The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday made announcements urging residents to follow blackout protocols and respond to sirens amid heightened tensions in the region. As a precaution, markets in Jammu City are also closing.
In a significant development, the Indian government has decided to divert water meant for Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty for use in four Indian states, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. The Jal Shakti Ministry is working on infrastructure development at a war-footing l
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday convened a high-level meeting with the Managing Directors and CEOs of Public and Private sector banks and insurance companies amidst emerging security concerns arising from tensions at the western border.
Amid escalating tensions, Pakistan resorted to small arms and artillery fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening.
Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Friday held a review meeting with senior ministry officials to discuss the availability of food items in the country.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh exposed Pakistan's airspace tactics, saying that Islamabad deliberately kept its civil airspace open after launching a "failed unprovoked drone" and missile attack on Wednesday, effectively using civil airliners as shields.
Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday asserted that everyone is together during this time.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday dismissed rumours of a food grain shortage in the country, saying that India has adequate food grain stocks, far exceeding the required norms.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday condemned Pakistan for targeting Indian cities, including Amritsar, in a series of actions aimed at both civilian and military infrastructure. Misri dismissed Pakistan's claims that India was attacking its own territory as "preposterous and outrage
Pakistan is targeting and shelling places of worship with a particular design, including gurdwaras, churches and temples, foreign secretary Misri said.