India Pakistan highlights: Pakistan closes airspace temporarily after India's charge

India Pakistan live: A complete blackout was implemented in Gujarat’s Kutch district and parts of Banaskantha and Patan on Friday night amid heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan, PTI reported citing officials. 

The precautionary measure involved cutting power across all of Kutch and select border villages in Banaskantha and Patan, both situated near the India-Pakistan frontier.

“Considering the current situation on the border, a blackout is declared in the Kutch district until further orders. A blackout has been enforced in all the villages of Suigam and Vav talukas of Banaskantha district amid prevailing situation,” the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated in a post on X.

India Pakistan live: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US is actively engaged in efforts to mediate the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. She noted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor are both involved in the de-escalation process. “The President wants tensions to ease as soon as possible,” she said, adding that he is aware of the long-standing nature of the dispute. 

Leavitt emphasised that President Trump maintains good relations with the leaders of both countries, and that Rubio has been in constant contact with them to help resolve the crisis.

India Pakistan live: On a family who got injured in a Pakistani drone attack in Punjab's Firozpur, Kamal Bagi, Managing Director of a private hospital, said, "Three members of a family were injured in a drone bomb attack. One of them, a woman, is in critical condition with serious burn injuries, while the other two have sustained minor burns. Their treatment was started immediately."

India Pakistan live: According to defence sources, drones have been spotted at 26 different locations stretching from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south, covering areas along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan. Several of these were suspected to be armed, posing potential threats to both civilian and military installations.

The locations where drone activity was reported include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet, and Lakhi Nala.

India Pakistan live: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced a change in the entrance exam schedule for students from Jammu and Kashmir, who were earlier set to appear for tests on May 10 and 11.

In a statement issued on Friday, the university said, "JMI announces rescheduling of the Admission Tests to be held on May 10-11, 2025 for students of Jammu and Kashmir."

The move was made, the university noted, "considering the ongoing situation and factoring in the well-being of students."

Entrance exams for various programmes under the 2025-26 academic session started on April 26 and will go on till May 31, with some tests scheduled on May 10 and 11.

While J&K students will be given a new date, exams for all other candidates will be held as per the original timetable.

India Pakistan live: A blackout was reported in Ambala, Haryana, following sightings of Pakistani drones amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Meanwhile, multiple aerial threats from Pakistan were intercepted in Jaisalmer for the second consecutive night on Friday. The threats led to a red alert and blackouts in several border districts, causing panic among residents.

The drones, believed to have been launched from Pakistan, were destroyed mid-air by India’s air defence systems, according to sources. Shortly after the attacks, sirens sounded in Pokaran, and a complete blackout was enforced in the region.

India Pakistan live updates: Northern Railways CRPO, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, spoke about the special trains being run in areas with airport shutdowns due to India-Pakistan tensions. He said, "This morning, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assessed the situation. With many airports closed, she instructed us to operate special trains for stranded passengers. Five special trains are running from Jammu, Udhampur, and Katra to Delhi. The train that just arrived in Delhi carried IPL players and their teams." train from Jalandhar..."

India Pakistan live updates: India on Friday opposed the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) proposal to provide fresh loans of USD 2.3 billion to Pakistan, citing concerns that the funds could be misused to finance state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.

The Union finance ministry stated that as a responsible member, India raised concerns over the effectiveness of IMF programs in Pakistan, given its history of misuse. India also questioned the potential use of debt financing for supporting terrorism.

India expressed its protest at the IMF board meeting, where the Extended Fund Facility (USD 1 billion) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (USD 1.3 billion) for Pakistan were being reviewed.

India argued that rewarding Pakistan for its continued support of cross-border terrorism sends a harmful message globally, puts funding agencies at reputational risk, and undermines global values, according to the finance ministry's statement.

India Pakistan live updates: Srinagar airport was hit by a suspected drone attack late on Friday, news agency PTI reported citing officials, adding that countermeasures had been activated.

The suspected attack came a day after India thwarted attempts by the Pakistan military to attack Indian military installations using drones and missiles.

Earlier in the evening, blasts were heard and sirens sounded in the Jammu region and south Kashmir as many parts of Jammu and Kashmir plunged into darkness, officials said.

Defence officials said drones were also sighted in Jammu, Samba and neighbouring Pathankot district in Punjab and they were being engaged.

India Pakistan live updates: CII President Sanjiv Puri, addressing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and India's response, said,  "The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) strongly condemns the Pahalgam attack. India’s response serves as a deterrent to punish those responsible for the attack. We also commend the armed forces for effectively safeguarding the nation's security."

Regarding the Pakistan IMF bailout review, he commented, "It is true that the aid package we receive is intended for development. When it is misused, it means the funds are being diverted for terrorism and similar activities, which is unacceptable. Relevant institutions should investigate this matter."

India Pakistan live updates: A Pakistani drone struck a residential area in Firozpur, injuring a family amid rising tensions and continued drone activity along the border. Three people were injured, one of them critically, after a fire broke out when burning debris fell onto a parked car in a village.

