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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.

The Huddle will be held on May 9 and 10 in Bengaluru.

Kerala’s long-disputed Athirappilly hydroelectric project is back in focus

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."

European leaders are actively courting American researchers with substantial financial incentives, viewing U.S. cuts to research funding as a critical mistake. France and the European Commission have pledged significant investments, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, to attract talent and bolster their own research programs.

Mr. Saini has also alleged that the AAP government in Punjab is failing its electoral base of farmers, and will face defeat in next Punjab elections

Unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds have tragically resulted in 17 deaths across Gujarat in the past 24 hours. The severe weather, impacting 168 talukas, caused fatalities due to lightning, electrocution, and structural collapses. Amreli and Bhavnagar experienced heavy rainfall and fierce winds, providing relief from the heat but causing significant damage to crops like mango, onion, sesame, and bajra.

The Delhi High Court has temporarily suspended a copyright order against AR Rahman and the creators of 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' concerning a song dispute. While staying the single judge's order to credit the Dagar brothers and deposit ₹2 crore, the court instructed Rahman and the filmmakers to deposit the said amount with the HC registry within 10 days. The matter is scheduled for further review on May 23.

In a historic move, IIT Roorkee has dismissed Professor Zillur Rahman from his position in the department of management studies after a PhD student filed a sexual harassment complaint against him. Following an internal inquiry and opportunities for Rahman to present his case, the Board of Governors approved his dismissal. This marks the first instance of such action in the institute's history.

The Supreme Court has instructed the road transport ministry to release the "Road Accidents in India 2023" report by August, emphasizing the need for timely publication within six months of each calendar year's end for its utility. Concerns are raised by road safety experts regarding delays in publishing crucial accident data, hindering effective interventions. The National Crime Records Bureau is also yet to release its 2023 report.

Calcutta High Court expressed concern over lawyers' political alignment and declining court decorum during a hearing on alleged police overreach in the Murshidabad violence case. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh observed that lawyers' power seems to stem from outside the courtroom, leading to heated exchanges. He refused to entertain the plea, directing it to a division bench already addressing Murshidabad violence-related cases.