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Families of Pahalgam attack victims say precision strikes bring “peace”, as leaders across parties commend military response

Along with Operation Sindoor, India is conducting civil defence exercises from May 7.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack and escalating tensions, Indian stock markets have shown resilience, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex rising. Conversely, Pakistan's stock market crashed, reflecting economic vulnerabilities and investor jitters.

In a striking coincidence, Rohit Sharma mirrored MS Dhoni's retirement timing, announcing his exit at 19:29 IST, reminiscent of Dhoni's 2020 departure. Sharma, 38, declared his Test retirement via Instagram, expressing gratitude for the support he received. His career concluded with 4301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries, and a commendable captaincy record.

Calling for implementation of the Union government’s recommendations, he stresses the need for all departments to work in tandem and creating awareness among people

The final day featured ‘Pakal Pooram,’ also known as ‘Thattakathe Pooram,’ a festival within the festival, especially cherished by the local community