In a special briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Pakistani claims on actions they have taken are based on lies and propaganda. He also condemned Pakistan shelling on civilians in J&K. Debunking claims of Pakistani propaganda, India released time-stamped images of Indian air bases undamaged.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civilian flight operations. The closure will be effective from “May 9 to May 14 (which corresponds to 05:29 IST on May 15), due to operational reasons,” aviation regulator DGCA said in a release.
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Indian Army said in a statement that on Saturday at approximately 5 a.m. multiple armed drones from Pakistan were spotted flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar. “The hostile drones were instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units,” says Army.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condoled the death of Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa, in a post in ‘X’ on Saturday (May 10, 2025). Mr. Abdullah said his residence was attacked by Pakistan shelling.
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- G7 countries call for ‘immediate de-escalation’ between India & Pakistan
Paksitan military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas, says Wing Commander Vyomika Singh
“Paksitan military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas, indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation. Indian armed force remains in a high state of operation readiness. All hostile actions have ben countered,” says Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
Pakistani actions have constituted provocations and escalations, says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, “I have said on numerous earlier occasions, it is Pakistani actions that have constituted provocations and escalations. In response, India has defended and reacted in a responsible and measured fashion to these provocations and escalations by the Pakistani side. Earlier this morning, we saw a repeat of this escalatory and provocative pattern.”- ANI
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May 10, 2025 12:10Pakistan post & launch pad, from where tube drones were launched, destroyed, says Army
Pakistani post and terrorist launch pad from where tube drones were also being launched, has been destroyed by Indian Army near Jammu, Army officials say.
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May 10, 2025 12:02Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Pakistani army spoke person
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, “We have also seen in some of the remarks that the Pakistani army spokesman seems to take great joy at the fact that the Indian public should criticise the government of India with various issues. It may be a surprise to Pakistanis to see the citizens criticising their own government, as that is a hallmark of open and functional democracy. Pakistan’s unfamiliarity with that shouldn’t be surprising…”-ANI
