India Pakistan Attack Highlights: Pak Army Claims India Targeted Three of Its Airbases with Missile Strikes

A complete blackout has been enforced in Udhampur of Jammu Division, and sirens can be heard.

Jammu and Kashmir: Explosions can be heard in Poonch due to shelling from the Pakistani side

"It’s my earnest appeal to everyone in & around Jammu please stay off the streets, stay at home or at the nearest place you can comfortably stay at for the next few hours. Ignore rumours, don’t spread unsubstantiated or unverified stories & we will get through this together," J-K CM Omar Abdullah wrote on X.

Red streaks seen and explosions can be heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said that the country has no option left rather than engaging in "full-scale" war with India. Speaking to 365 News, Asif said: "We don't have any other options other than this .... We have to pay them back in the same coin."

A complete blackout has been enforced in Firozpur, and sirens and explosions can be heard.

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Red streaks seen and explosions can be heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba.

Key highlights from MEA’s Special Press Briefing detailing India's response after Pakistan violated Indian airspace on the intervening night of May 8-9. Pakistan reportedly sent 300-400 drones to target military installations across 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek.

India confirmed it shot down many drones and responded proportionately by launching armed drones at 4 Pakistani air defence sites, destroying an AD radar system. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri termed Pakistan's denial of its aggression "farcical" and noted the targeting of places of worship as a "new low"

Small explosions were also heard in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and red lights were seen in the sky, according to NDTV reports.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today reviewed the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) lending program ($1 billion) and also considered a fresh Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) lending program ($1.3 billion) for Pakistan. As an active and responsible member country, India raised concerns over the efficacy of IMF programs in case of Pakistan given its poor track record, and also on the possibility of misuse of debt financing funds for state sponsored cross border terrorism, an official statement read.

Red streaks seen and explosions can be heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Pathankot.

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) indefinitely, hours after announcing that the T20 tournament has been shifted to the UAE because of the ongoing military conflict with India.

The BCCI has also suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to cross border tension between the neighbouring nations.

 The Haryana government has sanctioned Rs 1.10 crore, allocating Rs 5 lakh each to all deputy commissioners across the state to address any emergent situations in view of the conflict between India and Pakistan, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department and Revenue and Disaster Management, Sumita Misra said.

According to the order issued by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, all deputy commissioners have been directed to exercise strict financial discipline and ensure that the allocated funds are utilised exclusively for the intended purpose. No expenditure beyond the sanctioned limit shall be incurred without prior approval of the government.

Jammu and Kashmir: Explosions can be heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Akhnoor.

Drones have been detected and intercepted near Attari, a region situated close to the Pakistan border. Authorities are actively deploying countermeasures to neutralise these UAVs, according to NDTV reports.

Red streaks seen and explosions can be heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Rajouri.

Airport Authority Amritsar extends suspension of flights till May 15.

Thousands of people living near the Line of Control in three border districts of Kashmir have been evacuated following heavy shelling by Pakistani troops.

The people living along the Line of Control in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts have been shifted to bunkers or other locations, officials said.

The opposition Congress in Chhattisgarh on Friday took out a 'Tiranga Yatra' here to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces amid the ongoing conflict with Pakistan.

Similar Yatras were taken out by the party in many other states.

Pradesh Congress Committee members including its president Deepak Baij marched along with others carrying the tricolour from Kalibadi Chowk to Jai Stambh Chowk.

Heavy artillery fire and explosions can be heard in Samba.

IMF is considering fresh $1.3 billion support under new program to Pakistan, according to media reports.

As per NDTV reports, intense air activity has also been reported in Amritsar.

Pakistan's Awami National Party is against all kinds of war, and expects all parties to adopt the "path of peace, dialogue and tolerance", its Central President Aimal Wali Khan said on Friday.

His comments came as tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly following New Delhi's Operation Sindoor, launched early Wednesday in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22 that had cross-border linkages. Islamabad subsequently made an unsuccessful attempt to target 15 Indian cities.

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"A 2021 UN report described military-linked businesses as the “largest conglomerate in Pakistan”. The situation has not changed for the better; rather the Pakistan Army now plays a leading role in the Special Investment Facilitation Council of Pakistan," said India

Red streaks seen and explosions can be heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Nagrota.

Blackout being observed in Punjab's Gurdaspur after Pakistani drones were spotted at several places along the western border.

One Pakistani drone has hit a residential area in Firozpur and injured a family. Rushed to hospital for further treatment.

Blackout in Punjab: Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar and Hoshiarpur placed under complete blackout; sound of loud explosions heard in Pathankot, Ferozepur

Delhi Airport remains operational amid closure of multiple airports, ANI reported.

