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WorldMay 10, 2025

Pakistan's army spokesman says India has fired missiles at 3 Pakistani air bases

Pakistan’s army spokesman says India has fired missiles at three air bases inside the country, but most of the missiles have been intercepted. Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif said all Pakistan Air Force assets are safe. He made this announcement during his televised address, saying some of the Indian missiles have also hit India’s eastern Punjab.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

High alert in Jammu! People ordered to evacuate their homes

Amidst Pakistani attacks, a high alert has been issued in Jammu. The army has ordered people to evacuate their homes in Kunjwani and Jajo Chak areas of Jammu due to the threat of air strikes. This warning has been given for security reasons. Local authorities have appealed to all citizens to immediately leave their homes and go to safe places. This step has been taken by the army to ensure the safety of citizens. The administration has given careful instructions to the people so that any kind of accident can be avoided.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

'War is certain now', Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif a statement

Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that war between India and Pakistan is certain now. In a TV interview, on the question of war, he said that there is no other option other than this. Along with this, Army Spokesperson Ahmed Chaudhry today said that the Indian government is involved in funding terrorists. It is encouraging cross-border terrorism. India is also running many terrorist camps. He also said that if India likes Pakistan's firing so much, then we will fulfill your wish at the place, time and manner of our choice. Meanwhile, amidst the war situation, the International Monet
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Continuous explosions in Jalandhar, red alert issued, DC appeals to people

After Operation Sindhur, Pakistan is continuously attacking India. Punjab is being targeted. The Deputy Commissioner has issued a red alert in Jalandhar. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Agarwal again appealed to the people that if a drone falls somewhere near you, then do not go near it. An explosion in it can cause damage. Immediately inform the nearest police station about the fall of the drone. According to the orders issued by the Deputy Commissioner, people have been appealed not to gather and avoid going outside. People have also been asked to avoid going into big buildings. Along with
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Jalandhar on high alert, a day after drone strikes, missile strikes in city

A day after the drone strikes, several missile strikes took place in Jalandhar on the intervening night of May 9-10. During this, intermittent explosions were heard, causing panic among the people. People of Kangniwal village near Adampur heard the blast around 1:30 am. The villagers said that as soon as they came out of their houses, they saw the debris of the missile. A car parked outside the house was damaged and cracks appeared in the water tank of another house. Immediately after the incident, the district administration imposed a blackout at 1:30 am, which continued till 6 am.
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BCMay 09, 2025

BC Greens say they will not support Bill 15

Premier David Ebby government’s proposed Bill 15, which would speed up approvals for new schools and hospitals in the province, will not receive support from the Green Party. West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Jeremy Valeriott says the provincial government wants to take more power through Bill 15. He said that we agree that unnecessary red tape should be eliminated to speed up the development of hospitals, schools and other public infrastructure, but with Bill 15 as it stands, we are concerned that the government could bypass environmental assessments, municipal authorities and First Nations ju
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Pakistan drone attacks on 7 districts of Punjab

Pakistan has carried out drone attacks on 7 districts of Punjab, a house caught fire after a drone fell in Khai Seme village of Ferozepur. Three people were seriously injured here. All three have been admitted to the hospital. Villagers say that when the drone fell, the lights of the house were on. At the same time, a powerful explosion took place in Gurdaspur, 20 km from the Kartarpur Corridor. The people injured in the drone attack in Ferozepur have been identified as Lakhwinder Singh, his wife Lakhwinder Kaur and Monu.
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Farmers' organizations suspend all agitations for 15 days in view of India-Pakistan tension

Farmers' organizations in Punjab have suspended all agitations for 15 days in view of India-Pakistan tension. This announcement has been made by the United Kisan Morcha Non-Political. The morcha said that in this tense atmosphere, the agitating farmers of the country stand firm with the soldiers of their country. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, state president of Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur, who is a prominent leader of the United Kisan Morcha Non-Political, also appealed to the people to strictly follow the instructions given by the government and administrative authorities of the country a
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur issues orders amid India-Pakistan tension

The Jalandhar administration in Punjab has issued orders against noise pollution and hoarding of rations in the city amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur has ordered not to create any kind of noise pollution in residential areas from 10 pm to 6 am. According to the order of the Police Commissioner, action will be taken against any kind of noise pollution during the night, except in cases of public emergency. There are also orders not to blow loud horns on vehicles from 10 pm.

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Second Shooting Reported at Surrey Home Linked to Extortion Investigation

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Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 11 Leaves Three Seriously Injured, Abbotsford Police Investigating

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CanadaJun 04, 2026

Man charged after RCMP officer injured during alleged migrant smuggling investigation in Quebec

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