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Following security concerns amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League was suspended on Friday by a week. While the BCCI hopes to complete the tournament in India, England has emerged as a potential alternative host. The ECB is open to discussions, with suggestions including finishing the IPL before India's Test series or in September.

G7 nations have condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and urged India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint amid rising military tensions. They called for immediate de-escalation and encouraged direct dialogue for a peaceful resolution, expressing deep concern for civilian safety.

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J&K govt official, toddler among five killed in intense Pak shelling across Jammu region

Rohit Sharma's Test retirement has ignited debate, with Sanjay Manjrekar citing his recent slump and fitness concerns. Manjrekar highlighted Sharma's poor performance, averaging 10.9 in his last nine matches. Sharma, 38, announced his exit via Instagram, amidst scrutiny and leadership change speculations. Despite a strong Test career with 4,301 runs, his recent form dipped.

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Following Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian military and civilian sites, India retaliated by destroying key Pakistani posts and terrorist launch pads near Jammu. Pakistan claims its airbases were targeted, vowing retaliation and temporarily closing its airspace. India remains on high alert, activating missile systems and continuing counter-drone operations along the LoC after the Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor'.

A senior government officer was killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir early Saturday. Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa, succumbed to injuries after his residence was struck by an artillery shell. Two of his staff members were also critically injured.

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Operations presently normal at Delhi airport; J&K govt official, toddler among five killed in intense Pakistan shelling

Tensions escalate as Pakistan reports India launched missiles at its air bases, triggering retaliatory strikes. Pakistan claims interception of most missiles, targeting Indian facilities in response. The conflict follows a deadly attack in Kashmir, blamed on Pakistan by India. Amidst rising tensions, both sides accuse each other of cross-border attacks, including drone incursions and airstrikes, further destabilizing the region.

Delhi Airport has resumed normal operations but advises passengers to expect potential delays due to heightened security measures amid India-Pakistan tensions. Thirty-two airports across Northern and Western India faced temporary closures for civil flight operations. Drones were spotted at twenty-six locations near the International Border and Line of Control, raising security concerns.

Indian Navy’s Vidyut-class missile boats had Pakistan by its jugular vein then; though both nations possess advanced equipment, what gives India an edge is its well-stocked hi-tech anti-ship missiles, ballistic missiles, and a host of surface-to-air missiles and air-to-air strike weapons, say experts

CM Mohan Charan Majhi stated that credible intelligence inputs had prompted heightened vigilance around the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, India’s premier missile testing facility, and Jagannath Temple in Puri

CPI(M) had supported the first phase of Operation Sindoor against terrorism; Md Salim says no one wins in the war of attacks and counter-attacks

Early Saturday morning, multiple explosions rocked Pakistani military bases, escalating tensions with India following recent strikes. Pakistan claims Indian jets fired missiles at key airbases, though most were reportedly intercepted. Blackouts were enforced in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor and Punjab's Jalandhar amid reported explosions and drone sightings, heightening fears of a wider conflict.

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India has strongly condemned Pakistan for endangering civilian air traffic by using it as a shield during drone and missile attacks across the international border. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh highlighted that Pakistan did not close its airspace despite launching an attack on May 7, risking the safety of commercial flights.