Hindustan Times Chandigarh - May 11, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - May 11, 2025
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In this issue
May 11, 2025
87 hours, 56 minutes... and counting?
India, Pakistan announce halt in hostilities as Trump claims role in brokering ceasefire; hours later, shelling and drone sightings sow doubts over Islamabad's commitment
4 mins
Hours before ceasefire, army foils multiple aerial attacks in Punjab
Drones were detected after crossing the International Border in several districts, including Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Ferozepur, in the wee hours of Saturday
2 mins
Two Critically Injured Shifted to Ludhiana DMC
Two members of the family, who were injured in the drone attack, have been shifted to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
15 Punjab districts go dark again as tensions with Pakistan reignite
Within almost two hours of reports about India and Pakistan reaching a ceasefire agreement, Punjab was back to square one with complete or area-wise blackout being imposed in at least 15 districts amid reports of ceasefire violations by Pakistan.
1 min
Leaders Across Party Lines Laud Ceasefire
Leaders across party lines on Saturday welcomed the agreement reached between India and Pakistan to stop all military actions against each other after four days of intense armed confrontation, but opposition parties called for an all-party meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
3 mins
Punjab Ramps Up Firefighting Apparatus Across Border Areas
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday dedicated fire apparatus worth ₹47 crore to strengthen emergency response in border areas of the state amid ongoing escalation of tensions at the border.
1 min
Jammu Border Continues To Be On High Alert
The border across the western frontier with Pakistan, especially in Jammu, will continue to be on high alert with the maximum available boots guarding it on the ground, officials said on Saturday, soon after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all military actions against each other after four days of intense armed confrontation triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack — an agreement breached by Islamabad hours later.
1 min
Battle against fake news on
Despite an understanding between India and Pakistan to ease hostilities - which appeared to be fragile hours after Indian, Pakistani and American officials announced on Saturday evening, fact-checkers at the frontlines of an unprecedented wave of misinformation that accompanied recent tensions said they will remain vigilant.
1 min
Pak's Ballistic Missile Intercepted in Sirsa
Explosions were heard in Sirsa on Friday night as Indian forces intercepted a Pakistan missile and its debris were found at Khaja Khera village, which is just 2 km from the district headquarters.
1 min
JeM chief's relatives among 5 killed on Day 1 of Op Sindoor
A fugitive wanted in the IC-814 hijacking case, relatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, and others with key roles in banned terror groups JeM and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
2 mins
Pak's dubious record casts shadow over deal
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee crossed the Attari border with a phalanx of stars and celebrities on the inaugural Delhi-Lahore bus service.
3 mins
People from Jammu region move towards Doda, HP
Hours before India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, the early morning drone attacks early on Jammu city created an atmosphere of fear, with people silently making their way to safer regions, such as Doda and Himachal.
2 mins
Projectile hits Kangra's Damtal village, none hurt
Amid escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, a projectile hit a forest hill at Damtal village in Himachal's Kangra district, bordering Punjab's Pathankot, at 12.30 pm and exploded without harming anybody, police said.
1 min
Explosions a reminder of grim tales from years ago
Locals open their doors to displaced people from Uri, other areas, provide them food, ration
2 mins
BSF Destroys Terror Launchpad in Sialkot
Considering the prevailing sensitive security situation arising from the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, district administrations have banned flying of drones and bursting crackers.
1 min
Blackouts in Hisar, Ambala
Orders for blackout remained unchanged and implemented on Saturday night, 6 pm to 8 am in Ambala, DC Ajay Tomar confirmed, adding that an alert was also issued in the night.
1 min
HP JCO Killed in Pak Shelling Was to Retire in Aug
Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, a junior commissioned officer from Shahpur in Himachal's Kangra district who was killed in Poonch, was to retire in August this year, his father says.
1 min
Modi Chairs Meeting With Ministers, CDS
PM Modi Met The Officials After India, Pakistan Announced The Ceasefire Agreement
2 mins
In 4 days, India hit terror infra, key military facilities in Pak
Weapons included Rafale-launched Scalp cruise missiles and Hammer smart weapon, guided bomb kits, M777 howitzers, and loitering munitions
3 mins
Set up 'parali protection force' to curb field fires: CAQM to Punjab, Hry, UP
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas on Saturday announced a 19-step directive for state governments to eliminate stubble burning, a key contributor to Delhi's annual winter pollution crisis.
2 mins
HC to Punjab: Give names of officers who halted water release
Orders compliance with May 6 order on release of extra water to Haryana
3 mins
Chinaware that props up Pakistan in conflict
It was widely known that China has emerged as the key supplier of weaponry for its iron brother Pakistan over the past decade, accounting for over 80% of the country's military imports currently, but the first outing for some of these weapons came this week, in strikes and counter-strikes carried out by India and Pakistan.
2 mins
Was it war or conflict? A battle of semantics
Were we in a war with Pakistan? Depends on who you ask. The government's preferred term for the military exchanges with neighbour Pakistan that started May 7 is \"limited conflict\".
2 mins
Ceasefire achieved, way forward to consolidate
While a ceasefire brokered by the Washington has been announced, it is difficult to predict how the fallout of the hostilities between India and Pakistan will evolve.
3 mins
Pahalgam to Rawalpindi via DC: Tale of a conflict
India has created a new template, China has revealed its hand, and America has displayed its power
5 mins
Carcass of 8-year-old tigress found in CTR
Carcass of an eight-year-old tigress was found in the Jhirna range of Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) in Nainital district on Saturday, a forest official said, adding that she died likely due to infighting with another big cat.
