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India-Pak conflict: How anti-tank guided missiles are shaping ground combat

Modern ATGMs can be launched from vehicles, drones, or shoulder-fired, offering long-range precision and top-attack capability for high-impact tank and armour neutralisation

Operation Sindoor LIVE updates: MEA special briefing to begin shortly

On Thursday, a blackout was enforced in several districts of Punjab, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, and Chandigarh. Catch all the latest updates here

E-commerce deliveries affected in border states amid India-Pak tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan prompt e-commerce firms to revise delivery routes in J&K, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan; Delhivery issues advisory citing staff safety, route disruptions

BrahMos project to attract fresh investment of ₹10K cr: UP govt official

Apart from catering to domestic requirements, the missile will be exported to countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia

Fuel, vegetables, pulses in steady supply amid rising India-Pak tension

Despite tensions between India and Pakistan, essential supplies remain unaffected; fuel, vegetables, and pulses are in steady supply as authorities monitor logistics and counter misinformation

No need for panic buying: IOCL, BPCL assures public of ample fuel stocks

Indian Oil advised the people to stay calm and avoid unnecessary rush, which will help the company in keeping their supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access

PM Modi conveys felicitations to Pope Leo XIV from people of India

India remains committed to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See to further our shared values, said PM Modi

We should remain hopeful India-Pak conflict doesn't escalate: MEA official

Prior to his interaction with the audience, Ravi addressed the event hosted by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI), held in the shadow of the military flare-up between India and Pakistan

No role beyond a facilitator: World Bank's Ajay Banga on IWT suspension

On April 25, a day after India held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Pakistan announced its intention of reaching the World Bank, seeking intervention

Op Sindoor: Defence min calls up 14 Territorial Army battalions for duty

The defence ministry order is backdated to take effect from February 10, 2025, and will remain valid for a period of three years, until February 9, 2028

'Don't lower their morale in current situation': SC on women Army officers

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh which posted a batch of pleas filed by 69 officers for hearing in August, said they should not be released till the next hearing

Delhi airport operations normal; some flights may be impacted: DIAL

The airport operator further advised the passengers to follow all hand and check-in baggage regulations, cooperate with security and airline staff for smooth facilitation

India, Iran condemn terrorism in 'all its forms' in joint commission meet

India and Iran signed MoUs and pledged a humanitarian approach to the treatment of prisoners, seafarers, and students caught in legal or logistical challenges

'Look who is behind him': Indian envoy slams Pakistan with photo evidence

India's envoy to UK shows photo of Pakistan military at funeral of slain terrorists; says Hafiz Abdur Rauf, brother of JeM chief, seen with officers, coffins draped in national flag

Delhi to test air sirens today; security beefed up amid India-Pak tensions

The test will be conducted at the PWD headquarters at ITO for 15-20 minutes, the Delhi government said, urging the public to stay calm and not panic during the exercise

Shadows of war: How blackouts are impacting life in India's border towns

India-Pakistan tensions: Indian border towns plunge into darkness as blackouts are enforced amid escalating hostilities along the Line of Control

Rajnath reviews security with CDS, 3 service chiefs after foiled attack

India last night neutralised Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones

Imran Khan's party seeks his release amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Imran Khan's PTI said KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur has approached the Islamabad High Court seeking the release of the party founder amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan

Air warning in Chandigarh over possible drone attack, sirens sounded

The Mohali district administration has also advised people residing in the neighbouring areas of Chandigarh to stay indoors, news agency PTI reported

'We are at war with terrorists, will deliver justice': Indian envoy to US

Indian Ambassador to US Vinay Kwatra says India's strikes were a precise, calibrated response to Pahalgam killings; vows to bring justice and hold terrorists accountable