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India-Pakistan tensions: What’s closed, emergency protocols & more

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:57
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, states bordering the neighboring country are implementing emergency measures. Delhi has heightened security and cancelled employee leaves, while Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh have closed educational institutions following drone attacks.
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Pakistan appeals for loans citing 'heavy losses', later says X account hacked

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:51
Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division faced a social media controversy after a post, later claimed to be a hack, appealed for international loans amid escalating tensions with India. This occurred following India's "Operation Sindoor" in response to a terrorist attack, leading to retaliatory strikes and market instability, with the Karachi Stock Exchange plummeting.
Categories: National News

J&K Congress slams Pakistan for targeting Jammu, says it will pay for its sins

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:48
J-K Pradesh Congress Committee strongly condemns the provocative and escalatory actions of Pakistan by launching drone and missile attacks in Jammu city and other parts last night, says party's chief spokesperson
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Air raid sirens blare in Ambala over possible Pakistan attack

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:26
Ambala residents were alerted to a potential attack from Pakistan as air raid sirens blared across the city at 10:22 am, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors. This warning follows heightened tensions after Operation Sindoor and mirrors a similar alert in Chandigarh on Friday, which suspended work at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Categories: National News

CA Final and Intermediate exams postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:23
The exams were scheduled to be held between May 9 and 14.
Categories: National News

'Let's do our part': Neeraj Chopra's powerful message amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:18
Chopra, the double Olympic medallist in javelin, is set to compete at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics meet on June 24 in the Czech Republic. After being forced to withdraw from the past two editions due to injury, he will finally aim to make his debut at the prestigious meet.
Categories: National News

Why did Tamil Nadu ban mayonnaise made from raw eggs?

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:16
Mayonnaise made of raw eggs is a high-risk food as it carries a risk of food poisoning, especially from Salmonella bacteria, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes
Categories: National News

Computer-savvy visually impaired student scores 486 in Class 12 Board exams

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:15
M. Anand is the first visually impaired student to write the State board Class 12 exams on a computer
Categories: National News

Air sirens sounded in Chandigarh; residents advised to remain indoors amid escalating tension

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:07
The sirens were sounded across the city as a precautionary measure, and all were advised to remain indoors and away from balconies, according to a message issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh
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Bill Gates to donate 99% of his wealth— What will his children actually inherit?

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 05:02
Bill Gates, the tech billionaire, plans to donate 99% of his wealth to the Gates Foundation within 20 years, aiming to dissolve it by 2045. He wants to address urgent global issues, foregoing the label of 'dying rich.' Despite his $168 billion fortune, his children will inherit less than 1% to encourage their own success.
Categories: National News

Malayalam actor Vinayakan arrested for drunk, disorderly behaviour; released later

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:59
Vinayakan had been staying at the hotel in Kollam since May 2 as part of a move shoot nearby and during checkout on Thursday, he created a scene at the establishment while intoxicated, say police
Categories: National News

‘Shoot to kill’ orders issued, Mumbai fishermen warned to stay away from oil rigs

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:58
Following heightened security concerns and recent drone attacks along the border, Maharashtra has issued 'shoot to kill' orders for unauthorized entries into offshore defense zones. The Fisheries Department urgently warned coastal fishermen to avoid oil rigs and restricted areas, providing no-fishing coordinates.
Categories: National News

Vijayapura police book dental student for ‘pro-Pakistan’ post

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:54
The student reportedly apologises later for her ‘foolish’ post
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S-400, Spyder, Akash: India’s air defence systems explained

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:50
In a significant escalation, Indian armed forces successfully intercepted and neutralized over 50 swarm drones launched by Pakistan along the Line of Control and International Borders on May 8-9, 2025. The coordinated drone attacks and ceasefire violations were met with a robust response, utilizing advanced air defense systems.
Categories: National News

Kerala government opens control rooms to help Keralites in States bordering Pakistan

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:32
Control rooms to operate at Secretariat
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T.N. CM Stalin to lead rally in Chennai in support of Indian Army on May 10

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:27
The rally to be led by Mr. Stalin at 5 p.m. on May 10 would be commence from the office of the Director-General of Police and conclude at the War Memorial
Categories: National News

Considering Abu Salem’s early release, Maharashtra tells High Court

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 04:16
In his plea, Abu Salem, the extradited gangster, claimed he had already undergone the 25-year imprisonment term if the remission for good behaviour was included.
Categories: National News

L-70 guns, Schilka, S-400: Weapons India used to intercept Pak drones

Times of India - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 03:53
On May 8-9, 2025, Pakistan's armed forces initiated multiple drone and munition attacks along the western border, accompanied by ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army effectively repulsed these attacks, responding firmly with advanced weaponry and air defense systems. India also used S-400 missile systems to neutralize incoming threats.
Categories: National News

Elaborate arrangements being made for Modakondamma Festival at Paderu

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 03:41
ASR District Collector asks the officials to ensure effective crowd management and hassle-free darshan for all devotees during the three-day festival
Categories: National News

Pakistan attacks with drones, munitions along western border effectively repulsed: Indian Army

Hindu - Fri, 05/09/2025 - 03:38
The developments followed the precise missile strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces on nine terror targets in PoK and Pakistan early Wednesday under Operation Sindoor, in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack
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