Hindustan Times Chandigarh - May 08, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - May 08, 2025
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May 08, 2025
Security ramped up at fuel refining assets
India has ramped up security and threat monitoring for Indian refineries and petroleum production facilities near the western border, people familiar with the matter said, citing preparations that include camouflaging exercises and activation of air defences.
2 mins
Precision weapon systems used to hit terror targets
The Indian military carried out precision strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) using niche technology weapons with a careful selection of warheads that ensured no collateral damage, said Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, one of the two women officers who briefed the media on Operation Sindoor on Wednesday.
1 min
Entire World Saw What Our Armed Forces Did: Defence Min
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Operation Sindoor marked India's \"right to respond\" to the terror attack on its soil, and the armed forces scripted history by destroying terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir with \"precision and precaution.\"
1 min
27 Airports in North Shut
Twenty-seven airports across northern India were closed for commercial flights until Saturday morning, following India's targeted strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir in the early hours of Wednesday.
2 mins
Kartarpur Corridor closed, 150 pilgrims stopped at checkpost
It's unfortunate that we could not make it, but national interest comes above everything else PILGRIM AT KARTARPUR
1 min
'Reserve right to respond': Pak cites UN Charter
The Pakistan government on Wednesday reserved the right to respond \"at a time, place and manner of its choosing\" to India's military strikes on terrorist infrastructure in territories controlled by Islamabad in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.
2 mins
Palwal soldier posted in Poonch killed in shelling
A 32-year-old Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar from Haryana's Palwal district was killed in the intense cross-border artillery and mortar shelling by the Pakistan army after the Indian Armed forces successfully executed 'Operation Sindoor' in the early hours of Wednesday.
1 min
Op marks a qualitative change in India-Pak ties
India's Operation Sindoor struck nine targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the massacre of 26 tourists in Pahalgam on April 22.
3 mins
IT Panel: Refrain From Publishing Fake News
The information technology parliamentary panel chief, Nishikant Dubey, has urged news platforms to refrain from publishing any news that can demoralise the Indian armed forces following the launch of Operation Sindoor, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
1 min
India's Outreach to US in Focus After Strikes in Pak
Ever Since India-Pakistan Tensions Rose in the Aftermath of Pahalgam Terror Attack, Washington Has Urged Both Sides to Exercise Restraint
2 mins
We will retaliate if Pak escalates tensions: India to UNSC nations
India's leadership on Wednesday reached out to members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and strategic partners to explain the reasons for the strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and to make it clear that New Delhi will retaliate if Islamabad decides to escalate, people familiar with the matter said.
2 mins
Pak Restores Air Traffic Across All Major Routes
Pakistan on Wednesday evening restored air traffic across major routes, while a few routes are to remain closed for another 24 hours.
1 min
1 Killed, 9 Hurt as Unidentified Aircraft Crashes in Bathinda
Residents of villages in Hussainiwala sector, Khemkaran in Punjab—Uri, Poonch, Kupwara in J&K—have started moving out
4 mins
War Fear Looms Over Kashmir
After India carried out precision strikes on \"terrorist infrastructure\" sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), a wave of unease spread across the Kashmir valley on Wednesday as residents feared that J&K could become a \"theatre of war\" if the neighboring country retaliates.
1 min
Bomb Hoax on Katra-Bound Bus Sparks Panic in Samrala
A bomb scare on a Katra-bound bus triggered panic and a full-scale emergency response near Samrala in Ludhiana on Wednesday afternoon.
1 min
India Mustn't Let Guard Down: Capt Bana Singh
Captain Bana Singh (retd), one of the three living Param Vir Chakra winners, on Wednesday, said India must remain alert and fully prepared for Pakistan's retaliation to New Delhi's midnight precision strikes on nine terror camps inside Pakistan and PoK.
1 min
Lawyer, woman friend's bodies found buried in Ludhiana village field
The bodies of a local lawyer and his woman partner, who were kidnapped and murdered, were found buried in an agricultural field in Ludhiana's Chahar village, 18 days after they went missing, the Kapurthala police said on Wednesday.
