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Tensions between India and Pakistan along their 3,200 kilometre border boiled over for the third day. Drone intrusions into Indian territory were reported in all border states from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat. Indian armed forces thwarted such attempts with use of air defence systems. Three people were injured in a residential area of Punjab's Ferozpur due to drone attack.
The government has extended the airport closures in dozens of cities till May 14. India has said Pakistani forces fired 300-400 Turkish-made drones on early morning of May 9.
Blackouts in several border towns and districts continued.
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The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to operational reasons.
The 25 route segments will remain unavailable from ground level to unlimited altitude until May 15 morning.
Reports of explosion at Jaipur airport are "baseless and misleading", said the district collector and magistrate. "Jaipur airport is completely safe."
🚨 Jaipur Airport is Safe 🚨
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
Claims are circulating that explosions were heard at #Jaipur Airport.#PIBFactCheck
💠 These claims are FAKE
💠 Here is the clarification from the District Collector & Magistrate, Jaipur
🔗https://t.co/qqbbFgGZ7x pic.twitter.com/rijeLipwhY
US President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict between India and Pakistan de-escalate "as quickly as possible", the White House said on Friday.
The comments by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came as military action between India and Pakistan intensified following India's strike on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor early on Wednesday. India's strike was a powerful retaliation to the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
"The President has expressed he wants to see this de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these are two countries that have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here in the Oval Office," Leavitt said.
"This is something that the Secretary of State and, of course, now our national security advisor as well, Marco Rubio, has been very much involved in," Leavitt added.
The Airports Authority of India and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of Notices to Airmen or NOTAMs announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civil flight operations, effective from May 9 to May 14 (which corresponds to 05:29 IST on May 15), due to operational reasons.
The AAI has also extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to operational reasons.
The following airports are affected by this NOTAM:
Adhampur
Ambala
Amritsar
Awantipur
Bathinda
Bhuj
Bikaner
Chandigarh
Halwara
Hindon
Jaisalmer
Jammu
Jamnagar
Jodhpur
Kandla
Kangra (Gaggal)
Keshod
Kishangarh
Kullu Manali (Bhuntar)
Leh
Ludhiana
Mundra
Naliya
Pathankot
Patiala
Porbandar
Rajkot (Hirasar)
Sarsawa
Shimla
Srinagar
Thoise
Uttarlai
All civil flight activities at these airports will remain suspended during this period.
The AAI has also extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to operational reasons.
Indian Army is retaliating strongly opposite the Jammu sector in view of the drone attacks on Indian cities by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Contro and International Border as per Defence sources.
Indian Army is retaliating strongly opposite the Jammu sector in view of the drone attacks on Indian cities by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB): Defence sources pic.twitter.com/JvmsDad7iL
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
The Press Information Bureau has debunked fake claims of around 10 explosions near Srinagar airport in J&K, labeling them as 'fake news.'
PIB urged citizens to rely solely on official sources for authentic information, warning against misinformation intended to mislead and cause confusion.
.@AJEnglish has claimed that there have been about 10 explosions around #Srinagar airport in J&K.
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
#PIBFactCheck
💠This claim is #Fake
💠Rely only on official sources for authentic information. Do not fall for these false claims intended to #mislead and cause confusion.… pic.twitter.com/vRiiJfUmJg
Blackout in Punjab's Jalandhar and Rajasthan's Jaisalmer after reported sightings of Pakistani Drones, as per PTI report.
IMF approves $1 billion loan for Pakistan, as per latest notification from Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Read full story here.
(With inputs from PTI)
IMF Board approved the first review of Pakistan’s economic reform program under the EFF, enabling a disbursement of ~ $1 billion, reflecting strong program implementation which has contributed to continuing economic recovery. https://t.co/7qqa7ZTBHA pic.twitter.com/EEyiLgcSvq
— IMF (@IMFNews) May 9, 2025
Drones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in Kashmir to Bhuj in Gujarat, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets.
The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala.
The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems. The situation is under close and constant watch, and prompt action is being taken wherever necessary.
Citizens, especially in border areas, are advised to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precaution are essential.
(Source: Indian Army Sources)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and Chiefs of the armed forces and senior officials has ended. The meeting lasted for hours.
