Delhi Airport Underfire? Truth Revealed in Viral Video Clip

The Latest on the India-Pakistan Standoff:

India and Pakistan are locked in a tense standoff, with borders sizzling with military activity. But after a series of skirmishes, a temporary ceasefire has been called on May 10, 2025, following a days-long bout of cross-border firing [1].

This latest move comes after a Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, that claimed twenty-six innocent lives, instigating mounting animosity between the two nuclear neighbours [1]. In response, India retaliated, under 'Operation Sindoor,' zeroing in on nine terrorist infrastructures across multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Many terrorists met their end as a result of the precision airstrikes [1].

However, faking news has been a byproduct of this turmoil, with a false video circulating on social media claiming to show a missile strike on New Delhi Airport. But PIB Fact Check, a division of the PIB dedicated to combating misinformation, has verified that the video is an old one, totally detached from the current India-Pakistan situation [2].

During this tense period, a host of unfortunate incidents have occurred, such as drone attacks on Indian soil—from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat. Fortunately, India's military has skillfully intercepted these drones using sophisticated air defense systems. Regrettably, three civilians were injured in a drone attack in Ferozepur, Punjab [2].

Due to escalating tensions, some airports have been closed, with NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) extended until May 14. The global community has expressed concerns about the conflict and voiced hopes for an expeditious resolution [2].

Meanwhile, life in India has also been affected, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) being suspended for a week owing to the prevailing border tensions and the Kartarpur Corridor brief closure [3].

While tensions remain high with instances of drone infiltrations and cross-border firing, the current development is the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. For the latest updates and further details about Operation Sindoor, additional sources should be consulted.

The recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan following the border skirmishes, notably a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, has been scrutinized by the PIB Fact Check division to combat misinformation, such as a false video of a missile strike on New Delhi Airport.
In this period of war-and-conflicts, general news covers not only the India-Pakistan standoff but also the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone attacks, originating from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat, which have affected civilians, albeit Indians have thwarted these incursions with their air defense systems.
Serious incidents have transpired during this tense time, including the temporary closure of specific airports and the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a consequence of the persisting border tensions and the brief closure of the Kartarpur Corridor.
Amidst the crime-and-justice sphere, politics remains intricately connected to these war-and-conflicts, as the global community continually expresses apprehensions over the ongoing India-Pakistan standoff and hopes for a speedy resolution to avoid further escalation.