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Saudi Foreign Minister dials EAM Jaishankar and Pak Foreign Minister, discusses efforts to de-escalate tensions
Riyadh, May 10 (IANS) Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Saturday held separate telephonic conversations with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, discussing efforts aimed at reducing the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
We don’t start fights, but we never leave them unfinished: AAP leader Chadha on Pak escalating tensions
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) In a bold and charged statement, AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday delivered a strong message to Pakistan while praising 'Operation Sindoor' following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Referring to India’s long-standing doctrine of restraint followed by resolute retaliation, Chadha declared, "We don’t start fights, but we never leave them unfinished."
Kriti Kharbanda talks about 'the weight of being okay'
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Intense situations like war tend to take a toll on a person's emotional well-being. For actress Kriti Kharbanda as well, the India-Pakistan conflict has raised some pertinent questions, which she decided to put forth through her latest Instagram post.
Punjab ministers assess preparedness in forward areas
Chandigarh, May 10 (IANS) Punjab Cabinet Ministers Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Baljit Kaur on Saturday visited Fazilka to assess the civil administration preparedness and to interact with locals in forward areas along the International Border, but the Indian forces are in a "high state" of operational readiness.
Archery World Cup Stage 2: Madhura's gold takes India's tally to four medals
Shanghai, May 10 (IANS) Madhura Dhamangaonkar claimed her first individual World Cup gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 with a sensational 139-138 victory over USA's Carson Krahe in the final on Saturday.
PM Modi assesses gains from 'Operation Sindoor', vows strong response to Pak escalation
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday continued his discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs on the anti-terror ‘Operation Sindoor’ amid little signs of Pakistan trying to de-escalate tensions.
Indian travel firms suspend packages to Turkey and Azerbaijan
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) In a strong response to Turkey and Azerbaijan for supporting Pakistan in the ongoing conflict, major travel companies have suspended all packages to these two countries.
PCB postpones men's domestic tournaments with immediate effect amid India-Pak tensions
Lahore, May 10 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the immediate postponement of all men’s domestic tournaments in the country owing to escalating cross-border tensions with India.
6 Pakistani air bases pounded by India in hit-back
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Besides blunting Pakistan’s drone attacks overnight, India has carried out precision attacks on six Pakistan Air Force bases in Rafiqui, Sukkur, Murid, Chunia, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan, said an official on Saturday.
Ilaiyaraaja to contribute concert fee and one month's salary to National Defence Fund
Chennai, May 10 (IANS) Stating that he was very confident that the country's armed forces would bring the enemy to their knees, one of the country's finest music directors and a Member of Parliament Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja on Saturday announced that he would be contributing his concert fee and a month's salary to the National Defence Fund.