Topic: Indian airspace
Pakistan says it’s waiting for India’s official word to open up its airspace
A govt official in Lahore said that Pakistan will follow suit once the Indian govt lifts the air restriction on Pakistan's flights.
Pakistan will decide on 15 May to reopen airspace for Indian flights
Pakistan's science and technology minister however sees no change in status-quo till elections are over in India.
Key Asia-Europe air route closed after Pakistan shuts its airspace till Friday
Pakistan airspace is the primary route for Southeast Asia and Europe, with about 220 services connecting the regions daily.
Pakistani chopper strays into Indian airspace, PoK ‘PM’ was reportedly on board
The helicopter came into Indian airspace just after noon Sunday. Army PRO in Jammu says air sentries ‘engaged’ it with small arms.
On Camera
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Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking S2 is just as catty, spicy as the first, but less white gaze
Seema Aunty is back. Season two is proof that producers took serious note of the feedback the Netflix show received in season one.
Shut since 2018 violence, TN Sterlite plant’s closure cost economy Rs 14,749 cr, says study
Copper plant in Thoothukudi was closed after protests turned violent & police firing left 13 people dead. Job losses one of major impacts, says study by NGO CUTS International.
Defence
Army looks to reduce troops by 2 lakh, deployment in Kashmir could be rejigged
The Army, which faces a shortage of about 1.35 lakh personnel, is aiming to reduce its strength from 12.8 lakh to around 10.8 lakh.
In Kashmir 3 years on, 3 positive changes, 3 things that should’ve happened & 3 that got worse
Kashmir as a crisis has fallen off our headlines and from the top of our collective minds. Which is precisely the most important change for the better.