National News
Trouble in Yadav clan, Akhilesh does not campaign in Azamgarh

The Yadav family in Uttar Pradesh is now facing trouble from within.
If sources are to be believed, all is not well in the family and this is the reason why Samajwadi patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and SP president Akhilesh Yadav have not campaigned in the by-elections in Azamgarh even though both have held the seat in the past.
Akhilesh’s cousin Dharmendra Yadav is contesting the seat and is being challenged by Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua of BJP and Guddu Jamali of BSP.
The contest is not easy and even a slight diversion of votes could affect the outcome.
A senior party leader, who spoke to IANS on condition of anonymity, said, “I do not understand why Akhilesh has not campaigned in Azamgarh even though he won the seat in 2019. He should have focussed on campaigning because this by-election is a prestige issue for us.”
Party sources say that there is no valid reason for Akhilesh not to campaign in his own erstwhile constituency and that too, when his own cousin is the candidate.
“This is a clear indication that all is not well in the family. The fissures that appeared when Aparna Yadav joined the BJP earlier this year, seem to be growing by the day,” a party functionary said.
The family is also facing trouble since Akhilesh’s estranged uncle Shivpal Yadav has now started speaking out against his nephew and is determined to strengthen his own party (Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia), which means that he will move out of SP, sooner than later.
On Tuesday, when most partymen expected Akhilesh to go to Azamgarh since this is the last day of campaign, the SP chief chose to go to Kannauj instead.
Surprisingly, senior SP leader Mohd Azam Khan has not only been campaigning vigorously in his constituency Rampur but has even campaigned for Dharmendra Yadav in Azamgarh.
Sources said that Azam Khan has set aside his health issues and is making all efforts to ensure that the party retains the Rampur seat, which is a matter of prestige for him.
Azam Khan’s associate Asim Raja is the party candidate from Rampur.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Cyber Department warns against fake news circulation amid rising India-Pak tensions

Mumbai, May 10: The Office of the Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber Department, on Saturday issued an advisory warning against the circulation of fake news amid cross-border tensions, asking the citizens to show restraint.
“Spreading false information, knowingly or unknowingly, is a punishable offence under relevant provisions of law. Maharashtra Cyber strongly advises all citizens to exercise restraint and discernment while consuming and sharing information, particularly in relation to matters of national importance. The Government of India maintains official communication channels and verified platforms for issuing statements, updates, and press releases concerning national security and defence matters. Citizens are urged to rely exclusively on these official sources for information and are firmly discouraged from forwarding or amplifying unverified messages, videos, or images that may contribute to social discord or misinformation,” said the advisory.
The department has appealed to all individuals to act responsibly, verify facts from authorised sources, and report any suspicious or misleading content at the earliest opportunity.
“In view of the prevailing cross-border tensions, accurate and timely information concerning developments at the border and adjoining regions holds vital importance for citizens. However, Maharashtra Cyber has observed with concern that amidst the dissemination of critical information, several instances of fake news are being circulated across various digital platforms. This misinformation not only misleads the public but also promotes confusion and unrest within society,” said the advisory.
“A considerable volume of this fake content pertains to alleged army movements, strategic operations, or retaliatory measures from neighbouring countries. Such unverified and misleading content poses a serious risk to national security and may contribute to the escalation of tensions. Unsocial elements appear to be exploiting the sensitivity of the situation by generating and distributing this fake news with the intention of gaining followers, inciting panic, or manipulating public perception,” said the advisory.
Taking cognisance of these developments, Maharashtra Cyber has issued several notices for the removal of such false narratives across social media and communication platforms. The department remains fully committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy information environment and will continue to coordinate with platform operators and enforcement agencies to curb the spread of misinformation.
The Cyber Department’s advisory comes a day after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warned that the government will take stern action against those spreading fake news on social media.
CM Fadnavis, at the meeting he chaired to review the security arrangement and preparedness amid escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, asked the administration to study the central government’s ‘Union War Book’ in depth and inform everyone about it.
Police cyber cells in every district should monitor social media and identify handles that are helping Pakistan and take action against them. If anyone is helping the enemy or spreading false information, take action against them, he said at the meeting.
Further, Eknath Shinde said, “Spreading fake news on social media is a serious crime. Strict action would be taken against it. We request that people not film, video, and broadcast whatever preparations are being made by the military and coast guard forces, as it is important from a security perspective.”
He announced that the government will initiate strong action against those engaged in spreading fake news on social media.
National News
Missile-like object falls into Srinagar’s Dal Lake, drone shot down over Srinagar airfield