PM @narendramodi chaired a meeting, which was attended by Defence Minister @rajnathsingh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan, Chiefs of the armed forces and senior officials. pic.twitter.com/ciFWz8osRK
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 9, 2025
Gujarat Chief Minister’s Office on Friday said that blakouts had been imposed in various parts of the state.
A blackout has been enforced in all the villages of Suigam and Vav talukas in Banaskantha district, the villages of bordering Santalpur taluka in Patan district and the whole Kachchh district.
The State Government and all District Collectors have specifically urged all vendors, retailers, processors, millers and importers to follow the necessary legal rules to prevent hoarding or holding of 38 essential commodities.
Three people have been injured in after a drone attack in Punjab's Ferozepur. The attack happened at a residential area.
Source: NDTV
Drones engaged near Srinagar airport. Explosion heard.
Source: NDTV
Singer Shreya Ghoshal and musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma are among those postponing concerts due to the current events unfolding in the country. Ghoshal took to Instagram to announce the postponement of her May 10 concert in Mumbai.
Pakistan military’s deeply entrenched interference in economic affairs poses significant risks of policy slippages and reversal of reforms. Even when a civilian government is in power now, the army continues to play an outsized role in domestic politics and extends its tentacles deep into the economy. In fact, a 2021 UN report described military-linked businesses as the “largest conglomerate in Pakistan”.
The situation has not changed for the better; rather the Pakistan Army now plays a leading role in the Special Investment Facilitation Council of Pakistan.
India raised concerns over the efficacy of IMF programs in case of Pakistan given its poor track record, and also on the possibility of misuse of debt financing funds for state sponsored cross border terrorism.
Read full story here.
Heavy artillery shelling in Tangdhar, Keran and Machil sectors of Kupwara, as per NDTV reports.
Heavy pounding going on in Uri sector of Baramulla as well.
A complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Udhampur. Sirens can be heard, as per ANI.
Explosions heard in Samba as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout, as per ANI report.
"Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am," shared J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
The Chief Minister further said that it’s my earnest appeal to everyone in & around Jammu please stay off the streets, stay at home or at the nearest place you can comfortably stay at for the next few hours.
"Ignore rumours, don’t spread unsubstantiated or unverified stories & we will get through this together," he said.
Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 9, 2025
Drones have been sighted in Jammu, Samba & Pathankot as per NDTV report.
At least two explosions were heard in Jammu, NDTV reported, adding that the city has been put under a blackout. Sirens were also sounded in Srinagar.
PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting at his residence earlier today with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Service Chiefs among others.
VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) chaired a high-level meeting at his residence earlier today with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Service Chiefs among others.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 9, 2025
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/nLL36pKBrT
As a precautionary measure, a complete blackout has been enforced in Haryana's Panchkula, Punjab's Firozpur and Rajasthan's Jaisalmer.
NOTAM on airport closure been extended to May 14 night, as per the latest notification by Civil Aviation Ministry.
The Notice to Airmen directive also affects airports in Kishangarh, Patiala, Shimla, Kangra-Gaggal, Bathinda, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Halwara, Pathankot, Jammu, and Leh. Additionally, airports in Mundra, Jamnagar, Hirasar (Rajkot), Porbandar, Keshod, Kandla, and Bhuj have been shut down for civil flights.
PM Narendra Modi met a group of armed forces veterans today. PM had an extensive interaction with veterans on various issues on the current situation.
As per ANI report, this included former Air Force Chiefs, Army Chiefs, Navy Chiefs and other veterans who have extensively served the country.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal held an extensive review meeting in Mumbai today.
Considering the prevailing situation, the Union Minister took stock of key maritime projects and directed the officials to ensure that the business remains as usual. Sonowal also reviewed measures to be taken to ensure the smooth and normal movement of cargo operations.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal held an extensive review meeting in Mumbai today. Considering the prevailing situation, the Union Minister took stock of key maritime projects and directed the officials to ensure that the business remains as… pic.twitter.com/BDP5remA1I
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri.
Gunshots and explosions heard as Pakistan resumes arms and artillery fire along the LOC in Uri sector, as per ANI report.
