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Dr. Soundarapandian was born in Thoothukudi on July 4, 1931, and completed his MBBS degree from the Stanley Medical College and MS General Surgery and MS Orthopeadics from the Madras Medical College (MMC).

Already out of the playoff race, Chennai Super Kings played party-poopers as they pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, effectively knocking the defending champions out of contention on Wednesday. Chasing 180, CSK crossed the finish line with two balls to spare. Dewald Brevis set the tone with a blistering 52 off just 25 balls, while Shivam Dube chipped in with a crucial 45. Skipper MS Dhoni remained unbeaten on 17, steering his side to victory in a tense finish.

Vadodara celebrated Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a third-generation Army officer, for her address on Operation Sindoor. She served as a military observer in Congo, contributing to peacekeeping efforts and earning commendations. Colonel Qureshi led an Indian Army contingent at Force 18 and motivated thousands of students, receiving numerous awards and recognition for her service and dedication.

Following India's 'Operation Sindoor,' which targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK, Pakistani celebrities like Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan faced backlash for criticizing India's actions. AICWA responded by banning Pakistani artists from working in India and condemning Indian companies collaborating with them. Several Bollywood stars, including Kangana Ranaut, supported the Indian Armed Forces, praising their operation.

Acting on the Union Home Ministry’s directives, the mock drills were carried out in as many as 28 cities across the State

Following the deadly Phalgam terror attack, the Indian Army launched 'Operation Sindoor,' conducting precision strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Satellite images reveal substantial damage to key locations, including the Jamia Mosque in Bahawalpur and a LeT training center in Muridke. The operation targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen bases, carefully avoiding Pakistani military installations.

As drills were conducted against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, political leaders in Bihar and Jharkhand cut across the party lines, and praised the actions of the Army.

A nationwide civil defence drill, ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, included a blackout in Amritsar to assess emergency preparedness. The exercise, part of Operation Sindoor following a terrorist attack, involved switching off lights at key locations, including the Golden Temple, between 10:30 pm and 11 pm. Similar blackouts were observed in other states and cities across India.

Political parties briefed in Delhi; Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says “all political parties committed to stand by the Government”

Drills, reviewed by CM Mohan Yadav, followed ‘Operation Sindoor’ retaliatory strikes against sites in Pakistan and PoK; State leaders united in support of military action.

The wife of a BSF trooper, Purnam Kumar Sahu, being held by Pakistani forces had contrasting sentiments on the operation as she awaited news of her husband

Many pilgrims arrived at the Kartarpur corridor on May 7 morning to offer prayers at the gurdwara in Pakistan but were asked to return

India executed precision strikes on key terror infrastructure inside Pakistan, targeting Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammed strongholds. The strikes hit training camps and operational headquarters, including Muridke and Bahawalpur, long protected by Pakistan's military-intelligence apparatus. These facilities served as hubs for training, indoctrination, and planning numerous terror attacks against India, including the Pulwama attack, before being neutralized.

The Pakistani side targeted civilian areas in the Karnah area, firing shells and mortars after midnight, officials said

Taking utmost caution, the Amritsar district administration has again started the blackout drill, said a message shared by the Amritsar District Public Relations Officer

The information followed a submission of a confidential report by the SC in-house committee probing the discovery of half-burnt currency at Justice Yashwant Varma’s official Delhi residence after a fire in March

L-G Manoj Sinha lauds armed forces’ precision strikes; reviews security, directs relocation of civilians from vulnerable areas

We pray the situation does not spiral out of hand, it’s Kashmir that always pays the cost of a war, let sanity prevail and peace follow, said a local