Shondrella Avery

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made a bizarre claim that Pakistani forces deliberately avoided intercepting Indian drones to conceal strategic military locations. This justification follows India's 'Operation Sindoor,' precision strikes on terrorist spots, and the thwarting of Pakistani drone and missile attacks.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed five Indian fighter jets were shot down. While Pakistan has not produced any evidence, India too has stayed mum except for the Press Information Bureau debunking some random pictures claiming to show debris of “crashed” Indian jets

Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the home ministry has directed states and Union territories to implement civil defence measures under the 1968 Act. This directive follows Pakistani drone and missile strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan, retaliating against India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist sites after the Pahalgama attack. Indian air defence systems successfully intercepted most threats.

Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan as India launches 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terrorist camps in response to the Pahalgam attack, neutralizing over 100 terrorists. Pakistan retaliates with drone and missile strikes, prompting India to counter-attack key military bases. Blackouts, curfews, and air raid warnings grip the region, with the IPL suspended amidst the ongoing conflict.

Following security concerns and the suspension of the 2025 Indian Premier League for a week, franchises are arranging for players to return home. Overseas players, particularly anxious after an incident in Dharamsala, will be assisted by the BCCI in their departure. The BCCI has also released a statement expressing solidarity with the nation amidst recent events.

At key moments in Pakistan’s history, it is the generals who call the shots. After India called Gen Asim Munir’s bluff, he is unlikely to go down without a fight

Amidst escalating India-Pakistan tensions, BSE and NSE have restricted international access to their websites as a cyber security precaution. This action follows a cybersecurity alert from CERT-In, warning of potential cyber threats targeting India's BFSI sector. BSE has also advised market participants to strengthen their defenses against cyber-attacks.

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks conspiracy, is now in judicial custody until June 6, 2025, following his extradition from the US. The NIA alleges Rana, a close associate of David Headley, was privy to the terror operation plans. Rana has sought permission to communicate with his family.