Read full story here.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in its latest circular said that in view of the impending situation, no leave of any kind, including station leave, is to be granted to any officer except on medical grounds, till further orders.
"Further, the already sanctioned leave, if any, stands cancelled and the officers who are on leave are directed to resume their duties immediately," the circular further said.
Speaking at the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory Day at Russian Embassy in India EAM S Jaishankar thanked those who have expressed solidarity with India.
"We also meet at a time when India is confronting the challenge of terrorism, one that is a shared threat to the global community. I thank those who have expressed solidarity with us and understand the resolute response that is underway," said Jaishankar.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a high-level meeting on the banking sector's preparedness amid border tensions. She emphasised on the banking sector’s role in economic stability amid geopolitical tensions
Banks have been directed to ensure uninterrupted services, especially in border areas.
The priority remains on cash availability in ATMs, along with seamless UPI and internet banking.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda chaired a high-level meeting to review emergency health systems preparedness with senior officers of the Health Ministry.
The current status of medical preparedness for handling emergency cases was presented to him.
He was apprised of the actions taken regarding deployment of ambulances; ensuring adequate availability of medical supplies including equipment, medicines, supply of blood vials and consumables; hospital readiness in terms of beds, ICU and HDU; deployment of BHISHM Cubes, advanced mobile trauma care units etc.
"Pakistan made the preposterous and outrageous claims that it is the Indian armed forces that is targeting its own cities like Amritsar and trying to blame Pakistan... Pakistan spread disinformation that India targeted the Nankama Sahib Gurdwara through a drone attack, which is yet another blatant lie," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.
"Pakistan is trying desperately to impart a communal hue to the situation with an intention to create a communal discord," he added.
During the high air defence alert situation in the Punjab sector last night, the airspace on the Indian side was absolutely devoid of civil air traffic due to our declared closure, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said.
"However, there are civil airlines flying the air route between Karachi and Lahore...Indian Air force demonstrated considerable restraint in its response thus ensuring safety of international civil carriers," he added.
Pakistan did not close its civil airspace despite it launching a failed unprovoked drone and missile attack last evening, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said. "Pakistan is using civil airliner as a shield, knowing fully well that its attack on India would elicit a swift air defence response. This is not safe for the unsuspecting civil airliners including the international flights which were flying near IB between India and Pakistan," she said.
The Kartarpur corridor has been closed amid tense situation prevailing at the border, the Indian MEA said. The corridor is being used since 2019 by Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, near Narowal in Pakistan.
Col. Sofiya Qureshi said Pakistan Army used 300-400 drones made in Turkey to target Indian military sites. The drones were aimed at gathering intelligence.
The Pakistan Army suffered major losses in Indian retaliatory action, said Wing Commander Vyomika Singh in a joint press briefing with the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Pakistan Army used drones in a bid to target military sites in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, Col. Sofiya Qureshi said. They targeted a total of 36 urban locations. The drones were neutralised by the Indian forces using "kinetic and non-kinetic means".
MEA press briefings. Stay tuned here for the updates.
"Honoured to meet President Vladimir Putin during my Russia visit. Represented India at the banquet marking the 80th Victory Day anniversary. Expressed gratitude for Russia’s support in India’s fight against terrorism under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi," Union MoS Defence Sanjay Seth said.
Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, held a review meeting today with senior officials of the Ministry regarding the availability of food items in the country.
MEA briefing to be held at 5: 30 pm.
District Magistrate, Union Territory Chandigarh bans hoarding of essential commodities (rice, wheat, sugar, fuel, etc.) under the Essential Commodities Act.
Traders must declare current stock to the Department of Food & Supplies within 3 days, as per official statement.
#BreakingNews: District Magistrate, U.T. Chandigarh, bans hoarding of essential commodities (rice, wheat, sugar, fuel, etc.) under the Essential Commodities Act. Traders must declare current stock to the Department of Food & Supplies within 3 days. #Chandigarh@dc_chd pic.twitter.com/DkJ89nz5Qy
— PIB in Chandigarh (@PIBChandigarh) May 9, 2025
The work of installing sirens in Delhi has started, said Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma.
