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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 13) interacted with brave air warriors and soldiers at the Adampur Airbase.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pm-modi">PM Modi</a> said that India "will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail" and "will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail."
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-is-land-of-gautam-buddha-guru-gobind-singh-pm-modi-hails-operation-sindoor-gives-stark-warning-to-terrorists-9064396">'India is land of Gautam Buddha, Guru Gobind Singh': PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor, gives stark warning to terrorists</a>
Following Operation Sindoor, which was carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, Pakistan forces resorted to military aggression. Their attacks were met with retaliation from the Indian Armed Forces, who also pounded Pakistan airbases.
During his address, he said, "When our drones destroy the walls of the enemy's fort, when our missiles reach the target with a whizzing sound, the enemy hears 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. When we light up the sun even at night, the enemy sees 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. When our armies blow away the threat of nuclear blackmail, then only one thing resonates from the sky- 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. All of you have made millions of Indians proud, have made every Indian's mother proud, you have created history, and I have come among you this morning to see you..."
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-saw-the-true-face-of-pak-when-its-army-officials-attended-funerals-of-terrorists-pm-modi-9064451">&lsquo;World saw the true face of Pak when its army officials attended funerals of terrorists&rsquo;: PM Modi</a>
<h2>'Nefarious designs of Pakistan failed'</h2>
The prime minister said that following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani forces tried to attack Adampur airbase.
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PM Modi says, "...Hum ghar mein ghus kar maarenge aur bachne ka ek mauka tak nahi denge..." He added, The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy have defeated the Pakistani Army on which these terrorists were relying. (Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/EuQVWPmIMS">pic.twitter.com/EuQVWPmIMS</a>
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"Rattled with Operation Sindoor, the enemy tried to attack this air base and several of our other air bases multiple times. They targeted us again and again but the nefarious designs of Pakistan failed each time," he said.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pm-modi-india-pakistan-ceasefire-pahalgam-terror-attack-9061815">&lsquo;Terrorists wiped off our women&rsquo;s Sindoor, we obliterated their headquarters&rsquo;: PM Modi explains symbolism behind &lsquo;Operation&nbsp;Sindoor&rsquo;</a>
"I can proudly say that all of you reached your target with perfection. In Pakistan, it was not just the terrorist camps and their air bases that were destroyed, but their nefarious designs and audacity were also defeated," he added.
Watch | PM Modi speaks with S-400 in background; lauds valour of armed forces | PM Modi at Adampur Air Base
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PM Modi said that India "will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail" and "will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail." India news

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 13) interacted with brave air warriors and soldiers at the Adampur Airbase. PM Modi said that India "will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail" and "will strike precisely and decisively at the terrorist hideouts developing under the cover of nuclear blackmail." Also read | 'India is land of Gautam Buddha, Guru Gobind Singh': PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor, gives stark warning to terrorists Following Operation Sindoor, which was carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, Pakistan forces resorted to military aggression. Their attacks were met with retaliation from the Indian Armed Forces, who also pounded Pakistan airbases. During his address, he said, "When our drones destroy the walls of the enemy's fort, when our missiles reach the target with a whizzing sound, the enemy hears 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. When we light up the sun even at night, the enemy sees 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. When our armies blow away the threat of nuclear blackmail, then only one thing resonates from the sky- 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. All of you have made millions of Indians proud, have made every Indian's mother proud, you have created history, and I have come among you this morning to see you..." Also read | ‘World saw the true face of Pak when its army officials attended funerals of terrorists’: PM Modi 'Nefarious designs of Pakistan failed' The prime minister said that following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani forces tried to attack Adampur airbase. PM Modi says, "...Hum ghar mein ghus kar maarenge aur bachne ka ek mauka tak nahi denge..." He added, The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy have defeated the Pakistani Army on which these terrorists were relying. (Source: ANI) pic.twitter.com/EuQVWPmIMS — WION (@WIONews) May 13, 2025 "Rattled with Operation Sindoor, the enemy tried to attack this air base and several of our other air bases multiple times. They targeted us again and again but the nefarious designs of Pakistan failed each time," he said. Also read | ‘Terrorists wiped off our women’s Sindoor, we obliterated their headquarters’: PM Modi explains symbolism behind ‘Operation Sindoor’ "I can proudly say that all of you reached your target with perfection. In Pakistan, it was not just the terrorist camps and their air bases that were destroyed, but their nefarious designs and audacity were also defeated," he added. Watch | PM Modi speaks with S-400 in background; lauds valour of armed forces | PM Modi at Adampur Air Base

'When our missiles reach target, enemy hears Bharat Mata ki Jai': PM Modi praises Indian Armed forces at Adampur Airbase

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to host the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) final as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) considers its options. According to reports on Tuesday, the BCCI is mulling its options as the 125,000 capacity stadium is the top priority to host the IPL 2025 final, along with the Qualifier 2. This report comes a day after the BCCI announced a rearranged schedule for the IPL 2025, which was at a halt due to near-war tensions between India and Pakistan.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Narendra Modi Stadium to host final?</h2>
According to a prominent report from Cricbuzz, the BCCI has shortlisted Ahmedabad for the Qualifier 2 and the IPL 2025 final. The venue if given the hosting rights for the final will host it for the third time since 2022. In IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final while in 2023 the final was played over two days after rain played spoilsport.
The Qualifier 2 and the IPL 2025 final were initially set to take place in Kolkata&rsquo;s Eden Gardens, but the Indo-Pak war situation saw the IPL come to a halt on Friday (May 9). Hyderabad, on the other hand, was set to host the Eliminator and Qualifier 1 match.
The report also adds that Mumbai&rsquo;s Wankhede Stadium is favourite to host the Eliminator and Qualifier 1 match. However, the final decision will hinge on the BCCI as it explores its options for the Playoffs. Earlier reports suggested, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai were front-runners to host the remaining 16 matches of the IPL 2025.
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However, on Monday evening, BCCI announced six venues to host the remaining 12 matches in the league stage, including Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow. Bengaluru, Mumbai and Ahmedabad are the other venues to host the league stage matches.
The IPL 2025 will resume from May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru. The Playoffs will start from May 29, while the final will take place on June 3 as per the rearranged schedule.

According to reports on Tuesday, the BCCI is mulling its options as the 125,000 capacity stadium is the top priority to host the IPL final, along with the Qualifier 2. India News | Cricket | Sports

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to host the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) final as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) considers its options. According to reports on Tuesday, the BCCI is mulling its options as the 125,000 capacity stadium is the top priority to host the IPL 2025 final, along with the Qualifier 2. This report comes a day after the BCCI announced a rearranged schedule for the IPL 2025, which was at a halt due to near-war tensions between India and Pakistan. Narendra Modi Stadium to host final? According to a prominent report from Cricbuzz, the BCCI has shortlisted Ahmedabad for the Qualifier 2 and the IPL 2025 final. The venue if given the hosting rights for the final will host it for the third time since 2022. In IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final while in 2023 the final was played over two days after rain played spoilsport. The Qualifier 2 and the IPL 2025 final were initially set to take place in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, but the Indo-Pak war situation saw the IPL come to a halt on Friday (May 9). Hyderabad, on the other hand, was set to host the Eliminator and Qualifier 1 match. The report also adds that Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is favourite to host the Eliminator and Qualifier 1 match. However, the final decision will hinge on the BCCI as it explores its options for the Playoffs. Earlier reports suggested, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai were front-runners to host the remaining 16 matches of the IPL 2025. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June However, on Monday evening, BCCI announced six venues to host the remaining 12 matches in the league stage, including Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow. Bengaluru, Mumbai and Ahmedabad are the other venues to host the league stage matches. The IPL 2025 will resume from May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru. The Playoffs will start from May 29, while the final will take place on June 3 as per the rearranged schedule.

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium likely to host IPL 2025 final and Qualifier 2 - Report

Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operatin-sindoor-pm-narendra-modi-meets-indian-air-force-personnel-at-adampur-base-after-1st-address-to-the-nation-9063289" rel="dofollow">Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base</a> in Punjab on Tuesday morning (May 13) and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan.&nbsp;
Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-are-kirana-hills-and-why-is-the-location-in-discussion-after-operation-sindoor-explained-9062648">What are Kirana Hills, and why is the location in discussion after Operation Sindoor | WION Explains</a>
<h2>PM Modi's message to Pakistan</h2>
In a big message to Pakistan, India's&nbsp;surface-to-air missile <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pahalgam-terror-attack-indias-s-400-ready-if-pakistan-strikes-back-know-about-missile-defence-system-9043683" rel="dofollow">S-400</a> can be seen in the background as PM Modi is greeted by the members of the Armed Forces at the airbase.&nbsp;The air defence systems including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-after-india-strikes-pak-s-400-air-defence-missile-system-on-high-alert-know-what-are-s-400s-9042483" rel="dofollow">S-400</a> and Akash played a crucial role in India's defence in response to cross-border shelling and drone attacks from Pakistan, as per reports.
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Pakistan had also claimed that it had hit the Adampur base in Hoshiarpur, Punjab as a part of their misinformation campaign amid escalating tensions between the two countries. In a video, members of the Armed Forces can be heard chanting 'Vande Mataram' &amp; 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.&nbsp;
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of the Armed Forces chant 'Vande Mataram' &amp; 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' PM Modi went to Air Force Station Adampur and met brave air warriors and soldiers (Source:ANI) <a href="https://t.co/WwumxYjeoR">pic.twitter.com/WwumxYjeoR</a>
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Adampur air base, greeted with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' chants . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/9CW3LxK1PZ">pic.twitter.com/9CW3LxK1PZ</a>
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The prime minister's visit comes after days of intense conflict between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor under which India struck terror sites in the neighbouring country. Modi said on X, "Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation."
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Sharing some more glimpses from my visit to AFS Adampur. <a href="https://t.co/G9NmoAZvTR">pic.twitter.com/G9NmoAZvTR</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1922198995289468930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In his address to the nation on Monday, PM Modi expressed his sorrow over the killing of innocents in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. "The merciless killing of innocent citizens in front of their family and their children on the basis of their religion was a very gruesome face of terror and cruelty. This was also a disgusting attempt to break the harmony and unity of the country. For me personally this was very painful," he had said.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets IAF personnel at Adampur air base in Punjab, gets briefed on operations . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NarendraModi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NarendraModi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/4y4UAYCgW9">pic.twitter.com/4y4UAYCgW9</a>
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In a big message to Pakistan, India's surface-to-air missile S-400 can be seen in the background as PM Modi is greeted by the members of the Armed Forces at the airbase. India News, Pakistan, south asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to the Adampur air base in Punjab on Tuesday morning (May 13) and interacted with air force personnel, who have been in the thick of action during the recent conflict with Pakistan. Read More | What are Kirana Hills, and why is the location in discussion after Operation Sindoor | WION Explains PM Modi's message to Pakistan In a big message to Pakistan, India's surface-to-air missile S-400 can be seen in the background as PM Modi is greeted by the members of the Armed Forces at the airbase. The air defence systems including S-400 and Akash played a crucial role in India's defence in response to cross-border shelling and drone attacks from Pakistan, as per reports. S-400 air defence system seen in background at Adampur air base Photograph: (X) Pakistan had also claimed that it had hit the Adampur base in Hoshiarpur, Punjab as a part of their misinformation campaign amid escalating tensions between the two countries. In a video, members of the Armed Forces can be heard chanting 'Vande Mataram' & 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of the Armed Forces chant 'Vande Mataram' & 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' PM Modi went to Air Force Station Adampur and met brave air warriors and soldiers (Source:ANI) pic.twitter.com/WwumxYjeoR — WION (@WIONews) May 13, 2025 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Adampur air base, greeted with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' chants . . . .#OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/9CW3LxK1PZ — WION (@WIONews) May 13, 2025 Read More | India-Pak ceasefire | It took just 3 hours for Pakistan to breach an understanding: Can it be ever trusted? The prime minister's visit comes after days of intense conflict between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor under which India struck terror sites in the neighbouring country. Modi said on X, "Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation." Sharing some more glimpses from my visit to AFS Adampur. pic.twitter.com/G9NmoAZvTR — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2025 Read More | Operation Sindoor: PM Modi highlights KEY strategic shift in India's approach to Pakistan: Know what they are In his address to the nation on Monday, PM Modi expressed his sorrow over the killing of innocents in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. "The merciless killing of innocent citizens in front of their family and their children on the basis of their religion was a very gruesome face of terror and cruelty. This was also a disgusting attempt to break the harmony and unity of the country. For me personally this was very painful," he had said. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets IAF personnel at Adampur air base in Punjab, gets briefed on operations . . . .#NarendraModi #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/4y4UAYCgW9 — WION (@WIONews) May 13, 2025

