Morning news wrap: India on high alert day after Op Sindoor in Pakistan, Golden Temple goes dark for mock drill & more
Thursday, 8 May 2025 () Tensions escalate as India heightens its defense readiness across land, air, and sea, anticipating potential retaliation from Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. A nationwide mock drill, featuring a blackout at Amritsar's Golden Temple, tests emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, satellite images reveal significant damage to terror camps in Pakistan after the operation, and President Trump is set to announce a major trade deal.
India successfully thwarted Pakistan's drone and missile attacks targeting 15 cities, including Srinagar and Pathankot, on May 7-8. Indian air defense systems.. IndiaTimes
Indian Air Force S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence missile systems were fired last night against targets moving towards India. The targets were successfully.. DNA
In response to Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 innocent lives, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' in the early hours of Wednesday, i.e., May 7 to target.. DNA
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar issued a stern message following Operation Sindoor, calling the strike a "measured and targeted" response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking at the India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting, he emphasized India’s right to defend itself and warned of a “very, very firm response” to any future military action. He also hailed growing cooperation with Iran, referencing the 2024 meeting between PM Modi and President Pezeshkian. The comments come amid rising regional tensions and stronger anti-terror commitments from New Delhi.
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A nationwide civil defence drill, ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, included a blackout in Amritsar to assess emergency preparedness. The exercise, part.. IndiaTimes
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty erupted in a heated exchange with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over delays in the Harriet Tubman $20 bill, his alleged crypto ties to DOGE, and the impact of Trump-era tariffs. With high-level U.S.-China trade talks resuming in Switzerland, Beatty’s outburst spotlights growing frustration within Congress. As Bessent touts upcoming trade deals, Beatty accuses the administration of ignoring economic realities and symbolic justice. Watch the dramatic hearing and the fiery debate that could reshape the tariff narrative.
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Columbia University witnessed fresh unrest as pro-Palestinian protesters occupied Butler Library, prompting the university to summon the NYPD. Several demonstrators were arrested for trespassing after ignoring dispersal warnings. Tensions soared after the Trump administration pulled $400M in funding over antisemitism claims and began visa reviews of protesters. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed efforts to deport international demonstrators. Critics say the administration is using immigration and anti-terror laws to silence student dissent. Columbia leadership condemned the unrest, calling it a disruption of academic order.
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President Trump is set to announce a major trade deal with a “highly respected” nation—confirmed by insiders to be the UK. The deal may include U.S. tariff cuts on British steel, autos, and aluminum in exchange for the UK scrapping its digital services tax. Trump teased the agreement on social media, calling it “the first of many,” sparking speculation and market reactions. With global trade tensions rising and U.S. stock markets shaken, this move may signal a shift from tariff escalation to strategic deal-making. Trump’s next big economic play could redefine U.S. trade diplomacy.
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The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked Pakistan's false claims of striking an Indian military base in Amritsar, exposing the circulated video as.. IndiaTimes
The Amritsar district administration has resumed blackout measures as part of a nationwide civil defense drill to ensure public safety and preparedness. DNA
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