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India launched retaliatory precision strikes on military targets within Pakistan following Islamabad's latest aggression, including missile attacks on Indian air bases and infiltration attempts. India targeted technical installations, command centers, and radar sites while ensuring minimal collateral damage.

The Kerala government has set up control rooms with 24/7 helplines to provide assistance and support to Keralites in States bordering Pakistan, amidst the India-Pakistan conflict situation. (The numbers are 0471-2517500/2517600, fax: 0471-2322600, and email:cdmdkerala@kfon.in). 

Tensions escalate as India accuses Pakistan of relentless attacks on its western border, employing drones, missiles, and fighter jets, targeting military sites and even civilian infrastructure. India claims to have retaliated with precision strikes on identified military targets, dismissing Pakistan's misinformation campaign. The Border Security Force reports destroying a terrorist launch pad in Sialkot after unprovoked firing.

The terrorist launchpad at Looni in Sialkot district, opposite Akhnoor area, was completely destroyed by the BSF.

India has firmly refuted Pakistan's claims of widespread destruction and escalation following Operation Sindoor, dismissing them as fabricated lies intended to mislead the international community. Indian officials clarified that the strikes were a calibrated response to Pakistani drone attacks, targeting only identified military locations.

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Directing officials to extend full support to the families of the martyred policemen, Mr. Reddy announced a special ex-gratia of ₹1 crore to the kin of each deceased constable

India reports responding firmly to Pakistan's escalating provocations, including armed drone incursions. Foreign Secretary Misri addressed the nation, highlighting the interception of Pakistani UAVs over Amritsar. The BSF retaliated by destroying a Pakistani post and a terrorist launch pad used for drone attacks. Civilian areas in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir experienced attacks and shelling, causing injuries and panic.

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Here’s the complete coverage by The Hindu of the ongoing Operation Sindoor.

The Foreign Ministry said that upon the directives of the Saudi leadership, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir visited India and Pakistan on May 8 and 9 as part of the Kingdom's "ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions, end current military confrontations, and promote the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels".

Following unprovoked firing, Indian forces destroyed a terrorist launchpad in Pakistan's Sialkot district used for infiltration. Retaliation followed Pakistani attacks on 26 locations, including Jammu and Pathankot, with drone sightings prompting alerts. The escalation resulted in casualties and heightened security measures in border regions, as India responds to sustained provocations with precision strikes.

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