mid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the sound of explosions was heard near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir early Friday morning.
Bruce during her Press Briefing said that in his phone call to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Rubio called for an immediate de-escalation.
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Shikhar Dhawan said that the Indian forces will reply in the most appropriate manner.
Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India's Olympic hero Neeraj Chopra has voiced his strong support for the Indian Armed Forces, applauding their courage and commitment in combating terrorism.
Noting that April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam was "original escalation" by Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday that India has responded through precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK and further escalation is being responded to appropriately.
Amid the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, several airlines have issued advisories urging passengers to reach the airports three hours before flights depart.
Amid the esclating tensions between India and Pakistan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke with Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Thursday expressed support for the government's actions against terrorism, stating that all political parties back the armed forces' efforts. However, he also emphasised the need for caution to avoid escalating the situation.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Antonio Tajani, and said that any escalation by Pakistan will see a "strong response."
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.
All passengers at all airports will undergo secondary ladder point security check (LPSC). Visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned. Air marshal will be deployed accordingly, the sources added.