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1. Pakistan Vows Retaliation After India’s Operation Sindoor Targets Terror Camps ( Operation Sindoor

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated to a boiling point on May 7, 2025, as Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowed a strong retaliation following India’s daring “Operation Sindoor”. The Indian armed forces launched precision strikes, disbanding nine terror camps based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen. In a televised speech, Sharif mobilized his country, claiming Pakistan’s military preparedness and positioning the nation as a victim of terrorism. He stated, “We will take this war to its conclusion, united for the safety of our people.” The operation, a retaliatory measure against the April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, has heightened the already tense bilateral relationship. Earlier, Pakistan’s highest security authority gave its troops permission to retaliate, hinting at the possibility of increased conflict as both countries await the next step in this high-stakes showdown.

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2. Destruction in Jammu and Kashmir as Pakistani Shelling Kills 15 Civilians ( poonch)

The consequences of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, 2025, prompted a ferocious reaction from Pakistan with heavy shelling from artillery and mortars along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Tangdhar sectors, killing 15 civilians and injuring 43. The incessant shelling, termed “barbaric” by Indian defence authorities, started at 2 a.m., raining down on heavily populated villages in Poonch, Rajouri, Uri, Karnah, and Tangdhar. Houses were leveled to the ground, stores destroyed, and roads strewn with rubble, as people rushed for cover amidst ear-shattering blasts. A policeman denounced the attack on unarmed civilians as cowardly, while survivor Mohd Zahid described the war-like destruction, thankful to have survived. The bombardment, targeting zones such as Mankote and Poonch city, has mounted calls for de-escalation, with residents and officials condemning Pakistan’s move as a desperate reaction to India’s anti-terror operations, fueling regional tensions.

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3. Colonel Sofia Quraishi Conducts Briefing on Operation Sindoor ( Sofia Quraishi)

Colonel Sofia Quraishi was a leader on the evening of May 7, 2025, when she was part of two women officers who addressed the media after India’s successful ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeted terror camps in Pakistan. Quraishi, who has been a trailblazer in the Indian Army Corps of Signals since 1999, accompanied Wing Commander Vyomika Singh in explaining the precision strikes after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri inaugurated the presser. Born in 1974 in Vadodara, Gujarat, to a military family, Quraishi is a master in biochemistry and became the first woman to command a multinational military exercise in 2016, commanding India’s contingent at the ASEAN Plus ‘Force 18.’ Married to an officer of Mechanised Infantry, her leadership and eloquence during the presser highlighted her stature. Her grandfather’s service as an army religious teacher adds a legacy of duty, with Quraishi’s role highlighting the growing prominence of women in India’s military leadership.

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4. Tragic Helicopter Crash in Uttarakhand Claims Five Lives ( Uttarkashi helicopter crash)

A devastating helicopter crash near the Bhagirathi River in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on May 8, 2025, claimed the lives of five passengers, leaving two others seriously injured. The incident, which ANI reported, took place in the border district along Ganganani, involving a chopper that had six passengers and its captain. Rescue teams, which included the State Disaster Response Force and district administration, quickly responded to the scene, with the injured being immediately transferred to a nearby hospital. Images showed the mangled interior of the wreckage, highlighting the severity of the crash. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed condolences and ordered a thorough investigation into the cause, which remains undetermined. The tragedy has cast a somber shadow over Uttarakhand, prompting authorities to prioritize support for the victims’ families and a detailed probe to prevent future incidents in the region’s challenging terrain.

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5. Pakistani Minister Faces On-Air Fact-Check Over Terrorism Claims ( yalda hakim)

Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar had a humiliating experience on May 7, 2025, in a Sky News interview by journalist Yalda Hakim, who verified his assertion that Pakistan has no terror camps. While talking about India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ raids on Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed bases, Tarar continued to assert that Pakistan is a victim of terrorism, mentioning 90,000 lost lives. Hakim rebutted forcefully, citing Osama bin Laden’s Pakistani hideout and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent confession on her show that Pakistan supported terrorism for decades. She also observed the 2018 cut of US aid by former US President Donald Trump concerning Pakistan’s “double game.” Tarar’s effort to derail by referring to India’s reaction to the Jafar Express hijacking came a cropper under Hakim’s questioning, pointing to the credibility issues in Pakistan on the international front despite rising tensions between Pakistan and India.

