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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Old Beirut explosion video falsely linked to Pakistan's attack on India: PIB fact-checks
NEW DELHI: Press Information Bureau on Friday debunked several social media posts which claimed Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation. The fact checking arm of PIB said that a video of explosive attacks in Beirut in 2020 is being spread by the Pakistani handles. "An old video is being shared on social media with the claim that Pakistan has launched a missile attack on India in retaliation," PIB said. Operation Sindoor IPL 2025 suspended as India-Pakistan tensions escalate Pakistan appeals for loans citing 'heavy losses', later says X account hacked Can Pakistan afford a war with India? Here's a reality check PIB also said advised social media users to not fall for the propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles. "The video being shared is of the explosive attack that took place in Beirut, Lebanon in the year 2020, Don't fall for the propaganda being spread by Pakistani handles. Rely only on official information," it added. This comes hours after Armed successfully intercepted and shot down over 50 swarm drones during multiple Pakistani attempts to breach the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders, according to military sources. In a comprehensive counter-drone operation, Army Air Defence units deployed advanced weaponry including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm systems, Schilka systems, and specialized counter-UAS equipment across multiple sectors including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, Akhnoor, Nagrota, and Pathankot. "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir," Army said in a post on X. "The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs," it added. The attacks came a day after Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes on multiple spots in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under ' Operation Sindoor .'
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Pakistan spreads lies on ATM closures, Air Force base attack & more: Here's the truth you need to know
Fact-check 1: ATMs will be closed? False Live Events — PIBFactCheck (@PIBFactCheck) Fact-check 2: Explosions at Jammu Air Force Base? Misleading — PIBFactCheck (@PIBFactCheck) Fact-check 3: Attack on Hazira Port in Gujarat? Wrong — PIBFactCheck (@PIBFactCheck) Fact-check 4: Drone strike in Jalandhar? False — PIBFactCheck (@PIBFactCheck) Fact-check 5: Destruction of an Indian Army post? Debunked — PIBFactCheck (@PIBFactCheck) Fact-check 6: Pakistan's missile attack? Wrongful claim — PIBFactCheck (@PIBFactCheck) Fact-check 7: Airports across India have been closed? Untrue — PIBFactCheck (@PIBFactCheck) Disinformation amid escalating cross-border attacks (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A coordinated disinformation campaign has emerged online, aiming to mislead Indian citizens and provoke alarm, as Pakistan attempts to target key locations along India's western borders, near the Line of Control (LoC), the International Borders, and parts of the states of Punjab, Rajasthan and the UT of Jammu and Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit on Friday has identified and debunked a new set of viral posts and videos that falsely claim damage to Indian infrastructure or military assets. Most of these posts have originated from Pakistani is a summary of key disinformation claims and PIB's fact-checks:A viral WhatsApp message claimed that ATMs across India would be shut for several confirmed that the claim is entirely false. ATMs are functioning normally, and there has been no such advisory from any old image was circulated online, claiming multiple explosions had occurred at the Jammu Air Force claim was found to be misleading. The image in question was unrelated to the current situation, and no such incident took place at the base.A video went viral alleging that Hazira Port in Gujarat had come under claim is false. The video actually depicts an oil tanker explosion that occurred in July 2021 and has no connection to recent events.A video showing a supposed drone attack in Jalandhar is being widely clarified that the footage is of a farm fire and does not depict any drone strike. The accompanying image being shared with the video was identified as a photo from the Kabul Airport blast in August social media accounts shared a video alleging that the Pakistani Army had destroyed an Indian military claim was debunked as entirely false. PIB pointed out that the video is staged and fabricated. There is no unit in the Indian Army called the '20 Raj Battalion,' as referenced in the video.A video was shared online suggesting that Pakistan had launched a missile attack on confirmed the video actually shows the 2020 explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, and is not linked to any military activity between India and media posts claimed that access to airports across the country had been claim is fake. PIB stated that no such decision has been taken by the false claims come against the backdrop of a major escalation in hostilities. On Thursday night, Pakistan launched a wave of attacks using drones and loitering munitions targeting Indian military and civilian locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and forces successfully neutralised over 50 drones in coordinated air defence operations in areas including Udhampur, Samba, Jammu, and Pakistani Army also violated the ceasefire by firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri, Kupwara, Tangdhar, and Karnah. Eight missiles aimed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia were intercepted by Indian defence city and other regions were placed under temporary blackouts, and air raid sirens were activated as a precaution. Indian air defence units responded swiftly, using kinetic and non-kinetic means to intercept incoming were also intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, and blackouts were imposed in Bikaner and Punjab's Jalandhar. Security measures across the country have been intensified, with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security instructing heightened alert levels at airports.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
13 civilians, including 4 children, killed; 59 injured in indiscriminate firing by Pakistan army across LoC, IB
