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(Left) Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Vinay Narwal's wife Himanshi during a blood donation camp organised on her husband's birth anniversary in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday; and Himanshi with the body of Vinay Narwal after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

Sena-UBT's Priyanka Chaturvedi flags online abuse towards Pahalgam victim's widow: ‘Sick trolls'

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi condemned online abuse directed at Himanshi Narwal, widow of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. Chaturvedi accused ruling party affiliates of the trolling and criticized IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for his silence. Himanshi urged against hatred towards Muslims and Kashmiris, seeking justice for her husband while promoting peace.

Himanshi Narwal was one of the many women who lost their husband during the Pahalgam attack.

Navy officer Vinay Narwal's wife to Modi govt after Operation Sindoor against terror groups: ‘Make sure…'

India's Navy officer Vinay Narwal's wife praised 'Operation Sindoor', supporting the government's retaliatory strikes against terror groups in Pakistan. She urged an end to terrorism, honoring her husband's sacrifice in protecting peace.

India carried out precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure at nine sites in Pakistan and PoK. (ANI)

Operation Sindoor: Canada asks citizens not to travel to J&K, border areas

Canada warns citizens against traveling to Jammu and Kashmir and border areas due to escalating tensions following India's precision strikes on terrorist sites in Pakistan, potential air travel disruptions, and risks of violent clashes and potential retaliation.

Security personnels stopping visitors at Chandigarh International Airport on Wednesday after air operations were suspended due to an airstrike on Pakistan.

27 airports temporarily shut as India-Pakistan tensions rise. Check full list

India temporarily closed 27 airports amid rising tensions with Pakistan following precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The 26-minute Operation Sindoor targeted bases of terrorist groups in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, disrupting regional air travel.

A damaged structure in the Kotli district of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. (AFP Photo)

Escalate or back down? Experts weigh in on Islamabad’s options

Pakistan faces critical choices after India's Operation Sindoor, with potential responses including increased Line of Control shelling, limited air strikes, terror attacks, or diplomatic backchannel negotiations. Military experts suggest Pakistan will likely opt for a measured, limited retaliation to avoid full-scale conflict.

A satellite image shows a closer view of Markaz Subhan Allah following airstrikes in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, May 7, 2025.

Operation Sindoor: Satellite images show damage at terror site in Pakistan's Bahawalpur

India launched precision strikes on nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoK, targeting infrastructure in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. Satellite images revealed damage at Jamia Mosque in Bahawalpur, with India emphasizing a measured, non-escalatory response.

Submit issues with 2022 PMLA verdict by July 16, SC tells petitioners

Submit issues with 2022 PMLA verdict by July 16, SC tells petitioners

Supreme Court directs PMLA petitioners to submit specific review issues by July 16. Bench limits review to two key points: ECIR access and burden of proof. Hearing set for August 6, with potential continuation on August 7.

The bench sought Centre’s response on mechanism to conduct CLAT-UG in line with NEET (HT File)

NLU consortium pulled up over ‘casual’ CLAT questions

Supreme Court criticizes NLU consortium for 'casual' CLAT exam, directing changes in marking for six questions. Court seeks a permanent mechanism for conducting the test, highlighting concerns over exam quality and potential impact on students' careers.

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif

‘Social media’: Pakistan minister's bizarre reply when asked for proof of downing IAF jets

Pakistan's defence minister claimed on social media that five Indian jets were downed during Operation Sindoor, citing unverified online reports. India targeted terrorist camps in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, with both countries warning of potential escalation while seeking to avoid full-scale war.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefs President Droupadi Murmu about Operation Sindoor on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Modi picked name for counterterror op

Prime Minister Modi named the counterterror operation "Operation Sindoor" and closely monitored strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, crediting armed forces for precise action against terrorists in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.

The numbers were released in three reports released on Wednesday by the Office of the Registrar General of India (RGI), under the Ministry of Home Affairs. (HT Archive)

2021 saw almost 2 million extra deaths, shows MHA data

India recorded nearly 2 million excess deaths in 2021, with official Covid-19 death tolls significantly underestimating the pandemic's impact. The Sample Registration System report reveals a crude death rate spike, indicating substantially higher mortality compared to previous years.

The government has extended the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood by a year (PTI)

Centre extends tenure of CBI director by 1 year

The government extended CBI director Praveen Sood's tenure by one year, despite a lack of consensus in a high-powered committee. The extension deviates from the standard two-year norm and follows an earlier ordinance allowing flexible tenure extensions.

Analysts believe this reflects the Trump administration’s other global priorities and not Washington’s view of its partnership with India. (HT Archive)

India’s outreach to US in focus after strikes in Pakistan

India launched precision strikes on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, focusing diplomatic efforts on the US. President Trump and officials expressed solidarity while maintaining neutrality, urging both nations to avoid escalation and keep communication open.

The PIB’s advisory further said that the goal of Pak-affiliated accounts is “simple”, which is to “flood the information space with falsehoods so quickly and overwhelmingly that it becomes difficult to separate fact from fiction.” (AP)

How India is fighting Pakistan’s disinformation campaign

India counters Pakistan's online disinformation campaign following military strikes, with fact-checkers debunking fake news about military victories, captured soldiers, and doctored images. Government and independent units work round-the-clock to verify information and combat propaganda spread through social media.

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows airstrikes damage at Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah mosque in Pakistan.

Why India zeroed in on hubs of terror

India targeted nine terror hubs in Pakistan, striking locations supporting anti-India terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. These facilities, often concealed in government buildings, served as training centers, launch pads, and indoctrination sites for terrorists planning attacks in India.

Photos from past Israeli airstrikes on Gaza falsely circulated as visuals of “Indian strikes on Sialkot.”

Fact check: Gaza photos falsely shared as attack on Sialkot, Pakistan

India conducted precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam massacre. Misinformation circulated falsely using Gaza photos, but the operation targeted specific camps without civilian casualties.

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