India Pakistan News Highlights (May 8): Indian rupee could hit 87 a dollar

Indian rupee could hit 87 a dollar as India-Pakistan tensions escalate

The Indian rupee may weaken amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, with currency analysts warning it could breach the 87-mark against the dollar if the war-like situation persists. (Read More)

India Pakistan War Live: India Gate is being completely evacuated

India Gate is being completely evacuated and no one is allowed to stop or remain in the vicinity of the monument

India Pakistan War Live: Gift Nifty down more than 370 points

Gift Nifty down more than 370 points, trading 1.5% lower

Pakistan attacks multiple locations in J&K, Rajasthan and Punjab| Latest Updates

Several locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, particularly Jammu Airport, which also houses an Indian Air Force station, and Pathankot Airbase came under attack after Pakistan resorted to heavy artillery shelling along with drone and loitering munition attacks. The attempts were thwarted by the Indian Armed Forces as the S-400 air defence system intercepted and blocked at least eight missiles. Both Jammu Airport and Pathankot Airbase are reported to be completely safe. (Read More)

India-Pakistan New Live: Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Bihr order school closures

• Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, several states have implemented strict precautionary measures, including school closures, power blackouts in border areas, and the cancellation of leave for police and administrative personnel.
• States such as Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Bihar enforced these steps following India’s targeted strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, carried out in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre that claimed 26 lives.

India-Pakistan New Live: No casualties or material losses were reported, says India's defence ministry

• Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin #drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today.
• The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported.
• India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people. - India's Ministry of Defence

India-Pakistan New Live: War has been chosen by Pakistan, tweets Virrender Sehwag

• War has been chosen by Pakistan when they had an opportunity to keep quiet.
• They have escalated to save it’s terrorist assets, speaks so much about them.
• Our forces will reply in the most appropriate manner, a manner Pakistan will never forget. - Virrender Sehwag

India-Pakistan New Live: 'We stand in unwavering solidarity,' tweets Gautam Adani

"It is in times like these that the world witnesses the true strength and unity of India, forged as much in her sameness, as in her diversity. We stand in unwavering solidarity and are committed to supporting our armed forces as they defend the soul of our motherland and the spirit of our ideals. IndiaFirst. Jai Hind," tweets Gautam Adani

India-Pakistan New Live: Mahindra Group hails Operation Sindoor

• We at the Mahindra Group stand in admiration and deep respect for the bravery and precision demonstrated by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor. This mission reflects the unwavering resolve of a nation that refuses to bend in the face of terror.
• Under the decisive leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has sent a clear and powerful message: our nation will not tolerate acts of terror on our soil or threats to our people. Operation Sindoor is a proud reaffirmation of India’s strength, sovereignty, and spirit

India-Pakistan New Live: Reports of Pakistani pilot being captured alive by India in Jaisalmer

Pakistani pilot captured alive by India in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan, sources in Intelligence confirm. More details are awaited, says journalist Aditya Raj Kaul

India-Pakistan New Live: All schools and colleges to remain shut in Punjab for next 72 hours

"In view of the devolving situation, it is hereby ordered that all Schools, Colleges, and Universities — Government, Private, and Aided — across entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days," tweets Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains

India-Pakistan New Live: No suicide attack in Pathankot, clarifies Indian Army

News reports with respect to suicide attacks by terrorists at Pathankot or Rajouri are completely false: Army officials - ANI

India-Pakistan New Live: India's Integrated Defence Staff confirms Pak missile attacks at Udahmpur base

"Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by Indian Armed Forces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means," tweets India's Integrated Defence Staff

India-Pakistan New Live: Any escalation will get a firm response, tweets S Jaishankar

Discussed ongoing developments with EU official. India has been measured in its actions. However, any escalation will get a firm response, tweets S Jaishankar

India-Pakistan New Live: What's latest on GIFT NIfty

GIFT Nifty signals a gap-down opening as it dips over 250 points (1.07%), hovering near the 23,900 mark.

India-Pakistan New Live: What you need to know about security on airports across India

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) instructed all airlines and airports across the country to enhance security measures. All passengers at all airports will undergo Secondary Ladder Point Check (SLPC). Visitor entry to terminal buildings has been banned. Air Marshal will be deployed accordingly: Ministry of Civil Aviation Sources tell ANI

India-Pakistan New Live: NSA Ajit Doval briefs PM Modi as Pak targets multiple cities

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is briefing PM Modi after Pakistani forces targeted multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

India-Pakistan New Live: GIFT Nifty down 1.2%

GIFT Nifty down 1.2%

India-Pakistan New Live: Blackout in Amritsar

A blackout has been enforced across Amritsar amid rising India–Pakistan tensions. Although residents in Pathankot reported hearing a loud noise and feared Pakistani shelling, officials were unable to confirm any attack and assured the public there was no immediate threat. Authorities have instructed everyone to stay indoors and keep lights off to maintain complete darkness.

