement in terrorism on TV interviews': India names and shames Pakistan 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

#BoycottTurkeyAzerbaijan trends: Indian travel agencies say no to Turks, end tie up with Turkish airlines | Here's why

In the wake of this fresh aggression from Pakistan, the closure of schools has been announced in the Leh district and also in the border state of Punjab. The district magistrate of Leh has confirmed all government and private schools in the area shall remain shut for the next 2 days.

India-Pak Breaking | Border states on high alert after fresh Pak aggression

There has been massive shelling by Pakistan in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. According to reports, one woman is said to have been critically injured.

Indo-Pak war Breaking | J&K: Heavy shelling by Pak in Uri sector; one injured in cross-border firing

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, multiple airports across northern India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh, would temporarily remain closed till May 10 due to restrictions.
Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, airlines has informed passengers that check-in counters will now close 75 minutes before departure, in line with enhanced airport security directives issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

India-Pak war: Indian airlines issue fresh travel advisory amid Pakistan tensions

India Gate has now been evacuated as part of a precautionary measure, amidst increasing India-Pakistan tensions. Watch in for more details!

Breaking | India-Pak war: India boosts precautionary measures amid Pak tensions

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!

Breaking | Indian EAM S. Jaishankar issues statement after speaking to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

India-Pakistan War: No losses from Pak's attack says Indian Military | India says all under control

India-Pakistan War Breaking: India foils Pakistan's drone and missile attack

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in touch with all three service chief and CDS and is reviewing the ongoing security situation as Pakistan launched unprovoked attack against India.

India-Pakistan War: Indian army neutralizes Pakistan attack | Jaishankar warns Pak of firm response

As tensions escalate between India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-0">Pakistan</a>, India Gate has been evacuated in New Delhi as security beefed up after India foiled Pakistan drone attacks in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explosions-heard-in-channi-area-of-jammu-air-raid-sirens-in-jks-akhnoor-amid-tensions-with-pakistan-9049155" rel="dofollow">Jammu and Kashmir</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-indian-army-pakistans-drone-attacks-jaisalmer-complete-blackout-rajasthan-punjab-operation-sindoor-9049254" rel="dofollow">Rajasthan </a>and Punjab.&nbsp;
The authorities have directed everyone to not stop around the monument or around.&nbsp;
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India Gate is being completely evacuated and no one is allowed to stop or remain around<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaGate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaGate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaPakistanWar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaPakistanWar</a> <a href="https://t.co/NRvEPEmSSu">pic.twitter.com/NRvEPEmSSu</a>
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Pakistan on Thursday targeted Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, the blackout was seen in the city.&nbsp;
Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that the military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones.&nbsp;
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The Delhi government has directed that no leave will be granted to the personnel of the national capital's government.&nbsp;
In a circular shared, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-government-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi government</a>&nbsp;stressed that as the national capital prepares for the emergency response system, no leaves will be granted till further orders.&nbsp;
"In view of the prevailing situation and preparedness for the emergency response system, the Competent Authority has directed that no leave shall be granted to any Officer/Official of the Government of NCT of Delhi, till further orders," the circular read.&nbsp;
Following the attack, multiple airports across northern India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh, would temporarily remain closed till May 10 due to restrictions.&nbsp;
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India's Defence Ministry posted on X, assuring that India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people.
"Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot &amp; Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin <a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/hashtag/drones?src=hashtag_click" role="link" class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21">#drones</a> and missiles along the International Border in J&amp;K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported," the statement read.&nbsp;
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The authorities in national capital also barred individuals from stopping or remaining in the monument after India foils Pak drone attack in J&K. India news pakistan

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, India Gate has been evacuated in New Delhi as security beefed up after India foiled Pakistan drone attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Punjab. The authorities have directed everyone to not stop around the monument or around. India Gate is being completely evacuated and no one is allowed to stop or remain around#IndiaGate #IndiaPakistanWar pic.twitter.com/NRvEPEmSSu — WION (@WIONews) May 8, 2025 Pakistan on Thursday targeted Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, the blackout was seen in the city. Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that the military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. Also read: IPL 2025: What happens to KKR's Playoffs chances if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala? The Delhi government has directed that no leave will be granted to the personnel of the national capital's government. In a circular shared, the Delhi government stressed that as the national capital prepares for the emergency response system, no leaves will be granted till further orders. "In view of the prevailing situation and preparedness for the emergency response system, the Competent Authority has directed that no leave shall be granted to any Officer/Official of the Government of NCT of Delhi, till further orders," the circular read. Following the attack, multiple airports across northern India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandigarh, would temporarily remain closed till May 10 due to restrictions. Also read: Indo-Pak war | Leaves cancelled for Delhi govt employees as national capital prepares for emergency response system India's Defence Ministry posted on X, assuring that India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people. "Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin #drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported," the statement read. Also read: Are schools open tomorrow in India? Check for Delhi-NCR, Gurugram, Punjab, J&K and others

Indo-Pak war | India Gate evacuated as security beefed up in New Delhi after India foils Pakistan drone attack

India-Pakistan War: Drones effectively engaged by Indian Air defence systems

Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted. The Indian military has issued a statement on the attack in Jammu, involving Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir today. The threats were swiftly neutralized. Kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities were used to neutralize the threat.

