India-Pak Tension Live Updates: Complete blackout enforced in multiple Gujarat districts as precautionary measure

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• 09 May 2025, 03:59 PM

  Complete blackout enforced in multiple Gujarat districts 

  A total blackout has been enforced in multiple Gujarat districts including - Banaskantha, Kachchh and Patan - as a precautionary measure amid escalations with Pakistan. 

   May 9, 2025

   

  Three of family injured in drone attack at Firozpur 

  Three members of a family sustained burn injuries after Pakistan directed drone attack at Punjab's Firozpur. 

   

   May 9, 2025

   

  Back to back explosions heard in Srinagar 

  Amid the ongoing tensions with Pakistan, back to back explosions echoed through Srinagar. 

  Drone attack foiled in Amritsar 

  A drone attack by Pakistan directed at Punjab's Amritsar has been foiled by the Indian armed forces. 

  Total blackout in Jammu, Udhampur, other regions 

  A complete blackout has been enforced in the Udhampur, Srinagar, Poonch, Uri, Punjab's Pathankot, Samba and other regions. 

   

   May 9, 2025

   

  Complete blackout in Jammu, explosions heard across city 

  A complete blackout has been observed in Jammu as Pakistan continue to direct drone attacks. 

   

  May 9, 2025

   

  PM Modi holds meeting with army veterans amid Operation Sindoor 

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a group of armed force veterans earlier today amid the ongoing 'Operation Sindoor' 

  May 9, 2025

   

  Services of Kartarpur-Sahib corridor suspended till further notice 

  Amid ongoing escalations with Pakistan, services of Kartarpur-Sahib corridor have been suspended till further notice. 

   May 9, 2025

   

  Pakistan used Turkish Asisguard Songar drones to target multiple Indian cities 

  Colonel Sofia Quraishi stated that as per initial reports, the drones directed by Pakistan at multiple Indian cities are Turkish Asisguard Songar drones. 

   

  May 9, 2025

   

  MEA, security forces hold media briefing amid India-Pak tensions 

   

  May 9, 2025

   

  Residents of Rajouri begin moving to safer places as escalation with Pak rises 

  Residents of Rajouri living alongside the border have begun moving to safer places as escalations with Pakistan rises. 

  May 9, 2025

   

  'How's the Josh'? asks J-K LG Manoj Sinha as he meets with army personnel in Uri 

  Manoj Sinha, LG, Jammu and Kashmir, met with army personnel in Uri and asked them, "How'sthe Josh"? 

  May 9, 2025

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 02:20 PM

  Union Health Minister Nadda reviews national medical preparedness amid India-Pakistan tensions

  Union Health Minister JP Nadda conducted a review meeting on the health centres and facilities across the country on Friday amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Senior officials of the Ministry of Health attended the meeting and provided a thorough review of the health facilities. Nadda was also briefed on the operational status of all hospitals and health facilities during the meeting, with particular emphasis on monitoring mechanisms in place. The meeting came in the wake of Pakistan's attempted retaliation following Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. 

  
• 09 May 2025, 01:55 PM

  Air raid sirens to be tested at Delhi's PWD HQ, ITO

  Directorate of Civil Defence will be testing Air Raid Sirens installed at PWD HQ, ITO. The testing will commence at 3.00 PM and be carried out for a period of 15-20 minutes.

   May 9, 2025

  
• 09 May 2025, 01:15 PM

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds review meeting at South Block amidst escalating tensions

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conducted a review of the country's current security situation at South Block, which houses the Ministry of Defence, in the national capital, in the aftermath of the foiled large-scale drone strike by Pakistan on Thursday.The Defence Minister was accompanied by the military top brass and senior officials, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and Defence Secretary RK Singh. 

  
• 09 May 2025, 12:33 PM

  Amit Shah to hold meeting with DGs of BSF and CISF today

  Union home minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting at 12:30pm with the Director General of BSF, the Director General of CISF, and senior officials of the ministry of home affairs to review the border situation and airport security arrangements.

  
• 09 May 2025, 12:06 PM

  BSF successfully foiled a large-scale infiltration attempt along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on the intervening night of May 8 and 9, 2025, gunning down at least seven terrorists during the operation. The operation unfolded around 11 pm on May 8, when BSF troops detected suspicious movement near the Samba border. "At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K," the BSF confirmed in a post on X.

  
• 09 May 2025, 10:57 AM

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh likely to hold a high-level meeting with Armed Forces chiefs, reports PTI.

  
• 09 May 2025, 09:34 AM

  Air siren sounded in Chandigarh as part of a precautionary measure to remind citizens to remain alert

  #WATCH | Air siren sounded in Chandigarh as part of a precautionary measure to remind citizens to remain alert pic.twitter.com/IOl2RRqW0G

  — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 08:54 AM

  An Air warning has been received from Air force station of possible attack: Chandigarh Admin

  "ALERT An Air warning has been received from Air force station of possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies. DC Chandigarh"

  ALERT
  
  An Air warning has been received from Air force station of possible attack.
  
