He also directed all senior officers that special attention should be paid to essential citizen services, all departments should strengthen their respective systems, and all necessary precautionary security measures should be implemented with immediate effect.
On Friday afternoon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its decision to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025, with immediate effect, for one week due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned Pakistan's provocative shelling on civilian areas in Punjab and other parts of India, which took place last night and praised the Indian Armed Forces for their prompt and effective response, while urging citizens to
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa has strongly condemned Pakistan's failed drone attack attempt last night, lauding the Indian Army and central leadership for their swift and effective response and informed that Rajasthan CM stayed in office on Thursday night.
Retired Air Vice Marshal Suryakant Chintaman Chafekar and defence expert Sanjay Kulkarni have provided insights into India's strategic defensive superiority, highlighting the effectiveness of its defence systems in countering Pakistan's tactics.
Congress MP Manish Tewari lauded the Indian Air Force and the country's integrated Anti-Missile Theatre Defence System for effectively neutralizing the drones and projectiles launched by Pakistani forces on Thursday night.
Meghalaya has imposed a night curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM along the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Khasi Hills district. The curfew, lasting two months, aims to prevent illegal border crossings, unauthorized gatherings, and smuggling activities, with immediate effect from May 8, 2025.
Meghalaya is taking a big step forward in protecting the environment by using the Miyawaki Forest method - a fast and effective way of growing dense, native forests. This method was developed in Japan by botanist Akira Miyawaki and is now being used across the state as part of a major affore
The Government of India and Punjab Government have issued directives under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, to enforce a complete blackout in Gurdaspur district from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, effective from May 8, 2025, until further orders.
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.
He highlighted his focus on the team rather than individual accolades. He also mentioned his satisfaction with taking Raghuvanshi's wicket and his strategy of using length effectively.