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Drone War Escalates: Jammu, Srinagar Airports Targeted in 24 Hours

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply over the past 24 hours as two key Indian airports — Jammu and Srinagar — came under aerial assault. On Thursday night, a wave of approximately 300–400 drones was launched by Pakistan across the western sector, attempting to strike both military and civilian infrastructure deep inside Indian territory. […]

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Multiple Aerial Threats Intercepted in Jaisalmer for Second Night

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

For the second consecutive night, multiple aerial threats from Pakistan were intercepted by Indian air defence systems over Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, late Friday. The incidents triggered a high-security red alert across border districts and led to enforced blackouts, as authorities worked to ensure civilian safety amid mounting regional tensions. According to defence sources,

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Blackout Imposed in Gujarat’s Santalpur Border Villages as Precaution

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, authorities in Gujarat have imposed a precautionary blackout in villages located along the border in the Santalpur taluka of Patan district. The decision was taken as a proactive security measure in response to the broader national alert triggered by cross-border hostilities and the Indian military’s ongoing Operation

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Suspected Drone Attack on Srinagar Airport, Forces Respond Swiftly

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In yet another alarming escalation of aerial threats amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, a suspected drone was detected over Srinagar Airport late Thursday evening, triggering immediate countermeasures by Indian security forces. The incident sent security personnel into high alert, though no damage or casualties were reported. Sources confirm that radar systems and

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Omar Abdullah Urges Jammu Residents to Stay Indoors Amid Airstrikes

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As Pakistani airstrikes rattled civilian and military zones across Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah issued a heartfelt public appeal urging residents to remain indoors and avoid panic. The appeal was made in response to heightened hostilities along the border and increased risk to public safety. “It’s my earnest appeal to everyone in […]

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Pakistani Drones Spotted Over Jammu, Samba, Pathankot

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Tensions along the India-Pakistan border escalated further as multiple Pakistani drones were sighted over sensitive sectors including Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot, defence sources confirmed. The sightings occurred just a day after Pakistan launched airstrikes at several locations across Jammu and Punjab, marking a sharp uptick in cross-border hostilities. According to

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Territorial Army Mobilised to Support Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As India intensifies its military posture under Operation Sindoor, the government has officially authorised the mobilisation of the Territorial Army (TA) to bolster support for the regular armed forces. The decision empowers the Chief of Army Staff to call out every officer and enrolled member of the TA under Rule 33 of the Territorial Army […]

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Omar Abdullah Backs Operation Sindoor, Blames Pakistan for Escalation

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre and subsequent military escalation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has come out in strong support of the Indian armed forces and their ongoing retaliatory campaign, Operation Sindoor. Reacting to Pakistan’s use of drones to target civilian areas in Jammu, Abdullah condemned

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MHA Invokes Emergency Powers Nationwide Amid Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

As India’s military response under Operation Sindoor intensifies following Pakistan’s provocations, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formally directed all states and Union Territories to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules. The advisory is aimed at ensuring swift and effective implementation of precautionary and security-related measures across the

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BSF Foils Samba Infiltration, 7 Terrorists Killed, Pak Post Hit

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

On May 8, 2025, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully repelled a major infiltration attempt along the International Boundary in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. Acting swiftly on intelligence inputs, BSF personnel intercepted a group of armed terrorists attempting to breach Indian territory under the cover of darkness. In the ensuing gunbattle, at least seven […]