Adampur airbase visit: With S-400 in background, PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan

Indian Army launched a massive operation against terrorist on Shoekal Keller, in the Shopian district of South Kashmir, on&nbsp; Tuesday (May 13).
The joint operation involving the Indian Army and the local security forces, which started in the morning, was launched on the intelligence report provided by the Rashtriya Rifles unit. The situation escalated swiftly and there was heavy fire from both ends, which resulted in the death of three terrorists.
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The slain terrorists have been identified as Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi, both of whom are Lashkar-e-Toiba/ The Resistance Front (TRF) operatives, and the identity of the third terrorist is being ascertained. Shaheen was the operational commander of&nbsp; TRF in Kashmir.&nbsp;
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OPERATION KELLER On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RashtriyasRifles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RashtriyasRifles</a> Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Shopian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Shopian</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/KZwIkEGiLF">pic.twitter.com/KZwIkEGiLF</a>
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<h2>Backdrop of Retaliatory Strikes and Fragile Ceasefire</h2>
India had witnessed one of the most brutal terror attacks on 22nd April, when armed terrorists shot down 26 civilians in&nbsp;Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam valley in Kashmir. India, in retaliation, responded with Operation Sindoor and struck at nine terrorist infrastructure targets across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on the night of May 6-7.&nbsp;
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Pakistan countered by attacking Indian military bases and civilian areas near the western border. India countered Pakistan's hostility by targeting 11 strategic air bases to reduce their offensive capabilities.
A ceasefire between India and Pakistan was brokered on May 10. Even after the ceasefire, there had been occasional skirmishes along the western border where Indian air defence units shot down several Pakistani drones.
This counter-insurgency measure comes following the announcement earlier today by the Jammu and Kashmir government. It released photos of three terrorists linked to the Pahlgham attack with a bounty of Rs 20 lakh.
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Discover the details of Operation Keller, where the Indian Army neutralised three terrorists in Shopian, as part of a major counter-insurgency effort. India News

Indian Army launched a massive operation against terrorist on Shoekal Keller, in the Shopian district of South Kashmir, on Tuesday (May 13). The joint operation involving the Indian Army and the local security forces, which started in the morning, was launched on the intelligence report provided by the Rashtriya Rifles unit. The situation escalated swiftly and there was heavy fire from both ends, which resulted in the death of three terrorists. Also Read: Turkish Songar vs India’s air defence: How Bharat crushed Pak's drone swarm LeT Terrorist The slain terrorists have been identified as Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi, both of whom are Lashkar-e-Toiba/ The Resistance Front (TRF) operatives, and the identity of the third terrorist is being ascertained. Shaheen was the operational commander of TRF in Kashmir. OPERATION KELLER On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce… pic.twitter.com/KZwIkEGiLF — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 13, 2025 Also Read: When Vajpayee rejected Clinton's offer to talk over Kargil war: Till Pakistan had a 'single inch of our land...' Backdrop of Retaliatory Strikes and Fragile Ceasefire India had witnessed one of the most brutal terror attacks on 22nd April, when armed terrorists shot down 26 civilians in Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam valley in Kashmir. India, in retaliation, responded with Operation Sindoor and struck at nine terrorist infrastructure targets across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on the night of May 6-7. Also Read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi highlights KEY strategic shift in India's approach to Pakistan: Know what they are Pakistan countered by attacking Indian military bases and civilian areas near the western border. India countered Pakistan's hostility by targeting 11 strategic air bases to reduce their offensive capabilities. A ceasefire between India and Pakistan was brokered on May 10. Even after the ceasefire, there had been occasional skirmishes along the western border where Indian air defence units shot down several Pakistani drones. This counter-insurgency measure comes following the announcement earlier today by the Jammu and Kashmir government. It released photos of three terrorists linked to the Pahlgham attack with a bounty of Rs 20 lakh.

Operation Keller: Three terrorists killed by Indian Army in J&K's Shopian

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&ldquo;You can change friends, but not neighbours.&rdquo;
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The above-mentioned words by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Indian prime minister and late leader of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), &nbsp;will resonate well with our neighbouring nation, Pakistan. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. This was the response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people - mostly Indian Hindu tourists- were killed.&nbsp;
On May 10, a ceasefire was announced. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India and Pakistan reached an agreement to halt hostilities. But Pakistan could not stand by its words, as within hours, the country violated the ceasefire.&nbsp;
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The escalated tensions are now mading many people recall the era of Vajpayee and his stance on the relationship with Pakistan during the Kargil war in 1999.&nbsp;
<h2>The Kargil War - 1999</h2>
The Kargil War of &nbsp;May 1999 took place when Pakistan violated the ceasefire. The Line of Control (LoC) ceasefire agreement, which was part of the Simla Agreement of 1972, was breached when Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated Indian positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
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The infiltration began in early May 1999, though planning and movement had started earlier, around late 1998. When Indian soldiers vacated the strategic heights in the Dras, Kargil, and Batalik sectors in winter, Pakistani forces, disguised as militants, occupied those areas. India launched Operation Vijay to evict the intruders and successfully regained its positions.
After this, the US under Bill Clinton intervened to prevent any further escalation between the two nuclear-armed adversaries.&nbsp;
<h2>The US intervention&nbsp;</h2>
Clinton held a meeting with the then-prime minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, in Washington. The US refused any sort of mediation or support to Sharif unless Pakistan withdrew unconditionally from the LoC.&nbsp;
India refused Clinton's suggestion for negotiation with Pakistan and stood firm on its stance of national security.
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Clinton feared that a nuclear war could happen amid speculation that India would respond with full force if Pakistan deployed nuclear weapons.&nbsp;
The then-US president called Vajpayee on July 2, 1999, during which the then Indian PM refused to negotiate under the threat of aggression.&nbsp;
Bruce Riedel, the then Special Assistant to the US president, revealed what Clinton told Sharif in a call.&nbsp;
"The President repeated his caution, 'Come only if you are ready to withdraw, I can't help you if you are not ready to pull back, '" Riedel recalled Clinton as saying.
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<h2>'I was under no pressure'&nbsp;</h2>
After the Kargil war, Vajpayee criticised the then-leader of the opposition, Sonia Gandhi, in Parliament for accusing him of being pressurised by Clinton.&nbsp;
"During the Kargil war, Clinton called me and said that the Pakistan prime minister is here (in the US) and invited me to the US to talk to him," Vajpayee said.&nbsp;
"So I did not go. I was under no pressure," he added.&nbsp;
He said that he told Clinton India would not talk to the Pakistani leader as long as that country had even a "single inch of our land".

India News | South Asia | Pakistan | After the Kargil war, Vajpayee criticised the then-leader of the opposition, Sonia Gandhi, in Parliament for accusing him of being pressurised by Clinton.

“You can change friends, but not neighbours.” — Atal Bihari Vajpayee The above-mentioned words by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Indian prime minister and late leader of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will resonate well with our neighbouring nation, Pakistan. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. This was the response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people - mostly Indian Hindu tourists- were killed. On May 10, a ceasefire was announced. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India and Pakistan reached an agreement to halt hostilities. But Pakistan could not stand by its words, as within hours, the country violated the ceasefire. Also read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi highlights KEY strategic shift in India's approach to Pakistan: Know what they are The escalated tensions are now mading many people recall the era of Vajpayee and his stance on the relationship with Pakistan during the Kargil war in 1999. The Kargil War - 1999 The Kargil War of May 1999 took place when Pakistan violated the ceasefire. The Line of Control (LoC) ceasefire agreement, which was part of the Simla Agreement of 1972, was breached when Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated Indian positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Also read: Meet Col Sofia Qurashi's twin sister and Vadodara’s 'Wonder Woman', Dr Shyna Sunsara The infiltration began in early May 1999, though planning and movement had started earlier, around late 1998. When Indian soldiers vacated the strategic heights in the Dras, Kargil, and Batalik sectors in winter, Pakistani forces, disguised as militants, occupied those areas. India launched Operation Vijay to evict the intruders and successfully regained its positions. After this, the US under Bill Clinton intervened to prevent any further escalation between the two nuclear-armed adversaries. The US intervention Clinton held a meeting with the then-prime minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, in Washington. The US refused any sort of mediation or support to Sharif unless Pakistan withdrew unconditionally from the LoC. India refused Clinton's suggestion for negotiation with Pakistan and stood firm on its stance of national security. Also read: Morning news brief: India-Pak news updates; Pat Cummins-led Australia name 15-man squad for WTC Final, and more Clinton feared that a nuclear war could happen amid speculation that India would respond with full force if Pakistan deployed nuclear weapons. The then-US president called Vajpayee on July 2, 1999, during which the then Indian PM refused to negotiate under the threat of aggression. Bruce Riedel, the then Special Assistant to the US president, revealed what Clinton told Sharif in a call. "The President repeated his caution, 'Come only if you are ready to withdraw, I can't help you if you are not ready to pull back, '" Riedel recalled Clinton as saying. Also read: 'If you can't speak English...': Pakistan MP Zartaj Gul slams Defence Minister Khawaja Asif 'I was under no pressure' After the Kargil war, Vajpayee criticised the then-leader of the opposition, Sonia Gandhi, in Parliament for accusing him of being pressurised by Clinton. "During the Kargil war, Clinton called me and said that the Pakistan prime minister is here (in the US) and invited me to the US to talk to him," Vajpayee said. "So I did not go. I was under no pressure," he added. He said that he told Clinton India would not talk to the Pakistani leader as long as that country had even a "single inch of our land".

When Vajpayee rejected Clinton's offer to talk over Kargil war: Till Pakistan had a 'single inch of our land...'

A gun battle is underway in South Kashmir's Shopian district as security forces engage with terrorists. The encounter broke out during search operations when terrorists fired upon security forces. A reward of 20 lakh rupees has been announced for information on the terrorists.

