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12 May

32 Airports Reopen for Civil Flights After Temporary Closure During India-Pakistan Conflict

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New Delhi, May 12, 2025 — In a significant step toward restoring normalcy, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has confirmed the reopening of 32 airports that were temporarily shut due to the recent India-Pakistan military conflict. Civil flight operations have now resumed with immediate effect, allowing airlines and passengers to return to regular schedules.These airports span key regions in northern and western India, covering states such as Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.Here is the full list of reopened airports:1. Adampur2. Ambala3. Amritsar4. Awantipur5. Bathinda6. Bhuj7. Bikaner8. Chandigarh9. Halwara10. Hindon11. Jaisalmer12. Jammu13. Jamnagar14. Jodhpur15. Kandla16.…

12 May

Chandigarh and Amritsar Airports Reopen as India-Pakistan Ceasefire Takes Hold

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Amritsar (National Times): Air travel resumed at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh and Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport in Amritsar on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened conflict. The reopening of these key Punjab airports marks a significant step toward normalcy following disruptions caused by Pakistani drone strikes and shelling. The airports were closed on May 10 amid red alerts in Punjab’s border districts, triggered by Pakistan’s attacks on civilian and military targets in response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The ceasefire, announced by U.S. President Donald…

12 May

India, Pakistan DGMOs to Hold Key Talks Today After U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire

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New Delhi, May 12, 2025: The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan are set to engage in a crucial dialogue today at noon, following a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States amid escalating cross-border hostilities.The meeting comes on the heels of one of the most intense border confrontations in nearly 30 years, sparked by India's airstrike on alleged militant camps inside Pakistan. New Delhi linked the camps to the mass killing of 26 Hindu pilgrims in Kashmir, an accusation Islamabad has strongly denied.The conflict rapidly escalated into missile exchanges and drone attacks, leading to multiple…

11 May

Army Given Full Operational Authority Under Operation Sindoor After Border Violations

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New Delhi, May 11, 2025 — In response to ceasefire and airspace violations during the night of May 10–11, the Indian Army has been granted full operational authority under the ongoing Operation Sindoor, a strategic framework overseeing security measures along the Western Borders.According to an official statement by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi conducted a detailed review of the border situation with senior Army Commanders deployed in the Western sector. The review followed closely after the DGMO-level talks held on May 10, which had laid down terms for…

11 May

Ceasefire Follows India’s Success in Operation Sindoor; Over 100 Terrorists Killed, Says Military in Joint Press Briefing

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New Delhi, May 11, 2025 — In the backdrop of intense cross-border clashes and rising militant activity, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10 at 5 PM, following talks at the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) level. Sources confirm that this truce was brokered solely through military dialogue, with no direct involvement from National Security Advisors or foreign ministers.At a joint press conference, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, the Indian Army's DGMO, stated that Operation Sindoor was launched with the singular objective of eliminating terrorist threats. Over 100 terrorists were killed in the operation, including high-profile militants…

11 May

“Strike Deep, Strike Decisively”: India’s Operation Sindoor Reshapes Regional Security Doctrine, Leaves Pakistan Reeling

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s bold military campaign, Operation Sindoor, has delivered a resounding message: Terror attacks will no longer be tolerated with restraint. After coordinated and high-impact air strikes on May 9 and 10, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, New Delhi has entered what sources describe as “a new normal” in its fight against cross-border terrorism. Senior officials confirmed that the operation was not yet over, and India remains on high alert. The campaign was launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed. “It’s…

10 May

Pakistan Fires at Indian Posts Hours After Peace Deal, MEA Addresses Mid-Night Presser

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New Delhi (National Times): Barely hours after a high-level ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was announced, Pakistan has reportedly violated the terms by launching fresh cross-border shelling late Friday night, sparking outrage in New Delhi and endangering the fragile truce. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held an emergency press conference where officials condemned Pakistan's breach of the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border. According to the MEA, the violations occurred within hours of an understanding reached earlier in the day between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. "This intrusion…

10 May

Pakistan’s Ceasefire Violation Sparks Blackouts Across Punjab, Bathinda on Red Alert

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National Times Bureau, May 9, 2025: Tensions flared Saturday night as Pakistan violated the ceasefire once again, prompting blackouts and heightened security in Punjab’s border regions. Following cross-border firing in Jammu & Kashmir, authorities enforced blackouts in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Bathinda, and other areas to prevent visibility during potential attacks.Bathinda saw a power shutdown around 9:30 PM, with the administration placing the city on red alert. Officials stated the move was aimed at protecting civilians in case of aerial strikes. Surveillance and patrols along the border were immediately intensified.Kapurthala and Nangal also implemented blackouts as precautionary steps. The Kapurthala administration ordered…

10 May

Explosions Rock Srinagar as Ceasefire Crumbles; J&K CM Omar Abdullah Reacts

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Srinagar, May 10, 2025 — The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan appears to have collapsed as multiple explosions were heard across Srinagar late Saturday evening, sending shockwaves through the city and heightening fears of further escalation.Moments after the blasts, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to social media, posting on X (formerly Twitter):“What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!”Authorities have not yet confirmed the source of the explosions, but preliminary reports suggest possible cross-border shelling or aerial intrusion. Security forces have been deployed across key locations, and airspace surveillance is being intensified.This…

10 May

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Again in Jammu; Tensions Escalate Along LoC

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Jammu, May 11, 2025 — In another breach of the ceasefire agreement, Pakistan has once again violated the truce along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region, prompting retaliation from Indian forces.Heavy firing was reported in border sectors, with mortar shelling targeting civilian and forward areas. Indian forces responded strongly and effectively to the provocation.This marks the latest in a series of violations amid heightened military tensions between the two nations. No casualties have been reported so far.