India-Pakistan New Live: IPL match called off

The IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamshala has been called off.

India-Pakistan New Live: Rajasthan CM holds emergency meeting

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma convenes a high-level meeting at his residence this evening to address the recent border tensions. In attendance were the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, Director General of Police, Director General of Intelligence, and Additional Director General of Law and Order.

India-Pakistan New Live: What we know about blackouts in Indian cities right now?

• As of now, following cities are witnessing complete blackout. These are
• Jammu,
• Srinagar
• Jaisalmer
• Pathankot
• Gurdaspur

India-Pakistan New Live: Pakistani troops have begun shelling along Line of Control in Kupwara and Baramulla

Officials report that Pakistani troops have begun shelling along the Line of Control in Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

India thwarts Pakistan's attempts to attack Jammu airport, Pathankot airbase; 8 missiles intercepted

Pakistan on Thursday resorted to heavy artillery shelling, along with drone and loitering munition attacks, targeting the Jammu Airport and Pathankot airbase. Air raid sirens have been sounded in Jammu following Islamabad's attempt to attack the region, which was thwarted by the Indian Armed Forces. (Read More)

India-Pakistan New Live: What Pak Army said sometime back

At a briefing 20 minutes ago, DG ISPR had said that "whole world will come to know when Pakistan strikes India."

India-Pakistan New Live: Explosions at airport in Jammu and Kashmir, says AFP

A security source told AFP that explosions were heard at the Jammu Airport .

India-Pakistan New Live: India's S-400 intercepts 8 Pakistani missiles over Jammu skies

Electricity has been cut in Jammu as India’s S-400 air defence system was activated. Security agencies report that eight missiles were launched from Pakistan toward Jammu civil airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and surrounding areas—all of which were successfully intercepted and neutralized by the S-400.

India-Pakistan New Live: Air defences including high end SAM units engaging targets near multiple locations

Air defences including high end SAM units engaging targets near multiple locations:

1. Jammu airport

2. Pathankot

3. Akhnoor.

4. Samba.

India-Pakistan New Live: Drone attack by Pakistan in Jammu, air raid sirens go off; India retaliates

• Following artillery shelling by the Pakistan Army in the Jammu region, air-raid sirens blared across Jammu and India’s defence systems were activated—Indian forces are now mounting an effective retaliation.
• Reports say that blackout in Rajasthan's border districts after 9 pm

India-Pakistan New Live: 'India will never remain silent in face of terror,' says Mukesh Ambani

• Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has hailed the exemplary valour shown by the Indian armed forced during Operation Sindoor. Lauding the comprehensive retaliatory strike against terror hubs in Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, Ambani said that India’s resolve to fight this scourge remains “unshakeable.”
• “We are very proud of our Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism.” (Read More)

India-Pakistan New Live: Bengal govt cancels leaves of all employees amid India-Pakistan tensions

• In view of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the West Bengal government on Thursday cancelled the leaves of all state government employees until further notice.
• A notification issued by the state finance department cited the "current situation" as the reason behind the decision.
• The order applies to all categories of state government employees, and even those who had been sanctioned leave earlier will now have to report back to duty. Only employees on medical leave will be exempt from the directive, the notification clarified. - PTI

India-Pakistan New Live: India damages Pak F-16 fighter jet near border, News18 reports

According to CNN-News18, the May 7–8 cross-border drone and missile exchange severely backfired on Pakistan. Islamabad’s kamikaze drones and loitering munitions sought to knock out Indian radar installations and military sites to pave the way for further strikes. India’s integrated air-defence network intercepted and destroyed the incoming drones, then countered with precision fire against Pakistan’s HQ-9 air-defence missile launcher in Lahore.

India-Pakistan New Live: India has every right to defend itself, says Nikki Haley

• Terrorists launched an attack that killed dozens of Indian citizens. India had every right to retaliate and defend itself.
• Pakistan does not get to play the victim. No country gets a pass for supporting terrorist activity.

India-Pakistan New Live: Schools to remain closed in Pakistan’s Punjab for two days

According to an official notification, Pakistan’s Punjab provincial government has ordered all schools to remain closed on May 9 and 10. The release specifies that international-board exams, such as O-Level and A-Level tests, will proceed as scheduled.