Breaking: 'Threats were swiftly neutralised': Indian military issues statement on attack on Jammu

A total blackout was enforced in several parts of the border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha in Gujarat on Thursday amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, officials said as reported by PTI.

Both Kutch and Banaskantha districts share a border with Pakistan.

India-Pakistan War BREAKING: Officials say no need to panic, blackout activated in cities

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Shesh Paul Vaid on Thursday said, "Jammu is under attack", &nbsp;stressing, that Pakistan should be wiped out of the map.&nbsp;
The former J&amp;K official shared a video on X, slamming Pakistan, saying that their country should be divided into four parts.&nbsp;
He said that in the past hour, 40-50 explosions were heard as Pakistan launched attacks in the border regions.&nbsp;
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Jammu is under attack. I&rsquo;ve said it before, and I&rsquo;m saying it again today. This time under fire. Pakistan will be divided into four parts. Jai Hind. <a href="https://t.co/v6PS93erDA">pic.twitter.com/v6PS93erDA</a>
&mdash; Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) <a href="https://twitter.com/spvaid/status/1920508499211022819?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
"Currently I am in Jammu and have heard at least 40-50 explosions in the past hour. Our S-400 air defence system is working very well. I heard Jammu airport and other regions have been targeted, and all attacks have been intercepted," Vaid said.&nbsp;
He further assured that Pakistan can't do anything to us with the "grace of goddess Vaishno Devi."
"Its time now, that Pakistan will be divided into four parts. India now much teach a lesson to Pakistan. They are attacking civilians region and they should get an answer from India. Pakistan should be wiped out of map, he stressed.
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Pakistan on Thursday targeted Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, the blackout was seen in the city.&nbsp;
Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that the military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones.&nbsp;
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India later confirmed that there were no losses and the threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces.
Ministry of Defence has said that "India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people."&nbsp;
Following all this, Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with the Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation. He also speaks to the CISF DG regarding airport security.
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The former J&K official shared a video on X, slamming Pakistan, saying that their country should be divided into four parts.  India news pakistan

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Shesh Paul Vaid on Thursday said, "Jammu is under attack", stressing, that Pakistan should be wiped out of the map. The former J&K official shared a video on X, slamming Pakistan, saying that their country should be divided into four parts. He said that in the past hour, 40-50 explosions were heard as Pakistan launched attacks in the border regions. WATCH | India-Pakistan War: Blackout enforced in Srinagar, Leh, Chandigarh | Drone attacks in Jammu, Punjab Jammu is under attack. I’ve said it before, and I’m saying it again today. This time under fire. Pakistan will be divided into four parts. Jai Hind. pic.twitter.com/v6PS93erDA — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) May 8, 2025 "Currently I am in Jammu and have heard at least 40-50 explosions in the past hour. Our S-400 air defence system is working very well. I heard Jammu airport and other regions have been targeted, and all attacks have been intercepted," Vaid said. He further assured that Pakistan can't do anything to us with the "grace of goddess Vaishno Devi." "Its time now, that Pakistan will be divided into four parts. India now much teach a lesson to Pakistan. They are attacking civilians region and they should get an answer from India. Pakistan should be wiped out of map, he stressed. Also read: India-Pakistan war: Complete blackout enforced in border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha in Gujarat Pakistan on Thursday targeted Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, the blackout was seen in the city. Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that the military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. Also read: India-Pakistan War: Blackout enforced in Srinagar, Leh, Chandigarh | Drone attacks in Jammu, Punjab India later confirmed that there were no losses and the threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces. Ministry of Defence has said that "India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people." Following all this, Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with the Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation. He also speaks to the CISF DG regarding airport security. Also read: India-Pak War LIVE: Defence Minister reviews security situation with Armed forces chiefs, Home Minister takes stock of situation

'Pakistan should be wiped out of map': Former J&K DGP says after India foils Pak drone attacks in Jammu

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in touch with all three service chief and CDS and is reviewing the ongoing security situation as Pakistan launched unprovoked attack against India.

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation with armed forces chiefs after India foils Pak attacks

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