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Indian SAM Downs Pakistani F-16 Near Sargodha Airbase

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a major military development, an Indian surface-to-air missile successfully shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet near the Sargodha airbase in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The strike came amid intensifying hostilities between the two nations following a string of terror-linked escalations along the Line of Control. According to senior defense sources, the F-16 had

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India Intercepts 8 Pakistani Missiles Over Jammu Border Sectors

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

On the night of May 8, 2025, Pakistan launched a barrage of eight missiles targeting key border areas in Jammu, including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and the Arnia sector. In a swift and coordinated response, India’s air defence systems successfully intercepted all incoming missiles mid-air, averting potential casualties and infrastructure damage. The attempted strike is […]

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Punjab Sets Up Control Room Amid India-Pakistan Armed Confrontation

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

With armed conflict intensifying along the India-Pakistan border following India’s Operation Sindoor, the Punjab administration has activated a dedicated control room to manage emergency responses and monitor real-time developments across sensitive regions. The control room, established by the state’s revenue disaster management wing, will operate round the clock.

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Amritsar Enforces Complete Blackout Amid Rising Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In the early hours of May 8, 2025, Amritsar experienced a complete blackout as part of heightened security measures amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The blackout, initiated around 1:30 AM, was a precautionary response to recent developments in the region. The district administration urged residents to stay indoors, avoid panic, and keep all […]

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Sirens Sound in Kupwara and Jammu Amid Missile Threats

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

On the evening of May 8, 2025, high-alert sirens were sounded across the border regions of Kupwara and Jammu, immediately followed by a complete blackout across the districts. These emergency measures were triggered in response to detected incoming threats, including missiles and drones launched from across the border. The incident marks another escalation in the […]

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PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meet Amid Heightened Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In the backdrop of escalating tensions with Pakistan and the ongoing Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on May 8, 2025, to assess the country’s overall security preparedness. The meeting brought together top Union Secretaries and key officials from various ministries to evaluate inter-ministerial coordination and response

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India Not Seeking War, But Will Respond to Aggression: Tharoor

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reiterated India’s stance of restraint, emphasizing that the nation has no intention of initiating conflict but will respond decisively to any acts of aggression. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor stated, “India has no interest in initiating a war

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Operation Sindoor: Gurdaspur Under Blackout Order Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

As hostilities along the India-Pakistan border continue to escalate under the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, the Government of India, in coordination with the Punjab state administration, has ordered a complete nighttime blackout in Gurdaspur district. The order, issued under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, comes into effect from May 8, 2025, and will remain enforced […]

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Operation Sindoor: Abdul Rauf Azhar Killed in Missile Strikes

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a major breakthrough, India has reportedly eliminated Abdul Rauf Azhar, the mastermind of the 1999 Indian Airlines IC-814 Kandahar hijack, during its precision missile strikes under Operation Sindoor. The information was shared via a post by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on social media platform X, confirming his death as part of the […]

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India Neutralizes Pakistani Air Defense Systems in Lahore Amid Escalating Tensions Confirms MoD

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, the Indian Armed Forces have conducted targeted strikes on Pakistani air defense systems, including a confirmed hit on a unit in Lahore. This action follows Pakistan’s attempted drone and missile attacks on multiple Indian military installations across Northern and Western regions. The Ministry of Defence stated,