India-Pakistan New Live: MEA silences Pakistan's false accusations on hitting Neelam-Jhelum Dam

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri dismissed Pakistan’s assertion that Indian forces had struck the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower project during early Wednesday’s Operation Sindoor strikes, calling the allegation a “blatant lie.” He reiterated that India’s actions were solely directed at “terrorist infrastructure,” details and exact locations of which were shared publicly the previous day.

India-Pakistan News Live: PBKS vs MI IPL match shifted to Ahmedabad from Dharamshala

The TATA IPL Match No. 61 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, originally set for Sunday, May 11 in Dharamshala, has been moved to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad due to logistical challenges. The game will still start at 3:30 PM IST as scheduled.

India-Pakistan News Live: Schools to remain shut in Jammu, Samba, Rajouri and Kathua

Due to the prevailing situation, all schools, colleges, and educational institutions—both government and private—in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch districts will remain closed tomorrow, 9 May.

India-Pakistan News Live: India links Pak Army Chief Asim Munir’s ‘communal’ remarks to Pahalgam terror attack

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday drew a direct connection between Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s “communal” speech and the Pahalgam terror strike that claimed 26 innocent lives. The Ministry of External Affairs press briefing on Operation Sindoor, led by Misri, also featured Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.

India-Pakistan News Live: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on India's stance on Indus Waters Treaty

• Pakistan’s persistent refusal to enter to government-to-government negotiations is in violation of the treaty. That's why India kept treaty in abeyance, says Misri
• This is India’s patience ‘ki hum is treaty ko nibhaa rahe hain,’ says Misri
• Treaty was concluded in the spirit of goodwill and friendship, says Misri
• India had been in a communication with Pakistan we have sent several notices to discuss modification of treaty, says Misri
• We have honoured the treaty even when we were at war, says Misri

India-Pakistan News Live: We have only targeted terrorist infra, says Misri

Absolute and complete fabrication and blatant lie, we have only targeted terrorist infra and details we already shared this kind of claim is a pretext targeting Indian infra of the similar nature, says Misri

India-Pakistan News Live: Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India, says Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi says, "During the press briefing on operation Sindoor on 07 May 2025, India had called its response as focused, measured and non-escalatory. It was specifically mentioned that Pakistani military establishments had not been targeted. It was also reiterated that any attack on military targets in India will invite a suitable response. 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. The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks."

India-Pakistan News Live: Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan, says Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi says, "This morning, the Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan. It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised..."

India-Pakistan News Live: Pak is home to large number of UN proscribed terrorists, says Misri

Pak is home to large number of UN proscribed terrorists including Jaish and Lashkar including Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed, says Misri

India-Pakistan News Live: I don't have to recall where Osama bin Laden was found, says Misri

• Pakistani fingerprints are found in several terrorist attack around the world
• I don't have to recall where Osama bin Laden was found and who called in martyr, says Misri

India-Pakistan News Live: Lot of unfounded disinformation from across the border, says Misri

Lot of unfounded disinformation from across the border, we want to set the record straight, says Misri

India-Pakistan News Live: We will meet UNSC 1267 Committee, and provide update to them, says Misri

We will meet UNSC 1267 Committee, and provide update to them, says Misri

India-Pakistan News Live: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh says Pakistan has sharply increased unprovoked firing near the Line of Control using mortars

• Pakistan has sharply increased unprovoked firing near the Line of Control using mortars and heavy artillery in Kupwara , Baramulla , Uri , Poonch , Mendhar and Rajouri sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Sixteen innocent people, including three women and five children, have died due to the firing by Pakistan. India has given a befitting reply to the unprovoked firing of mortars and artillery from Pakistan.

India-Pakistan News Live: Wing Commander Vyomika Singh says Pakistan attempted to attack multiple military installations in northern and western India

Pakistan attempted to attack multiple military installations in northern and western India including Avantipura , Srinagar , Jammu , Pathankot , Amritsar , Kapurthala , Jalandhar , Ludhiana , Adampur , Bhatinda , Chandigarh , Nal , Phalodi , Uttarlai and Bhuj by drones and missiles on the night of 07-08 May 2025. These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence Systems. Debris recovered from multiple locations of these attacks confirms Pakistani attacks.

India-Pakistan News Live: Foreign Secy Vikram Misri briefs media on Operation Sindoor

The MEA briefing has begun. Stay with us as we bring you the latest from the press conference

India-Pakistan News Live: Omar Abdullah chairs key meeting

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of border districts to assess the ground situation.