9 May 2025: India-Pakistan Drone Tensions, Balochistan Uprising, IPL Suspended

In today’s News at 7, host Prateek Lidhoo brings you the top headlines as of Friday, 9th May. Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point after Islamabad launched a coordinated drone and missile attack across 24 Indian cities, which was successfully intercepted by India's air defence systems. In response to security threats, Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district has declared a complete blackout and imposed strict movement restrictions. Meanwhile, Baloch rebel groups have seized the moment to intensify their offensive against Pakistani forces, raising their flag in parts of Balochistan as calls for independence grow louder. Back home, the BCCI has suspended the 2025 IPL season for a week in solidarity with national security concerns. And in a major development, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has paved the way for military trials of civilians, boosting the power of General Asim Munir amid growing internal unrest. Stay tuned to News at 7 for your daily news wrap, only on India Today Podcasts.Produced by Prateek LidhooSound mix by