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THE HEADLINES:

India successfully thwarts Pakistan’s provocative attempt to target 36 sites using around 400 Turkey-made drones along international border.
New Delhi slams Islamabad for shelling on schools and religious places in Jammu and Kashmir; says, Pakistan used civilian planes as shield while targeting India with drones.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a high level meeting with all three service chiefs in New Delhi.
Centre asks all states to give emergency procurement power to heads of civil defence authorities in case of emergency situation.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures of sufficient food reserves in the country.
India earns strong backing from international community to counter terrorism after launching Operation Sindoor.
And BCCI announces immediate suspension of remainder of ongoing IPL 2025 season for one week

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The Indian armed forces successfully thwarted Pakistan’s provocative attempt to target 36 sites using around 400 Turkey-made drones along the international border. In a special briefing in New Delhi today, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of Indian Air Force said, Pakistan had attempted infiltration at these locations from Leh to Sircreek last night by using these drones.

Wing Commander Vyomika informed that in response to the Pakistani attack, armed drones were launched at four air defence sites in Pakistan and one of the drones was able to destroy an Air Defence radar. She said, Pakistan also carried out artillery shelling across the Line of Control using heavy-calibre artillery guns and armed drones which resulted in some losses and injuries to Indian army personnel. She added that Pakistan army also suffered major losses in Indian retaliatory fire. The Wing Commander also criticised Pakistan for using civil planes as a shield.

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army said that Pakistani army violated Indian airspace several times over the entire western border with the intention of targeting military infrastructure. She said, not only this, they also fired heavy caliber weapons along the Line of Control. She added that the purpose of such large-scale aerial intrusions was to test air defence systems and collect intelligence. She added that Forensic investigation of the wreckage of the drones is being done and initial reports suggest that they are Turkish Asisguard Songar drones.

Briefing media on the occasion, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the denial of the attacks by Pakistan is yet another example of their duplicity.

The government lambasted Pakistan for targeting schools and religious places along the border in Jammu and Kashmir . Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, this is a new low even for Pakistan.

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Befitting response of India against Pakistan’s aggression at all front has made terror breeding ground Pakistan so nervous that it has now indulged in running disinformation factory in digital space. From pushing fake videos to morphed images at social media platforms, terror factory Pakistan is making desperate attempt to mislead the media, distort the global narrative, and manipulate public perception.

Sensing it inevitable defeat in protecting terrorist on their soil, Islamabad has chosen digital battleground to show its frustration. All Kind of fake and malicious content are being peddled by nervous Pakistan at different social media platforms. The desperation of Pakistan is as palpable as it using content of video game to boast it on digital platforms against India. A clip of a video game has been circulated relating it to ongoing situation between the two countries. One more example is a video of Dhaka which has been shared to make a false claim of its attack in Jammu. Similarly, a 2020 video of explosive attack in Lebanon was used to claim that Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India. All these deliberated attempts clearly show that New Delhi’s heavy retaliation made Islamabad anxious and it is making failed attempt to control the narrative through a barrage of lies and digital theatrics. With Saklen Akhtar, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Akashvani News, Delhi.

Listeners, as Pakistan has been resorting to spreading propaganda on social media, it is crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully in this critical time. If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the Indian Armed Forces or any info related to ongoing situation, you must report it to PIB Fact Check. You can also share such content on WhatsApp number 8799711259 and Email ID – socialmedia@pib.gov.in

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The Government has asked all media channels, digital platforms and individuals to refrain from live coverage or real-time reporting of defence operations and movement of security forces. In a social media post, the Defence Ministry while citing Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s earlier circular said that disclosure of such sensitive and source-based information may jeopardize operational effectiveness and endanger lives. The Ministry cited some past incidents including Kargil War, 26/11 attacks, and the Kandahar hijacking underscoring the risks of premature reporting.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting with all three service chiefs of Army, Air Force, and Navy in New Delhi amid escalating India-Pakistan tension. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also present in the meeting.

Prime Minister also met a group of armed forces veterans today. These included former Air Force Chiefs, Army Chiefs, Navy Chiefs and other veterans. Sources said, Mr Modi had an extensive interaction with veterans on the current situation.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the security situation along the western border and operational preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces. The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Defence Secretary RK Singh was also present in the meeting.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also held a meeting with Directors General of Border Security Force, CISF and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

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The Centre has asked all states to give emergency procurement power to the heads of the civil defence authorities in case of emergency situation. Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards Vivek Srivastava today wrote to States in this regard. Referring to the Civil Defence Rules, he said that the rules empower the states to take certain measures deemed necessary for the protection of people and properties from damage or for ensuring the due maintenance of vital services in the event of a hostile attack. He added that funds of the local authority will be applicable to the payment of the charges and expenses incidental to such compliance, and priority shall be given to such compliance over all other duties and obligations of the local authority. Our correspondent reports that government is putting all out efforts to ensure fool-proof functioning of emergency systems and availability of essential services.

“Hospitals and medical institutions have been asked to ensure availability of essential drugs, adequate supply of blood, oxygen and trauma care kits among others. Health Minister J P Nadd today held a high level meeting and instructed to ensure that all medical emergency response health systems be adequately equipped and functional at all times. The Central government hospitals have been advised to coordinate with state and district administration, armed forces and regional associations of doctors and private sector hospitals to strengthen the emergency response networks. Government also assured that that the country has sufficient food reserves and also warned that any person indulging in hoarding and stockpiling will be prosecuted. Public Sector Banks have clarified that all its services including ATMs, Cash Deposit and withdrawal Machines and digital services are fully operational. Indian Oil Corporation has assured that there are ample fuel stocks across the country and its supply lines are operating smoothly. With Anand Kumar, Diwaker, Akashvani News, Delhi “

Meanwhile, 138 flights were cancelled at Delhi Airport today including nine international flights. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updated flight information and alternative travel arrangements.

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Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assured that the food reserves in the country are sufficient. Mr Chouhan urged the citizens to remain calm at the time of any emergency. Briefing media in New Delhi today, he added that there has been a bumper production and the conditions are also favorable for the upcoming crops.

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India’s approach has earned it a strong backing from the international community to counter terrorism after it launched Operation Sindoor. Countries including USA, UK, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE have supported India’s position.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the immediate suspension of the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 season for one week.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.

India successfully thwarts Pakistan’s provocative attempt to target 36 sites using around 400 Turkey-made drones along international border.
New Delhi slams Islamabad for shelling on schools and religious places in Jammu and Kashmir; says, Pakistan used civilian planes as shield while targeting India with drones;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a high level meeting with all three service chiefs in New Delhi.
Centre asks all states to give emergency procurement power to heads of civil defence authorities in case of emergency situation.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures of sufficient food reserves in the country.
India earns strong backing from international community to counter terrorism after launching Operation Sindoor.
And BCCI announces immediate suspension of remainder of ongoing IPL 2025 season for one week