Morning news wrap: India targets Pakistani Air Bases; people wake up to sirens in J&K

The border tension between India and Pakistan has prompted strong actions from both countries. India targeted Pakistan’s Nur Khan, Murid, and Rafiqui air bases following Pakistan’s attack on 26 locations across the LoC, amid rising tensions after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Defence officials dismissed reports claiming damage to India’s S-400 system as fake news, and debris from an unidentified object was found in Sirsa, Haryana. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah criticized the IMF’s $1 billion loan to Pakistan, while the G7 urged both countries to de-escalate tensions. In Rajouri, ADC Raj Kumar Thapa was killed in Pakistani shelling.

Why India Targeted Pakistan’s Nur Khan, Murid, and Rafiqui Air Bases

Following Pakistan’s attack on 26 locations across the LoC, India reportedly launched missile strikes on three key Pakistani air bases—Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, Murid in Chakwal, and Rafiqui in Jhang. The strikes come amid rising tensions after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists. These bases are significant military installations, with Nur Khan serving dual military-civilian roles, Murid housing UAV fleets, and Rafiqui featuring strategic runway infrastructure. Read full story

Reports of Pakistan jet hitting India’s S-400 defence system are false

Defence officials have dismissed reports claiming damage to an S-400 system as baseless and fake news. Meanwhile, amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, debris from an unidentified object was found in Sirsa, Haryana. Although operations at Delhi airport continue as usual, some flights may face delays due to changing airspace conditions. In response to the growing conflict, enhanced security measures have been implemented at airports across the country. Follow live updates

Omar Abdullah slams IMF over $1 billion loan to Pakistan, says it 'reimburses for all ordnance'

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for approving a $1 billion loan to Pakistan amid rising border tensions between the two countries. His remarks followed Pakistan's attacks on 26 locations across India on Saturday, which triggered immediate retaliatory strikes by the Indian Army . Read full story

G7 Nations urge India and Pakistan to de-escalate, call for maximum restraint amid rising tensions

The G7 foreign ministers have strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and called for immediate de-escalation amid rising India-Pakistan military tensions. In a joint statement, the G7 members—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US—and the EU’s high representative urged both nations to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation. Read full story

Rajouri ADC Raj Kumar Thapa Killed, 2 staff injured in Pakistan shelling

Senior government officer Raj Kumar Thapa, the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Rajouri, was killed, and two of his staff members critically injured in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday. An artillery shell hit Thapa's residence in Rajouri town, causing serious injuries. While Thapa succumbed to his injuries at Government Medical College, the other two staff members remain in critical condition. Read full story