In a significant escalation of India-Pakistan tensions, the Indian Army successfully neutralised over 50 Pakistani drones attempting to infiltrate Indian airspace along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border. The large-scale counter-drone operation was conducted across Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot. Armed forces deployed advanced air defence systems including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm, Schilka systems, and other modern counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology. The operation highlights India’s enhanced preparedness and robust capability to combat aerial threats amid increased drone incursions from Pakistan’s side. No casualties or damages were reported. (PC: Deccan Herald)  

India successfully thwarted a major drone and missile attack by Pakistan on Thursday, targeting military and civilian sites in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. An F-16 and two JF-17 jets were shot down, and several missiles were intercepted by India's air defence systems, including S-400 and Akash. One drone hit Jammu Civil Airport while explosions occurred in Pathankot and Jaisalmer. India responded with drone and missile strikes on Pakistani military targets. A blackout was enforced in border areas. The Defence Ministry confirmed no casualties. Top Indian officials, including PM Modi and NSA Doval, reviewed the situation amid fears of further escalation. (PC: India Today)

In a swift escalation of hostilities, the Indian Navy initiated targeted operations in the Arabian Sea early Friday, following Pakistan’s attempted missile and drone strikes across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. India’s air defence systems intercepted all incoming threats, including missiles aimed at Jammu, RS Pura, and Jaisalmer. Pakistan’s aggression followed India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror hubs in Muridke and Bahawalpur. With blackouts in multiple cities and naval retaliation underway, India affirmed its preparedness to protect sovereignty. Defence and foreign ministries emphasized India’s measured response and blamed Pakistan for triggering the crisis with the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. (PC: NDTV)

In a powerful counteroffensive, the Indian Armed Forces bombed targeted sites in Lahore, including areas near former PM Nawaz Sharif's residence, in response to Pakistan’s attacks on Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab. Pakistan had launched drone and missile strikes on military installations and civilian zones, including the Jammu airstrip and Pathankot base. India’s S-400 defence systems intercepted all incoming threats. Simultaneously, Indian infantry and artillery struck Pakistan's Sialkot Bajwat sector. Panic gripped Lahore as explosions echoed through the city. With no casualties on the Indian side, officials confirmed India’s preparedness to defend its sovereignty amid escalating tensions. (PC: AFP)

In a swift and strategic counterstrike, the Indian Air Force targeted Pakistan’s crippled Lahore base hours after neutralizing its air defence systems. This retaliation follows Pakistan’s drone and missile attacks on Indian military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, and Jaisalmer. Earlier, India’s S-400 air defence system successfully intercepted numerous projectiles, including kamikaze drones. Israeli-made HARPY drones had already taken out Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ-9 systems. Indian forces also downed a Pakistani AWACS, one F-16, and two JF-17 jets. Despite heavy losses, Pakistan launched fresh attacks, prompting India’s powerful response, signaling escalated tensions along the border. (PC: India Today)

India launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, along with Lahore and Sialkot, late Thursday, after successfully thwarting multiple Pakistani missile and drone attacks targeting Indian cities such as Jammu, Jaisalmer, and Pathankot. Blackouts were imposed in key border areas, including Srinagar, Jammu, and Amritsar. The attacks were in response to Pakistan’s military attempts to target 15 Indian cities, which were neutralized using advanced defense systems. The strikes come after India’s Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The ongoing tension follows the Pahalgam terror attack and rising hostilities between the two nations. (PC: News18)

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged immediate de-escalation in separate calls with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. The US emphasized support for direct dialogue following Pakistan’s missile and drone strikes targeting Indian border states, which India successfully intercepted. India retaliated by downing Pakistani jets and targeting key sites. The conflict follows India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Heavy shelling, blackouts, and military alerts continue across affected regions, raising global concerns over further escalation. (PC: India Today)

Amid escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, the Indian Army’s air defence system shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet and two JF-17s following Islamabad’s attacks on multiple locations in Jammu and Punjab. Several civilian areas, including Jammu city, Udhampur, Akhnoor, Pathankot, and Gurdaspur, were targeted. Drone attacks were intercepted across Jammu, with drones shot down near Jammu University, Pathankot, and Akhnoor. A drone strike also hit Jammu airport. In response, Indian forces have launched counter-operations. Sirens blared across border towns as Indian air defence continues to intercept incoming missiles and UAVs. The situation remains tense and rapidly developing. (PC: India Today)

As tensions rise between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam attack, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are engaged in high-level talks. The discussions come as part of diplomatic efforts to address the escalating conflict. In a related development, Nikki Haley, former US Ambassador to the UN, voiced strong support for India’s right to self-defence, condemning Pakistan for its support of terrorism. Haley criticized Pakistan's attempts to portray itself as a victim, stressing that backing terrorist activities is unacceptable on the global stage. (PC: Reuters)

China’s foreign ministry has denied Pakistan’s claim of using China-made J-10C fighter jets to shoot down Indian warplanes during recent tensions. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had stated that the J-10C jets were used against Indian Rafale fighters. However, Chinese spokesperson Lin Jian responded that they were "not familiar with the matter." Meanwhile, India successfully deployed its S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ air defence systems to neutralize multiple aerial threats, including drones and missiles targeting key military bases across northern and western India. India’s advanced systems thwarted Pakistan’s aerial assault on May 7-8, 2025. (PC: Business Today)