“The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for “maximum military restraint” from India and Pakistan, saying the world cannot afford a military confrontation between the two countries.

“The Secretary-General is very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border. He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries. The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan,” the secretary-general’s spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said.

His remarks came hours after the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed. Altogether, nine sites have been targeted.

These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered, the Ministry of Defence said.

According to the Ministry of Defence, focused strikes were carried out on nine terrorist infrastructure sites targeting the roots of cross-border terror planning.

ndia National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed his US counterpart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the action taken by the Indian Armed Forces in Pakistan on nine terror camps.

“Shortly after the strikes, NSA Ajit Doval spoke with the US NSA and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and briefed him on the actions taken,” the Indian Embassy in the US said in a statement.

India launched a precision strike operation in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting terrorist infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoK) in a significant and restrained response to the deadly Pahalgam massacre.

According to the Ministry of Defence, focused strikes were carried out on nine terrorist infrastructure sites targeting the roots of cross-border terror planning.

The Indian Embassy in the US stated that there were credible leads, technical intelligence, survivor testimonies, and other evidence gathered, through which India identified the involvement of Pakistan-based terrorists in orchestrating the heinous Pahalgam attack, where the terrorists gunned down 26 innocent civilians.

“It was expected that Pakistan would take action against terrorists and the infrastructure that supports them. Instead, during the fortnight that has gone by, Pakistan has indulged in denial and made allegations of false flag operations against India,” the statement read.

India reaffirmed that the measures were designed to be “non-escalatory” and aimed solely at neutralizing immediate threats from terror outfits.

“India continues to seek cooperation from the international community in holding terror sponsors accountable and preventing further loss of innocent lives,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, reacting to India’s air strikes, United States President Donald Trump said he hopes that the situation ends “very quickly”.

“It’s a shame. We just heard about it… They’ve been fighting for a long time…They have been fighting for many many decades.. and centuries actually. I just hope it ends very quickly,” Trump told reporters.

“It’s a shame, we just heard about it just as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past,” Trump said.

As Indian early Wednesday launched missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have been fighting for a long time and people knew “something was going to happen”.

Indian armed forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ early Wednesday, carrying out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir,  including Bahawalpur which is a stronghold of the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit.— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 6, 2025“>http://

“It’s a shame, we just heard about it just as we were walking in the doors of the Oval. I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past,” Trump said.

“They’ve been fighting for a long time. They’ve been fighting for many, many decades and centuries, actually, if you really think about it,” Trump said when asked about the attacks between India and Pakistan.When asked if he has any message for the countries, he said “No, I just hope it ends very quickly.” PTI

Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that missile strikes were fired by India at Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Bahawalpur in Punjab

The Pakistan Army said that India launched air strikes against the country in early Wednesday, vowing to respond to the attack.

Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that missile strikes were fired by India at Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Bahawalpur in Punjab.

Some time ago, India launched air strikes on Subhanullah mosque in Bahwalpur’s Ahmed East area, Kotli and Muzaffarabad at three places from the air, he told ARY News channel.

“All of our air force jets are airborne. This cowardly and shameful attack was carried out from within India’s airspace. They were never allowed to come and intrude into the space of Pakistan,” he said.

“Let me say it unequivocally: Pakistan will respond to this at a time and place of its own choosing. This heinous provocation will not go unanswered,” he added.

He said that damage assessments are ongoing and that he would provide more information later.

This “temporary happiness” that India has achieved with this attack will be replaced with enduring grief, he added

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A siren will be sounded at 7.30 pm and it will continue for 10 minutes

The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday said it will carry out a blackout drill for 10 minutes on Wednesday evening, appealing to people to keep electricity at their premises switched off during the rehearsal.

The decision comes in the wake of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asking the states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday given the “new and complex threats” that have emerged amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Speaking to reporters here, Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishan Kumar Yadav said the blackout rehearsal will be conducted from 7.30 pm to 7.40 pm on Wednesday. A siren will be sounded at 7.30 pm and it will continue for 10 minutes, he said.

“I appeal to all citizens to switch off lights at their homes for 10 minutes. And if possible, they should remain at their homes so that preparation for a blackout can be conducted,” said Yadav.

He added that the administration also spoke to the residents’ welfare associations and market associations in this regard.

“If people are outside of their homes for some work, they should park their cars and turn off vehicles’ headlights,” he said.

Shopkeepers at markets and shopping malls have also been appealed to keep their lights off, he said.

“It is a preparatory mechanism and we do not need to panic. Alarm will shut at 7.40 pm and thereafter business will be as usual,” he said.