"Sirens will be installed on all the high-rise buildings in Delhi. Its range is 8 kilometres. Starting tonight, 40-50 more sirens will be installed in high-rise buildings in Delhi. We will run it in case of any emergency. We can run it from a single command centre," said Verma.
With inputs from ANI.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma reviewed the situation in the state in the wake of the military conflict between India and Pakistan and took feedback from officers in border districts.
Sharma directed the officers to stay alert and ensure proper arrangements in view of the prevailing situation, as per PTI reports.
Instructions were given to close markets by 5 pm. Black out will start at 6 pm for a period of 12 hours. Residents have been asked to cover the doors and windows of the houses so that no light is visible.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed health infrastructure preparedness across hospitals in the country amid the ongoing India-Pakistan military conflict, official sources said.
During the meeting, senior officials of the health ministry briefed him about the preparedness of health facilities and informed him that complete monitoring is being done from the control centre.
Nadda and his team assessed the readiness of hospitals and health facilities across the country, as per NDTV report.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared on his X profile that he discussed counter-terrorism with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy over the phone this afternoon, emphasizing the need for zero tolerance.
Had a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy this afternoon.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 9, 2025
Our discussions centered around countering terrorism, for which there must be zero-tolerance.
🇮🇳 🇬🇧
Air raid sirens were heard in the national capital today as part of a mock drill amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and two waves of missile and drone attacks from across the border, as per NDTV report.
In response to escalating cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan, IT firm HCLTech has directed Work From Home for employees in Chandigarh, Gurugram, and Noida offices for Friday.
With inputs from PTI
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "All the security forces, be it police, coast guard or navy, are on alert mode."
"Regular exercises are carried out, SOPs are set. We have done everything needed according to the War Book. We are also going to review the internal security and have also called for a meeting," he said.
#WATCH | Mumbai | On India-Pakistan tension, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "All the security forces, be it police, coast guard or navy, are on alert mode. Regular exercises are carried out, SOPs are set. We have done everything needed according to the War Book. We are… pic.twitter.com/juJ7B9NWvE
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
"Under the chairmanship of the chief minister, a meeting was organised today to review the security arrangements in Mumbai and Maharashtra over attacks by Pakistan. The meeting was held with the police and other departments to ensure that we keep our citizens safe. The state government is on alert," said Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on tensions between India and Pakistan.
With inputs from PTI
Delhi Airport Flight cancellations reported till now on May 9, 2025:
International Arrival- 04
International Departure- 05
Domestic Arrival-63
Domestic Departure- 66
Source: Airport Officials
The Indian Premier League has been suspended for one week, as per a BCCI briefing.
"At some stage, we will have to define our threshold of tolerance because this cannot go on in an open-ended manner. They hit us, we hit them...I think we will have to get onto a more proactive mode," said Former Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh to NDTV Profit.
Read the whole conversation here.
The District Magistrate of Chandigarh issued a notice stating a ban on hoarding of essential commodities (rice, wheat, sugar, fuel, etc.) under the Essential Commodities Act. Traders are expected to declare current stock to the Department of Food & Supplies within 3 days.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on the phone with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and stated that their conversations revolved around countering terrorism.
Had a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy this afternoon.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 9, 2025
Our discussions centered around countering terrorism, for which there must be zero-tolerance.
🇮🇳 🇬🇧
Union Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that India's agricultural reserves are full.
The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare further shared that, "We will not spare the terrorists; we attacked the terror hotspots but not the civilians. As the agriculture department, our responsibility is to ensure food security. Our agricultural reserves are full. Whether wheat, rice or other grains, we have sufficient quantities."
"The soldiers are posted on the border, and the scientists are with the farmers in the fields. It is our responsibility to work with the farmers in the fields and increase production," he further said.
With inputs form ANI
We have no role to play beyond a facilitator, said World Bank President, Ajay Banga on Indus Water Treaty Suspension.
"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," he further said.
With inputs from PIB
Central Government has empowered the Army Chief to call out 14 Infantry Battalions of the Territorial Army for deployment across Northern, Western and Eastern Commands till 2028; for heightened readiness and strategic reinforcement.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule - 33 of the Territorial Army Rule 1948, the Central Government empowers Chief of the Army Staff to exercise the powers under that rule to call out every officer and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army to provide for essential guard," according to the latest Gazette notification by the Government.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's meeting with the Tri-Service chiefs and the CDS has concluded.
Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh today chaired a high-level meeting at South Block, New Delhi to review the security situation along the western border and operational preparedness of the Indian #ArmedForces. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff… pic.twitter.com/M9MtlyVYAJ
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 9, 2025
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair a review meeting on cybersecurity preparedness of banks and financial institutions at 5:00 p.m.
Source: Finance Ministry
Indian Premier League or IPL has been suspended indefinitely due to India-Pakistan military conflict, BCCI official confirmed.
Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting with the Director General of paramilitary forces this afternoon. The meeting to review the border situation is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated on May 8-9, with heavy shelling reported in Jammu & Kashmir, the Line of Control, Rajasthan, and north India. Social media surged with misinformation following India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7. The Press Information Bureau is actively countering false narratives on X.
Read more about it here.
In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly—so I urge everyone to rely only on verified, official sources of information, said UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amid rising tensions.
Samir Arora, Founder & Fund Manager of Helios Capital shares his take on whether one should invest in the stock as the India Pakistan conflict worsens.
Atleast seven terrorists were killed and major damage was inflicted to the Pakistan Post Dhandha as the BSF foiled a major infiltration attempt in Sambha, J&K amid firing on the border.
Source: ANI quoting BSF
India has closed 24 airports for civil flight operations. These closures include major airports such as Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Bhuntar.
Read more here.
There is no need for panic buying—fuel and LPG is readily available at all our outlets, said the corporation in a post on X.
#IndianOil has ample fuel stocks across the country and our supply lines are operating smoothly.
— Indian Oil Corp Ltd (@IndianOilcl) May 9, 2025
There is no need for panic buying—fuel and LPG is readily available at all our outlets.
Help us serve you better by staying calm and avoiding unnecessary rush. This will keep our…
Source: NDTV
Should push come to shove, India definitely has the capacity to outmaneuver and outlast Pakistan in any war, said Retd General SL Narasimhan.
#OperationSindoor | #Pakistan’s attacks on the night of May 8 were thwarted by Indian armed forces.
— NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfitIndia) May 9, 2025
- Is Pakistan capable of escalating further?
- Will tensions be long drawn?
Lieutenant General SL Narasimhan (retired) explains ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/5WF9jADh6x
"An air warning has been received from the air force station of a possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies," an official statement issued by the Chandigarh administration said.
Source: PTI
The Press Information Bureau has refuted a viral Whatsapp message which claims ATMs will be closed for 2-3 days.
ATMS will continue to operate as usual, they stated.
Are ATMs closed⁉️
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025
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
Punjab government is preparing to deal with the situation. Today, the ministers will review the emergency services in the border districts. Will inspect hospitals, fire stations, Will inspect the availability of ration and emergency services, Cabinet ministers will reach the border districts, immediately after the cabinet meeting, 10 ministers will leave for the border areas. Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchakk and Dr Ravjot Singh will go to Gurdaspur. Ministers Kuldeep Dhaliwal and Mohinder Bhagat will take charge of Amritsar, said Punjab CMO.
Source: ANI
The Uttarakhand government has instructed all hospitals in the state to remain on high alert. Leaves of doctors and staff in hospitals have been cancelled.
Source: ANI
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is enroute for a meeting with the Army Chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff.
Source: NDTV
Helios Capital’s Samir Arora says foreign inflows could support Indian equities in the coming months, even if geopolitical jitters cause short-term volatility.
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Arora told NDTV Profit he does not expect the situation to spiral into a full-blown war and believes any market correction would be short-lived.
Read the whole story here.
The Chandigarh administration cancelled all leaves of all medical officers, instructing them to be available 24/7 for emergency duty.
According to an official order signed by the Mission Director of the National Health Mission in Chandigarh, all medical officer incharges and staff posted at AAMs (Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) and UAAMs (Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs) in Chandigarh have been instructed to be available on phone 24/7 and promptly answer calls.
Source: NDTV
Electricity has been restored in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara after a complete blackout was enforced after Pakistan's infiltration bid.
Source: PTI
#OperationSindoor | Amid ceasefire violations committed by Pakistan along LoC, how is the situation on the ground looking?