Breaking | Operation Sindoor: Terrorists fired upon security forces during search operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on May 12 outlined that Operation Sindoor was not just a one-off exercise and is India&rsquo;s new policy against terrorism. Now, it is for Pakistan to deal with this "new normal." In a direct warning to Pakistan, PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include the Pakistani Army as well if they defended Indian Forces' action against the terrorists. The PM called out Islamabad's nuclear blackmail and warned that New Delhi won't give heed to it anymore. Moreover, the&nbsp;Army Commanders in the western borders have been given "full authority" to launch counteraction against Pakistan if they breach the understanding of the ceasefire.&nbsp;This marks a strategic shift in India's policies vis-a-vis Pakistan in general and terror in specific.&nbsp;
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<h2>PM Modi's speech signifies a strategic shift</h2>
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<li>No more nuclear blackmail: PM Modi in his speech said, "No nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore. Terrorist attacks on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms." PM Modi's "the era of nuclear blackmail is over" is a big message to the Pakistani administration and Pakistani Army that has shielded terrorists and prevented India's action against them via nuclear shield.&nbsp;As per reports, Pakistan's doctrine on nuclear arms - establishment under General Zia-ul-Haq and articulated by Lieutenant General Khalid Kidwai - outlined four 'red lines' that would trigger nuclear retaliation: loss of territory, destruction of military infrastructure, economic strangulation, or internal destabilisation. It was intended to prevent India's action on cross-border provocations. With PM Modi's statement on Monday, it is clear India will no longer pay heed to Pakistan's nuclear bluff and will play the nuclear card as a strength, not a counterbalance.&nbsp; </li>
<li>No Distinction Between Terror Sponsors and Terrorists: In a strong message to Pakistan, PM Modi said, "India will no longer see terrorist leaders and the governments sheltering them as separate entities." This shows that India, which has long been the victim of Pakistan-based terror groups and has taken legal and diplomatic ways to address the Pakistani army and its administration's support to terrorists will not do it anymore. The message is clear: For long, New Delhi took a legal route to bring the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack perpetrators to justice, but now India is going to hit the terrorists directly on the soil of Pakistan and if Pakistani administration fights for them: there will be no difference in the way both are treated by India.&nbsp; Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-pm-modi-says-water-and-blood-cant-flow-together-9062454" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operation Sindoor: PM Modi says 'water and blood' can't flow together</a> </li>
<li>The world must know India's Operation Sindoor has just been 'postponed': PM Modi highlighted that India has only postponed Operation Sindoor and will analyse every move by Pakistan. He reiterated that this suspension is not a conclusion&mdash;India will continue to assess Pakistan&rsquo;s every move in the coming days, ensuring that its future actions align with its commitments. PM Modi also made sure that the international community knows that India's actions against terrorists included those who have planned and executed terror activities on their soil namely - 9/11 attacks of the US and the London Tube bombings, 2005. Modi also asserted that any talks with Pakistan will only be on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism and nothing else.&nbsp; Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-narendra-modi-pm-modi-india-pakistan-war-three-pillars-of-indias-new-anti-terrorism-policy-9061938" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine</a> </li>
<li>Full authority to the army:&nbsp;Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on May 12 gave full authority to all Army Commanders in the western borders to launch counteraction if the understanding reached between India and Pakistan's Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on May 10 is violated. PM Modi mentioned the same in his speech, saying that the government had given the armed forces full freedom to eliminate terrorists. This leaves no doubt that India's fight against terror has full political backing as well as preparedness. It is also a statement to the world which has long witnessed Pakistan's support to terror outfits and their leaders but has rarely raised questions, apart from the flimsy Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action. In fact, despite India's strong dissent amid escalating military tensions, the IMF granted&nbsp;$1 billion (around Rs 8,500 crore) to Pakistan. Moreover, there have not been many questions raised by Pakistani leadership over their continuous confessions of harbouring terrorists on public platforms. India is clear, it will now act on its own if Pak-based terror attacks the nation.</li>
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<h2>Operation Sindoor</h2>
India launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of May 7-8 and hit nine terror camps located deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Tensions between the two nations rose after Pakistan retaliated on Indian villages, making civilians and military posts their targets of drone and air attacks. As many as 16 people including soldiers lost their lives in Pakistani shelling and drone attacks.
On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with &ldquo;seriousness and responsibility&rdquo;.
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India News | PM Modi's address to the nation on Operation Sindoor marks a strategic shift in how India-Pakistan ties have progressed over the years. It is India's 'new normal' vis-a-vis Pak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on May 12 outlined that Operation Sindoor was not just a one-off exercise and is India’s new policy against terrorism. Now, it is for Pakistan to deal with this "new normal." In a direct warning to Pakistan, PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include the Pakistani Army as well if they defended Indian Forces' action against the terrorists. The PM called out Islamabad's nuclear blackmail and warned that New Delhi won't give heed to it anymore. Moreover, the Army Commanders in the western borders have been given "full authority" to launch counteraction against Pakistan if they breach the understanding of the ceasefire. This marks a strategic shift in India's policies vis-a-vis Pakistan in general and terror in specific. Read More | India's BIG decision post Indo-Pak ceasefire: 'Full authority to Army commanders for counteraction' if understanding violated PM Modi's speech signifies a strategic shift No more nuclear blackmail: PM Modi in his speech said, "No nuclear blackmail will be tolerated anymore. Terrorist attacks on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms." PM Modi's "the era of nuclear blackmail is over" is a big message to the Pakistani administration and Pakistani Army that has shielded terrorists and prevented India's action against them via nuclear shield. As per reports, Pakistan's doctrine on nuclear arms - establishment under General Zia-ul-Haq and articulated by Lieutenant General Khalid Kidwai - outlined four 'red lines' that would trigger nuclear retaliation: loss of territory, destruction of military infrastructure, economic strangulation, or internal destabilisation. It was intended to prevent India's action on cross-border provocations. With PM Modi's statement on Monday, it is clear India will no longer pay heed to Pakistan's nuclear bluff and will play the nuclear card as a strength, not a counterbalance. No Distinction Between Terror Sponsors and Terrorists: In a strong message to Pakistan, PM Modi said, "India will no longer see terrorist leaders and the governments sheltering them as separate entities." This shows that India, which has long been the victim of Pakistan-based terror groups and has taken legal and diplomatic ways to address the Pakistani army and its administration's support to terrorists will not do it anymore. The message is clear: For long, New Delhi took a legal route to bring the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack perpetrators to justice, but now India is going to hit the terrorists directly on the soil of Pakistan and if Pakistani administration fights for them: there will be no difference in the way both are treated by India. Read More | Operation Sindoor: PM Modi says 'water and blood' can't flow together The world must know India's Operation Sindoor has just been 'postponed': PM Modi highlighted that India has only postponed Operation Sindoor and will analyse every move by Pakistan. He reiterated that this suspension is not a conclusion—India will continue to assess Pakistan’s every move in the coming days, ensuring that its future actions align with its commitments. PM Modi also made sure that the international community knows that India's actions against terrorists included those who have planned and executed terror activities on their soil namely - 9/11 attacks of the US and the London Tube bombings, 2005. Modi also asserted that any talks with Pakistan will only be on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism and nothing else. Read More | PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine Full authority to the army: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on May 12 gave full authority to all Army Commanders in the western borders to launch counteraction if the understanding reached between India and Pakistan's Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on May 10 is violated. PM Modi mentioned the same in his speech, saying that the government had given the armed forces full freedom to eliminate terrorists. This leaves no doubt that India's fight against terror has full political backing as well as preparedness. It is also a statement to the world which has long witnessed Pakistan's support to terror outfits and their leaders but has rarely raised questions, apart from the flimsy Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action. In fact, despite India's strong dissent amid escalating military tensions, the IMF granted $1 billion (around Rs 8,500 crore) to Pakistan. Moreover, there have not been many questions raised by Pakistani leadership over their continuous confessions of harbouring terrorists on public platforms. India is clear, it will now act on its own if Pak-based terror attacks the nation. Read More | 'You are our hero': Delhi Jama Masjid Imam's grandson thanks PM Modi, Armed forces for Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor India launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of May 7-8 and hit nine terror camps located deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Tensions between the two nations rose after Pakistan retaliated on Indian villages, making civilians and military posts their targets of drone and air attacks. As many as 16 people including soldiers lost their lives in Pakistani shelling and drone attacks. On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with “seriousness and responsibility”.

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Justice BR Gavai, son of politician, doesn't want post-retirement politics:&nbsp; India is set to get its first Buddhist Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, when Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai takes charge on Wednesday (May 14). Son of RS Gavai, the veteran politician who was former governor of three states, the incoming CJI, however, does not want to take up any political posts post retirement. Here is what you should know about BR Gavai, and his views on various burning issues affecting Indian judiciary.
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<h2>Who is Justice Gavai?</h2>
&nbsp;Appointed by President Draupadi Murmu on April 29, Justice Gavai will be taking over as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14.
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He will serve six months as the Supreme Court of India's chief justice, and will retire on November 23.
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He was born on November 24, 1960 in a village of Amravati district in the western state of Maharashtra.
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<h2>Son of veteral politician RS Gavai</h2>
His father Ramkrishna Suryabhan Gavai, known popularly as Dadasaheb Gavai, was a veteran politician who served as governor of the states of Bihar, Sikkim and Kerala.
As a leader of the Ambedkarite movement, RS Gavai converted to Buddism and founded the Republican Party of India (Gavai). He was earlier the the president of Republican Party of India.
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RS Gavai was also a member of both houses of Indian Parliament, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, besides serving in the Maharashtra local legislative council for 30 years, including as the leader of opposition.
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<h2>Justice Gavai's carreer</h2>
 Having joined the bar on 15 March 1985,&nbsp; B R Gavai was the counsel for the Municipal Corporation of Nagpur, Amravati Municipal Corporation and Amravati University.
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From 14 November 2003, Justice Gavai served as additional judge of the Bombay High Court and became a permanent judge on 12 November 2005.&nbsp;
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<h2>Justice Gavai on politics-judge connections: 'Governor post is below CJI post'</h2>
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Gavai, despite coming from the family of a legendary politician, said he did not hold any wish to join politics after his retirement in November this year.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;I will not take any post-retirement [political] assignments,&rdquo; Justice Gavai said, asserting that he I did not have any political ambition.
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He was speaking to journalists in the context of a former Indian chief justice taking up the assignment of a state's governor, which is a political appointment. "I cannot speak on behalf of others,&rdquo;&nbsp; Gavai said, while noting that governor post is below the post of chief justice in protocol.
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However, he did not see anything wrong in judges interacting with politicians, or people from any walk of life.
Poingint out his own recent visit to the northeastern Manipur amid ethnic tensions, Gavai said:&nbsp;&ldquo;As a judge you do not live in ivory towers and unless you meet people from different walks of life, you will not understand the issue afflicting them.&rdquo;
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<h2>On the Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
Justice Gavai convened a full court meeting in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22. He led the meeting as the Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna was not present.
&ldquo;When the country is in crisis, the Supreme Court cannot remain aloof. We are also part of the nation,&rdquo; Gavai pointed out, adding that the judges were shocked when they heard about the terror strike, which killed 26 people, mostly Indian tourists.
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The Supreme Court had issued statement to condole the deaths. &ldquo;After all, we are also responsible citizens of the country and get affected by such incidents&hellip; We are also concerned as citizens. When the whole country is mourning, the Supreme Court cannot remain aloof,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
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Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had remarked that Parliament is supreme. But Justice Gavai has a different take on it.
&ldquo;The Constitution is supreme," he was quoted as saying in PTI news agency.&nbsp;
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Justice Gavai also noted that 21 out of 33 Supreme Court judges have made public the details of their assets, and the remaining ones would be providing details shortly.
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Speaking on cash discovery row involving Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, he said the apex court-appointed committee has indicted him and the issue is referred to President Droupadi Murmu and the prime minister for subsequent action.
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BR Gavai, set to be first Buddhist Chief Justice of India, is the son of a politician but won't take up political posts. He speaks on judiciary and politics.  India News

Justice BR Gavai, son of politician, doesn't want post-retirement politics: India is set to get its first Buddhist Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, when Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai takes charge on Wednesday (May 14). Son of RS Gavai, the veteran politician who was former governor of three states, the incoming CJI, however, does not want to take up any political posts post retirement. Here is what you should know about BR Gavai, and his views on various burning issues affecting Indian judiciary. Who is Justice Gavai? Appointed by President Draupadi Murmu on April 29, Justice Gavai will be taking over as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14. He will serve six months as the Supreme Court of India's chief justice, and will retire on November 23. He was born on November 24, 1960 in a village of Amravati district in the western state of Maharashtra. Son of veteral politician RS Gavai His father Ramkrishna Suryabhan Gavai, known popularly as Dadasaheb Gavai, was a veteran politician who served as governor of the states of Bihar, Sikkim and Kerala. As a leader of the Ambedkarite movement, RS Gavai converted to Buddism and founded the Republican Party of India (Gavai). He was earlier the the president of Republican Party of India. Who is Justice BR Gavai? Supreme Court judge set to take oath as next Chief Justice of India on May 14 RS Gavai was also a member of both houses of Indian Parliament, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, besides serving in the Maharashtra local legislative council for 30 years, including as the leader of opposition. Justice Gavai's carreer Having joined the bar on 15 March 1985, B R Gavai was the counsel for the Municipal Corporation of Nagpur, Amravati Municipal Corporation and Amravati University. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court From 14 November 2003, Justice Gavai served as additional judge of the Bombay High Court and became a permanent judge on 12 November 2005. Justice Gavai on politics-judge connections: 'Governor post is below CJI post' Gavai, despite coming from the family of a legendary politician, said he did not hold any wish to join politics after his retirement in November this year. “I will not take any post-retirement [political] assignments,” Justice Gavai said, asserting that he I did not have any political ambition. Justice BR Gavai appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India He was speaking to journalists in the context of a former Indian chief justice taking up the assignment of a state's governor, which is a political appointment. "I cannot speak on behalf of others,” Gavai said, while noting that governor post is below the post of chief justice in protocol. However, he did not see anything wrong in judges interacting with politicians, or people from any walk of life. Poingint out his own recent visit to the northeastern Manipur amid ethnic tensions, Gavai said: “As a judge you do not live in ivory towers and unless you meet people from different walks of life, you will not understand the issue afflicting them.” On the Pahalgam terror attack Justice Gavai convened a full court meeting in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22. He led the meeting as the Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna was not present. “When the country is in crisis, the Supreme Court cannot remain aloof. We are also part of the nation,” Gavai pointed out, adding that the judges were shocked when they heard about the terror strike, which killed 26 people, mostly Indian tourists. Supreme Court Collegium recommends names of Justice Gavai, Surya Kant for elevation as apex court judges The Supreme Court had issued statement to condole the deaths. “After all, we are also responsible citizens of the country and get affected by such incidents… We are also concerned as citizens. When the whole country is mourning, the Supreme Court cannot remain aloof,” he said. Parliament is supreme, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. Justice Gavai thinks... Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had remarked that Parliament is supreme. But Justice Gavai has a different take on it. “The Constitution is supreme," he was quoted as saying in PTI news agency. Justice Gavai also noted that 21 out of 33 Supreme Court judges have made public the details of their assets, and the remaining ones would be providing details shortly. Speaking on cash discovery row involving Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, he said the apex court-appointed committee has indicted him and the issue is referred to President Droupadi Murmu and the prime minister for subsequent action.

