India Pakistan Highlights: Amit Shah reviews border security measures after Pakistani shelling in J&K, cities on alert

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India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rushes to Jammu on Friday morning to assess the situation in the region after Pakistani shelling on Thursday.

"Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night's failed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city & other parts of the division," Abdullah wrote in a post on X.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to assess airport security measures across the country amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions with the Director Generals of all border guarding forces on Thursday to assess the present security measures along the borders, reported ANI.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Following the Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, late in the evening, Punjab has urged all the residents to follow safety protocols.

“All citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from the windows and keep lights turned off and the window curtains drawn. There is no need to panic, a siren will blow now and we will pass the message again once it is clear. Our armed forces are on the job, and we need to support them by staying indoors. There is no need to panic,” ANI quoted Amritsar DPRO.

A complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu amid sounds of loud explosions

The remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have been relocated to Dubai. The decision comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The final eight fixtures, originally set to take place in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Lahore, will now be held in the UAE. The detailed schedule, including dates and venues, is not yet announced.

Col Sofiya Qureshi briefed the media today on Operation Sindoor. Her father-in-law, Ghausasab Bagewadi, says "My daughter-in-law has made me proud. She came here around 6 months ago. People in the village are meeting me and congratulating me. I am so happy right now. When I spoke to my son, he told me there is no need to worry about her. Pakistanis attack from behind like cowards and the Indian Muslims attack from the front."

“We can't control these countries, though. Fundamentally, India has its gripes with Pakistan, and Pakistan has responded to India. What we can do is to urge these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we are not going to get involved in a war that is fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America's ability to control it," Vance told Fox News.

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to review the tense situation on the border.

The meeting focused on assessing the current law and order situation and security preparedness.

Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), DG Intelligence, and ADG Law and Order were present.

Explosions were heard near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri anPoonch, Jammu and Kashmir, reported ANI.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Passengers who booked IndiGo flights on or before May 8 can reschedule or cancel their travel plans without paying any extra fees, as long as their travel is scheduled for any date up to May 22.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: “We received information that the people had heard some noise. We came here but found nothing. We request that people stay away from rumours. Don’t touch anything that may seem suspicious and inform the police about it. We request that people stay inside their homes and not panic; our army is capable of everything,” ANI quoted Jalandhar police as saying.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: The Border Security Forces (BSF) foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K at 11pm, the BSF posted on X. 

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Two Pakistani drones have been shot down by Indian Army Air Defence Units in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir, as per Defence sources.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma ordered the cancellation of leaves of government employees and directed officials to release ₹5 crore to each of the border districts of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Sriganganagar.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: A high alert was sounded in Delhi, and all city government employees' leaves were cancelled amid the rising tensions. Strollers at India Gate were asked to leave, as per PTI.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: India has shut down 24 airports across the states of Punjab, Rajasthan and J&K, in the wake of the recent tensions.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: A full blackout has been enforced in Bhuj, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Amritsar among other areas. Check the full list here

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: " “There is no report of any damage despite such a massive attack by Pakistan. It appears to be a full-fledged war by Pakistan and a befitting reply needs to be given by our three services,” says former J&K DGP SP Vaid

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Punjab government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions for the next three days.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) instructed all airlines and airports to enhance security measures. All passengers at all airports will undergo Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC) and visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned, reported ANI.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Pakistan is using Hamas-style missiles to target multiple areas in Jammu, Defence sources said

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Jalandhar DSP urged the public: “If you see anything suspicious, please call the control room. Do not touch any unidentified object you find; instead, move away from it. We are receiving calls and reports of strange sounds and are investigating them.”

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump government is closely following the situation in South Asia and urged Pakistan and India to de-escalate as tensions mounted

India Pakistan conflict LIVE:  Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation. He also spoke to the CISF DG regarding airport security.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: Air India has issued an advisory, asking passengers across India to arrive at their respective airports at least three hours prior to scheduled departure to ensure smooth check-in and boarding.

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: After his conversation with US Secretary Marco Rubio, Jaishankar said: “ “will firmly counter any attempts at escalation.”

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: J&K's ex CM, Mehbooba Mufti said that “deeply disturbing reports are emerging from Jammu, where air strikes have reportedly hit certain areas.” She added: “too many lives have already been disrupted , peace must not be allowed to slip further away”

India Pakistan conflict LIVE: A blackout was also enforced in Rajasthan's Barmer. Here's a glimpse

India Pakistan News LIVE: A complete blackout has been enforced in Bhuj in Kachchh, Gujarat in the aftermath of the latest Pakistan strikes.

India Pakistan News LIVE: The Delhi government has cancelled leaves of employees in view of prevailing situation and preparedness for emergency response, reported PTI.

India Pakistan News LIVE: "US Secretary Marco Rubio emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications,” said US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, citing Rubio's call with EAM Jaishankar 

India Pakistan News LIVE: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off after the floodlights went off at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Read here

India Pakistan News LIVE: In view of the recent attacks in Jammu, a complete blackout was also enforced in J&K's Udhampur. 

India Pakistan News LIVE: A blackout has been enforced in Punjab's Pathankot and Amritsar districts, as per PTI.

India Pakistan News LIVE: Pakistani troops resorted to shelling along the Line of Control in Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir, reported PTI.

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: Eyewitnesses in Jammu claimed they heard loud explosions and sirens in Jammu, while a blackout was enforced in Kishtwar. Read here.

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Rajasthan government has cancelled all leave for administrative and police personnel stationed near the International Border and ordered the closure of schools in five districts, reported PTI.

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: Amid soaring India and Pakistan relations, and airspace curbs, foreign airlines are closely monitoring the situation and most of them are avoiding the Pakistan airspace, reported PTI.

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: Claiming that “war is not an answer,” Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said: “Pakistan is already a ruined nation. What will you ruin there?”

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: As many as 16 people were killed, and 59 others were injured in the “barbaric” Pakistani shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, said the govt.

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: UK's shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel highlighted India's right to take “reasonable and proportionate” steps to defend itself. Read here

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warned traders not to raise prices of essential items by taking advantage of the current situation in the country

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: All government and private schools of Baramulla, Kupwara, Sub-Division (Gurez) and schools falling in the proximity of Srinagar and Awantipora Airport  will be closed on May 9 and 10, as precautionary measures

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: Vikrim Misri told the media that Pakistan “uses” evidence produced by India  to "cover its acts and obstruct investigation."

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: The Indian military confirmed its “commitment to non-escalation” of war, “provided it is respected by the Pakistan military”

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: India's Ministry of External Affairs' briefing regarding Operation Sindoor is expected to begin shortly.

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates: The Centre conducted an all party meet in the morning, which was also attended by LoP Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other opposition leaders.

Operation Sindoor LIVE Updates:  The Indian military foiled Pakistan military's attempts to attack 15 places in Northern and Western India, and destroyed a Pakistani air defence system in Lahore