Replying to a question, he said there will not be a power shutdown at hospitals, clinics and medical institutions during the blackout rehearsal. He also appealed to people not to hoard any essentials including petrol, diesel and ration.

To another question, he said the blackout drill is voluntary and shortcomings, if any, will be examined and corrected.

During the drill, security forces may stage simulations of a war-like scenario; some areas might face brief power outages, signal disruptions, etc.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered mock drills to be conducted in 244 districts on May 7 to assess effective civil defence. The development came as security has been tightened in the country following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

The exercise aims at training civilians in protective civil defence protocols by implementing crash blackout procedures and camouflaging critical infrastructure.

This is the first exercise of its kind since 1971, when India and Pakistan were at war. A mock drill is a practice operation designed to simulate an emergency, allowing people to rehearse their responses in a controlled and safe environment. The aim is to help the public better understand their responsibilities and actions in the event of a real emergency.

During the drill, security forces might simulate a war-like situation, and some areas could experience temporary power outages or communication disruptions. It may also include activities such as evacuating buildings, providing first-aid, or following lockdown protocols.

What will happen during the mock drill?

The drill aims to assess effectiveness of air raid sirens in alerting people about threats.

• It aims to train civilians to respond quickly during hostile attacks through basic civil defence techniques.
• It will test the hotline/radio communication links of civil authorities with the IAF.
• It will test performance of control rooms and shadow rooms during emergencies.
• The drill will include crash blackout exercises to simulate war-like conditions.
• The preparedness of rescue teams and firefighters will be tested. Evacuation plans will also be rehearsed to move people from danger zones to safer areas.
• Civilians will be trained to provide basic first-aid, handling firefighting equipment, etc.

Chandigarh will also be a part of the drill.

Public is urged to ensure the following before the drill on Wednesday:

• Avoid restricted areas cordoned off for the exercise.
• Keep basic items/emergency supplies such as battery/solar powered flashlight/torch, radios, valid ID card, emergency kit, water, dry food, basic medicines, etc ready.
• The most important thing is to stay calm. Even if sirens sound or blackout measures are implemented, do not panic.
• Learn siren signals (eg long continuous= alert: short= all-clear); stay tuned to radio/TV for official updates.
• Follow instructions given by police, civil defence personnel, or volunteers during the drill.
• Charge your phone and power bank the night before.
• Note Emergency numbers:

1. Police: 112
2. Fire: 101
3. Ambulance: 120

• Do not use lift from 7 to 8 pm. De-activate the lifts so that during blackout.

During the drill:

1. Do not panic if you hear air raid sirens, obey instructions from authorities, gather in the safe zone immediately.
2. During blackout:

• Stay indoors and away from windows. If you are driving, then park your vehicle and turn off the lights.
• Turn off all indoor and outdoor lights during alerts.
• Shut off gas/electric appliances when blackout is announced/sirens activated.
•  Avoid use of phones or LED devices near windows.
• Use thick curtains or cover windows with cardboards/panels.

This mock drill exercise does not apply to medical establishments, i.e. hospitals and nursing homes.

Planned across several districts, these drills will help in ensuring preparedness during a real emergency. The authorities will then be able to review the problems encountered by civilians in such situations and make possible improvements.

Amid mounting tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, China has added a fresh twist by conducting a firing exercise with live ammunition in Tibet, facing eastern Ladakh. Sources in India confirmed that China was conducting a…

Ajay Banerjee Tribune News Service

Amid mounting tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, China has added a fresh twist by conducting a firing exercise with live ammunition in Tibet, facing eastern Ladakh.

Sources in India confirmed that China was conducting a military exercise that included firing by truck-mounted artillery guns and long-range rockets. Though the exercise is in China’s own territory, its timing and the prevailing situation between India and Pakistan, has merited a hard look from security agencies about Beijing’s intentions.

There was also unusual Chinese military movement on the G219 highway in Tibet. The two nations were locked in a military stand-off from April 2020 to October 2024 along several locations along the Line of Actual Control — the de facto and un-demarcated boundary between the two countries.

In October last year, the two sides announced completed disengagement in the Depsang and Demchok regions of eastern Ladakh and said patrolling would begin soon. However, a large number of troops of both sides are deployed close to the LAC.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who are special representatives on the boundary question, have been tasked with working out a solution.

After the Pahalgam terror attack, China has called for a “swift and fair investigation” and expressed support for its all-weather ally Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests amid Islamabad’s rising tensions with India.