Amid tensions flared along the India-Pakistan border debris believed to be part of a missile was discovered in an open field in a border village in Punjab's Amritsar district.
Plea moved by Practising lawyer Amit Sahni, stated that as per sanctioned strength, the Delhi High Court should have 60 judges (45 permanent and 15 additional). However, it is currently functioning with only 36 judges, reflecting a vacancy rate of 40%.
The Punjab Police has canceled the leaves of all its officers and employees with immediate effect, citing heightened security measures. The move comes as part of efforts to maintain law and order, although further details on the reasons for the decision have not been disclosed.
Amidst the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Maharashtra's Skill Development Department has decided to give disaster management training to all its government ITI students, the department said in a statement.
Indian stock markets opened higher on Thursday, reflecting strong investor confidence in the country's economic outlook despite recent tensions with Pakistan. The positive start comes also amid optimism surrounding the India-UK trade deal and a stable global interest rate environment.
On Wednesday, SpiceJet announced the cancellation of flight operations to and from six airports in northern India, following airport closures implemented amid heightened security in the wake of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
"The airport has been closed till May 10 because of the mock drills, and for the Air Force. There's no need to panic in Amritsar. We reached here from Delhi this morning, and we have been telling people not to panic and maintain peace. Our army is standing tall to face this situation," Aujla
The Indian Army is closely monitoring the ceasefire violations by Pakistan after the Indian forces conducted the precise strikes on nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor on Wednesday.
The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25 per cent to 4.50 per cent, as the risks of both higher unemployment and rising inflation have increased.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in a statement on Wednesday after the Pakistan-backed April 22 Pahalgam terror attack said that restraint is crucial to maintain stability in the region.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a meeting with the Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of border states adjoining Pakistan and Nepal in the national capital.