SpiceJet has cancelled its flights to-and-from Leh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Kandla, Dharamshala, and Porbandar till May 14, 11:59 pm due to the ongoing situation, NDTV reported.

India opposes fresh IMF loans to Pakistan, saying funds could be misused for funding cross-border terrorism: Finance Ministry statement. 

Relentless heavy artillery and mortar shelling by Pakistan continued for a third consecutive day on the volatile Jammu and Kashmir border following Operation Sindoor, claiming three lives, while the BSF thwarted a major infiltration attempt, killing seven terrorists.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday rushed to Jammu from Srinagar to take stock of the situation in the aftermath of the largest Pakistani drone attack while Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the shelling-hit Uri sector.

Warning Pakistan that continued escalation from across the border would only hurt them, Abdullah called Thursday's aerial strikes on Jammu one of the "most serious assaults" on the city since the 1971 war and said Pakistan should focus on de-escalation amid the ongoing military conflict.

 Multiple aerial threats coming from Pakistan were intercepted on Friday in Jaisalmer for a second consecutive night.

The threat prompted forces to issue a red alert and blackouts in several border districts, creating panic among residents.

The drones, suspected to have been launched from Pakistan, were destroyed mid-air by India's air defence systems, sources said as quoted by PTI.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the arrangements of special train services from Jammu and Udhampur to the different parts of the country for passengers stranded due to the closure of airports in the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh amid the India-Pakistan military standoff.

Four special trains were operated from Jammu and Udhampur on Friday on Vaishnaw's instructions.

According to the ministry, a special train with 12 unreserved and as many reserved coaches left for New Delhi from Jammu around 10.45 am. A 20-coach Vande Bharat left Udhampur at 12:45 pm for the national capital via Jammu and Pathankot. Also, a 22-coach reserved train left Jammu for New Delhi around 7 pm.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said he would be donating one month’s salary to the National Defence Fund and is considering a similar proposal for Congress MLAs and MLCs against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

“As an Indian first, I have decided to make a very modest contribution of one month’s salary to the #NationalDefenceFund for the efforts of our country’s brave Armed Forces to wipe out terrorism, and safeguard our borders and people,” Revanth Reddy said in a post on 'X'.

On a family who got injured in Pakistani drone attack, SSP Ferozepur, Bhupinder Singh Sidhu says, "We received information about 3 people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat them. Most of the drones have been neutralised by the army..."

Players of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings reach Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station after their IPL match in Dharamshala was called off yesterday. They reached Jalandhar from Dharamshala by road, after which they boarded the train to Delhi.

Pakistan International Airlines flight PIA306, en route from Karachi to Lahore, is currently flying in close proximity to the international border, NDTV reported.

"To improve health services in Delhi and to deal with any emergency, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a meeting with the Medical Superintendents of various government hospitals of Delhi at the Delhi Secretariat today," Delhi CMO wrote on X.

Several drones were seen near Srinagar airport, and explosions were heard, according to media reports.

Gujarat: As a precautionary measure, a blackout has been imposed in the villages of bordering Santalpur taluka in Patan district. All the citizens are advised to stay away from rumours and follow the instructions issued by administration from time to time: CMO Gujarat

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday underscored the importance of factual and responsible reporting, particularly when India is engaged in a military standoff with Pakistan.

Vaishnaw interacted with senior editors from the print media and urged them to refrain from relying on unverified sources for information related to the conflict.

The minister also advised the electronic media to refrain from live coverage or real-time reporting of defence operations and movement of security forces.

Srinagar airport was hit by a suspected drone attack late on Friday, officials said, adding that countermeasures had been activated.

The suspected attack came a day after India thwarted attempts by the Pakistan military to attack Indian military installations using drones and missiles.

Earlier in the evening, blasts were heard and sirens sounded in the Jammu region and south Kashmir as many parts of Jammu and Kashmir plunged into darkness, officials said.

After Pakistan's fresh wave of attacks, PM Modi chaired a meeting with Rajnath Singh, and NSA Ajit Doval, Mint reported.

Blackout in Himachal Pradesh's Solan, PTI reported.

“Considering the current situation on border, a blackout is declared in the Kachchh district until further notice," Gujarat CMO wrote on X.

Blackout in Ambala after reported sightings of Pakistani drones.

Nearly ten drones have been shot down by India's air defence system in Rajasthan so far, India Today reported.

"Pakistan has once again proven that it’s a terrorist state — firing drones into civilian areas of Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan. In my own state of Punjab, innocent civilians have been severely injured. The world needs to see how Pakistan is provoking India. Shameful and…," AAP leader Raghav Chadha wrote on X.