Lakhwinder Singh from Khai Pheme Ki village—located about 12 km from Ferozepur on the Ferozepur-Fazilka road—was among the three injured. A parked car at his residence caught fire after being hit by burning material, also causing injuries to a cattle.

Kamal Baghi, Managing Director of a private hospital, confirmed that the three injured individuals from the village were brought in and that their treatment was underway as of the latest update.

India Pakistan live updates: In Rajasthan's Pokhran and Jaisalmer, two drone attacks from the Pakistani side took place within a span of 30 minutes. The first strike occurred at approximately 8:28 pm, followed by the second at 9:02 pm

Similarly, two more drone attacks were reported in Barmer around 9:30 pm. One reportedly targeted an area near the Uttarlia airbase station, while the other occurred near the Jassi military cantonment.

India Pakistan live updates: In response to intense shelling by Pakistani forces, thousands of residents living near the Line of Control in three border districts of Kashmir have been evacuated, officials confirmed.

People from Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts have been relocated to bunkers and other secure locations as a precautionary measure.

The evacuation process began after Pakistan launched unprovoked shelling on civilian areas along the LoC, following missile strikes by Indian armed forces targeting terror infrastructure across the border.

India Pakistan live updates: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has increased security measures in light of the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, PTI reported quoting an official on Friday.

Harshavardhan Raju, the in-charge chief vigilance and security officer (CVSO) of TTD, told PTI that during a recent review meeting with district Superintendents of Police, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need for enhanced security at the Tirupati temple.

“Yes, a few days ago, our Chief Minister held a review with all SPs, and it was specifically pointed out that security at TTD must be reinforced,” Raju told PTI.

As part of the security upgrade, safety and mock drills are being conducted in collaboration with OCTOPUS (Organisation for Counter-Terrorist Operations), and continuous security checks are being carried out.

India Pakistan live updates: Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that the government is in regular diplomatic discussions with countries such as Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and Qatar to help de-escalate regional tensions.

Speaking in the National Assembly, Asif also suggested that India’s recent drone attacks were aimed at reconnaissance rather than direct strikes, according to the Express Tribune.

He further claimed that Indian drones were allowed to enter a "safe limit" before being intercepted and neutralised, to prevent any risk to sensitive locations.

India Pakistan live updates: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Friday that the state government will cancel its fourth anniversary celebrations in light of the ongoing India-Pakistan military conflict. He confirmed that the events scheduled in the remaining six districts will be called off, news agency PTI reported.

India Pakistan live updates: According to defence sources, Pakistani drones were spotted in the Jammu, Samba, and Pathankot sectors on Friday.

In the Samba sector of Jammu, red streaks were visible in the sky, and explosions were heard as India's air defence intercepted the drones, all while the region was under a blackout.

In response to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a precautionary blackout has been imposed in several areas.

India Pakistan live updates: Amid ongoing shelling along the Line of Control, Indian armed forces successfully intercepted Pakistani drones in Pathankot, Jammu, and Samba on Friday evening.

In Srinagar, mosque loudspeakers urged residents to turn off their lights as a safety precaution.

The blasts were reported as part of the continued cross-border shelling by Pakistan, which follows India’s recent strikes on terrorist hideouts in the country earlier this week, under Operation Sindoor.

India Pakistan live updates: Amid intense cross-border shelling and ceasefire violations by Pakistan, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir urged residents of the Jammu region to remain indoors on Friday evening.

“It’s my earnest appeal to everyone in & around Jammu please stay off the streets, stay at home or at the nearest place you can comfortably stay at for the next few hours. Ignore rumours, don’t spread unsubstantiated or unverified stories & we will get through this together,” he posted on X.

India Pakistan live updates: Jammu city was plunged into darkness on Friday evening following a series of blasts in the region, triggering sirens. Officials confirmed the incident came amid ongoing cross-border shelling by Pakistan in response to India’s recent airstrikes on terror camps as part of Operation Sindoor.

The Pakistan Army also violated the ceasefire in the Rajouri sector, prompting a strong and effective retaliation from Indian forces.

Multiple districts — including Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Rajouri, and Poonch — experienced a complete power outage due to the escalating tension.

Meanwhile, Pakistani drones were spotted over the Samba sector and were swiftly intercepted by India’s air defence systems.

India Pakistan live updates: Amid intense cross-border shelling along the Line of Control in Uri, Poonch, and Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he could hear the explosions from his location.

“Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am,” Omar Abdullah writes on X.

India Pakistan live updates: Hoshiarpur Deputy commissioner Aashika Jain ordered a complete black out in the district amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

“The decision of blackout has been taken on the information received from IaF authorities. People have been directed not to step out of their houses,” she said.

India Pakistan live updates: As shelling goes on in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir, blackouts have been enforced in Jammu city and Baramulla. Sirens were heard in Jammu according to p CM Omar Abdullah.

India Pakistan live updates: Srinagar airport will be closed till May 14 amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan

India Pakistan live updates: Odisha chief minister Mochan Charan Majhi on Friday said his government would bring back students studying in institutions from northern and western India.

The state government has arranged for a special train to take the students from Delhi, an official told PTI.

"Some Odia students studying in Jammu were relocated to Delhi as a precautionary measure," Majhi said.