BR Gavai, set to be first Buddhist Chief Justice of India, is the son of a politician but won't take up political posts in future

After his first address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian Air Force personnel at Adampur base.&nbsp;
He interacted with the soldiers, who have been courageously fighting back the cross-border firing from neighbouring Pakistan. The armed forces have also been successful in destroying the terror bases in Pakistan. This is India's strong message against terrorism that has been fostering on their soil.
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PM Modi in his address, expressed how pained he has been with the barbaric attack on tourists in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives. He said,"The merciless killing of innocent citizens in front of their family and their children on the basis of their religion was a very gruesome face of terror and cruelty. This was also a disgusting attempt to break the harmony and unity of the country. For me personally this was very painful."
He added, "After this terrorist attack, the entire nation, every citizen, every community, every class, every political party, unitedly stood up for strong action against terrorism. We gave full freedom to the Indian forces to wipe out the terrorists. And today every terrorist, every terror organisation knows the consequence of wiping out the Sindoor of our sisters and daughters."
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He interacted with the soldiers, who have been courageously fighting back the cross-border firing from neighbouring Pakistan. The armed forces have also been successful in destroying the terror bases in Pakistan. India news

After his first address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian Air Force personnel at Adampur base. He interacted with the soldiers, who have been courageously fighting back the cross-border firing from neighbouring Pakistan. The armed forces have also been successful in destroying the terror bases in Pakistan. This is India's strong message against terrorism that has been fostering on their soil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets IAF personnel at Adampur air base in Punjab, gets briefed on operations . . . .#NarendraModi #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/4y4UAYCgW9 — WION (@WIONews) May 13, 2025 PM Modi in his address, expressed how pained he has been with the barbaric attack on tourists in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives. He said,"The merciless killing of innocent citizens in front of their family and their children on the basis of their religion was a very gruesome face of terror and cruelty. This was also a disgusting attempt to break the harmony and unity of the country. For me personally this was very painful." He added, "After this terrorist attack, the entire nation, every citizen, every community, every class, every political party, unitedly stood up for strong action against terrorism. We gave full freedom to the Indian forces to wipe out the terrorists. And today every terrorist, every terror organisation knows the consequence of wiping out the Sindoor of our sisters and daughters."

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The hashtag #BoycottTurkey has erupted all over social media in India, following recent developments that have enraged many in the country.
The backlash in India comes following the reports that Turkish-made drones were used to target Indian soil, military posts and civilian areas. A growing number of social media users and influencers are calling for an economic boycott of Turkey in response to arming Pakistan for cross-border skirmishes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, 2500 Indian travel agents, along with TAAI, decided to boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Karan Agarwal, Director of Cox &amp; Kings, decided to pause all new travel offerings to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkey.
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Indian online travel agency Ixigo has suspended flight and travel booking to Turkey, Azerbaijan and China. Ease My Trip's founder said he was deeply concerned by the recent developments and advised Indians to refrain from non-essential visits to Turkey and Azerbaijan. In a post on X, he said, "Before booking your travel, ask - is the platform truly aligned with Bharat, or majority-owned by foreign regimes hostile to us?"
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The controversy erupted following the deployment of Bayraktar TB2 drones by Pakistan for attacking across the LOC and other sensitive areas. Turkey, Azerbaijan and China had openly supported Pakistan's claims for Pakistan's claims for the Kashmir.
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Turkey, under President Erdogan, has sought to position itself as the leader Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), of&nbsp; Azerbaijan is also a member. Often criticised over its issues around Kashmir, and is alleged to have islamophobia in international forums like the United Nations General Assembly and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. This will sting in New Delhi, especially since India had supported Turkey with "Operation Dost" following the devastation of the 2023 earthquake.&nbsp;
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Discover why #BoycottTurkey is trending in India as social media users call for an economic boycott due to Turkey's actions impacting India. World | India News

The hashtag #BoycottTurkey has erupted all over social media in India, following recent developments that have enraged many in the country. The backlash in India comes following the reports that Turkish-made drones were used to target Indian soil, military posts and civilian areas. A growing number of social media users and influencers are calling for an economic boycott of Turkey in response to arming Pakistan for cross-border skirmishes. Also Read: India to brief foreign defence attaché on Operation Sindoor According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, 2500 Indian travel agents, along with TAAI, decided to boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan. Karan Agarwal, Director of Cox & Kings, decided to pause all new travel offerings to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkey. For the love of our nation, we stand united. pic.twitter.com/GqKKzQ4as9 — ixigo (@ixigo) May 10, 2025 Indian online travel agency Ixigo has suspended flight and travel booking to Turkey, Azerbaijan and China. Ease My Trip's founder said he was deeply concerned by the recent developments and advised Indians to refrain from non-essential visits to Turkey and Azerbaijan. In a post on X, he said, "Before booking your travel, ask - is the platform truly aligned with Bharat, or majority-owned by foreign regimes hostile to us?" Also Read: Balochistan on the brink: Armed militants seize checkposts as independence calls grow louder Why Turkey and Azerbaijan The controversy erupted following the deployment of Bayraktar TB2 drones by Pakistan for attacking across the LOC and other sensitive areas. Turkey, Azerbaijan and China had openly supported Pakistan's claims for Pakistan's claims for the Kashmir. Also Read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi highlights KEY strategic shift in India's approach to Pakistan: Know what they are Turkey, under President Erdogan, has sought to position itself as the leader Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), of Azerbaijan is also a member. Often criticised over its issues around Kashmir, and is alleged to have islamophobia in international forums like the United Nations General Assembly and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. This will sting in New Delhi, especially since India had supported Turkey with "Operation Dost" following the devastation of the 2023 earthquake. Also Read: India-Pak ceasefire | Did Trump’s 'trade for peace' claim actually happen? Here's what India said

#BoycottTurkey trends amid controversy over Turkey's poitical and economic actions

India will be briefing foreign defence attach&eacute;s on Operation Sindoor, which saw India striking on terror headquarters based in Pakistani territory.
The operation, launched in the wee hours of May 7, saw Indian strikes on Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, which is a JeM stronghold; Markaz Taiba in Muridke, which is LeT base; Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Kotli, Bimber, and other places. &nbsp;
Strikes were made in response to the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 by Pakistani terrorists, which killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. The attack was by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-operation-sindoor-to-truce-indias-strategic-resolve-and-the-high-stakes-ceasefire-9058850">Pahalgam to Truce: India&rsquo;s strategic resolve and the high-stakes ceasefire</a>
In the operation, India used several India-made defence assets, including Akash Air Defence Missile System, an indigenous medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by India&rsquo;s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Air Marshal AK Bharti, on Monday pointed to its &ldquo;stellar performance&rdquo; in creating an effective air defence environment, shooting down drones and missiles launched by the Pakistani side towards India.
India also used BrahMos, developed by BrahMos Aerospace (a joint venture between India&rsquo;s DRDO and Russia&rsquo;s NPO Mashinostroyeniya), which delivered precise, high-impact strikes, significantly damaging Pakistan&rsquo;s military infrastructure.
On Monday, during his address to the nation, Indian PM Modi, lauded the role of Indian defence assets, including the ones developed in the country. He said, "We have defeated Pakistan every time on the battlefield. And this time Operation Sindoor has added a new dimension."
Further explaining, "We have displayed our capabilities in the deserts and mountains and also proved our superiority in new age warfare. During this operation, the credibility of our Made in India weapons was also proven. Today, the world is witnessing that in 21st-century warfare, the time has come for Made in India defence equipment."
The Indian military also confirmed the wreckage of Turkish drones and Chinese PL-15 missiles, which were launched from the Pakistani side. Indian air defences, particularly the Akash system, intercepted or neutralised Turkish drones. The successes of Indian systems and limitations of Pakistani military hardware, which were of Turkish and Chinese origin, are already much talked about and likely to be part of the briefing later today, in which defence attach&eacute;s are expected to ask these questions. The Turkish drone swarm was ineffective, and Chinese missiles were intercepted by the Indian side when Pakistan launched the attack.

India will be briefing foreign defence attachés on the operation Sindoor, which saw India striking deep on terror headquarters based in Pakistani territory. India news

India will be briefing foreign defence attachés on Operation Sindoor, which saw India striking on terror headquarters based in Pakistani territory. The operation, launched in the wee hours of May 7, saw Indian strikes on Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, which is a JeM stronghold; Markaz Taiba in Muridke, which is LeT base; Mehmoona Joya in Sialkot and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Kotli, Bimber, and other places. Strikes were made in response to the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 by Pakistani terrorists, which killed 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. The attack was by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Also read: Pahalgam to Truce: India’s strategic resolve and the high-stakes ceasefire In the operation, India used several India-made defence assets, including Akash Air Defence Missile System, an indigenous medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Air Marshal AK Bharti, on Monday pointed to its “stellar performance” in creating an effective air defence environment, shooting down drones and missiles launched by the Pakistani side towards India. India also used BrahMos, developed by BrahMos Aerospace (a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya), which delivered precise, high-impact strikes, significantly damaging Pakistan’s military infrastructure. On Monday, during his address to the nation, Indian PM Modi, lauded the role of Indian defence assets, including the ones developed in the country. He said, "We have defeated Pakistan every time on the battlefield. And this time Operation Sindoor has added a new dimension." Further explaining, "We have displayed our capabilities in the deserts and mountains and also proved our superiority in new age warfare. During this operation, the credibility of our Made in India weapons was also proven. Today, the world is witnessing that in 21st-century warfare, the time has come for Made in India defence equipment." The Indian military also confirmed the wreckage of Turkish drones and Chinese PL-15 missiles, which were launched from the Pakistani side. Indian air defences, particularly the Akash system, intercepted or neutralised Turkish drones. The successes of Indian systems and limitations of Pakistani military hardware, which were of Turkish and Chinese origin, are already much talked about and likely to be part of the briefing later today, in which defence attachés are expected to ask these questions. The Turkish drone swarm was ineffective, and Chinese missiles were intercepted by the Indian side when Pakistan launched the attack.