Spoke with FM @EspenBarthEide of Norway. Discussed India’s targeted and measured response to counter terrorism," posts EAM S Jaishankar.

Jonathan Spyer, Director of Research at the Middle East Forum, says, "...The Pakistani practice of using proxy Islamist terror organisations as a tool of policy resembles a similar practice by the Republic of Turkey and also by the Islamic Republic of Iran. This is absolutely an unacceptable mode of behaviour on the international stage..."

"PM @narendramodi chaired a meeting, which was attended by Defence Minister @rajnathsingh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan, Chiefs of the armed forces and senior officials," posts PMO India.

On US efforts to mediate in the India-Pakistan conflict, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says, "This is something that the Secretary of State and now our NSA as well, Marco Rubio, has been involved in. The President has expressed that he wants this to de-escalate as quickly as possible. He understands these two countries have been at odds with one another for decades, long before President Trump was here at the Oval Office. However, he has good relations with the leaders of both countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in constant communication with the leaders of both countries, trying to bring this conflict to an end."

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has rescheduled its entrance tests, originally slated for May 10 and 11, for students from Jammu and Kashmir.

The university, in a statement on Friday, said, "JMI announces rescheduling of the Admission Tests to be held on May 10-11, 2025 for students of Jammu and Kashmir." The decision has been taken "considering the ongoing situation and factoring in the well-being of students," it said.

The entrance exams for various programmes for the 2025-26 academic session began on April 26 and are scheduled to conclude by May 31. Tests for some programmes are scheduled on May 10 and 11.

According to sources as quoted by India Today, Rajnath Singh on Friday directed the Army to launch "strong and punitive action" in response to Pakistan’s shelling. The instruction came after a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Modi and the chiefs of the three armed forces.

Drones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in the North to Bhuj in the South, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan.

These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala: Defence Sources. (ANI)

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel tweets, "Visited the State Emergency Operation Centre in Gandhinagar to review the ongoing coordination with district administration and security agencies in the current situation, as well as the actions being taken by the administration keeping in mind, any possible emergencies. Gave necessary instructions and guidance to the officials. The state administration, along with central agencies, is fully alert and actively engaged in ensuring the safety of citizens."

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about USD 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Faci­li­ty, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over the approval of a USD 1bn dollar instalment for Pakistan by the IMF and the failure of India’s high-handed tactics against it," according to a statement issued by the PMO.

In the backdrop of the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan, a senior official in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said "we should remain hopeful" that the existing situation does not escalate.

Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the MEA, was responding to a query on the impact of any conflict on the economy and the resilience required in such matters.

Interacting with audience at an event hosted by Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), Ravi said, "Security, development and economic growth are highly inter-linked concepts around the world. In a conflict situation, the industry will naturally recoil. It will take time for the situation to improve," Ravi said.

Blackout in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer after reported sightings of Pakistani Drones.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a meeting with top military officials on May 10, according to media reports.

Gujarat: East Kutch SP Sagar Bagmar says, "The border districts of Gujarat, and overall prevailing situation, district police is very vigilant from different angles and is continuously engaged in vehicle checking, and is also coordinating with the local people of the border villages. We are also ensuring that the safety and security of the people... As far as the district is concerned, administration is decided and has appealed to the people for a voluntary blackout and after 8 pm... We are getting a very positive response from all the sections of the society regarding that..."

Blackout in Punjab's Jalandhar after reported Pakistani drone sightings.

Blackout in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch after reported sighting of Pakistani drones.

 In separate cases, a woman college student living in Pune and a young man in Bhiwandi were arrested on Friday for allegedly posting messages in support of Pakistan on social media.

A Hindu rightwing group had claimed that Khatija Shaikh (19), student of an engineering college in Pune, had posted the slogan "Pakistan Zindabad" among other things on her Instagram account.

"In view of the unprecedented situation, the state government has restricted all kinds of forthcoming leaves of the entire government staff working in 13 departments with immediate effect till further orders," said an order issued by the general administration department These departments are: public health and medical education, home, energy, urban development and housing, panchayat and rural development, public health engineering, food, civil supplies and consumer protection, public works, revenue, general administration, water resources, Narmada valley development and transport.

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Claims are circulating that explosions were heard at Jaipur Airport.

Indian Army is retaliating strongly opposite the Jammu sector in view of the drone attacks on Indian cities by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB): Defence sources (ANI)

US President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict between India and Pakistan de-escalate “as quickly as possible,” the White House said on Friday.

