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India hits back after Pakistan violates ceasefire; Nagrota sentry hurt in brief gunfire

May 11, 2025, 01:11 (IST)

Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal

timesofindia.com / May 10, 2025, 21:30 (IST)

Just hours after agreeing to a ceasefire mediated by the US, Pakistan launched drones into Indian airspace, triggering sirens and explosions in border states. India's air defense systems neutralized most threats, but the intrusion followed a major retaliatory strike, 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terror camps in Pakistan after a deadly attack in Pahalgam.

Pause right move. The other road led to long, costly war

May 10, 2025, 23:20 (IST)

India has already made its will and strength clear. It will not hesitate to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks. It is now time for a ceasefire

'War was not India's choice', NSA Ajit Doval tells China's Wang Yi

timesofindia.com / May 11, 2025, 00:07 (IST)

Amid escalating tensions, NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the Pahalgam terror attack. Doval emphasized India's counter-terrorism focus and commitment to a ceasefire, despite Pakistan's provocations. Wang condemned the attack, urging restraint and dialogue, while supporting a comprehensive ceasefire.

Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far

timesofindia.com / May 10, 2025, 23:21 (IST)

Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.

Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pak violates ceasefire

May 11, 2025, 00:55 (IST)

Explained: How we intercepted Pak's drones, missiles, and how we hit back

May 09, 2025, 16:05 (IST)

Pakistan's attempts to attack India failed thanks to our country's robust Air Defence systems. India also launched a massive retaliatory attack. Led by the S-400, how Indian air defence is far superior than Pakistan's

Melinda French Gates opens up on Bill Gates plan to give away his wealth

timesofindia.com / May 10, 2025, 21:28 (IST)

Melinda French Gates supports the Gates Foundation's plan to spend its $200 billion endowment by 2045 on global health, emphasizing the original intent to give back to society. The foundation will double its spending to combat diseases and poverty. French Gates believes billionaires have a moral obligation to contribute, hoping for lasting positive impact even after the foundation closes.

China vows to stand by Pakistan, calls it ‘iron-clad friend’

timesofindia.com / May 10, 2025, 22:54 (IST)

Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League banned by Bangladesh’s interim government

timesofindia.com / May 10, 2025, 23:19 (IST)

Bangladesh's interim administration has banned the Awami League, the party of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, under the anti-terrorism law. This ban, pending formal notification, will remain until the International Crimes Tribunal concludes trials against the party and its leaders regarding events before and during their rule, which ended after a July 2024 uprising.