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NEW DELHI: India has neutralised Pakistan's air defence system in Lahore as part of Operation Sindoor, a response to recent military and drone attacks from Pakistan in various regions. Utilizing advanced systems like Integrated Counter UAS Grid, Harpy drones, and S-400 Sudarshan Chakra, India targeted Pakistani air defence without escalating the conflict, emphasizing that no military establishments were hit. In retaliation, Pakistan intensified border tensions, resulting in civilian casualties, while India maintained a non-escalatory stance...

Operation Sindoor has triggered a significant downturn in the Pakistan stock market, with the KSE 100 index plummeting over 6% after India conducted missile strikes on terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This decline follows a 3% drop the previous day, exacerbated by economic pressures from India, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The Pakistani market, already fragile and heavily reliant on IMF support, faces increased volatility and foreign capital outflows amidst...

US President Donald Trump is set to announce a significant trade deal with a "big, and highly respected country," speculated to be Britain, during a press conference today at 10:00 am local time. While the specifics of the agreement remain unclear, it may either be a formal deal or a framework for future negotiations, coinciding with concerns over global economic stability and the Bank of England's expected interest rate cut. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,...

SummaryFresh satellite images released on Thursday showcased the destruction following India's 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, specifically damaging sites like the Jamia Mosque in Bahawalpur and the LeT training center in Muridke. The operation, executed by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, was described as "focused and non-escalatory," targeting terrorist bases linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, in response to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack that...

Government to brief key leaders at all-party meeting today NEW DELHI: The government has scheduled an all-party meeting for May 8, 2025, at 11 am in the Parliament Library to brief key political leaders about Operation Sindoor. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the meeting, which Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to chair, while Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, will attend. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized the party's expectation for...

SummaryOver 1,000 mules and horses have been quarantined on the Kedarnath yatra route due to a flu-like outbreak that resulted in the death of 15 animals and symptoms of equine influenza. The Rudraprayag district administration has suspended mule services for three days, while veterinary teams have screened around 2,000 animals, with some receiving treatment. Experts are investigating the situation, and the infected animals will be re-tested after 14 days, as authorities work to ensure proper...