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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 […]

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BSF Foils Infiltration in Samba, 7 Terrorists Killed

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In a major counter-infiltration operation along the International Boundary, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted a large-scale attempt by heavily armed terrorists to infiltrate into Indian territory from Pakistan. The incident took place between the night of 8th and 9th May 2025 in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to official reports,

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EAM Jaishankar Tells Italy India’s Strikes Were Targeted and Justified

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid the escalating standoff with Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in critical diplomatic dialogues on Thursday, including a high-level phone conversation with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The interaction was part of India’s broader outreach to key global partners to clarify the rationale and restraint behind its military operations

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India Thwarts Pakistani Missile, Drone Attacks

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In a significant escalation of hostilities, India has successfully thwarted a wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Pakistan targeting multiple Indian cities. According to officials, Indian air defense systems neutralized eight missiles and several drones that were aimed at key military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur. The coordinated attacks caused

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Pakistani Pilot Captured Alive in Akhnoor by Indian Army

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a significant development amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army has captured a Pakistani Air Force pilot alive in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The pilot was apprehended after his JF-17 fighter jet was shot down during an aerial engagement over Indian territory. Incident Details The incident occurred during […]