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In response to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Odisha Police have significantly increased security at Puri and the Jagannath Temple. This includes deploying armed personnel, conducting anti-terror drills with the NSG, and establishing a specialized security force. Intensified inspections, heightened coastal patrols, and strict verification protocols are in place to ensure tourist and pilgrim safety.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a powerful response to the Pahalgam terror attack, praising the armed forces' swift retaliation and Prime Minister Modi's leadership. He emphasized that India will resolutely defend its honor, prioritizing the nation above all else and ensuring consequences for those who conspire against it

Home Minister Amit Shah has directed states and Union Territories bordering Pakistan and Nepal to heighten security measures at vulnerable points, including vital installations, to counter potential threats. This directive follows a security assessment indicating possible retaliation from Pakistan, focusing on critical infrastructure.

Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the Indian armed forces complete autonomy. They can now decide on the method, targets, and timing of their response. A high-level meeting was convened, attended by key paramilitary force heads, to address the heightened tensions and security concerns in the region.

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the Indian government has directed all states and Union Territories to conduct civil defence drills on Wednesday across 244 designated districts. This exercise aims to evaluate and enhance the preparedness of civil defence mechanisms against potential hostile attacks, evoking memories of past conflicts.

INS Kochi, a frontline Indian Navy destroyer, arrived in Malé alongside MNDF’s CGS Huravee, which underwent refit in Mumbai. The visit reinforces India-Maldives maritime ties and regional security cooperation. Diplomatic and defence engagements, including meetings and joint activities, are planned during the port call. CGS Huravee was officially handed back to the MNDF.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra affirmed Congress's complete support for any governmental action responding to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which resulted in 26 civilian deaths. The Congress Working Committee has passed a resolution reflecting this united stance. She expressed hope that the Union government would act decisively to avenge the killings of innocent civilians and firmly address Pakistan's support of terrorism.

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Actor Thalapathy Vijay lauded the Indian Army's decisive counterstrike against terrorist bases following the Pahalgam attack, expressing his support on social media. The military action, a response to the brutal April 22 attack, has garnered widespread praise across the nation. Meanwhile, Vijay has completed a schedule for his upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan,' adding to the patriotic fervor.

Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has expressed her strong support for the Indian armed forces. She lauded their bravery and commitment to national security in an Instagram post featuring key figures like Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Several other celebrities, including Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Mohanlal, and Mammootty, have also voiced their solidarity with the forces.

The Donald Trump administration is rapidly reshaping the United States military and intelligence apparatus, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directing significant cuts to top-ranking officers. These reductions, impacting all military branches and intelligence agencies, aim to reduce the federal government's size and align leadership with the administration's national security agenda.