India’s armed forces successfully thwarted a large-scale, coordinated airspace violation and artillery assault by Pakistan along the western border over the nights of May 7–8 and May 8–9, top defence and foreign ministry officials confirmed in New Delhi at a media briefing on Friday.
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, a message is going viral on WhatsApp claiming that ATMs across India will remain closed for the next 2–3 days due to a “massive ransomware cyber-attack” allegedly linked to Pakistan.
The district administrations of South Garo Hills and West Garo Hills have imposed night curfews along the Indo-Bangladesh border, in response to the heightened risk of cross-border infiltration by unwanted elements, including members of proscribed militant groups and smugglers.
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Assam Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly sharing provocative content on Facebook expressing support for Pakistan and promoting hate speech.
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh on Friday expressed concern over the decision of the opposition parties to opt out of the all party committee, which seeks to examine the proposal for implementation of railway projects in the state.
Shillong’s already picturesque roads are set to get even more beautiful as Meghalaya government is planning to have its major roads have avenue plantation, further elevating the overall beauty of Shillong.
The Roman Catholic Church welcomed a new leader on Thursday evening as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. Joyful crowds at St. Peter’s Square erupted into chants of “Viva il Papa!” even before the official announcement was made from the Vatican balcony.