India to brief foreign defence attaché on Operation Sindoor

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. Starting on June 20, India will start the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under a new reign, with Rohit Sharma announcing his Test retirement last week. While several players are front-runners for the now-vacant role, Gavaskar&rsquo;s statement has put weight behind a veteran star.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Gavaskar backs THIS veteran</h2>
"Who better to know what is the workload for himself than himself? If you appoint somebody else, they would always want an extra over from Jasprit Bumrah. If he is your No. 1 bowler, he will himself know that 'yes, this is the time I must take a break'.
&ldquo;To me, it has to be Jasprit Bumrah only. I know all these kind of speculation going around his workload and all that. Give it to him so that he knows how many overs to bowl, when to take him off, when to sort of rest. That would be the best thing," Gavaskar said.
Bumrah has been instrumental in India&rsquo;s recent success, having helped them win the T20 World Cup in 2024. He also played a key role when India reached the ODI World Cup final in 2023 before losing to Australia.
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Interestingly, the veteran star led India in Rohit&rsquo;s absence during India&rsquo;s last Test match in England. With Rohit ruled out due to COVID-19 in July 2022, it was Bumrah who took charge of the side.
Shubman Gill is another front-runner for the captaincy role, having gained experience in recent months. He has been the Gujarat Titans&rsquo; captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also India&rsquo;s captain during the Zimbabwe tour in July 2024. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains another name on the table, but with no experience and backing, he is likely to miss out on the captaincy role.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. India News | Sports

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his opinion on the next Indian Test team captain as they are set to play England in a five-match Test series. Starting on June 20, India will start the latest World Test Championship (WTC) cycle under a new reign, with Rohit Sharma announcing his Test retirement last week. While several players are front-runners for the now-vacant role, Gavaskar’s statement has put weight behind a veteran star. Gavaskar backs THIS veteran "Who better to know what is the workload for himself than himself? If you appoint somebody else, they would always want an extra over from Jasprit Bumrah. If he is your No. 1 bowler, he will himself know that 'yes, this is the time I must take a break'. “To me, it has to be Jasprit Bumrah only. I know all these kind of speculation going around his workload and all that. Give it to him so that he knows how many overs to bowl, when to take him off, when to sort of rest. That would be the best thing," Gavaskar said. Bumrah has been instrumental in India’s recent success, having helped them win the T20 World Cup in 2024. He also played a key role when India reached the ODI World Cup final in 2023 before losing to Australia. ALSO READ | BCCI releases IPL 2025 revised schedule, tournament to restart on May 17, final in June Interestingly, the veteran star led India in Rohit’s absence during India’s last Test match in England. With Rohit ruled out due to COVID-19 in July 2022, it was Bumrah who took charge of the side. Shubman Gill is another front-runner for the captaincy role, having gained experience in recent months. He has been the Gujarat Titans’ captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also India’s captain during the Zimbabwe tour in July 2024. Yashasvi Jaiswal remains another name on the table, but with no experience and backing, he is likely to miss out on the captaincy role.

'It has to be...': Sunil Gavaskar backs THIS star player to lead Team India in England tour

A 28-year-old man from Bengaluru, India, was shocked when the doctors told him he had an 80 per cent blockage in the heart. The techie was diagnosed with heart failure despite the fact that he had a healthy lifestyle. He ate right, exercised and loved hiking. He detailed his experience on the Bengaluru subreddit. Some doctors think that the COVID-19 vaccine could be to blame for his condition.
He wrote that he was a data scientist working with a tech firm based in Bengaluru. His job was relatively stress-free and allowed him to work fully remotely. He said that he spent only about four hours a day doing his job. He had time to look after his health and was physically active. The man worked out in the gym and also went hiking occasionally.
He further claims that he neither drank alcohol nor smoked, and isn't even much of a foodie.
<h2>The young techie had 80% heart blockage&nbsp;</h2>
One day, he started experiencing discomfort in his chest. He did not think much of it, but still had himself checked at a hospital in Whitefield. Shockingly, he was told that he had suffered a mild heart attack. He was in disbelief, especially since not only was he young, but he also took care of his health. Besides, no one in his family had a history of heart disease or diabetes.
He refused to believe the diagnosis and left after an altercation with the hospital staff. Later, he went to a hospital in Aster, where the doctors confirmed the heart attack. He had an 80 per cent blockage in his arteries and was told that severe damage could occur in just a few hours.
He was rushed to surgery, where the doctors implanted a stent. His parents are devastated to learn of their son's condition.&nbsp;
Despite no indulgences, the young techie is questioning the reason for his condition. Doctors think that he could have developed a clot because of the COVID-19 vaccine, which he was likely jabbed with while the virus was still active in his system.
He is now urging youngsters to take care of their health and get themselves tested regularly.

Despite no indulgences, the young techie is questioning the reason for his condition. Doctors think that he could have developed a clot because of the COVID-19 vaccine. India News Trending

A 28-year-old man from Bengaluru, India, was shocked when the doctors told him he had an 80 per cent blockage in the heart. The techie was diagnosed with heart failure despite the fact that he had a healthy lifestyle. He ate right, exercised and loved hiking. He detailed his experience on the Bengaluru subreddit. Some doctors think that the COVID-19 vaccine could be to blame for his condition. He wrote that he was a data scientist working with a tech firm based in Bengaluru. His job was relatively stress-free and allowed him to work fully remotely. He said that he spent only about four hours a day doing his job. He had time to look after his health and was physically active. The man worked out in the gym and also went hiking occasionally. He further claims that he neither drank alcohol nor smoked, and isn't even much of a foodie. The young techie had 80% heart blockage One day, he started experiencing discomfort in his chest. He did not think much of it, but still had himself checked at a hospital in Whitefield. Shockingly, he was told that he had suffered a mild heart attack. He was in disbelief, especially since not only was he young, but he also took care of his health. Besides, no one in his family had a history of heart disease or diabetes. He refused to believe the diagnosis and left after an altercation with the hospital staff. Later, he went to a hospital in Aster, where the doctors confirmed the heart attack. He had an 80 per cent blockage in his arteries and was told that severe damage could occur in just a few hours. He was rushed to surgery, where the doctors implanted a stent. His parents are devastated to learn of their son's condition. Despite no indulgences, the young techie is questioning the reason for his condition. Doctors think that he could have developed a clot because of the COVID-19 vaccine, which he was likely jabbed with while the virus was still active in his system. He is now urging youngsters to take care of their health and get themselves tested regularly.

No smoking, no drinking: 28-year-old techie suffers heart attack after doctors find 80% blockage in arteries

India's air carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations from select locations on May 13, (Tuesday). The decision came after drones were sighted in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jammu-and-kashmir" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jammu and Kashmir's</a> Samba on Monday (May 12).&nbsp;
After Operation Sindoor on May 7, under which India hit nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a buzz spread on social media that the Indian Army struck Kirana Hills, a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;
Pat Cummins-led Australia have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on South Africa in the only Test. The final set to take place at the iconic Lord&rsquo;s Cricket Ground in London will see the return of Cameron Green.&nbsp;
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India's air carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations from select locations on May 13, (Tuesday). The decision came after drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12). After Operation Sindoor on May 7, under which India hit nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a buzz spread on social media that the Indian Army struck Kirana Hills, a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence. Pat Cummins-led Australia have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on South Africa in the only Test. The final set to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London will see the return of Cameron Green. Click on the headlines to read more Air India, Indigo airlines announce cancellations at these places today: Check your flight status India's air carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations from select locations on May 13, (Tuesday). The decision came after drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12). What are Kirana Hills, and why is the location in discussion after Operation Sindoor | Explained After Operation Sindoor on May 7, under which India hit nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a buzz spread on social media that the Indian Army struck Kirana Hills, a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence. 'Did a line' and 'forgot to hide': ‘Cocaine’ conspiracy theory accuses Macron, Starmer and Merz of drug use on train to Kyiv French President Emmanuel Macron was seen picking up a white-coloured item from the table in a video shot inside a train from Poland to Kyiv. WTC Final: Pat Cummins-led Australia name 15-man squad, Cameron Green returns after back injury Pat Cummins-led Australia have named their 15-man squad for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final as they take on South Africa in the only Test. WATCH | Donald Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE, his First major foreign trip in his second term

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After Operation Sindoor on May 7, under which India hit nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a buzz spread on social media that the Indian Army struck Kirana Hills, a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;
But on Monday (May 12), Director General of India's Air Operations, Air Marshal AK Bharti, rejected the claims in a briefing on Operation Sindoor that India hit the hills.&nbsp;
When a question was asked in the briefing if India hit Kirana Hills along with air bases of Pakistan, Bharti said, "Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it."&nbsp;
"We have not hit Kirana Hills, whatever is there. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday," the Air Marshal added.&nbsp;
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<h2>The social media buzz&nbsp;</h2>
After Operation Sindoor, some handles on the social media platform X shared images and videos of the hills, claiming an explosion was heard and smoke was seen in the Sargoda district of Pakistan's Punjab province.&nbsp;
<h2>What are Kirana Hills?&nbsp;</h2>
Pakistan's Kirana Hills are known to be a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence. It is believed that the caves within the hills are used by the Pakistani military to store its nuclear warheads.&nbsp;
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Satellite imagery indicated a strike on the runway of Mushaf airbase in Sargodha. As per Google Maps, the distance between the airbase and Kirana Hills is 19.9 km.&nbsp;
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<h2>Why are the hills significant for Pakistan?&nbsp;</h2>
"At Khushab, 200 km south of Islamabad, there are four heavy water reactors dedicated to the production of weapons-grade plutonium," according to a report in World Nuclear Association that was updated in February 2025.
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Kirana Hills is a highly fortified military zone known for its underground nuclear infrastructure, Colonel Vinayak Bhat (Retd) wrote for The Print in November 2017.

India News | South Asia | Pakistan | After the reported Operation Sindoor on May 7, social media buzzed with claims that Indian forces targeted Kirana Hills, a key defence area in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

After Operation Sindoor on May 7, under which India hit nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a buzz spread on social media that the Indian Army struck Kirana Hills, a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence. But on Monday (May 12), Director General of India's Air Operations, Air Marshal AK Bharti, rejected the claims in a briefing on Operation Sindoor that India hit the hills. When a question was asked in the briefing if India hit Kirana Hills along with air bases of Pakistan, Bharti said, "Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it." "We have not hit Kirana Hills, whatever is there. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday," the Air Marshal added. Also read: Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Made Defenceless In Three Days' Says PM Modi | WION The social media buzz After Operation Sindoor, some handles on the social media platform X shared images and videos of the hills, claiming an explosion was heard and smoke was seen in the Sargoda district of Pakistan's Punjab province. What are Kirana Hills? Pakistan's Kirana Hills are known to be a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence. It is believed that the caves within the hills are used by the Pakistani military to store its nuclear warheads. Also read: India-Pak ceasefire: US President Trump claims US intervention helped prevent nuclear war Also read: Operation Sindoor: PM Modi thanks Indian Army for their relentless efforts in his address Satellite imagery indicated a strike on the runway of Mushaf airbase in Sargodha. As per Google Maps, the distance between the airbase and Kirana Hills is 19.9 km. Why are the hills significant for Pakistan? "At Khushab, 200 km south of Islamabad, there are four heavy water reactors dedicated to the production of weapons-grade plutonium," according to a report in World Nuclear Association that was updated in February 2025. Also read: WTC Final: Pat Cummins-led Australia name 15-man squad, Cameron Green returns after back injury Kirana Hills is a highly fortified military zone known for its underground nuclear infrastructure, Colonel Vinayak Bhat (Retd) wrote for The Print in November 2017.

What are Kirana Hills, and why is the location in discussion after Operation Sindoor | WION Explains

India's air carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations from select locations on May 13, (Tuesday). The decision came after drones were sighted in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jammu-and-kashmir" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jammu and Kashmir's</a>&nbsp;Samba on Monday (May 12), despite the ceasefire understanding reached between India and Pakistan. However, on Tuesday morning, the situation in Samba seemed normal, as per visuals from ANI.
Air India said that they are monitoring the situation and in view of passenger safety it has cancelled flights to and from the following locations
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<li>Leh</li>
<li>Jodhpur</li>
<li>Amritsar</li>
<li>Bhuj</li>
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Indigo announced cancellations of flights to and from the following locations:
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Indigo said that the decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers. It has asked passengers to check flight status before travelling.
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<h2>Operation Sindoor</h2>
In a powerful and strategic response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Armed Forces on early Wednesday (May 7) launched a series of precision strikes against &nbsp;under code-named Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;
India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6-7 and hit nine terror camps located deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
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Tensions between both nations rose after Pakistan retaliated on Indian villages, making civilians their targets and military posts. As many as 16 people including soldiers lost their lives in Pakistani shelling and drone attack.
On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. EAM S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with &ldquo;seriousness and responsibility&rdquo;.
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-narendra-modi-pm-modi-india-pakistan-war-three-pillars-of-indias-new-anti-terrorism-policy-9061938" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine</a>

India News, South Asia | India's air carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations from select locations on May 13, (Tuesday).

