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In a statement made at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump praised his administration for playing a pivotal role in preventing a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Trump claimed that the United States used its trade leverage to de-escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations, which were on the brink of full-scale aggression.

A teacher from Maharashtra’s Thane district, Shweta Pushkar Pathak, tragically lost her life in an accident while on a school tour in Bali, Indonesia. The incident occurred during a school trip, which has left the educational community in shock.

After days of heightened tensions along the India-Pakistan border, a sense of cautious optimism has begun to emerge in Jammu. As the ceasefire agreement brought brief relief, some shops in City Chowk, a prominent market area, cautiously reopened on Sunday. However, many remained closed as business owners and workers weighed the uncertainty of the situation and the challenges brought on by the ongoing conflict.

In a joint press briefing on Sunday, India’s military provided a comprehensive look into Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7. The briefing, led by Director General Air Operations (DG Air Ops) Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, presented missile impact videos showing the precision strikes that destroyed terrorist training camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke.

In the early hours of Saturday, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) resumed normal flight operations after temporary disruptions due to heightened security in response to ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan. However, the airport has issued a travel advisory for passengers, urging them to stay informed and prepared for potential delays.

Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, Srinagar, and Uri regions were rocked by a series of loud explosions early on Saturday morning, sending shockwaves across the already tense region. Locals in Srinagar reported at least five significant explosions in various parts of the city, while Baramulla residents reported two to three explosions around 5:00 AM, following a spate of explosions late Friday night. The blasts occurred in close proximity to Army installations, fueling concerns of escalating security threats in the region.

India on Saturday strongly refuted Pakistan’s claims that its air force destroyed the Indian S-400 air defence system in Adampur, labelling the allegations as part of a “malicious misinformation campaign.” The rejection came during a press briefing jointly addressed by Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

In response to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Punjab government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and universities across the state for the next three days. The move comes as the situation at the border remains tense, with heightened security and precautionary measures being enforced in light of recent military actions.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, a massive blackout was enforced across Jaisalmer and other western Rajasthan districts bordering Pakistan on Thursday night, following an attempted drone attack by Pakistan.

In light of growing concerns about escalating tensions with Pakistan, the Tricity—comprising Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula—conducted a series of mock drills, air raid sirens, and blackout rehearsals on Wednesday to test its emergency preparedness. The nationwide civil defense exercise aimed to bolster the readiness of the region in case of any unforeseen situations.

Major air travel disruption grips North India; Airlines issue refunds and rescheduling waivers amid heightened tensions post-Operation Sindoor

Several major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Surat, and Bengaluru, experienced brief blackouts and emergency simulations on Wednesday as part of large-scale civil defence mock drills ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The exercises followed India's recent military strikes—dubbed Operation Sindoor—on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

In the wake of India’s pre-dawn missile strikes on terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have ordered the closure of schools, colleges, and universities across several border districts. The University of Kashmir has also cancelled all exams scheduled for Wednesday, citing security concerns.

Unseasonal torrential rains coupled with thunderstorms and high winds have wreaked havoc across Andhra Pradesh, claiming 10 lives and causing significant damage to agriculture and horticulture, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was informed during a high-level review meeting on Monday.