12 Indian drones attacking 9 locations: Pakistan

Pakistan's Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has said that 12 Indian drones attacked 9 locations inside the country. The locations include Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, Miano, Karachi, Chhor, Rawalpindi, and Attock. He claimed Pakistan's armed forces are fully alert.
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News By: Ankush Verma
12:49 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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More than 100 terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor

During the all-party meeting held on Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that at least 100 terrorists have been killed in the Indian Armed Forces' strikes under Operation Sindoor, PTI reported citing sources. The Indian Armed Forces carried out strikes at nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK to avenge the killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam terror attack.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
01:15 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Operation Sindoor is still on: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told political leaders during the all-party meeting that Operation Sindoor is "ongoing", therefore, he can't give a technical briefing, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said. "It would not be prudent to give out more details at this point," Rajnath added. India had struck nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pok on Wednesday under Operation Sindoor.
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01:45 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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We don't want escalation, will give firm response if there's military attack: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a bilateral meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister SA Araghchi, said India's intention isn't to escalate situation with Pakistan. "However, if there are military attacks on us, there should be no doubt that it'll be met with a very very firm response," Jaishankar said. "Our response was targeted and measured," he said on Operation Sindoor.
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News By: Ashley Paul
02:31 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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India destroys Pakistan's air defence system in Lahore

The Ministry of Defence has said that on Thursday morning, the Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. "It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised," it added. Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan, it added.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
02:54 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Pakistan tried to hit 15 military targets using missiles & drones, India neutralised them

The government said on intervening night of May 7-8, Pakistan attempted to engage around 15 military targets using drones and missiles. The targets included Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. The government added that Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems neutralised them.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
03:04 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Pak increased intensity of unprovoked shelling across LoC, 16 dead including 5 kids: India

India said Pakistan increased intensity of unprovoked firing across Line of Control (LoC) using mortars and heavy-calibre artillery in areas in J&K's Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors. A statement noted that sixteen civilians have been killed, including five children and three women. "India was compelled to respond to bring [shelling]...to a halt," the statement added.
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News By: Ashley Paul
03:34 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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1999 Indian Airlines flight hijacking mastermind Rauf Azhar killed in Operation Sindoor

India eliminated Rauf Azhar, the mastermind of 1999 Indian Airlines flight IC814 hijacking, reports said. Rauf was killed in one of the strikes that India carried out as part of Operation Sindoor in Pakistan and PoK. Rauf, the brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, was also involved in kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002.
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News By: Ankush Verma
03:46 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Remove all Pakistani films, shows, music immediately: Govt to OTT platforms

Amid tensions, the Centre has advised all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India to discontinue Pakistani content immediately. "[They have been] advised to discontinue web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan," the government said.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
05:44 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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If Pak downed 5 Indian jets, how are their drones entering Pak?: Imran Khan's sister

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan has questioned Pakistan government's claims of downing Indian jets. "Nawaz Sharif's government is claiming it...Drones are coming from India inside Pakistan continously...They have even reached Pindi. How is this happening?" she added. India on Thursday destroyed Pakistan's air defence system in Lahore in retaliatory attack.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
05:53 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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We told UN about terror group TRF's role in Pahalgam attack, Pak opposed its mention: India

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted how Pakistan played an instrumental role in removing the name of terror group The Resistance Front (TRF), which is proxy of LeT, from UNSC's Pahalgam condemnation statement. "When talks were going on about the Pahalgam at the UNSC, Pakistan opposed the role of TRF, this is after TRF claimed responsibility of the attack...twice," he stated.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
06:13 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Pakistan army chief's communal speech linked to Pahalgam terror attack: India

During press briefing on Thursday, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted link between Pakistan army chief Asim Munir's communal speech and Pahalgam terror attack. "Perhaps there is a linkage between Pakistan army chief's speech on April 16 and the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir about religious profiling. These nefarious designs will not be allowed in India," Misri stated.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
06:44 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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What has India cited as reasons for not agreeing to int'l probe of Pahalgam attack?

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri explained why India hasn't agreed to international probe of Pahalgam attack, saying Pakistan uses the evidence to defend terrorists. He said India gave evidence on 26/11 Mumbai attacks but Pakistan "consistently stonewalled...efforts to move probe along". Call records and DNA data was shared on 2016 Pathankot attack, "but there's been no movement", he added.
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News By: Ashley Paul
06:37 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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India shares pic of Pak draping national flag on coffins of terrorists killed in Op Sindoor

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a press briefing, denied Pakistan's claims that civilians were killed in Operation Sindoor. Sharing a picture of UN-designated global terrorist Hafiz Rauf and Pakistan Army officials attending funeral of terrorists, Misri said, "It's...odd that funerals of 'civilians' are being carried out with coffins draped in Pakistani flags & state honours being accorded."
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:53 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Bill Gates to give away 99% of his entire wealth, shut Gates Foundation in 2045

Bill Gates announced he'll give away "virtually" all his wealth through Gates Foundation over next 20 years. In a blog, he wrote, "On December 31, 2045, the foundation will close its doors permanently...My net worth will drop 99%." Gates Foundation gave away over $100 billion in last 25 years and it'll double its giving in its remaining period, he noted.
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News By: Ashley Paul
07:42 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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The way Indian commentators speak on TV is just disappointing: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, who retired from Test cricket on Wednesday, criticised Indian commentary standards. He said, "The way [Indian] commentators speak on TV is just disappointing. When we go to Australia...their commentary is on...whole different level." He added, "It’s like night and day. Here, it feels like...goal is just to pick on a player and talk negatively about him/her."
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News By: Anmol Sharma
07:31 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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AI avatar of road rage victim addresses his killer in US, says 'We could've been friends'

Family of Chris Pelkey, who was killed in a road rage incident in US in 2021, recreated his AI avatar to address his killer in court. "It's a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances. In another life, we probably could've been friends," Pelkey's avatar said. Pelkey, an army combat veteran, was shot at a traffic signal.
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News By: Ashley Paul
08:59 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Pakistani drones target Jammu airport, Indian forces shoot them down

Multiple Pakistani drones targeted Jammu airport at night on Thursday, with videos showing drones visible as red dots across the sky. According to reports, drones were shot down by Indian Armed Forces as a blackout was in effect, sirens were sounded and explosions were heard across Jammu. India's Russian-made air defence system S-400 was reportedly deployed to counter the attack.
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News By: Ashley Paul
08:55 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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Pakistani shelling reported in Punjab's Pathankot and other places, India intercepts attack

Pakistani shelling and heavy firing have been reported in Punjab's Pathankot and multiple locations like Akhnoor, Kupwara and Samba in Jammu and Kashmir. Complete blackout has been imposed in these regions as Pathankot airbase has been put on alert with Indian forces intercepting Pakistani ammunitions. Earlier, the Indian forces intercepted several Pakistani drones in Jammu.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
09:19 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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India shoots down 8 Pakistani missiles over Jammu

India has shot down eight Pakistani missiles with its S-400 air defence system on Thursday night, as per reports. The missiles were aimed at key locations including the Jammu civil airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and nearby areas, reports added Two drones were shot down near Jammu University, reports further said.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:35 pm Thursday, 08 May, 2025

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