India's air carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the cancellation of two-way flight operations from select locations on May 13, (Tuesday). The decision came after drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12), despite the ceasefire understanding reached between India and Pakistan. However, on Tuesday morning, the situation in Samba seemed normal, as per visuals from ANI. Air India said that they are monitoring the situation and in view of passenger safety it has cancelled flights to and from the following locations Jammu Leh Jodhpur Amritsar Bhuj Jamnagar Chandigarh Rajkot #TravelAdvisory In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. For more… — Air India (@airindia) May 12, 2025 Indigo announced cancellations of flights to and from the following locations: Jammu Amritsar Chandigarh Leh Srinagar Rajkot Indigo said that the decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of passengers. It has asked passengers to check flight status before travelling. #6ETravelUpdate pic.twitter.com/KnJYNZgOhF — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 12, 2025 Read More | 'You are our hero': Delhi Jama Masjid Imam's grandson thanks PM Modi, Armed forces for Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor In a powerful and strategic response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Armed Forces on early Wednesday (May 7) launched a series of precision strikes against under code-named Operation Sindoor. India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6-7 and hit nine terror camps located deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Read More | PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine Tensions between both nations rose after Pakistan retaliated on Indian villages, making civilians their targets and military posts. As many as 16 people including soldiers lost their lives in Pakistani shelling and drone attack. On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. EAM S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with “seriousness and responsibility”. Read More | PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine

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The grandson of the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-armed-forces-strike-at-terrorist-camps-pahalgam-terror-attack-india-pakistan-9042302" rel="dofollow">Operation Sindoor</a>, in a video, that has now gone viral.
Syed Areeb Bukhari, grandson of Ahmed Bukhari who is the 13th Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid, Delhi, can be seen heard calling PM Modi &nbsp;'Respected Uncle' and thanking Indian forces for their "firm action against terrorism." He also adds that he was disturbed and scared by the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
&ldquo;Respected Uncle Modi, you have taken a strong step against terrorism&mdash;and you have shown it in action. You are our hero,&rdquo; he says.
&ldquo;Now I can focus on my studies again. Thank you to the Government of India and our brave Jawans. Jai Hind,&rdquo; he adds.
Rea More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-indo-war-war-india-pak-ceasefire-pm-modi-pahalgam-terror-attack-9061754">'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor, PM Modi says</a>
<h3>Watch the video here</h3>
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<h2>Operation Sindoor</h2>
In a powerful and strategic response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Armed Forces on early Wednesday (May 7) launched a series of precision strikes against &nbsp;under code-named Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;
India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6-7 and hit nine terror camps located deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Tensions between both nations rose after Pakistan retaliated on Indian villages, making civilians their targets and military posts. As many as 16 people including soldiers lost their lives in Pakistani shelling and drone attack.
On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. EAM S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with &ldquo;seriousness and responsibility&rdquo;.
Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-narendra-modi-pm-modi-india-pakistan-war-three-pillars-of-indias-new-anti-terrorism-policy-9061938">PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine</a>
<h2>Prime Minister Modi's address</h2>
Meanwhile on May 12, PM Modi addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor. In a direct warning to Pakistan, PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include the Pakistani Army as well, as they defended Indian Forces' action against the terrorists. He also said that India will not cave in to the nuclear threat that Pakistan has been posing for years. Calling Operation Sindoor, a new line against terrorism, PM Modi straightforwardly expressed India's tough stance going forward - "Terror and talk cannot go together, terror and trade cannot happen together, and water and blood also cannot flow together," he said.
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India News | The grandson of the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor, in a video, that has now gone viral.

The grandson of the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor, in a video, that has now gone viral. Syed Areeb Bukhari, grandson of Ahmed Bukhari who is the 13th Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid, Delhi, can be seen heard calling PM Modi 'Respected Uncle' and thanking Indian forces for their "firm action against terrorism." He also adds that he was disturbed and scared by the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. “Respected Uncle Modi, you have taken a strong step against terrorism—and you have shown it in action. You are our hero,” he says. “Now I can focus on my studies again. Thank you to the Government of India and our brave Jawans. Jai Hind,” he adds. Rea More | 'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor, PM Modi says Watch the video here View this post on Instagram A post shared by Syed Areeb Bukhari (@syedareebbukhariofficial) Operation Sindoor In a powerful and strategic response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Armed Forces on early Wednesday (May 7) launched a series of precision strikes against under code-named Operation Sindoor. India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6-7 and hit nine terror camps located deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India confirmed that its strikes have killed at least five dreaded terrorists from terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Tensions between both nations rose after Pakistan retaliated on Indian villages, making civilians their targets and military posts. As many as 16 people including soldiers lost their lives in Pakistani shelling and drone attack. On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. EAM S Jaishankar reiterated the same but also said that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Pakistani drone attacks continued on the day of ceasefire as well, after which Misri issued a statement and told Pakistan to deal with the situation with “seriousness and responsibility”. Read More | PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine Prime Minister Modi's address Meanwhile on May 12, PM Modi addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor. In a direct warning to Pakistan, PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include the Pakistani Army as well, as they defended Indian Forces' action against the terrorists. He also said that India will not cave in to the nuclear threat that Pakistan has been posing for years. Calling Operation Sindoor, a new line against terrorism, PM Modi straightforwardly expressed India's tough stance going forward - "Terror and talk cannot go together, terror and trade cannot happen together, and water and blood also cannot flow together," he said. Read More | Operation Sindoor: PM Modi says 'water and blood' can't flow together

'You are our hero': Delhi Jama Masjid Imam's grandson thanks PM Modi, Armed forces for Operation Sindoor

As tensions between India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-0">Pakistan</a>&nbsp;escalated in the past two weeks, the famous Karachi Bakery in Hyderabad was vandalised by protesters, demanding them to change the store's name.&nbsp;
The Karachi Bakery is known for its fruit and Osmania biscuits and has received criticism amid the rising India-Pak tensions.&nbsp;
On Sunday, a group of 10-15 men gathered outside the 73-year-old bakery and raised "anti-Pakistan slogans", news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;
The protesters gathered in front of Karachi Bakery at Shamshabad, holding tricolour flags, and allegedly tried to damage the bakery's nameboard by hitting it with sticks.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-can-pakistan-use-f-16s-against-india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-drone-attack-pahalgam-terror-attack-9050088">Operation Sindoor: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here&rsquo;s what the rules say</a>
<h2>Is it an Indian brand or Pakistan's brand?&nbsp;</h2>
The Karachi Bakery took to its social media Instagram, saying that the bakery is a 100% Indian brand, founded in Hyderabad.&nbsp;
"Karachi Bakery is 100% Indian Brand, founded in Hyderabad, India in 1953. Our name is a part of our history, not our nationality," it read on Instagram.&nbsp;
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"Please SUPPORT US for who we are...an Indian Brand SERVING India with LOVE," he added.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We request the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and senior officers of administration to support to prevent any change in the name. People are putting up tricolour in the outlets of the bakery across the city. Kindly support us as we are an Indian brand and not a Pakistani brand," the owners of Karachi Bakery, Rajesh and Harish Ramanani told PTI.
Earlier in 2019 also, the bakery chain faced backlash after the Pulwama terror attack. At that time, protesters barged into the bakery's outlet in Bengaluru&rsquo;s Indiranagar and asked them to change the outlet's name.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-india-pakistan-indo-war-war-india-pak-ceasefire-pm-modi-pahalgam-terror-attack-9061754">'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor, PM Modi says</a>

The protesters gathered in front of Karachi Bakery at Shamshabad and allegedly tried to damage the bakery's nameboard by hitting it with sticks. India news pakistan

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalated in the past two weeks, the famous Karachi Bakery in Hyderabad was vandalised by protesters, demanding them to change the store's name. The Karachi Bakery is known for its fruit and Osmania biscuits and has received criticism amid the rising India-Pak tensions. On Sunday, a group of 10-15 men gathered outside the 73-year-old bakery and raised "anti-Pakistan slogans", news agency PTI reported. The protesters gathered in front of Karachi Bakery at Shamshabad, holding tricolour flags, and allegedly tried to damage the bakery's nameboard by hitting it with sticks. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say Is it an Indian brand or Pakistan's brand? The Karachi Bakery took to its social media Instagram, saying that the bakery is a 100% Indian brand, founded in Hyderabad. "Karachi Bakery is 100% Indian Brand, founded in Hyderabad, India in 1953. Our name is a part of our history, not our nationality," it read on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karachi Bakery (@karachibakery) Also read: LIVE | India-Pakistan Ceasefire: 'It is the new normal and red line,' PM Modi on Operation Sindoor "Please SUPPORT US for who we are...an Indian Brand SERVING India with LOVE," he added. “We request the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and senior officers of administration to support to prevent any change in the name. People are putting up tricolour in the outlets of the bakery across the city. Kindly support us as we are an Indian brand and not a Pakistani brand," the owners of Karachi Bakery, Rajesh and Harish Ramanani told PTI. Earlier in 2019 also, the bakery chain faced backlash after the Pulwama terror attack. At that time, protesters barged into the bakery's outlet in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar and asked them to change the outlet's name. Also read: 'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor, PM Modi says

Is Hyderabad's Karachi bakery Indian or Pakistani ? Know its origin as protesters attacked 73-yr-old establishment amid India-Pak tensions

India has firmly pushed back against claims made by US President Donald Trump and his administration that the United States helped broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. 
The Indian government has said that the decision to de-escalate was made after a discussion between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-reacts-to-india-pakistan-ceasefire-agreement-operation-sindoor-nuclear-war-pahalgam-terror-attack-9061528" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement</a>
<h2>India says no trade talks linked to ceasefire</h2>
According to Indian officials, US Vice President JD Vance spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 May, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on 8 and 10 May, and with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on 10 May. However, New Delhi has clarified that &ldquo;there was no reference to trade in any of these conversations.&rdquo;
This directly contradicts claims made by Donald Trump in public statements, where he suggested trade incentives were used to push both nations toward peace.
<h2>Trump claims credit for ceasefire, India says otherwise</h2>
Speaking to the media earlier, Trump said, "I'm very proud to let you know that the leadership of Indian and Pakistan was unwavering and powerful... We helped a lot, and we also helped with trade. I said, Come on, we're going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let's stop it... If you stop it, we're doing trade. If you don't stop it, we're not going to do any trade."
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He added, "People have never really used trade the way I used it... and all of a sudden they said, I think we're gonna stop, and they have."
On Saturday (May 10), Trump also posted on Truth Social, saying, "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for using Common Sense and Great Intelligence."
<h2>India insists talks were military-led and Pakistan initiated</h2>
India, however, maintains a very different version of events. According to the Indian government, the ceasefire agreement was finalised after direct military-level communication between the DGMOs of both countries on Saturday, 10 May. These discussions were reportedly initiated by Pakistan, not the United States.

India News: The Indian government has said that the decision to de-escalate was made after a discussion between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries.

India has firmly pushed back against claims made by US President Donald Trump and his administration that the United States helped broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. The Indian government has said that the decision to de-escalate was made after a discussion between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries. Also read: 'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement India says no trade talks linked to ceasefire According to Indian officials, US Vice President JD Vance spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 May, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on 8 and 10 May, and with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on 10 May. However, New Delhi has clarified that “there was no reference to trade in any of these conversations.” This directly contradicts claims made by Donald Trump in public statements, where he suggested trade incentives were used to push both nations toward peace. Trump claims credit for ceasefire, India says otherwise Speaking to the media earlier, Trump said, "I'm very proud to let you know that the leadership of Indian and Pakistan was unwavering and powerful... We helped a lot, and we also helped with trade. I said, Come on, we're going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let's stop it... If you stop it, we're doing trade. If you don't stop it, we're not going to do any trade." Also read: Operation Sindoor: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say He added, "People have never really used trade the way I used it... and all of a sudden they said, I think we're gonna stop, and they have." On Saturday (May 10), Trump also posted on Truth Social, saying, "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for using Common Sense and Great Intelligence." India insists talks were military-led and Pakistan initiated India, however, maintains a very different version of events. According to the Indian government, the ceasefire agreement was finalised after direct military-level communication between the DGMOs of both countries on Saturday, 10 May. These discussions were reportedly initiated by Pakistan, not the United States.

India-Pak ceasefire | Did Trump’s 'trade for peace' claim actually happen? Here's what India said

May 12, 2025 &mdash; In the long arc of India&rsquo;s strategic history, few dates carry as much silent symbolism as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/buddha-purnima" rel="dofollow">Buddha Purnima</a>. Traditionally, a day of peace and enlightenment, it has&mdash;curiously, deliberately&mdash;also become a canvas for India&rsquo;s boldest assertions of national strength. Three iconic Prime Ministers&mdash;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indira-gandhi" rel="dofollow">Indira Gandhi</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/atal-bihari-vajpayee">Atal Bihari Vajpayee</a>, and now <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/narendra-modi">Narendra Modi</a>&mdash;have each chosen this sacred day to redefine India's place in the world.
<h2 data-start="1459" data-end="1503">1974: Indira Gandhi&rsquo;s 'Smiling Buddha'</h2>
On May 18, 1974, as the world celebrated Buddha Purnima, India stunned the global order by conducting its first nuclear test under the codename Smiling Buddha in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister behind it: Indira Gandhi.
It wasn&rsquo;t just a scientific milestone&mdash;it was a firm statement by India. The date of Buddha Purnima symbolizes peace to unveil the capacity for destruction was a paradox intended to provoke thought and project balance:&nbsp;India seeks peace, but is prepared for war.
<h2 data-start="2119" data-end="2157">1998: Vajpayee&rsquo;s Shakti Series</h2>
Fast forward 24 years. May 11 and 13, 1998&mdash;again around Buddha Purnima&mdash;Former Prime Minister&nbsp;Atal Bihari Vajpayee authorised a series of nuclear tests, famously named Operation Shakti. Once again, the world watched as India reasserted its nuclear doctrine, this time with greater political confidence and technological sophistication.
Vajpayee&rsquo;s choice of date wasn&rsquo;t just logistical&mdash;it was ideological. In a letter to President Clinton, he cited the regional threat from Pakistan and China, but domestically, the tests signaled strength wrapped in restraint. Echoes of Buddha&rsquo;s teachings were evident in Vajpayee&rsquo;s message: &ldquo;We are not aggressors, but we will not be cowed.&rdquo;
<h2 data-start="2844" data-end="2882">2025: Modi&rsquo;s Operation Sindoor</h2>
Now, in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi adds a third chapter to this tradition. On&nbsp;Buddha Purnima, he addressed the nation after the successful execution of Operation Sindoor&mdash;a precision military strike on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation, launched on May 7, neutralised over 100 militants and sent shockwaves across the region.
In his address, Modi said:&nbsp;&ldquo;Shanti ka raasta bhi shakti se hokar hi jaata hai.&rdquo;&nbsp;(&ldquo;Even the path to peace must go through strength.&rdquo;)
Like his predecessors, Modi invoked the language of peace while wielding the tools of power. The timing, again, was not coincidence&mdash;it was a deliberate continuation of a national tradition: asserting strength on a day that honors peace.
<h2 data-start="3698" data-end="3727">The thread that binds</h2>
All three Prime Ministers &mdash; Gandhi, Vajpayee, and Modi &mdash; represent different eras, and politics. But through Buddha Purnima, they are linked by a strategic instinct: to demonstrate that India&rsquo;s pursuit of peace is never to be mistaken for weakness.
Three leaders. Three moments. One message.
As India celebrated Buddha Purnima in 2025, it did so not just in prayer halls and monasteries, but also through a message echoing from Pokhran to PoK: Peace, yes. But peace backed by power.

India News: As India celebrated Buddha Purnima in 2025, it did so not just in prayer halls and monasteries, but also through a message echoing from Pokhran to PoK

May 12, 2025 — In the long arc of India’s strategic history, few dates carry as much silent symbolism as Buddha Purnima. Traditionally, a day of peace and enlightenment, it has—curiously, deliberately—also become a canvas for India’s boldest assertions of national strength. Three iconic Prime Ministers—Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and now Narendra Modi—have each chosen this sacred day to redefine India's place in the world. 1974: Indira Gandhi’s 'Smiling Buddha' On May 18, 1974, as the world celebrated Buddha Purnima, India stunned the global order by conducting its first nuclear test under the codename Smiling Buddha in Pokhran, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister behind it: Indira Gandhi. It wasn’t just a scientific milestone—it was a firm statement by India. The date of Buddha Purnima symbolizes peace to unveil the capacity for destruction was a paradox intended to provoke thought and project balance: India seeks peace, but is prepared for war. 1998: Vajpayee’s Shakti Series Fast forward 24 years. May 11 and 13, 1998—again around Buddha Purnima—Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee authorised a series of nuclear tests, famously named Operation Shakti. Once again, the world watched as India reasserted its nuclear doctrine, this time with greater political confidence and technological sophistication. Vajpayee’s choice of date wasn’t just logistical—it was ideological. In a letter to President Clinton, he cited the regional threat from Pakistan and China, but domestically, the tests signaled strength wrapped in restraint. Echoes of Buddha’s teachings were evident in Vajpayee’s message: “We are not aggressors, but we will not be cowed.” 2025: Modi’s Operation Sindoor Now, in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi adds a third chapter to this tradition. On Buddha Purnima, he addressed the nation after the successful execution of Operation Sindoor—a precision military strike on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation, launched on May 7, neutralised over 100 militants and sent shockwaves across the region. In his address, Modi said: “Shanti ka raasta bhi shakti se hokar hi jaata hai.” (“Even the path to peace must go through strength.”) Like his predecessors, Modi invoked the language of peace while wielding the tools of power. The timing, again, was not coincidence—it was a deliberate continuation of a national tradition: asserting strength on a day that honors peace. The thread that binds All three Prime Ministers — Gandhi, Vajpayee, and Modi — represent different eras, and politics. But through Buddha Purnima, they are linked by a strategic instinct: to demonstrate that India’s pursuit of peace is never to be mistaken for weakness. Three leaders. Three moments. One message. As India celebrated Buddha Purnima in 2025, it did so not just in prayer halls and monasteries, but also through a message echoing from Pokhran to PoK: Peace, yes. But peace backed by power.

Three PMs, one date: The hidden message behind Buddha Purnima in India’s power play

Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12).
PM Modi on Monday (May 12) addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor, warning Pakistan that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism and stressing to dismantle their terror infrastructure.&nbsp;
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Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12). PM Modi on Monday (May 12) addressed the nation for the first time after Operation Sindoor, warning Pakistan that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism and stressing to dismantle their terror infrastructure. Click on the headlines for more Operation Sindoor: Drones sighted in J&K's Samba shortly after PM Modi's address; 'They are being engaged,' says Army sources Despite a ceasefire agreement that was reached on Saturday (May 10) drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12). 'Terror and talks can't go together': PM Modi warns Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, says 'dismantle terror infrastructure' Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm warning to Pakistan on Monday (May 12) during his first address to the nation following Operation Sindoor, India’s military retaliation after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 Indian citizens, most of them tourists. 'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 12) reacted to the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement saying "It could have been a bad nuclear war." 'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor, PM Modi says In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) stressed that after India's retaliatory action, Pakistan begged the world to reduce tensions after being badly beaten. ‘Terrorists wiped off our women’s Sindoor, we obliterated their headquarters’: PM Modi explains symbolism behind ‘Operation Sindoor’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday (May 12) for the first time since the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians, most of them tourists. Operation Sindoor | 'Action on Pakistan only paused for now': PM Modi says future steps will be taken based on Pak behaviour Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) addressed the nation two days after the India-Pakistan ceasefire and warned that the retaliation against Pakistan remains on hold. WION DataLabs: Pakistan got $22 billion from the IMF in 25 years, but spent $185 billion on its military The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently approved a fresh $2.3 billion package for Pakistan. Out of this, $1 billion will be given immediately under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and $1.3 billion will come through a new Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Trump signs executive order aiming to slash drug costs in US by 50% US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that aims to cut prescription drug costs in the US by aligning what the government pays for certain medications with the prices paid in other countries. The order, experts say, is far more aggressive than the one during Trump’s first term to cut drug costs, which was blocked by a federal judge and failed hence. John Abraham’s The Diplomat true story: How India envoy JP Singh rescued Uzma Ahmed from Pakistan In 2017, the entire nation was shocked by the story of Uzma Ahmed, who was rescued from Pakistan and called the "daughter of India" by then External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Eight years later, John Abraham's film The Diplomat brings her story to the silver screen, depicting the real-life ordeal of Uzma and how the Indian envoy, J.P. Singh, played a pivotal role in bringing her back. Virat Kohli even eclipses Sachin on cultural influence - Ian Chappell’s huge praise for Test giant Sachin Tendulkar could be a more successful Test cricketer, but Virat Kohli’s influence on cultural and psychological impact on India’s cricketing identity is larger, former Australia captain Ian Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. On Monday (May 9), Virat took to social media to announce his Test retirement, ending a glorious yet proud 14-year career in the whites.

Top 10 world news: Drones sighted in J&K's Samba, PM Modi addresses nation after Operation Sindoor

Despite a ceasefire agreement that was reached on Saturday (May 10) drones were sighted in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jammu-and-kashmir" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jammu and Kashmir's</a> Samba on Monday (May 12).
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Red streaks seen, explosions heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba; defence sources say, "they are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed" (Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/y9jFIAJZc2">pic.twitter.com/y9jFIAJZc2</a>
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"Red streaks are seen and explosions heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba. After the first wave of drone activity and Air Defence fire," ANI posted.
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Comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed: Army Sources <a href="https://t.co/MIEW2b8bNy">pic.twitter.com/MIEW2b8bNy</a>
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"Comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed about," an Army source told ANI.
"Now, No drone activity observed for the past 15 minutes in Samba," as per ANI.
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This came shortly after PM Modi addressed the nation for the very first time after Operation Sindoor.
In his speech, PM Modi made it clear that India's patience has limits&nbsp;when it comes to&nbsp;cross-border terrorism.
<h2>'Water and blood cannot flow together'</h2>
Without mincing words, PM Modi warned Islamabad, &ldquo;Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure; there is no other path to peace.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;Terror and talks cannot go together&nbsp;and&nbsp;water and blood cannot flow together.&rdquo;
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India news: "Comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed about," an Army source told ANI.

Despite a ceasefire agreement that was reached on Saturday (May 10) drones were sighted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba on Monday (May 12). Red streaks seen, explosions heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba; defence sources say, "they are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed" (Source: ANI) pic.twitter.com/y9jFIAJZc2 — WION (@WIONews) May 12, 2025 "Red streaks are seen and explosions heard as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones amid blackout in Samba. After the first wave of drone activity and Air Defence fire," ANI posted. Also read: WION DataLabs: Pakistan got $22 billion from the IMF in 25 years, but spent $185 billion on its military Comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed: Army Sources pic.twitter.com/MIEW2b8bNy — ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025 "Comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed about," an Army source told ANI. "Now, No drone activity observed for the past 15 minutes in Samba," as per ANI. Also read: PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine This came shortly after PM Modi addressed the nation for the very first time after Operation Sindoor. In his speech, PM Modi made it clear that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism. 'Water and blood cannot flow together' Without mincing words, PM Modi warned Islamabad, “Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure; there is no other path to peace.” He added, “Terror and talks cannot go together and water and blood cannot flow together.” Also read: ‘Terrorists wiped off our women’s Sindoor, we obliterated their headquarters’: PM Modi explains symbolism behind ‘Operation Sindoor’

Operation Sindoor: Drones sighted in J&K's Samba shortly after PM Modi's address; 'They are being engaged,' says Army sources

