DH Evening Brief: Pakistan's 300-400 drones shot down by India; MHA urges states to strengthen civil defence measures

Pakistan sent 300-400 drones in 36 locations, Indian forces shot them down: MEA . The Indian government on Friday said that on the night of May 7 and 8, the Pakistani army attempted drone incursions in 36 locations.

. MHA urges states to strengthen civil defence measures amid escalating tensions with Pakistan . Amid rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked states to instruct local authorities to take measures necessary for the protection of people and property from injury or damage and ensure safety of vital se...

. Haunted by drone and missile attacks, J&K braces for another night of uncertainty . Haunted by Thursday night’s blackout, drone, missile attacks and rising whispers of war, people across Jammu and Kashmir are gripped by dread, bracing for another terrifying night in darkness and the chilling silence that often comes before the storm.

. Son of labourers who joined Army as Agniveer, 27-year-old Jawan from Andhra dies in Pakistani firing on LoC . Murali Naik, a 27-year-old Armyman from from the tribal hamlet of Kallithanda in Andhra Pradesh’s Satya Sai district, died in firing by Pakistani forces along the Line of Control on Thursday night.

. 'In prevailing situation, let's not bring their morale down': Supreme Court 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".

. BSF kills seven terrorists in Jammu . The Border Security Force on Friday said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, killing at least seven terrorists and destroying a Rangers post.

. Delhi airport sees cancellation of 138 domestic, international flights on May 9 . As many as 138 flights to and from the Delhi airport were cancelled by various airlines on Friday, according to a source.

. Markets continue to trade lower amid rising India-Pak tensions; Sensex tanks nearly 800 points . Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued to trade sharply lower on Friday late morning session as tensions soared between India and Pakistan fuelling fears of a wider conflict.

. Imran Khan's party files petition seeking his release from jail in view of tensions with India . Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party on Friday filed a petition in the High Court here seeking his release from jail, claiming a threat to his life due to the impact of the prolonged detention on his health and in view of the current situation with India.

. 26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Tahawwur Rana sent to Tihar jail till June 6 . A Delhi court on Friday sent 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to Tihar Jail till June 6.

. A caste census will reveal India’s worst-kept secret . The last successful exercise to record this ancient, hierarchical social identity, conducted by British colonial rulers in 1931, threw up more than 4,000 answers.

. New Pope Leo XIV to hold first Mass in Sistine Chapel . Newly installed Pope Leo XIV will hold a Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, a day after he was elected as the surprise choice to be the leader of the Catholic Church, becoming the first US pontiff.

DH Evening Brief: Pakistan's 300-400 drones shot down by India; MHA urges states to strengthen civil defence measures

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