India Air Strike on Pakistan Operation Sindoor Live Updates: In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India has destroyed Pakistan’s air defense system under Operation Sindoor. On Thursday night, Pakistan tried to launch a drone attack. Which was foiled by India. India shot down eight missiles. Read the moment-by-moment updates.
S Jaishankar spoke to the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Italy
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani over the phone. He said they discussed India’s targeted and balanced response to strongly combat terrorism. Any escalation will be met with a strong response.
S Jaishankar spoke to the European Union
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has spoken to the European Union. He said that India has exercised restraint in its actions. However, any escalation will be met with a strong response.The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all airlines and airports across the country to enhance security measures.
US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. The secretary stressed the need to urgently reduce tensions. He emphasized US support for direct talks between India and Pakistan.
The Secretary of State reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to work closely with India in the fight against terrorism.Pakistani drone was intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer. Sounds of explosions were heard. Glowing lights were seen in the sky.
Sirens were also sounded in Gurdaspur, drones were shot down
Sirens have also sounded in Gurdaspur. India has shot down several drones in retaliation.Amid tension, schools will remain closed on Friday in five areas bordering Rajasthan.Pakistan attempted to target Jammu airport. Army’s retaliatory action has started.
Pakistan has carried out a drone attack in Jammu. The Indian Air Force has given a befitting reply.Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs arrives on India tour; Bengal government cancels leave of all employees
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a secret (undeclared) visit to India. During this, he met India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional issues.
Although there was no official announcement of this visit in advance, it is being considered an important step towards strengthening India-Saudi relations.Although there was no official announcement of this visit in advance, it is being considered an important step towards strengthening India-Saudi relations.
Bengal government canceled leave of all employees
In view of the increasing tension between India and Pakistan, the West Bengal government has cancelled the leave of all state government employees till further orders. The state finance department has stated the current situation as the reason behind the decision in the order issued.The order states that no officer will leave his headquarters without the written permission of his department head.
Discussion on India-Taiwan bilateral relations at Reva University, Bangalore
Recently, India-Taiwan dialogue was organized at Rewa University under Vishwa Samvad. In this program organized in collaboration with Prospect Foundation of Taiwan, representatives of India and Taiwan discussed mutual priorities and strengthening bilateral relations.
In his address, Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Vice Chancellor of Reva University, said, Vishwa Samvad 2025 is a platform to foster deeper ties and opportunities for cooperation between India and Taiwan. It will pave the way for a long-term partnership.
Professor MD Nalapat described the India-Taiwan partnership as a symbol of synergy in information technology. He referred to the Trump-Li-Modi doctrine and highlighted the strategic role of India, Taiwan and the US in the digital future.
Madras High Court judge dies of heart attack
Justice J Satya Narayan Prasad (56), a serving judge of the Madras High Court, died of a heart attack in Chennai late on Tuesday night. Born on March 15, 1969 in Thanjavur district, Justice Satya Narayan Prasad was a native of Vellore district.
Phone users’ data sold to history-sheeter, two constables arrested
Police in Maharashtra’s Thane district have dismissed two constables from service.
The two had illegally obtained sensitive CDRs, Subscriber Detail Records (SDRs) and location data of mobile phone users from history-sheeter Mohd Sohail Mohd Shabbir Raj..According to the order, Surve and Parab have been dismissed from service on May 3. Following their dismissal, an FIR was filed at the Cyber Police Station on May 5 in this regard.
Bomb threat on IndiGo flight from Chandigarh to Mumbai, emergency landing…An IndiGo flight from Chandigarh to Mumbai had to make an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport following a bomb threat call. The police said on Wednesday that the threat call was received on the airport’s hotline number on Tuesday.
At 2.32 pm on Tuesday, the Air Traffic Control (ATC) declared a full emergency for the IndiGo flight (6E-6382) after receiving the threat, a Mumbai airport source said.The flight landed safely. It was taken to an isolation bay at 2:57 pm. Here it was examined as per security protocols. A police officer said that the plane was thoroughly checked, but nothing suspicious was found.
Fire in gas pipeline, three dead, six injured
A woman, her three-year-old daughter and another man were killed when an underground gas pipeline caught fire in Gujarat’s Junagadh city on Wednesday. Three others were seriously injured in the incident.