Month: May 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Armed forces on Thursday shot down over 50 swarm drones through its air defence system as Pakistan attempted to breach the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders.Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir," Army said in a post on X."The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs," it added.Army air defence units deployed advanced weaponry including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm systems, Schilka systems, and specialized counter-UAS equipment across multiple sectors including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot.What is an air defence system?Air Defence Systems are advanced military installations designed to protect against aerial […]

[ad_1] PIB fact checks false claims running on social media around escalating India-Pakistan tensions. NEW DELHI: Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit has been on a constant debunking job for the last few days, disproving fabricated videos and fake news running on X accounts claiming that India's port in Gujarat was attacked, drone attack in Jalandhar and suicide attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, among other news.Indian post destroyed?An Indian post was claimed to be destroyed by the Pakistani army in one of the fake videos spread online.The video was shared and amplified by a number of fake and unverified accounts. PIB found the claim to be completely false and confirmed it to be staged upon verification since there is no unit called “20 Raj Battalion" in the Indian Army. "Staged Video Alert. Fake video is being circulated by Pakistani handles […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Army on Friday released footage showing the armed forces' "befitting reply" to the numerous ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the night of May 8-9. The video comes after overnight attacks launched by the Pakistani Armed Forces involving drones, and other munitions across the western border and along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, the Army said: “OPERATION SINDOOR: Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025.Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. […]

[ad_1] IPL chairman Arun Dhumal was seen signalling to spectators to evacuate the stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday, as the India-Pakistan tensions escalated and forced the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals to be abandoned. In the wake of the mid-game cancellation, players and support staff from both sides will now be transported to Delhi via a special train from Pathankot, approximately 85 km away.The match had started after a one-hour delay but was halted abruptly after just 10.1 overs due to a floodlight failure, with only one floodlight tower functioning at the venue.Following a prolonged wait and failed attempts to resolve the issue, officials decided to call off the game. Spectators and officials were promptly evacuated from the ground.A video now viral on social media captures Arun Dhumal walking onto the field and urging the crowd to exit […]

[ad_1] PIB Fact Check- the official fact checking Twitter handle of Press Information Bureau has shared a post, warning against fake social media posts with “Pakistan sponsored propaganda”. The post advised citizens to “carefully” verify every piece of information they receive on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram. “In the coming days your social media will be flooded with #Pakistan sponsored propaganda.It's crucial to scrutinize every piece of information carefully,” said the PIB Fact Check post.In the post, the nodal agency under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has also asked citizens to report information about any “dubious content” about the Indian Armed Forces and the ongoing India-Pakistan situation to PIB Fact Check. It also provided a WhatsApp number and an email address where they can share such information.The post said:“If you encounter dubious content, especially concerning the […]