— NDTV Profit (@NDTVProfitIndia) May 9, 2025
Here's @ShivAroor with the details ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/4XBGunpLZD
Air-raid sirens were heard in Amritsar early on Friday, with drones reportedly spotted near the BSF and Army base camp in Khasa. No damage of any kind has been reported.
Source: NDTV
All schools across J&K are closed today and tomorrow as a measure of precaution due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Source: ANI
"All government and private schools in Leh district shall remain closed for the next two days," said Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhdeva, in view of the prevailing tensions.
Source: PTI
Over Thursday night, Pakistan launched multiple attacks and resorted to numerous cease fire violations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, which were thwarted by the Indian army, said the Additional Directorate General of Public Information in a post on X.
"#IndianArmy remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignity and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force."
OPERATION SINDOOR
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 9, 2025
Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and… pic.twitter.com/9YcW2hSwi5
Air traffic in Mumbai surges as carriers re-route flights after around 24 airports in the North are shut.
The Mumbai Flight Information Region, which usually handles about 750 international overflights daily, is now managing approximately 1,200, pushing the total daily traffic in Mumbai’s airspace beyond 3,000 flights (international and domestic).
Air traffic controllers in Mumbai are operating with vigilance as flights through the city’s airspace have surged by over 60%.
Source: NDTV
BSF foiled a major infiltration attempt in Sambha, J&K amid firing on the border.
Number of infiltrators yet to be disclosed.
Source: NDTV India
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called a meeting regarding security in view of rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Source: NDTV
The Navy held a meeting with fishermen in Mumbai. Fishermen were advised not to go fishing in sensitive areas of the Navy.
Instructions to shoot to kill if entering the area specified by the Navy.
A survey of fishing boats in Mumbai will be conducted and their data will be collected with the help of an app.
Sources say that some boats of Gujarati fishermen have been seized by Pakistan and the fishermen have been left there.
The Navy issued an alert as these boats can be used by Pakistan like 26/11.
Source: NDTV
A meeting of Army Chiefs with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be held. The Chief of Defence Staff will also be present.
Source: NDTV
Amid rising tensions, schools, colleges & educational institutions in Udhampur have been closed today.
Source: ANI
"Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night’s failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city & other parts of the division," said J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a post on X.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held separate phone calls with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging both sides to de-escalate.
In his conversation with Jaishankar, Rubio expressed condolences over the Pahalgam attack and reaffirmed US support in combating terrorism. In the call with Sharif, he asked Pakistan to take concrete action against terror groups.
India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan’s attempt to attack military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and other locations using missiles and drones.
Sirens and explosions were reported in Akhnoor, Samba, Baramulla, Kupwara and several other areas during India’s night aerial surveillance along the Pakistan border.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) banned visitor entry at airport terminal buildings across India.
BCAS also made Secondary Ladder Point Checking (SLPC) compulsory for all flights at all airports.
BCAS cited the recent attack in Pahalgam and the heightened security scenario for enhancing aviation security across installations including airports, airfields, helipads and training institutes.
Twenty-four airports across India remain closed under Operation Sindoor, following Indian armed forces’ strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir on Wednesday.
India is expected to raise concerns at the IMF over Pakistan’s bailout package during a board meeting in Washington on Friday.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India’s executive director at the IMF will present the country’s position on the matter.
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US Vice President JD Vance has said the United States will not get involved in the conflict between India and Pakistan, calling it a war that is “fundamentally none of our business.”
In an interview on Thursday, Vance said the US is concerned about any confrontation involving nuclear powers, but added that Washington’s role is limited to encouraging both sides to de-escalate. He said the US cannot control either India or Pakistan, and that diplomacy remains the only route forward.
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Tensions between India and Pakistan remain high following a series of cross-border strikes and retaliatory attacks.
On the night of Thursday, India intercepted multiple drones and missiles launched by Pakistan targeting key military sites in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and Amritsar.
India’s defence ministry said all incoming threats were neutralised and that the country remains fully prepared to safeguard its sovereignty.
India’s Operation Sindoor, which began on May 7, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and areas under its administration in Kashmir. These strikes followed the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people were killed.
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