The comments by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came as military action between India and Pakistan intensified following India's strike on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir(PoK) under ‘Operation Sindoor' early Wednesday. India's strike was a powerful retaliation to the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.

The father of Murali Naik, a soldier from Andhra Pradesh who laid down his life during the cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, on Friday said his son joined the Army despite his opposition as he wanted to serve the nation.

He said his 23-year-old son wanted to don the army uniform for at least a year.

Murali, who was selected in the army as an Agniveer in 2022, died in the line of duty in the early hours of Friday.

These include Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kangra, Leh, Ludhiana, Pathankit, and others.

On India Pakistan escalation, Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni says, "It's sad that Pakistan has not learnt lessons from the past. Pakistan is not in a position to respond at all because it's a failed state that has been acknowledged for decades by all international agencies and world bodies. So, how are they going to respond when they are not ready for it? Which part of the government is ready? The civilian government is not in control. The terrorist forces are reigning supreme. Army chief makes statements which are hardly professional and not related to the reality on the ground situation."

"How could Pakistan take such a foolhardy step? They provoked India... Pahalgam is a very peaceful place where the accident happened... It was uncalled for and unnecessary. A message has to be sent to them because they keep doing it...We are a responsible nation. We have responded very responsibly and we have not taken any action which can be found at fault. So once they have taken the initiative, they have to be told that enough is enough. We are not going to we are not going to accept it anymore. So the response has been very calculated, very precise...," he added.

A special train from Jammu reached New Delhi Station earlier today amid high security.

Evacuation underway in 5 border districts of Jammu region; Abdullah visits relief camps.

Drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala.

Regrettably, an armed drone targeted a civilian area in Ferozpur, resulting in injuries to members of a local family. The injured have been provided medical assistance and the area has been sanitised by security forces. The Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high state of alert, and all such aerial threats are being tracked and engaged using counter-drone systems.

The situation is under close and constant watch & prompt action is being taken wherever necessary. Citizens, especially in border areas, are advised to remain indoors, limit unnecessary movement, and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. While there is no need for panic, heightened vigilance and precaution are essential.

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Amid rising cyber threats, the cyber cell of Chandigarh Police has issued a nationwide alert highlighting increased activity from the Pakistan-linked hacking group APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe. Authorities are urging both individuals and organisations to exercise caution and follow robust cybersecurity practices.

“Their primary tactics include phishing emails, infected mobile apps, spyware, and embedding hidden malware on educational or research websites to gain unauthorised access to sensitive information,” said a Cyber Crime Cell official.

A power outage was reported in Barmer, Rajasthan, following sightings of drones in the area, visuals shared by PTI.

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued multiple Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), announcing the temporary suspension of civilian flight operations at 32 airports across northern and western India. This marks an increase from the earlier closure of 24 airports, which was in place until May 10.

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the current closure will remain effective from May 9 until 05:29 IST on May 15, citing "operational reasons."

A social media post falsely claims that an Indian military post has been destroyed has been debunked by PIB Fack Check account on X.

PIB said that the video in question is old and unrelated to any recent activity following Operation Sindoor.

The video was originally uploaded on YouTube on November 15, 2020.

India-Pakistan ties in the past two weeks have hit a new low not witnessed since the 2019 Pulwama attack, as military tensions between the two countries have continued to escalate. The back-and-forth between the armies of the two countries following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack has sparked speculation that it is a war-like situation between the two nuclear nations, but no formal announcement has been made yet. 

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Delhi Airport is currently operating normally, but passengers may experience delays due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security protocols, DAIL said in an advisory. It added that as directed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, some flights could be rescheduled, and processing times at security checkpoints may be longer than usual.

A Pakistani drone struck a residential area in Ferozepur, Punjab, on Friday, injuring three people with burn wounds. The victims were immediately taken to hospital for treatment.

Ferozepur SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu confirmed the incident, stating, “We received information about three people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat them.”

Pakistan’s military has accused India of launching missile strikes on three of its airbases, according to Geo News. Citing Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) the local news portal said that, Indian aircraft fired ground-to-air missiles at Nur Khan Airbase, PAF Base Murid, and PAF Base Shorkot, also known as Rafiqui Base.

General Chaudhry further alleged that India also fired missiles into Afghanistan, describing the action as “highly dangerous” and part of a larger attempt to destabilise the region.

There have been no comments from the Indian government regarding such attacks so far.

A total blackout has been imposed in Akhnoor, where loud explosions and sirens continue to be heard, reported ANI.

Pakistan’s Airports Authority has announced a complete closure of the country’s airspace for all flights on May 10, 2025, from 3:15 AM to 12:00 PM, reports Geo News.