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India is set to conduct a large-scale civil defence exercise, "Operation Abhyaas," across multiple states, prompted by heightened Indo-Pak tensions following a terrorist attack. Border states like J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat will lead the drills, featuring blackouts, sirens, and evacuation simulations. Other regions, including Bengal, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, will also participate to enhance emergency preparedness and civilian safety.

Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, the Indian Armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terror camps in Pakistan. Bollywood stars, including Riteish Deshmukh, Madhur Bhandarkar, and Paresh Rawal, swiftly expressed their support for the armed forces' decisive action. The strikes, confirmed by the Defence Ministry, targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, drawing widespread praise and reinforcing national unity.

In a significant escalation, the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing and artillery shelling along the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the tragic deaths of three civilians. This aggression follows India's launch of 'Operation Sindoor,' a counter-terror operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Air India diverted two international flights to Delhi due to air traffic disruptions following India's military action, 'Operation Sindoor', against terror camps in PoK. IndiGo and SpiceJet cautioned about potential delays and cancellations for flights to and from several northern cities.

In a retaliatory move for the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched "Operation Sindoor," executing precision strikes on nine terrorist bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Srinagar airport was closed for flights, according to airport officials

Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on terrorist infrastructure of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, including their headquarters in Bahawalpur and Muridke. The strikes, a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, were precise and non-escalatory, specifically avoiding Pakistani military facilities.

A hundred barges will be deployed in a phased manner across national waterways; the MoU between the Inland Waterways Authority of India and Rhenus Logistics targets the movement of over one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025

Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks early on May 7 on 9 terror targets in Pakistan and PoK, including Bahawalpur which is a major base of Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit

Following India's 'Operation Sindoor' against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack, IndiGo Airlines reports flight disruptions. Airspace changes over northern India are causing delays and cancellations for flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, and Bikaner. Indian air defence units along the border are on high alert amid heightened tensions.

In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen, Indian Armed Forces initiated 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The strikes were described as focused and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities.

Following India's launch of Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed his US counterpart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, assuring them the strikes were precise, non-escalatory, and targeted only terror camps. US President Donald Trump, upon being informed, expressed hope for swift de-escalation.

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No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted, government statement says; Army’s official X handle posts: “Justice is Served. Jai Hind”

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces initiated 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were described as focused and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities. Simultaneously, a nationwide civil defence mock drill is scheduled to enhance emergency preparedness across 244 districts.

India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan, following the Pahalgam attack that killed 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. The Ministry of Defence emphasized the operation was precise, restrained, and non-escalatory, focusing on locations used for planning attacks against India. A detailed briefing is scheduled, with the Indian Army declaring, "Justice is served."

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