The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was called off on Thursday night, not just due to technical issues, but also amid rising security concerns following a serious escalation along the Indo-Pak border.
The meeting aimed at assessing preparedness and operational readiness in light of recent developments as Pakistan launched a significant missile and drone attack targeting India's Jammu region and Rajasthan including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia and Jaisalmer. However, all missiles were in
India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, defended the country's recent cross-border strikes, stating they were a direct response to a deadly terror attack carried out by terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Thursday said that for over 70 years, Pakistan has carried out attacks along India's borders, and the Indian government is determined to give a befitting reply
"Under the bold and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces have responded with precision and power to every provocation from across the border," Ambani said in a statement.
One of Australia's most successful captains, Pat Cummins, turned 32 on Thursday and celebrated the occasion with his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates.
On destruction due to continued ceasefire violation in the border area by Pakistan Army, a civilian living along the border said that they want peace in the country.
The retreat ceremonies at Attari-Wagah in Amritsar, Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, and Sadki in Fazilka district in Punjab have been cancelled till further orders, the Border Security Force (BSF) said.
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.
The Congress party has extended its full support to the Central government during an all-party meeting held on Thursday to address the escalating tensions with Pakistan following India's 'Operation Sindoor' and subsequent cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC).
The Border Security Force (BSF) on early Thursday neutralised a Pakistani intruder in Punjab's Ferozpur sector, sources said. The intruder, yet to be identified, was gunned down during the intervening night of May 7-8 while crossing the International Border.