New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed sincere felicitations and best wishes to Pope Leo XIV and said India remains “committed to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See to further our shared values”. In a post on X, the PM said: “I convey sincere felicitations and best wishes from…
Washington/New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) America has been speaking with a variety of leaders of both India and Pakistan over the last two days in an effort to de-escalate tension, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, but declined to provide details. As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to both External Affairs Minister…
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the Central government has authorised the Chief of the Army Staff to call out officer and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army to assist or supplement the regular Army, if required. A notification dated May 6 said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by…
Hoshiarpur, May 9 (UNI) Debris resembling parts of a missile was found in the fields near Kamahi Devi village in Hoshiarpur district on Thursday evening, officials said. SP Mukesh Kumar said on Friday that the debris appeared to be of missile-type origin. Acting promptly, the local police informed the Indian Air Force. A team of…
Jammu, May 9 (UNI) Amid heavy shelling and heightened tension between India and Pakistan, the troops of Border Security Force successfully foiled infiltration and neutralised seven terrorists in Samba sector of Jammu. BSF sources said that in Samba Sector of Jammu, in the intervening night of May 8-9, an infiltration attempt by a big group…
Lucknow, May 9 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday cornered Pakistan on terrorism and said that it has done such a great audacity that now it will be seen struggling for its existence as its terror face has now been exposed to the world. Participating in a commemorative event marking Maharana Pratap…
Washington/New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Amid rising concern in the world over the escalation between India and Pakistan, Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has said that Pakistan’s actions in launching missile and drone attacks on India shows that Islamabad backs terrorism and the world should tell Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism. Speaking…
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation along the western border and operational preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces, the Defence Ministry said. The meeting was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil…
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The Directorate of Civil Defence on Friday will test the air raid sirens installed at the PWD Headquarters, ITO at 3 pm. According to a Delhi government statement, the siren will be carried out for 15-20 minutes and general public has been adviced not to panic during the exercise. “The…
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs on Friday appealed to international partners for an urgent financial assistance, citing heavy losses inflicted by the “enemy” in an escalating war scenario, and a crashing stock market. The Economic Affairs Division of the government posted on X: “The government of Pakistan appeals to international…