NEW DELHI: Atleast 13 people, including four children and a soilder, were killed and 59 others were injured in a major exchange of fire along the Line of Control and the International Borders across the Jammu and Kashmir artillery pressed into action. The Indian Army is responding to the shelling in equal measure, they said on the ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces after India carried out missile strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Hundreds of residents were forced to take refuge in underground bunkers or shift to safer places as the indiscriminate shelling by Pakistan destroyed houses, vehicles, and various buildings, including a Gurdwara, and created panic among the border residents. The worst-hit was the Poonch district, where 13 deaths were reported with 42 injured, along with Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in north Kashmir. An Indian Army soldier was killed during the shelling. The soldier was identified as Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment "GOC and all ranks of White Knight Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of L/Nk Dinesh Kumar of 5 Fd Regt, who laid down his life on 07 May 25 during Pakistan Army shelling," the Indian Army in a statement said. The shelling was reported from all along the LoC in Poonch, including Balakote, Mendhar, Mankote, Krishna Ghati, Gulpur, Kerni and even Poonch district headquarters, resulting in damage to dozens of houses and vehicles, they said. The shelling from across the border was intense till noon and later continued intermittently, mostly restricting to the Poonch sector for the next few hours. Locals faced a tough time evacuating the victims to hospital due to the heavy shelling, which also hit Poonch bus stand, damaging several buses, the officials said. Ten persons were injured in Uri sector of Baramulla district and three others were injured in Rajouri district, the officials said. 'During the night of 6-7 May 2025, Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing including Artillery shelling from posts across the Line of Control and IB opposite J&K.' The Army said. Three innocent civilians lost their lives in indiscriminate firing and shelling, they said.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
15 civilians, including four children, killed, 43 injured in indiscriminate firing by Pakistan army across LoC, IB
NEW DELHI: Atleast 15 people, including four children and a soilder, were killed and 43 others were injured in a major exchange of fire along the Line of Control and the International Borders across the Jammu and Kashmir artillery pressed into action. The Indian Army is responding to the shelling in equal measure, they said on the ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces after India carried out missile strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Hundreds of residents were forced to take refuge in underground bunkers or shift to safer places as the indiscriminate shelling by Pakistan destroyed houses, vehicles, and various buildings, including a Gurdwara, and created panic among the border residents. The worst-hit was the Poonch district, where 13 deaths were reported with 42 injured, along with Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in north Kashmir. An Indian Army soldier was killed during the shelling. The soldier was identified as Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment "GOC and all ranks of White Knight Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of L/Nk Dinesh Kumar of 5 Fd Regt, who laid down his life on 07 May 25 during Pakistan Army shelling," the Indian Army in a statement said. The shelling was reported from all along the LoC in Poonch, including Balakote, Mendhar, Mankote, Krishna Ghati, Gulpur, Kerni and even Poonch district headquarters, resulting in damage to dozens of houses and vehicles, they said. The shelling from across the border was intense till noon and later continued intermittently, mostly restricting to the Poonch sector for the next few hours. Locals faced a tough time evacuating the victims to hospital due to the heavy shelling, which also hit Poonch bus stand, damaging several buses, the officials said. Ten persons were injured in Uri sector of Baramulla district and three others were injured in Rajouri district, the officials said. 'During the night of 6-7 May 2025, Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing including Artillery shelling from posts across the Line of Control and IB opposite J&K.' The Army said. Three innocent civilians lost their lives in indiscriminate firing and shelling, they said.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
13 civilians, including four children, killed, 57 injured in indiscriminate firing by Pakistan army across LoC, IB
NEW DELHI: Atleast 13 people, including four children and a soilder, were killed and 57 others were injured in a major exchange of fire along the Line of Control and the International Borders across the Jammu and Kashmir artillery pressed into action. The Indian Army is responding to the shelling in equal measure, they said on the ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces after India carried out missile strikes against nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Hundreds of residents were forced to take refuge in underground bunkers or shift to safer places as the indiscriminate shelling by Pakistan destroyed houses, vehicles and various buildings, including a Gurdwara, and created panic among the border residents. The worst-hit was the Poonch district, where all 13 deaths were reported with 42 injured, along with Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in north Kashmir. The shelling was reported from all along the LoC in Poonch, including Balakote, Mendhar, Mankote, Krishna Ghati, Gulpur, Kerni and even Poonch district headquarters, resulting in damage to dozens of houses and vehicles, they said. The shelling from across the border was intense till noon and later continued intermittently, mostly restricting to the Poonch sector for the next few hours. Locals faced a tough time evacuating the victims to hospital due to the heavy shelling, which also hit Poonch bus stand, damaging several buses, the officials said. Ten persons were injured in Uri sector of Baramulla district and three others were injured in Rajouri district, the officials said. 'During the night of 6-7 May 2025, Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing including Artillery shelling from posts across the Line of Control and IB opposite J&K.' The Army said. Three innocent civilians lost their lives in indiscriminate firing and shelling, they said.
