The Ministry of Defence has asked media to stop live coverage of defense operations, as it could risk lives and affect operations. Only authorized officials can give updates during such events.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma hailed Indian Army, Indian Air force & Indian Navy as India and Pakistan have been at loggerheads against each other after terrorist camps were destroyed at nine locations in the neigbouring country under Operation Sindoor.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conducted a review of the country's current security situation at South Block, which houses the Ministry of Defence, in the national capital, in the aftermath of the foiled large-scale drone strike by Pakistan on Thursday.
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praised the army for responding to Pakistan's failed drone attack. He assured the public of strong security measures, including school closures and better health services, and warned of action against black marketers.
In a major security operation along the India-Pakistan border, the Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted a significant infiltration attempt in the Samba Sector of the Jammu Frontier early Friday and neutralised seven terrorists.
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.
"Pakistan should understand that India had technical superiority. India's credibility across the globe is more since we are not like Pakistan, which would attack civilian establishments. We have only attacked terrorist camps in response (to Pahalgam terror attack). Pakistan is still not read
Leader of the opposition of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Tika Ram Jully lauded the Armed forces after the Indian air defence systems foiled Pakistani drone strike in the intervening night of May 8 and 9. He said that those who nurture terrorists should also be punished.
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"The government should control the propaganda happening. Otherwise, it will pull down the morale of our Army. The entire world is laughing at us. Even the retired army men are saying, 'What is happening?' However, some of them are going on TV and giving expert commentary like it is cricket.
The Uttarakhand government has placed all hospitals on high alert amid the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. Leave for medical staff has been banned, and hospitals have been instructed to prepare 12,000 beds and ensure that all ICUs and ventilators are ready.