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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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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Mann government calls all-party meeting

Amid the serious situation between India and Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has called an all-party meeting. This meeting will be held today at 5 pm, in which all political parties have been invited. Let us tell you that the situation in Punjab is getting worse day by day, recently there were blasts in 7 districts of Punjab, a drone attack was carried out by Pakistan, but fortunately all the blasts failed. At the same time, due to the light being switched off in Ferozepur, a drone fell in a house and 3 members of the family were injured, who were admitted to the hospital. Along
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

PM Modi holds meeting with CDS and three service chiefs

Amidst Pakistan's drone incursions at 26 locations on India's western front and India's targeting of Pakistani military installations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reviewed the security situation in a high-level meeting at his residence. The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs. The Prime Minister reviewed India's preparedness with the armed forces. The Prime Minister also took note of India's retaliatory action against Pakistan's drone incursions. The Prime Minister has held this meeting at a ti
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

2 explosions in Jalandhar city in the morning amid ongoing tension with Pakistan

2 explosions took place in Jalandhar city in the morning amid ongoing tension with Pakistan. At 8.30 am, an explosion was reported in Basti Danshimanda. This explosion took place in village Nahla. Smoke is also seen rising in the area after the sound of explosions. As if this drone-like object fell, it caught fire as soon as it fell. There is a pit of about 2 to 2.5 feet here. People are coming from far and wide to see it. Along with this, the sound of 2 explosions has also been heard one after the other near Company Bagh. Air sirens were heard continuously in Jalandhar in the morning. Accord

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CanadaJan 28, 2026

Surrey police seek public help to locate missing 38-year-old man

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