Tag: India-Pakistan tensions

Rajnath Singh Reviews National Security Amidst Escalating Tensions After Foiled Pakistani Drone Strikes

“The ‘Made in India’ Akash system has been crucial in foiling Pakistani attacks toward Indian targets,” a senior official noted.

May 9, 2025

Indigenous Akash Missile System Proves Vital in Repelling Pakistani Drone Assaults: Defence Officials

Officials confirmed that the "Made in India" Akash system was instrumental in neutralising incoming drones targeting Indian military assets.

May 9, 2025

Pakistan Denies Loan Appeal Post, Claims Economic Affairs Division X Account Was Hacked

In an effort to contain the fallout, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Fact Checker shared a screenshot of the original post and labeled it as "fake", stating: “The account was hacked.”

May 9, 2025

Pakistan in Financial Distress, Seeks Loans Amid Economic Collapse Following India’s Op Sindoor Strikes

In a verified post from the Economic Affairs Division of the Government of Pakistan on X (formerly Twitter), Islamabad admitted the toll inflicted by India's targeted military operations and pleaded for additional loans.

May 9, 2025

PIB Fact Check Busts Seven Fake News Stories Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check Unit has played a key role in countering these narratives, debunking seven major instances of fake news between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

May 9, 2025

Pakistani Shelling and Drone Strikes Rattle Jammu; Locals Recount Night of Fear and Resilience

“There was a complete blackout, then drones flew overhead and firing began. It went on till early morning. Our forces responded strongly,” said a resident.

May 9, 2025

Indian Army Repels Drone Swarm, Retaliates to Ceasefire Violations Along LoC Under Operation Sindoor

On Thursday, more than 50 Pakistani drones were shot down across multiple sectors including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot.

May 9, 2025

Over 50 Pakistani Drones Shot Down in Massive Indian Army Counter-Drone Operation Along LoC and IB

Residents reported blackouts and heavy retaliatory fire, with local schools remaining shut as a precaution.

May 9, 2025

Amritsar DPRO Urges Residents to Stay Indoors, Praises Armed Forces Amid Indo-Pak Border Escalation

“All citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from windows, keep lights turned off, and draw the window curtains. There is no need to panic,” the DPRO said.

May 9, 2025

Explosions Near LoC Trigger Blackout in Jammu Amid Escalating Indo-Pak Tensions

The cause of the explosions is still under investigation, and further details are awaited from official sources.

May 9, 2025