Srinagar/Jammu, May 10: A missile-like object dropped into Srinagar’s Dal Lake on Saturday as loud explosions rocked the city.
Officials said that a missile-like object fell into Dal Lake this morning. The object’s debris has been recovered and is being analysed, the officials added.
Another suspicious object was recovered from the Lasjan area of Srinagar, and the same is also being analysed.
Loud explosions continued to rock Srinagar and Jammu cities as people started panicking and asking about these explosions.
Five people, including Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri and a woman identified as Rashida Bi were among the five killed persons by indiscriminate shelling by Pakistan.
One person identified as Ashok Kumar was killed by a splinter in the R.S. Pura area of Jammu. Two residents of Bihar, including a two-year-old boy and a 36-year-old man, were also killed in the Mendhar area of Poonch district.
Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said on X, “Reviewed security situation in the border districts. Anguished by the loss of lives due to unprovoked shelling by Pakistan. We have lost brave citizens, including our ADDC Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, in the line of duty. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.”
A drone was shot down by the air-defence system at the old airfield in Srinagar on Saturday as the city was rocked by massive blasts, officials said.
Two massive explosions were heard near the Srinagar airport around noon, they said.
The officials said a drone hovering over the old airfield, also called the “technical” airport, was shot down by the air defence system.
Further details were awaited, they added.
Former chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on X, “Even though initially U.S. Vice President Vance stated that America wouldn’t intervene beyond a certain point in the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan – now in light of the worrying intensity of the situation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reached out to the Pakistani Army Chief, urging de-escalation. India, as the world’s largest democracy and now as an emerging power/ the most populous nation, with a rapidly growing economy ranked third globally, must not rely on inconsistent international support. Instead, India should embrace its leadership role in the subcontinent and take the first step to de-escalate. The world is watching us. This is the moment for India to stand tall and demonstrate that its true strength lies in its soft power and commitment to peace, not in nukes.”
National News
India hit 8 military bases in Pakistan, including Sialkot station: Centre

New Delhi, May 10: India responded strongly to Pakistan’s repeated drone and missile attacks and hit at least eight military targets inside Pakistan on Friday night with precision, thereby causing significant damage, the Centre told the Media, as part of a special briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’.
Six Pakistani military bases were targeted with precision while one radar site and one aviation base was targeted in Indian strikes, informed the special team led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, flanked by two women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
“Pakistan military bases at Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian were targeted through air launch, precision ammunition and fighter jets. A radar site in Pasrur and an aviation base in Sialkot were also targeted with precision ammunition. During these actions, India ensured minimum collateral damage and losses,” Wing Commander Vyomika Singh told the Media.
She said that Indian armed forces resorted to retaliatory action and targeted technical installations, command and control centres, radar sites and arms store inside Pakistan after it deliberately targeted air bases last night.
“Pakistan attacked Indian bases in Udhampur, Pathankot and Bathinda among other stations last night,” the team admitted but dismissed reports that there were severe damages.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh also displayed the time-stamp images of the military facilities to negate Pakistan’s false claims of having targeted these IAF bases.
The special team, helmed by the Foreign Secretary also spotlighted how Pakistan, a safe haven for terrorists was brazenly trying to escalate the situation. They said that they have ample information of Pakistan moving its troops to border areas.
“The Pakistani military has been observed as moving their troops into forward areas, indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation. Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness. All hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded to appropriately,” the Wing Commander said.
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