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6. US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged During Economic Uncertainty ( Jerome Powell interest rate decision)

The US Federal Reserve, on 7th May 2025, decided to keep benchmark interest rates between 4.25% to 4.5% by citing ongoing risks of inflation and uncertainty in global trade. Chairman Jerome Powell repeated a cautious tone, saying there’s “no hurry” to reduce rates while the Fed watches how the economy reacts to increased import tariffs and a decelerating growth rate. The FOMC reported it would monitor data coming in and potential risks prior to changing policy. Ample reason for caution remained, however, in the wake of a 0.3% Q1 2025 GDP contraction, while April’s 177,000 payroll expansion and steady Personal Consumption Expenditures figures gave mixed messages. Powell’s position, in keeping with the March 2025 meeting expecting softening rate reductions by the end of the year, captures the Fed’s walking tightrope in steering past trade conflicts and geopolitical tensions, with future policy changes resting on developing economic currents.

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7. Indian Air Force Takes Charge of Chandigarh Airport, Suspension of Flights ( IAF takeover Chandigarh airport)

In a major action on May 7, 2025, the Indian Air Force took complete charge of Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Mohali, grounding all 52 daily domestic and international flights indefinitely. The action came after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ missile attacks on terror camps in Pakistan, following the Pahalgam attack. Chandigarh International Airport Ltd CEO Ajay Kumar asserted the IAF’s control, with the Airports Authority of India running the civil terminal and the IAF handling runway operations. An X alert directed passengers to seek rescheduling or refund through airlines owing to “changing airspace conditions.” Serving major routes such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Dubai, the airport sees 10,000 passengers daily. The shutown reflects tightened security precautions, the seriousness of the regional context evident in India’s strengthening defence position as hostilities continue.

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8. Trump Press Conference Announces Big Trade Deal

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US President Donald Trump primed a major announcement on May 8, 2025, unveiling preparations for a 10 a.m. Oval Office press conference to announce a “major trade deal” with a “big and highly respected country.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump billed the deal as the “first of many,” without providing further information but building suspense in the wake of aggressive trade policies from his administration. The timing, in the wake of recent tariff increases and tensions with allies such as Canada, indicates a calculated play to realign global trade forces. Trump’s mysterious message fueled rumors regarding the partner country, with analysts watching out for probable deals to contain economic threats raised by current trade wars. The conference is about to provide insightful details into Trump’s economic policies, as the world waits for implications on foreign markets and foreign diplomacy.

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9. Indian Astronaut To Travel On ISS Flight in ISRO-NASA Pact ( Indian astronaut NASA ISRO mission)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 7, 2025, declared that an Indian space traveler will be heading to the International Space Station (ISS) in a soon-to-be-embarked mission as part of a collaborative ISRO-NASA effort. At the Global Conference on Space Exploration in Delhi, Modi presented India’s ambitious plans for space exploration, such as the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035 and lunar marks by 2040, with Mars and Venus on the radar. He highlighted space’s role in governance, from weather forecasting to railway safety, and celebrated the growth of over 250 Indian space startups driving innovations in satellite technology and propulsion. Modi’s vision positions space as a catalyst for curiosity and progress, with the ISS mission marking a milestone in India’s global cooperation and technological prowess, inspiring a new generation to reach for the stars.

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10. Rohit Sharma Says Goodbye to Test Cricket, Turns Attention to ODIs

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma shocked fans on May 8, 2025, by revealing his sudden retirement from Test cricket through Instagram, ending a 12-year career in the format. The 38-year-old, who made his debut in 2013, played 67 Tests, scoring 4,301 runs with 12 centuries and 18 fifties. India won 12 out of 24 Tests under his captaincy. Rohit, who quit the fifth Test against Australia in December 2024 after an inconsistent patch of form, will play One-Day Internationals only. His retirement, after last year’s T20 World Cup title with India, brings to an end a distinguished Test career characterized by refined batting and tactical captaincy. News of his possible dismissal as Test captain broke earlier, but Rohit opting to leave on his own terms shows his interest in legacy and contributions in the shorter formats of the game ahead, leaving the fans nostalgic but optimistic.

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