Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia, challenges Putin to meet him in Turkiye ‘personally’
Kyiv, May 12 (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkiye on Thursday, the latest move in a weekend-long exchange of proposals from both sides on the next steps in the US-led peace effort. Zelenskyy said that he still hopes for a ceasefire with Russia […]
32 airports closed due to India-Pak standoff set to reopen
Mumbai, May 12 (PTI) Civil aviation authorities have decided to reopen 32 airports that were shut for civil flight operations following last week’s armed conflict between India and Pakistan, official sources said on Monday. A formal announcement regarding the resumption of operations at these airports is expected to be announced soon, the sources added. Civil […]
Markets rebound sharply in early trade: Sensex jumps over 1,900 points, Nifty tops 24,606 level
Mumbai, May 12 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply in early trade on Monday after India and Pakistan announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea. India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on early May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir […]
PM Modi greets people on Buddha Purnima
NEW DELHI, May 12 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on Buddha Purnima that marks the birth anniversary of the Buddha, and said his message built on truth, equality and harmony have been a guide for humanity. Modi said on X that the Buddha’s life dedicated to sacrifice and meditation will always […]
Last night remained peaceful in JK: Army
NEW DELHI, May 12 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border. The Indian Army said this on Monday morning. “The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International border,” it […]
Over 100 terrorists including high-value targets killed in May 7 strikes: DGMO
New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) Over 100 terrorists, including high-value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed, were eliminated during Operation Sindoor on May 7, the Indian military said on Sunday. Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberations and they were hit using precision weapons, Director General of Military Operations […]
BJP hails PM Modi, says India isolated Pakistan diplomatically
New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday asserted that India has rewritten the rules of its engagement with Pakistan under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as it hit out at the Congress and alleged the Indira Gandhi-led government released more than 90,000 prisoners of war without securing any strategic advantage […]
Last rites of Pak shelling victims performed with full honours
Jammu/Muzaffarnagar/Kallithanda, May 11 (PTI) Emotional scenes were witnessed across the country as the last rites of those killed in shelling by Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India were performed on Sunday. The Jammu division, which bore the brunt of heavy Pakistani firing and shelling, suffered the most casualties, including civilians. Rifleman Sunil Kumar […]
Lt Gov Manoj Sinha laid wreath and paid homage to BSF brave heart killed in action
Jammu, May 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid a wreath and paid homage to BSF Braveheart Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland. Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz was martyred during unprovoked firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in R.S Pura area, Jammu. “I salute the supreme […]
J&K man working in Shimla booked for using Pak flag as display pic on WhatsApp
Shimla, May 11 (PTI) Police in Shimla have booked a man for using the image of a Pakistan flag as his display picture on WhatsApp, officials said on Sunday. Adil Magre — a native of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir living near the Lakkar Bazar in Shimla since 2016 — works with a private gas […]