1 min
Basin Recharge Project: Maha, MP Sign MoU
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav and his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis signed an MoU on Saturday to jointly roll out the Tapti basin mega recharge project.
1 min
CA Exams Deferred, To Be Conducted From May 16 To 24
The CA exams, which were postponed in view of security situation in the country, will now be conducted from May 16 to 24, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced on Saturday night.
1 min
Monsoon in Kerala by May 27: IMD
India's southwest monsoon is likely to arrive four days ahead of schedule this year, with onset over Kerala expected around May 27, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Saturday.
2 mins
Chhota Rajan acquitted in 2004 murder bid case
A special court under the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday acquitted underworld gangster Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, known as Chhota Rajan, in a 2004 attempt-to-murder case, citing lack of evidence.
1 min
Smart cities' command rooms face uncertainty
THE ANNUAL OPERATING COST OF THESE CENTRES RANGES FROM ₹2-3 CRORE PER CITY
3 mins
Blunt-force drama
A new series on Sony Liv offers both twists and familiar tropes — all the while asking: Has Bollywood made storytellers of us all?
2 mins
Bangladesh Interim Govt Bans Ousted Ex-PM Hasina's Party
Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Saturday evening banned deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League under an anti-terrorism law.
1 min
Ukraine demands 30-day truce backed by allies including US
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier dismissed the European threat, telling state television that 'it's pointless to frighten us with these sanctions'
2 mins
US, China Meet in Bid to 'De-escalate' Trade War
Senior US and Chinese officials meet in Geneva on Saturday in a bid to de-escalate a trade war sparked by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout and further fueled by Beijing's robust retaliation.
2 mins
Pope Lays Out His Vision of Papacy, Warns of AI Threat
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy on Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue in some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.
2 mins
US Admin Now Offers Paid Self-Deportation
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to create a federally funded self-deportation programme with paid flights and an \"exit bonus\" for any who seek to \"voluntarily and permanently\" leave the US.
1 min
Why Bumrah Should Lead India
India's bowling hero has made his mark as a leader too and not handing the job over fitness concerns alone will be harsh
3 mins
Squash Worlds: Anahat, Veer make fine debuts, four advance
Two Indian freshers at the PSA World Championships entered one of squash's most prestigious tournaments eager to soak in the experience.
2 mins
India Face Tricky SL in the Tri-Series Final
Indian women's team will bank on its smooth-functioning batting line-up to ward off a tricky Sri Lanka and win the ODI tri-series final here on Sunday.
1 min
Plans afoot for IPL to resume as soon as possible
Minutes after the Indian government confirmed a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday evening, an IPL franchise official got a communication to stay prepared for return to action.
2 mins
India's middle-order batting not quite ready for life without Kohli
In less than a fortnight, the national selectors will pick the squad for a five-Test tour of England.
3 mins
Modi urges use of Indian goods
Invoking his government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the initiative is not just a private sector policy but a national spirit.
1 min
Next phase of vaccine drive kick-starts today
How self-registration will work
1 min
Tricity Limps Back to Normalcy, But With Caution
Chandigarh, Mohali & P'kula authorities have revoked blackout orders but residents continued to voluntarily observe it through the night
2 mins
Brace for lightning, thunderstorms today
A yellow alert has been sounded in the city amid chances of thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday.
1 min
2 P'KULA WOMEN LOSE GOLD CHAINS TO SNATCHERS DURING BLACKOUT
Two women in Panchkula were robbed in separate chain-snatching incidents on Thursday and Friday when a blackout was in force in the city, in view of the border tensions.
1 min
Fire Breaks Out At House In Sector 20, No Casualty
Fire broke out at a house in Chandigarh's Sector 20 on Saturday morning, engulfing a large portion of the house within minutes, with the kitchen being the most affected area.
1 min
Some memoirs from 'Operation Parakram'
Operation Parakram' was launched by the Indian military after the terrorist attack on its Parliament at New Delhi on December 13, 2001.
2 mins
Food for thought & thoughtful food
The biggest difference between boys and girls is how people treat them.
2 mins
Travel Agent in Zirakpur Arrested for Duping People
A travel agent was arrested during a raid at his office in Lohgarh on Saturday for duping people on the pretext of sending them abroad.
1 min
Explosive seized from Passia's aides disposed
THE EXPLOSIVE'S REMAINS WERE SECURED AND TAKEN BY CENTRAL FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY FOR TESTING
1 min
Shoddy probe leads to acquittal in rly theft case
Jalandhar resident was arrested in May 2022, with police stating that a phone and cash recovered from him
1 min
Michael, Eva team up for family holiday comedy film
Actors Michael Sheen and Eva Longoria have joined the cast of upcoming family holiday comedy The 12 Days of Christmas.
1 min
Arjun: Constant work isn't a must, family comes first
Unlike many TV actors who jump from one daily soap to the next, Arjun Bijlani is choosing to hit pause — and for a deeply personal reason. The actor, whose latest music video Ho Jaa dropped recently, is in no rush to commit to the demanding schedule of a television show.
1 min
I Was So Nervous, Couldn't Look at Him: Barry on Meeting Ringo Starr
Irish actor Barry Keoghan, who will be essaying the role of Ringo Starr, former drummer of rock band The Beatles, recently recalled his first meeting with the icon. \"I met him at his house and he played the drums for me,\" the 32-year-old shared on the episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, adding, \"He asked me to play, but I wasn't playing the drums for Ringo.\"
1 min
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