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After several tense days, the Indian Army confirmed that the night across Jammu & Kashmir and stretches along the International Border remained peaceful, with no fresh incidents reported. Monday marked a rare moment of calm in the region, following heightened security activity in recent times.

However, concerns remained high in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, where suspected drones—believed to have originated from across the border—were detected on Sunday night, 11 May. In response, local authorities enforced a strict blackout, advising residents to remain indoors and turn off all lights as a precautionary measure.

The developments come in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, which was detailed in a press briefing by senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. According to the briefing, over 100 terrorists were neutralised in targeted strikes, including key figures linked to the IC 814 hijacking and the Pulwama attack. The military leadership also confirmed that nine terror launchpads inside Pakistan had been successfully targeted.

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32 airports to reopen: civil aviation authorities

Civil aviation authorities have decided to reopen 32 airports that were shut for civil flight operations following last week’s armed conflict between India and Pakistan, official sources said on Monday.

A formal announcement regarding the resumption of operations at these airports is expected to be announced soon, the sources added.

Civil flight operations from 32 airports across northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, were suspended from 9-15 May owing to the military standoff between India and Pakistan.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), along with other aviation authorities, issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civilian flight operations.

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The party demanded clarity on what it called a “deal” undermining national sovereignty and accused Trump of hypocrisy, invoking his stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray (File photo) Congress questions Centre over US stance on India-Pakistan ties

The Congress on Sunday questioned the Modi government over the US announcement of a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan, calling it an “unprecedented” move that risks internationalising the Kashmir issue. Party leader Sachin Pilot demanded clarity on whether India had accepted third-party mediation and urged the government to convene another all-party meeting and a special session of Parliament.

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Sachin Pilot (photo: IANS) Calm night along LoC and border as forces stay on high alert

Security forces remained on heightened alert across Jammu & Kashmir and along the international border, even as the night of 11–12 May passed peacefully. According to the Indian Army, no drone sightings or cross-border shelling were reported — marking the first quiet night in recent days.

Army patrolling in J&K Life returns to normal in Rajasthan border districts; schools, airports remain shut

After drone activity and blackouts across Rajasthan’s border areas, including Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Sri Ganganagar, daily life resumed on Monday with roads bustling and routine activities picking up.

However, as a safety measure, schools and colleges remain closed, and exams have been postponed. Airports in Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh, and Bikaner will stay shut until 15 May under heightened security protocols.

Rajasthan border districts return to normalcy; schools, airports remain closed (Photo: IANS) Delhi airport operations stable, minor delays possible

Delhi airport authorities confirmed on Monday, 12 May that operations are running smoothly, though some flights and security checks may face delays. This follows the cancellation of around 100 flights on Sunday, 11 May amid heightened security, with over 30 airports in north and west India briefly shut due to the recent India-Pakistan conflict.

File photograph of passengers looking at the display board at Delhi Airport (photo: PTI) BJP, Congress mourn BSF jawan from Manipur killed in cross-border firing

Political parties in Manipur, including the BJP and Congress, condoled the death of BSF constable Deepak Chingakham, who succumbed to injuries sustained during cross-border firing by Pakistan in Jammu’s R S Pura sector on 10 May. Remembered as a brave and devoted soldier, Chingakham was hailed as a proud son of Manipur whose sacrifice exemplifies the state's resilient spirit.

Top Pakistani officials attended funerals of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor

Indian intelligence agencies have confirmed that senior Pakistani military and civil officials were present at the funerals of designated terrorists eliminated in the 7 May air strikes under Operation Sindoor. Media reports quoted officials who said their attendance points to Pakistan’s continued state-backed support for terror groups operating from its territory.

Markets surge as India-Pakistan tensions ease; Sensex jumps 1,300 points

Indian stock markets opened sharply higher on Monday, buoyed by easing cross-border tensions. The Nifty 50 rose over 412 points to 24,420.10, while the Sensex surged nearly 1,300 points to 80,754.37, reflecting improved investor sentiment after both nations agreed to halt hostilities over the weekend.

476 students from Andhra and Telangana evacuated from border states

A total of 476 students and residents from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been safely evacuated from Jammu & Kashmir and other border areas. Of them, 350 are from Andhra Pradesh, with 100 arriving in Delhi on Sunday. The Andhra Pradesh Bhavan has established a 24x7 control room in the national capital to support those returning from high-risk zones.

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A BSF jawan guards Integrated Check Post near Attari-Wagah border on 9 May (photo: PTI) No firing in Punjab border districts; schools shut as precaution

Officials confirmed that no firing incidents were reported along the International Border in Amritsar and other Punjab districts. However, all schools, colleges, and universities in Amritsar will remain closed on Monday as a precautionary measure, with teachers advised to conduct online classes from home. Dismissing social media rumours, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney clarified that there was no siren alert or blackout in Amritsar on Sunday night, and urged residents to avoid panic.

Schools in six Punjab districts near border remain closed as situation stabilises

Schools in Sangrur and five other districts of Punjab, located near the Pakistan border, will remain closed today due to ongoing security concerns. Officials confirmed that while educational institutions are temporarily shut, the situation in the bordering villages is gradually returning to normal.

Morning scenes from Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir: Calm Prevails as Daily Life Resumes

Monday morning in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir, unfolded with a sense of calm as locals went about their daily routines. Streets were bustling with activity, markets reopened, and public life resumed, reflecting a return to normalcy following a period of heightened security.

Indian Army reports peaceful night in Jammu & Kashmir, no incidents recorded

The Indian Army confirmed that the night remained peaceful across Jammu & Kashmir and along the International Border, with no incidents reported. This marked the first instance of calm in recent days, offering a brief respite from heightened tensions in the region.

Barmer on alert after drone sightings; blackout in border areas continues as western sector settles

Drones were reported over Rajasthan’s Barmer district, prompting authorities to enforce a blackout across border areas. Residents have been advised to stay indoors as a precaution, while normalcy has returned to other parts of the western region.

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