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IndiaMay 11, 2025

Situation in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan is getting back to normal

The situation in the states bordering Pakistan is now starting to get back to normal. The situation in the border areas had become extremely critical in the conflict between India and Pakistan for the past few days. The firing and attacks from both sides had become a big concern for the common people. The businesses of the three states had come to a standstill. Many airports in the three border states were closed for traffic. People were forced to leave their homes in many border villages of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. After the ceasefire between the two countries yesterday, life in the thr
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IndiaMay 11, 2025

If the India-Pakistan conflict had not stopped, millions of people would have died: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that if the war between India and Pakistan had not stopped, millions of people could have been killed in it. Trump, while sharing the second post on Truth Social regarding the India-Pakistan war, wrote that I am very proud of the strong leadership of both countries. They are wise. It is worth mentioning that before this, Donald Trump had shared a post the other day and wrote that both countries have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire. Trump has now also announced that he will further increase his trade with both countries. He said that he will also
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Indian Foreign Secretary calls on Pakistan to 'address violations'

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has just given a short briefing. He says: "For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding we arrived at earlier this evening. "This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today." Misri says India's armed forces are "giving an appropriate response" and he concludes his briefing by "calling upon Pakistan to address these violations". Pakistan has yet to comment on Misri's statement.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Explosions heard in Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab again blackout

There are media reports of firing in Akhnoor, Poonch, Nowshera, Srinagar, RS Pura, Samba, Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.- 3 hours after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into effect at 5 pm on Saturday. "What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar," Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in the post on X. At the same time, blackout has been imposed again in Pathankot, Amritsar, Bathinda, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur and Fazilka.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

India warns Pakistan, 'We'll Act When Needed'

India on Saturday said its "armed forces remain fully prepared and ready," after it reached an agreement with Pakistan to halt all military action. Speaking at a joint press conference with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofia Qureshi following the ceasefire deal, Commodore Raghu R Nair said, "we remain fully prepared and vigilant and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland. "Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength. Every future escalation will invite a decisive response. We remain fully operationally ready to launch whatever operation
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar and Pakistan's Dar confirm ceasefire

India and Pakistan have formally agreed to a ceasefire following days of heightened tensions, Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on Saturday evening. India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, in a social media post on X, says his country and Pakistan have “worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action”. “India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so,” he added. On the other hand, Dar
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

The 'war' between India and Pakistan is over! DGMOs of both countries will talk again on May 12

There is now a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Giving this information, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that talks were held between the DGMOs of both countries at 3.35 pm today. During the talks, it was decided that both countries will immediately stop air, water and land attacks from 5 pm today. Along with this, a ceasefire has been declared between the two countries. Misri said that on May 12, officials of both countries will discuss the future strategy.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Government and private bus services suspended in Bathinda from 7 pm

In view of the drone attacks being carried out by Pakistan on Punjab, there is important news for those who travel by bus. In view of the situation arising between India and Pakistan, government and private bus services have been suspended in Bathinda from 7 pm. Giving information about this, an official said that there is a blackout in the district after 8 pm. Due to this, government and private buses have been stopped after 7 pm. Apart from this, routes going to Amritsar and Faridkot have also been closed. The official said that buses run for 10-15 routes after 7 pm, which have been closed
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

India attacked 8 military installations in Pakistan on Friday night

The Indian Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of External Affairs informed at 10.30 am today that the Indian army attacked several installations in Pakistan late on Friday night. Giving information about this, Army spokesperson Colonel Sophia Qureshi said that India attacked 8 military installations in Pakistan last night during a 3-hour interval. These installations include Pakistan's airbase and weapons depots. Meanwhile, the BSF has released a video saying that the launch pad of the terrorists located at Luni in Sialkot, Pakistan was destroyed last night. Indian news agencies quoted inte

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Surrey Man Charged After Newton-Area Shooting

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B.C.-based Jim Pattison Developments cancels Virginia warehouse sale to ICE

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WorldJan 30, 2026

Israel to reopen Gaza–Egypt border crossing after nearly two years of closure

Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Sunday, allowing limited movement of people in and out of the territory for the first time in nearly two years. The Israeli military agency COGAT, which oversees civilian coordination with Gaza, said the reopening will permit “limited movement of people only,” with both Israel and Egypt screening those seeking to cross. European Union border assistance personnel will supervise operations at the crossing, Gaza’s primary link to the outside world. The Rafah crossing has been largely closed since May 2024, following ren
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CanadaJan 30, 2026

Federal Court of Appeal upholds Ottawa’s authority to maintain single-use plastic b

Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that the federal government acted within its authority when it classified certain plastic products as toxic, clearing the way for Ottawa to maintain its ban on several single-use plastic items. In a unanimous decision released Friday, a three-judge panel overturned a 2023 lower court ruling that had found the federal government overreached by broadly labeling plastic manufactured items as toxic under environmental legislation. That earlier decision had cast uncertainty over the future of the single-use plastics ban. The appeal court concluded the go