1 min
Punjab, Hry, HP Test Emergency Preparedness With Mock Drills
Drills simulated emergency scenarios such as fire incidents, rescue operations, airstrikes and blackout situations to improve civil defence's emergency response
1 min
Don't Interfere in Bhakra Dam Op, HC Tells Punjab
The Punjab and Haryana high court has restrained the Punjab government and its functionaries, including police personnel, from interfering in the functioning of Bhakra Nangal Dam, which is under the operational control of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
3 mins
IMFL quota sees a jump in new Haryana excise policy
THE MAXIMUM BASIC QUOTA FOR INDIAN MADE FOREIGN LIQUOR (IMFL) HAS BEEN INCREASED FROM 700 LAKH PROOF LITRE TO 1,375 LAKH PROOF LITRE FOR 2025-27
2 mins
The Many Messages in Operation Sindoor
While Escalation Is a Concern, the Real Challenges for India Are the Breakdown of the Ceasefire at the LOC and Getting Caught in a Bilateral Back-and-Forth with Pakistan
4 mins
After the strikes, escalation dominance lies with India
The Indian armed forces successfully executed Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, carrying out targeted strikes on nine \"terrorist infrastructure\" sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
3 mins
Familiar challenges, new level of response
Operation Sindoor redraws India's terms of engagement with terror while sending a message of justice and reassurance to its citizens
4 mins
Gaza reels as Israeli strikes leave 59 dead
Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people, including women and children, hospital officials said on Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month.
1 min
Pak SC Rules in Favour of Military Trials of Civilians
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of military trials of civilians, paving the way for trial of those involved in the May 9, 2023 riotous protests.
1 min
Starlink gets nod for satellite web services
Elon Musk's Starlink has received government approval to operate satellite internet services in India, according to two officials aware of the development.
1 min
Markets hold steady amid border conflict
Markets claw back losses even as India VIX rose 4% intraday but ended 0.3% higher
2 mins
Rome: Doors of Sistine Chapel Close, Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins
Francis named 108 of the 133 'princes of the church,' choosing many pastors in his image from far-flung countries like Mongolia, Sweden, and Tonga
3 mins
Knight Riders on their way out after a Brevis special at the Eden Gardens
Thirty runs in one over from Vaibhav Arora was all it took Chennai Super Kings to stage a coup, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets after looking down and out at 60/5.
2 mins
Bumrah rising again after another injury comeback
There are few better sights in cricket than watching a fast bowler steaming in, with the crowd egging him on; rattling the stumps, blunting the egos of batters.
3 mins
Rohit calls time on his Test career, Gill frontrunner in captaincy race
The India skipper announced on his Instagram handle on Wednesday that he will keep playing ODIs
3 mins
Gukesh-Pragg battle to draw at Superbet
It's been little over four months since Gukesh D turned world champion and the 18-year-old Indian is on the hunt for a classical tournament win.
1 min
Mock drills, air raid sirens, blackouts: Tricity tests its emergency readiness
A series of mock drills and blackout rehearsals were carried out across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula on Wednesday as part of a nation-wide mega civil defence exercise in wake of escalating tensions with Pakistan.
1 min
IAF takes over airport, all civilian flights cancelled
Mock drills, air raid sirens, blackouts: Tricity tests its emergency readiness
3 mins
UT Residents Asked to Pay Property Tax by May 31 to Avail Rebate
Municipal commissioner Amit Kumar on Wednesday urged the city residents to pay property tax by May 31 to enjoy a rebate of 10% on commercial and 20% on residential properties.
1 min
Sukhman, Deepak Emerge Joint Leaders
Sukhman Singh of Noida, Deepak of Delhi were jointly in lead in the second round of the IGU Samarvir Sahi Golf Championship being held at Chandigarh Golf Club.
1 min
PU to try out one-way traffic from May 12
Varsity also discusses plans to introduce a 'sticker-only' entry to vehicles from next session
2 mins
5 yrs on, drug de-addiction centre at GMCH-16 still not operational
The dept hasn't been able to recruit a psychiatrist since 2020, after the centre was converted into a Covid-19 facility
1 min
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