LIVE India News Updates on May 8: Pakistan targets Jammu with loitering munitions, Indian Air Defence guns fire back (WATCH)

Pakistani missiles intercepted by India's S-400 system over Jammu as the city plunges into blackout amid escalating cross-border tensions.

India has rejected Pakistan's proposal for a joint investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, citing Pakistan's lack of cooperation in past terror investigations like 26/11 and Pathankot. 

President Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned the prosecution of RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs money laundering case linked to his tenure as Railway Minister.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri exposed Pakistan’s denial of terrorism links, highlighted state funerals for militants killed in Operation Sindoor, and detailed India's precision strikes on terror targets in PoK and Pakistan following Pahalgam attack.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has blamed the Pakistan Army for leaking target information that led to the deaths of Masood Azhar’s family members during Indian strikes, calling the army “traitorous” and urging Islamists to reject it.

PM Modi met Army chief Upendra Dwivedi amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor

While some villagers remain in their homes, most have evacuated. Villagers express gratitude for government assistance and hope for improved conditions.

Appearing in combat uniforms, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wg Cmde Vyomika Singh led a high-stakes briefing exposing Pakistan’s failed attack on 15 Indian military targets and confirmed India’s calibrated retaliation neutralising air defence in Lahore.

Kerala's aggressive action plan against antimicrobial resistance has led to a significant drop in antibiotic use. 

The Indian government has directed OTT platforms and streaming services to immediately stop streaming content originating from Pakistan, citing concerns over national security, public order, and India’s diplomatic interests under IT Rules 2021.

The EU calls for de-escalation and dialogue, condemning terrorism and urging India and Pakistan to protect civilians.

Indian Armed Forces launched precision drone and missile strikes neutralising Pakistan's air defences and terror camps after retaliatory attacks across Northern and Western India.

India targets and neutralises Pakistani air defence systems, including a key installation in Lahore, following drone and missile attacks after Operation Sindoor.

Jaishankar warns Pakistan of a "very, very firm response" to any military aggression following India's targeted cross-border strikes under Operation Sindoor.

India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor inflicted serious damage on Pakistan’s key air defence infrastructure, with multiple HQ-9 surface-to-air missile launchers reportedly hit.

Rohit made his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2013 and went on to represent India in 67 Tests.

Congress extended support to the government's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan but questioned PM Modi's absence from the all-party meeting. 

Abdul Rauf Azhar, younger brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar and the mastermind behind the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, was killed in India's Operation Sindoor, top government sources have confirmed.

A helicopter crashed in Uttarkashi’s Ganganani, killing six of the seven onboard. The sole survivor was airlifted for treatment. Rescue operations began swiftly, and an investigation is underway.

100 terrorists were eliminated in India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told leaders at the all-party meeting.

BSF neutralized a Pakistani intruder in Punjab’s Ferozpur amid heightened border tensions following India’s retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor.

Explosions were reported on Thursday from multiple locations across Pakistan, including major cities Karachi and Lahore, sparking panic amid ongoing regional tensions.

AQIS has issued a statement backing Pakistan and threatening India after Operation Sindoor. The group accused the Indian government of anti-Muslim aggression and called for jihad, even as India’s global support continues to grow.

A helicopter crash in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, has killed five people and left others injured. Rescue teams have been dispatched, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

PM Modi called for national unity in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s multi-pronged strike on terror camps across Pakistan and PoJK, government sources.

Pakistan’s shelling across the Line of Control has killed 13 civilians and injured 59, including 44 in Poonch, the MEA confirmed. The attacks follow India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan.

US President Donald Trump expressed concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack and missile strikes, offering to help mediate. He urged both nations to de-escalate and resolve the crisis peacefully.

Congress MP Rajiv Shukla welcomed the government's all-party meeting, which will brief political parties on Operation Sindoor. Shukla expressed support for the air strikes carried out by Indian forces, emphasising party’s stance against terrorism.

Amid rising tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small-arms fire and artillery shelling across the LoC in J&K. The Indian Army responded proportionately.

The UGC has clarified that a notice claiming exam cancellations due to a war-like situation is fake. Students are urged to rely only on official sources. The fake notice followed India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor.