POLITICS
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May- 2025 -10 May
Soldier from Andhra Pradesh martyred in Pakistani shelling along LoC3
Murali Nayak of the Sri Sathya Sai district lost his life in the indiscriminate shelling by the Pakistan Army. Amaravati: A soldier from Andhra Pradesh has been killed in the heavy shelling by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Murali Nayak of the Sri Sathya Sai district lost his life in the indiscriminate shelling by the Pakistan Army. The jawan, hailing from Kallithanda village under Gaddamthanda panchayat, was on duty on the front lines. His mortal remains are expected to reach his native place on Saturday. It was immediately not clear if Nayak was killed in the shelling on Wednesday or Thursday. The martyred jawan was unmarried. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed shock over…
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10 May
Security tightened at Tirumala temple amid India-Pak tensions
Police and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of the hill shrine, have stepped up security as a precautionary measure. Tirupati district Superintendent of Police Harshvardhan Raju held a meeting with the district officials Tirupati: Authorities have tightened security at Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hills near here in the wake of tension on the India-Pakistan border. Police and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of the hill shrine, have stepped up security as a precautionary measure. Tirupati district Superintendent of Police Harshvardhan Raju held a meeting with the district officials. The Organisation for Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS), an elite anti-terror commando unit responsible for providing security at Tirumala, along with other security personnel, will conduct checks…
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10 May
Andhra pradesh govt taking measures to ensure safety of State students in J-K: Minister Lokesh
“Amid Pakistan’s provocations, the coalition government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of students from Andhra Pradesh stranded in Jammu & Kashmir,” said Lokesh Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said that the government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of students from the State stranded in Jammu & Kashmir amid Pakistan’s provocations. India launched Operation Sindoor to fight terrorism in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. “Amid Pakistan’s provocations, the coalition government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of students from Andhra Pradesh stranded in Jammu & Kashmir,” said Lokesh in a post on ‘X’.. Lokesh,…
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10 May
Operation Sindoor: PM Modi meets Rajnath Singh, NSA Doval and three service chiefs
In the backdrop of the ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and Chiefs of the Armed Forces and senior officials New Delhi: In the backdrop of the ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and Chiefs of the Armed Forces and senior officials. The Prime Minister’s Office in a post on social media platform X wrote, “PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting, which was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan, Chiefs of the…
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10 May
Navy sounds alert in Mumbai coastal area, asks fishermen to stop fishing in sensitive areas
Amid escalating border tensions, the Indian Navy held a crucial meeting with the fishermen from Mumbai and advised them not to go for fishing in sensitive areas Mumbai: Amid escalating border tensions, the Indian Navy held a crucial meeting with the fishermen from Mumbai and advised them not to go for fishing in sensitive areas. This was necessary as the ‘shoot to kill’ instructions have been issued if they enter the area designated by the Navy. Authoritative sources said that in view of maritime security, a warning has also been issued asking the fishermen not to go along the coastline. Further, a survey of fishing boats in Mumbai will be conducted, and their data will be collected with the help of an app. Sources said that some…
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10 May
‘In prevailing situation, let’s not bring their morale down’, says SC on women Army officers
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre not to release from service Short Service Commission women Army officers challenging the denial of permanent commission to them asking not to “bring their morale down” in “the prevailing situation” New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre not to release from service Short Service Commission women Army officers challenging the denial of permanent commission to them asking not to “bring their morale down” in “the prevailing situation”. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh which posted a batch of pleas filed by 69 officers for hearing in August, said they should not be released till the next hearing. “In the prevailing situation let’s not bring their morale down. They…
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10 May
Grand Mufti of India backs nation’s efforts to combat terrorism, urges national unity
In a gesture of national solidarity, the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, on Friday expressed strong support for the government’s stance and actions against terrorism and extremism, particularly in sensitive regions like Kashmir New Delhi: In a gesture of national solidarity, the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, on Friday expressed strong support for the government’s stance and actions against terrorism and extremism, particularly in sensitive regions like Kashmir. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sheikh Abubakr lauded the government’s “principled stance” and the armed forces’ efforts in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and security. He described terrorism as a grave threat to both national stability and global peace, emphasizing that India’s proactive measures are not…
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10 May
People praise Army for interception of Kamikaze drones, missiles in air to protect Jammu
Men and machines of the armed forces worked meticulously to ensure the interception of Kamikaze drones and missiles fired by Pakistani troops targeting Jammu, drawing widespread appreciation from people Garkhal: Men and machines of the armed forces worked meticulously to ensure the interception of Kamikaze drones and missiles fired by Pakistani troops targeting Jammu, drawing widespread appreciation from people. India on Thursday night swiftly thwarted Pakistan’s fresh attempts to strike military sites with drones and missiles, including in Jammu and Pathankot, after foiling similar bids at 15 locations across the country’s northern and western regions, amid a military conflict between the two neighbours. Looking after the operational area of Jammu under the command of the 9 Corps, the 26 Infantry Division, nicknamed the “Tiger Division”, had…
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10 May
Pakistan’s imported weaponry no match against India’s indigenous missile systems
India’s homegrown missile systems are proving to be a formidable deterrent to Pakistan’s imported military assets. New Delhi: India’s homegrown missile systems are proving to be a formidable deterrent to Pakistan’s imported military assets. As part of the Central government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat‘ initiative in the defence sector, Indian indigenous systems like the Akash missile have significantly bolstered the country’s military capabilities. The Akash surface-to-air missile system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), recently successfully shot down a Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet in the Pathankot sector. This achievement underlines India’s growing self-sufficiency in defence technology and its effectiveness in active combat situations. In response to its impressive performance, the Akash system is now being deployed on a larger scale along forward areas.…
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10 May
Closure of at least 24 airports for civilian flights extended till May 15
The airports include Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishengarh, Patiala, Shimla, Dharamsala, and Bathinda. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Leh, Bikaner, Pathankot, Jammu, Jamnagar, and Bhuj are among the other airports that have been temporarily closed for civilian flights New Delhi: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Airlines on Friday said that their flights have been cancelled due to temporary closure of airports till May 15. The sources said at least 24 airports have been closed for civilian flights till…
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