Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Blackout ordered in Jammu, drones spotted over city

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• 08 May 2025, 08:56 PM

   The Indian Air Force is taking all the required measures. The airport has been struck by drone,s and multiple missiles were intercepted by the AD system: Sources

  
• 08 May 2025, 08:47 PM

  Pakistan has targeted Jammu with loitering munitions; Indian Air Defence guns are firing back

  
• 08 May 2025, 08:43 PM

  Sirens are being heard in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir

  #WATCH | Sirens being heard in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir
  
  More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/eiGdyj14Tq

  — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

   

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 06:40 PM

  Blackout ordered in Jammu. Drones were spotted over Jammu city

  
• 08 May 2025, 08:00 PM

  SS Pathania, retired colonel, lauds Indian armed forces for successfully carrying out 'Operation Sindoor'. 

  "Pakistan is currently completely rattled, especially after we struck their nine terror camps. Last night, they attempted to launch an attack on 15 cities by combining missiles and drones. However, our S-400 system, which is the world's best air defence system that we acquired from Russia, completely thwarted their intentions and demonstrated India's immense power, particularly in terms of air defence..." Pathania said. 

   

   May 8, 2025

   

  Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed 'Operation Sindoor'. 

  "We have always played the role of a responsible nation. We have always been in favour of resolving problems through dialogue. But this does not mean that anyone should take unfair advantage of our patience. If anyone tries to take advantage of our patience, then they will have to be fully prepared to face 'quality action' just like yesterday...We are prepared for such a responsible response in the future as well", Singh said. 

   May 8, 2025

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 04:19 PM

  Terror camps in Pakistan and PoK destroyed, it is a matter of pride for us: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the National Quality Conclave

  VIDEO | While addressing the National Quality Conclave 2025 in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (@RajnathSingh) spoke about #OperationSindoor. He said:
  
  "The precision with which Operation Sindoor was executed is unimaginable and truly commendable. Nine terrorist camps were… pic.twitter.com/fPRWvPERjO

  — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 8, 2025

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 04:02 PM

  As part of the nationwide mock drill today, there will be a blackout from 8 pm to 8:15 pm in the NDMC area of Delhi tonight.

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 03:59 PM

  US issues alert for Lahore, asks its citizens to leave or seek shelter

  "Due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore, the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place. The Consulate has also received initial reports that authorities may be evacuating some areas adjacent to Lahore’s main airport," it said.

  Due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore, the US Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place. The Consulate has also received initial reports that authorities may be evacuating… pic.twitter.com/3ZzHlmlSye

  — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 03:42 PM

  India releases full statement on neutralising Pakistan missile attack

  India said, "On the night of 07-08 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems."

  PAKISTAN’S BID TO ESCALATE NEGATED - PROPORTIONATE RESPONSE BY INDIA: @SpokespersonMoD
  
  On the night of 07-08 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India including Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala,… pic.twitter.com/Vi4aQm2e7I

  — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) May 8, 2025

   

   

  
• 08 May 2025, 03:32 PM

  Jodhpur administration announces holiday in schools

  In view of the current situation, the Jodhpur administration announces a holiday in all private and government schools and Anganwadis from today till further orders, said District Collector Gaurav Agarwal, ANI reported. 

  
• 08 May 2025, 03:31 PM

  Punjab: Gurdaspur District Administration orders complete blackout in the district from 9 pm on 8 May to  am on May 9

  
• 08 May 2025, 02:52 PM

  PM Modi chairs high-level meeting with secretaries of Government ministries, departments

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security.PM Modi stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational continuity and institutional resilience. 

  
• 08 May 2025, 01:31 PM

  Congress backs Centre at all-party meeting after Operation Sindoor, Kharge questions PM Modi's absence

  The Congress party has extended its full support to the Central government during an all-party meeting held on Thursday to address the escalating tensions with Pakistan following India's 'Operation Sindoor' and subsequent cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC). However, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence from the meeting, asking if the PM thought he was above the Parliament. 

