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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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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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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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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 […]