India on Thursday evening thwarted Pakistan's attempts at targeting 15 places in the country amid rising tension between the two countries, a fallout of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pathankot on April 22 that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. After the escalation by Pakistan, the India Navy has started a retaliatory operation, sources said.
The international border has been under heavy shelling, and a blackout was enforced in several cities in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan after Pakistani drones were intercepted and explosions were heard. Airports across the country are on high alert amid the heightened tension. Schools and colleges have also been shut in several border districts.
On early Wednesday, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', hitting terrorist bases in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam attack. Nine terror sites deep inside Pakistan were destroyed, said the Indian Army.
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"Fundamentally None Of Our Business": JD Vance On India-Pak Conflict
US Vice President said the India-Pakistan conflict is "fundamentally not our business" though he called for a de-escalation in the ongoing tension between the two countries.
"What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we're not going to get involved in the middle of war that's fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America's ability to control it. You know, America can't tell the Indians to lay down their arms. We can't tell the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. And so, we're going to continue to pursue this thing through diplomatic channels," Mr Vance told Fox News.
Operation Sindoor: Marco Rubio Speaks To S Jaishankar, Emphasises Need For "Immediate De-escalation"
India will respond in a "measured" manner to all terrorist attacks targeting its territory and citizens, but will not take kindly to any attempt by Pakistan to escalate military tension, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told United States State Secretary Marco Rubio in a call late Thursday.
He also said India appreciated the US' commitment to work together to combat terrorism.
"Underlined India's targeted and measured response to cross-border terrorism. Will firmly counter any attempts at escalation," Mr Jaishankar posted on X after the call.
Mr Rubio, who spoke to Pak Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on a separate call, emphasised the need "immediate de-escalation" of military tension, a State Department spokesperson said.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Chaired High-Level Meet Amid Tensions At Indo-Pak Border
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) after tensions at the border with Pakistan.
#WATCH | Jaipur: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma held a high-level meeting at CMO regarding the tension that arose on the border. Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Director General of Police, DG Intelligence and ADG Law and Order attended the meeting. pic.twitter.com/PxR0ho44D3
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025
Secretary, Home Secretary, Director General of Police, DG Intelligence and ADG Law and Order attended the meeting.
Centre Fact Check Video Claiming "Drone Strike" On Jalandhar
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has fact-checked a video claiming a "drone strike" on Jalandhar. PIB said, "This is an unrelated video of a farm fire."
Drone Attack in Jalandhar⁉️
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
This drone strike video from #Jalandhar is widely circulating on social media#PIBFactCheck
* This is an unrelated video of a farm fire. The video has the time 7:39 PM, while the drone attack began later.
* Do not share this video. See the… pic.twitter.com/IRBjq2KOTQ
Many fake videos are being circulated on social media, and PIB has fact-checked these claims as tensions between India and Pakistan are at their peak.
Educational Institutes To Remain Closed In Jammu On Friday
All schools, colleges and educational institutions, except the Medical colleges, in Jammu province will remain closed on Friday.
All Schools, Colleges & educational institutions (private as well as Government) in the Jammu province except the Medical colleges shall remain closed tomorrow on 9th May in view of the prevailing situation.
— Divisional Commissioner Jammu (@Divcomjammu) May 8, 2025
"Responding To Original Escalation": Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri today said that India responded through precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan to the "original escalation" - April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam" - by Islamabad.
"We are only responding to the original escalations. Our response has been targeted, precise, controlled and measured. No military targets have been selected. Only the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan has been hit," he said.
Infiltration Attempt Foiled In Samba District
The Border Security Force thwarted an infiltration attempt at the International Boundary in Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir.
At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K. @BSF_India @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIBHomeAffairs @PIB_India @BSF_SDG_WC @mygovindia
— BSF JAMMU (@bsf_jammu) May 8, 2025
Indian Navy, Pak Escalation, Pak Missile Attack, Operation Sindoor: Naval Ops Begin In Arabian Sea After Pak Tries To Attack India: Sources
Following a major escalation by Pakistan in the form of attempted missile strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and drone strikes in other parts of India, including Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, the Indian Navy has started a retaliatory operation, sources have said.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Monitors Situation
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma monitored the situation from his office on Thursday after explosions were heard in Jaisalmer.
Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, ministers Sumit Godara and Jogaram Patel, BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore, Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant, Director General of Police UR Sahoo and other senior officials were also present.
Fake Video Alert
A fake video is being circulated by some social media handles alleging that an Indian Post was destroyed by the Pakistani Army.
🚨 Staged Video Alert 🚨
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
🔍 #PIBFactCheck:
✅ The claim is completely false, and the video is staged
❌ There is no unit called “20 Raj Battalion" in the… pic.twitter.com/959rc9OrTH
Op Normal At Delhi Airport
Delhi airport has said the operations have been normal amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, adding some flights would be impacted due to the changing airspace conditions.
Passenger Advisory issued at 00:18 Hrs#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory pic.twitter.com/IoN9wX0ovE
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 8, 2025
Educational Institutes Will Remain Closed In Himachal District On May 9
All schools, colleges, and educational institutions in Una district in Himachal Pradesh, will remain closed on May 9.
Sirens Go Off In Baramulla
Sounds of siren echoed in Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir hours after the area came under heavy unprovoked shelling along the Line of Control.
The Boniyar sector of Baramulla and the Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district were targeted by Pakistan but there were no reports of any casualty so far.
X To Block Over 8,000 Accounts In India After Government Order
The microblogging website X (formerly Twitter) will block over 8,000 accounts in India following the government's order to do so, the Elon Musk-run company said today.
Punjab Shuts All Education Institutes For 3 Days
All educational institutions in Punjab will be closed for the next three days amid rising tension along the India-Pakistan border. The Punjab government has also cancelled the leaves of all police personnel. It has also set up a control room for people's convenience.
Fake News Alert
The social media posts claiming entry to airports across India are banned is fake news.
🛑 Fake News Alert
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 8, 2025
Social media posts are claiming that entry to airports across India banned#PIBFactCheck:
❌ This claim is #FAKE
✅ Government has taken no such decision pic.twitter.com/MoaUcQqO2d
24 Airports Shut
Twenty-four airports shut amid Pak air strikes.
These airports have been shut:
1-Chandigarh (CE)
2-Srinagar (CE)
3-Amritsar (AAI)
4‐ Ludhiana (AAI)
5-Bhuntar (AAI)
6-Kishengarh (AAI)
7-Patiala (IAF)
8-Shimla (AAI)
9-Kangra-Gaggal (AAI)
10-Bathinda (CE)
11-Jaisalmer (CE)
12-Jodhpur (CE)
13-Bikaner (CE)
14-Halwara (IAF)
15-Pathankot (CE)
16-Jammu (CE)
17-Leh (CE)
18-Mundra (Adani)
19-Jamnagar (CE)
20-Hirasar (Rajkot) (AAI)
21-Porbandar (AAI)
22-Keshod (AAI)
23-Kandla (AAI)
24-Bhuj (CE)
Power Restored In Chandigarh
Lights are being switched on from a grid in Chandigarh, where a blackout was enforced. However, citizens are advised to observe voluntary 'Black Out', said Chandigarh officials.
A blackout was enforced in several districts including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali in Punjab along with Union Territory Chandigarh on Thursday evening.
The move came amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan.