  
• 08 May 2025, 01:31 PM

  'We are together,' Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor

  The Union government on Thursday held an all-party meeting to brief the various political parties about the affirmative action taken during Operation Sindoor on Wednesday. The operation had targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and all nine were destroyed.Following the conclusion of the all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju briefed the reporters. Rijiju said that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting and members of each party were briefed about the operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday morning.Kiren Rijiju emphasised that all the leaders have showcased "maturity" and asserted that at the present time all are "together". 

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:57 AM

  Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor

  Following Operation Sindoor, which the Indian Armed Forces conducted, the Union Government called an all-party meeting on Thursday. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the country has taken a "big action" for which all the parties will be briefed about the operation, which is the government's responsibility. He further asserted that the entire nation stands with the Indian Armed Forces. "Our country has taken a big action. We have called for an all-party meeting over Operation Sindoor, which was conducted by our armed forces. We must brief all the parties about the situation, as it is the responsibility of the government, and the PM has directed us to do so. The entire country is with the armed forces", Kiren Rijiju told ANI.

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:34 AM

  Centre convenes all-party meeting a day after India's operation Sindoor

  Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the launch of Operation Sindoor, in response to the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack, the centre on Thursday convened an all-party meeting to brief political parties on its action against terrorism. Union Minister JP Nadda arrived at the Parliament Annexe building to attend the all-party meeting. Congress MP and LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Malikarjun Kharge also remain present in the meeting. Ahead of the meeting, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes that the country shouldn't be divided in such a situation.

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:19 AM

  Centre holds all-party meeting to brief all political parties on Operation Sindoor

  May 8, 2025

  
• 08 May 2025, 11:07 AM

  Centre to hold all-party meeting shortly

  Congress MP and LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrive at the Parliament Annexe building to attend the all-party meeting called by the Centre.

  May 8, 2025

  
• 08 May 2025, 09:08 AM

  Loud explosion heard in Pakistan's Lahore amid growing tensions

  A Loud explosion was heard in Pakistan's Lahore on Thursday morning, according to broadcaster Geo TV and a Reuters witness, a day after Indian strikes at nine locations under 'Operation Sindoor'.

  
• 08 May 2025, 07:38 AM

  Government to convene all-party meeting today at 11 am following Operation Sindoor

  The government has convened an all-party meeting on Thursday to brief the political parties on the steps taken by it. The all-party meeting will be held at 11 am in the Parliament Library Building. "Govt has called an All Party leaders meeting at 11 am on 8th May, 2025 at Committee Room: G-074, in the Parliament Library Building, Parliament Complex in New Delhi," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in a post on X.

  
• 08 May 2025, 07:38 AM

  Heavy shelling by Pak troops along LoC in Kupwara, Indian forces retaliate

  Pakistani troops resorted to heavy cross-border shelling along the Line of Control in Karnah area of Kupwara district early Wednesday, less than two hours after India launched air strikes against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

  
• 08 May 2025, 07:32 AM

  Amritsar resumes blackout as part of nationwide civil defence drill; DPRO urges residents not to panic

  As part of a nationwide civil defence drill, the Amritsar district administration has resumed blackout measures to ensure public safety and preparedness, the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) said on Wednesday. "Taking utmost caution, the Amritsar district administration has again started the blackout process. Please stay at home, do not panic and do not gather outside your houses; keep the outside lights switched off," the Amritsar DPRO said in a statement.  

  
• 08 May 2025, 07:32 AM

  'Can do anything to help,' Donald Trump urges restraint between India, Pakistan

  US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed his concern over the escalating situation between India and Pakistan and stated that he would offer any possible help to de-escalate tensions along the India-Pakistan border.Speaking on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Trump said that both India and Pakistan should work the crisis out."Oh it's so terrible! My position is I get along with both. I know both very well and I want to see them work it out.