  Sirens are being sounded.
  
  All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies.
  
  DC Chandigarh

  — Chandigarh Admn (@chandigarh_admn) May 9, 2025

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 08:03 AM

  J-K: Residents of a border village along the LoC suffer as their shops get damaged in shelling by Pakistan

   

  #WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir | Residents of a border village along the LoC suffer as their shops get damaged in shelling by Pakistan pic.twitter.com/ibXd6Bh9OT

  — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 07:48 AM

  Amritsar: Security heightened outside Shri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport

  #WATCH | Amritsar, Punjab: Security heightened outside Shri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport.
  
  The entire functions of the airport are shut until further notice. pic.twitter.com/OeTK32IErb

  — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 07:06 AM

  Pak troops resorted to numerous ceasefire violations along the LoC in J-K: Indian Army

  Indian Army says, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 8 and 9 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.  The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs."

  OPERATION SINDOOR
  
  Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and… pic.twitter.com/9YcW2hSwi5

  — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 9, 2025

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 07:05 AM

  Jammu and Kashmir: Schools, colleges and educational institutions in Udhampur have been closed today.

  #WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: In view of the prevailing situation, schools, colleges & educational institutions in Udhampur have been closed today.
  
  (Visuals from Udhampur) pic.twitter.com/XeHkLDV6Mk

  — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025

   

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 06:25 AM

  J-K CM Omar Abdullah takes stock of situation after last night

  Tweets, "Driving to Jammu now to take stock of the situation after last night ailed Pakistani drone attack directed at Jammu city other parts of the division.

  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. pic.twitter.com/8f8PLA6Vgg

  — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 9, 2025

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 12:12 AM

  Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory at 12.:18 am

  Delhi Airport operations remain normal. Some flights are impacted due to changing airspace conditions and heightened security.

  Passenger Advisory issued at 00:18 Hrs#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory pic.twitter.com/IoN9wX0ovE

  — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 8, 2025

   

   

  
• 09 May 2025, 12:05 AM

  India foils fresh Pak attempts to strike military sites in Jammu and Pathankot after similar bids in 15 cities, targets Pak air defence systems

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:34 PM

  Two Pakistani drones shot down by Indian Army Air Defence Units in Naushera sector of J-K

  Heavy exchange of artillery fire on between the two sides in the sector, Defence sources said, ANI reported

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:33 PM

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with the Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation

  He also spoke with the CISF DG regarding airport security.

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:07 PM

  All government and private educational institutions in Una District will remain closed on Friday, 9th May 2025

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:04 PM

  All Indian Airports on high alert after India foils Pakistani attack on military bases

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:55 PM

  'The threats were swiftly neutralised': Indian Army

  "Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported.  India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people."

  Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin drones and missiles along the International Border in JK today.
  
  The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating…

  — Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 8, 2025

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:40 PM

  All schools, colleges, and universities -- Government, Private, and Aided -- across the entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days: Punjab Minister

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:33 PM

  All schools to remain closed tomorrow (May 9) and the day after (May 10) in Chandigarh

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:33 PM

  News reports with respect to suicide attacks by terrorists at Pathankot or Rajouri are completely false: Army officials

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:30 PM

  Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) instructs all airlines and airports across the country to enhance security measures

   

  BCAS instructed all airlines and airports across the country to enhance security measures. All passengers at all airports will undergo Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC). Visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned. Air Marshal will be deployed accordingly: Ministry of Civil Aviation Sources

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:19 PM

  Rajasthan: Phalodi authorities ramp up emergency measures to secure airbase, reports PTI

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:18 PM

  Leave cancelled, schools shut: Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan among states on high alert

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:15 PM

  Punjab: Blackout in Pathankot, Amritsar, Chandigarh

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 10:04 PM

   Gujarat: A complete blackout has been enforced in Bhuj in Kachchh

  #WATCH | Gujarat | A complete blackout has been enforced in Bhuj in Kachchh pic.twitter.com/wPTCVSroQn

  — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 09:44 PM

  56 drone attacks thwarted so far: 2 JF-17 down, 1 F-16 down

  
• 08 May 2025, 09:43 PM

  Schools, colleges to remain closed in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, Poonch amid escalating tensions between India, Pak

  
• 08 May 2025, 09:36 PM

  Pakistan launches 8 missiles at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia sectors

  All intercepted by Indian Air Defence units: Defence Sources

  
• 08 May 2025, 09:34 PM

  Complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu. No explosions or sirens are heard right now

  
• 08 May 2025, 09:33 PM

  DGISPR confirms Pakistan has lost two JF-17 fighter aircraft

  
• 08 May 2025, 09:32 PM

  A complete blackout has been enforced in Bikaner, Rajasthan

  #WATCH | A complete blackout has been enforced in Bikaner, Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/nSH7siGaGf

  — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025