In his first address to the nation after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) stressed that after India's retaliatory action, Pakistan begged the world to reduce tensions after being badly beaten.&nbsp;
PM Modi continued that by then Indian army already destroyed the terrorist infrastructure on a large scale.
"After India's aggressive action, Pakistan started looking for ways to escape. Pakistan was appealing to the world to reduce tensions and after being badly beaten, the Pakistani army contacted our DGMO on the afternoon of May 10," he said during his first address after Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;
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"By then, we had destroyed the infrastructure of terrorism on a large scale and the terrorists were killed. Therefore, when Pakistan said that it would not show any further terrorist activity and military audacity, India also considered it...," PM Modi added.&nbsp;
<h2>'Pakistan pleaded with India to stop attacks'</h2>
Prime Minister Modi said that Pakistan urged India to stop attacks, but India only considered when they promised to stop their misadventure.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Pakistan pleaded with us to stop attacks but we considered it only after they promised to stop their misadventure," he said.&nbsp;
He said that Pakistan slumped into gloom after India's attack on terror camps, however, they dared to attack us rather than helping fight terror.
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He added, "The entire world saw how Pakistani drones were downed into dumps by our military might. India has struck at the heart of Pakistan, our missiles attacked with precision to damage their air bases."&nbsp;
PM Modi also confirmed further that more than 100 dreaded terrorists were slaughtered in Indian attack on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;
He said that the Indian government gave full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists.&nbsp;
"We have given full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists..."
PM added, "Enemy has now realised consequences of removing 'sindoor' from forehead of our women; Operation Sindoor was not just a name."
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Prime Minister Modi said that Pakistan urged India to stop attacks, but India only considered when they promised to stop their misadventure. India news pakistan

In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 12) stressed that after India's retaliatory action, Pakistan begged the world to reduce tensions after being badly beaten. PM Modi continued that by then Indian army already destroyed the terrorist infrastructure on a large scale. "After India's aggressive action, Pakistan started looking for ways to escape. Pakistan was appealing to the world to reduce tensions and after being badly beaten, the Pakistani army contacted our DGMO on the afternoon of May 10," he said during his first address after Operation Sindoor. Also read: Operation Sindoor | ‘We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke’: PM Modi "By then, we had destroyed the infrastructure of terrorism on a large scale and the terrorists were killed. Therefore, when Pakistan said that it would not show any further terrorist activity and military audacity, India also considered it...," PM Modi added. 'Pakistan pleaded with India to stop attacks' Prime Minister Modi said that Pakistan urged India to stop attacks, but India only considered when they promised to stop their misadventure. “Pakistan pleaded with us to stop attacks but we considered it only after they promised to stop their misadventure," he said. He said that Pakistan slumped into gloom after India's attack on terror camps, however, they dared to attack us rather than helping fight terror. Also read: Operation Sindoor | PM Modi's message to nation: All you need to know in just 5 minutes He added, "The entire world saw how Pakistani drones were downed into dumps by our military might. India has struck at the heart of Pakistan, our missiles attacked with precision to damage their air bases." PM Modi also confirmed further that more than 100 dreaded terrorists were slaughtered in Indian attack on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He said that the Indian government gave full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists. "We have given full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists..." PM added, "Enemy has now realised consequences of removing 'sindoor' from forehead of our women; Operation Sindoor was not just a name." Also read: Operation Sindoor | 'Action on Pakistan only paused for now': PM Modi says future steps will be taken based on Pak behaviour

'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor,  PM Modi says

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday evening, and in his impassioned speech said that India had demolished the &ldquo;global terrorism universities of Bahawalpur and Muridke in Pakistan&rdquo; during Operation Sindoor.
&ldquo;Bahawalpur and Muridke were the epicentres of global terror; the London tube bombing, 9/11 attacks, and Mumbai attacks, were all linked to these places. So India destroyed these terrorists&rsquo; dens,&rdquo; Modi added.
He said more than 100 dreaded terrorists were slaughtered in Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. &ldquo;When our missiles and drones destroyed terror sites in Pakistan, not only their buildings but their spirit was also demolished,&rdquo; Modi said in his address on India&rsquo;s precision strikes early on May 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 unarmed civilians on April 22.
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In a strong statement, the PM stressed that India will now not view terrorists and their state sponsors as separate entities and will hit them hard alike.&nbsp; &ldquo;Operation Sindoor is now the country&rsquo;s new policy against terrorism, which has drawn a new line,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;India has struck at the heart of Pakistan, our missiles attacked with precision to damage their air bases. Pakistan slumped into gloom after our attack on terror camps but they dared to attack us rather than helping fight terror,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;More than 100 dreaded terrorists were slaughtered in the Indian attack. Terrorists who were openly conspiring against India were roaming freely in Pakistan, but India slaughtered them in just one go,&rdquo; he said.
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Calling India&rsquo;s action a &ldquo;huge setback for Pakistan,&rdquo; PM Modi added that the strikes targeted the infrastructure of cross-border terrorism. He said that India paused military action only after Pakistan pleaded for it and gave assurances of ceasing further attacks.
&ldquo;...We have just paused our attacks on the terrorist and military sites of Pakistan...&rdquo; &ldquo;Pakistan ki tayyari seema par vaar ki thi lekin Bharat ne Pakistan ke seene par vaar kar diya (Pakistan was expecting attack on the border and was preparing for it but India attacked Pakistan on its chest),&rdquo; said Modi.
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PM Modi added that Operation Sindoor was a powerful demonstration of the country&rsquo;s strength and resolve. &ldquo;We have seen the country&rsquo;s strength and restraint in the last few days. Every Indian salutes our armed forces, scientists, secret services,&rdquo; he added. Referring to the April 22 terror attack, Modi said, &ldquo;On 22 April the cruelty shown by terrorists shook the country. People were shot brutally before their families. Pahalgam was an attempt to break the spirit of the country.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;We gave operational freedom to the armed forces to eliminate terrorists. We have given a free hand to our armed forces to take on terrorism,&rdquo; the prime minister said.
&ldquo;Our brave soldiers displayed valour during Operation Sindoor and achieved success. Operation Sindoor is not just a name, it is symbolic of the nation&rsquo;s emotions.&rdquo;

India News | Pakistan: In a strong statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that India will now not view terrorists and their state sponsors as separate entities and will hit them hard alike.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Monday evening, and in his impassioned speech said that India had demolished the “global terrorism universities of Bahawalpur and Muridke in Pakistan” during Operation Sindoor. “Bahawalpur and Muridke were the epicentres of global terror; the London tube bombing, 9/11 attacks, and Mumbai attacks, were all linked to these places. So India destroyed these terrorists’ dens,” Modi added. He said more than 100 dreaded terrorists were slaughtered in Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. “When our missiles and drones destroyed terror sites in Pakistan, not only their buildings but their spirit was also demolished,” Modi said in his address on India’s precision strikes early on May 7 in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 unarmed civilians on April 22. Also Read | Indian Air Force struck missile site at Malir Cantt near Pakistan’s port city of Karachi In a strong statement, the PM stressed that India will now not view terrorists and their state sponsors as separate entities and will hit them hard alike. “Operation Sindoor is now the country’s new policy against terrorism, which has drawn a new line,” he added. “India has struck at the heart of Pakistan, our missiles attacked with precision to damage their air bases. Pakistan slumped into gloom after our attack on terror camps but they dared to attack us rather than helping fight terror,” he said. “More than 100 dreaded terrorists were slaughtered in the Indian attack. Terrorists who were openly conspiring against India were roaming freely in Pakistan, but India slaughtered them in just one go,” he said. Also Read | India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch Calling India’s action a “huge setback for Pakistan,” PM Modi added that the strikes targeted the infrastructure of cross-border terrorism. He said that India paused military action only after Pakistan pleaded for it and gave assurances of ceasing further attacks. “...We have just paused our attacks on the terrorist and military sites of Pakistan...” “Pakistan ki tayyari seema par vaar ki thi lekin Bharat ne Pakistan ke seene par vaar kar diya (Pakistan was expecting attack on the border and was preparing for it but India attacked Pakistan on its chest),” said Modi. Also read | Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief PM Modi added that Operation Sindoor was a powerful demonstration of the country’s strength and resolve. “We have seen the country’s strength and restraint in the last few days. Every Indian salutes our armed forces, scientists, secret services,” he added. Referring to the April 22 terror attack, Modi said, “On 22 April the cruelty shown by terrorists shook the country. People were shot brutally before their families. Pahalgam was an attempt to break the spirit of the country.” Also Read | Indian Navy was all set to hit Karachi, kept Pakistani ships bound to harbour “We gave operational freedom to the armed forces to eliminate terrorists. We have given a free hand to our armed forces to take on terrorism,” the prime minister said. “Our brave soldiers displayed valour during Operation Sindoor and achieved success. Operation Sindoor is not just a name, it is symbolic of the nation’s emotions.”

Operation Sindoor | ‘We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm warning to Pakistan on Monday (May 12) during his first address to the nation following Operation Sindoor, India&rsquo;s military retaliation after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 Indian citizens, most of them tourists.
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In his speech, PM Modi made it clear that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism.
<h2>'Water and blood cannot flow together'</h2>
Without mincing words, PM Modi warned Islamabad, &ldquo;Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure; there is no other path to peace.&rdquo;
He added, &ldquo;Terror and talks cannot go together and water and blood cannot flow together.&rdquo;
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<h2>A message to terrorists and their backers</h2>
PM Modi stated clearly that the Indian Army had been given full freedom to act, saying, "We have given full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists and today every terrorist, every terror organisation knows 'ki hamari behano, betiyon ke maathe se Sindoor hatane ka anjaam kya hota hai'."
He added, "...Aatankiyo ne hamari behano ka Sindoor ujada tha isliye Bharat ne aatank ke headquarters ujaad diye'. Over 100 terrorists were killed..."
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India news: Without mincing words, PM Modi warned Islamabad, “Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure; there is no other path to peace.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm warning to Pakistan on Monday (May 12) during his first address to the nation following Operation Sindoor, India’s military retaliation after the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 Indian citizens, most of them tourists. Also read: PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine In his speech, PM Modi made it clear that India's patience has limits when it comes to cross-border terrorism. 'Water and blood cannot flow together' Without mincing words, PM Modi warned Islamabad, “Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure; there is no other path to peace.” He added, “Terror and talks cannot go together and water and blood cannot flow together.” Related stories: 'After being badly beaten...': Pakistan appealed to whole world post India's Operation Sindoor, PM Modi says ‘Terrorists wiped off our women’s Sindoor, we obliterated their headquarters’: PM Modi explains symbolism behind ‘Operation Sindoor’ A message to terrorists and their backers PM Modi stated clearly that the Indian Army had been given full freedom to act, saying, "We have given full freedom to the Indian army to wipe out the terrorists and today every terrorist, every terror organisation knows 'ki hamari behano, betiyon ke maathe se Sindoor hatane ka anjaam kya hota hai'." He added, "...Aatankiyo ne hamari behano ka Sindoor ujada tha isliye Bharat ne aatank ke headquarters ujaad diye'. Over 100 terrorists were killed..." Also read: Is Hyderabad's Karachi bakery Indian or Pakistani ? Know its origin as protesters attacked 73-yr-old establishment amid India-Pak tensions

'Terror and talks can't go together': PM Modi warns Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, says 'dismantle terror infrastructure'

Following days of escalating tensions, ceasfire, it's violation and more - India's PM Narenda Modi addressed the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor.
<h2>Here's what he said in his speech:</h2>
<ul>
<li>I want to salute the Indian Army and would like to thank the intelligence agencies</li>
<li>On 22 April, in Pahalgam, the barbarism that terrorists have shown have shaken the country and the world. Those innocent people who were celebrating the leaves were killed in front of their families, after being asked about their religion</li>
<li>Our forces launched precision strikes on terrorists inside Pakistan; No one imagined the scale of our action</li>
<li>Every terrorist now knows what&rsquo;s the price of removing 'sindoor' of women</li>
<li>Muridke has been a global hub of terrorism</li>
<li>Indian armed forces attacked the terrorist sites in Pakistan. Terrorists wouldn't have dreamed that India would take such big steps... When Indian missiles and drones attacked those sites in Pakistan, it was not just the buildings of the terrorists, but their courage was thrashed.</li>
<li>Our strong air defence systems destroyed their missiles in air itself</li>
<li>In three days only we destroyed Pak</li>
<li>Many terror bosses ran free in Pakistan, they were neutralised in one blow</li>
<li>They also contacted our DGMO, until then we had destroyed the terror infra</li>
<li>Pakistan was begging across the world to ease the tension between India and Pak</li>
<li>Pakistan said it will neither indulge in any terror activity or army escalation in future against India</li>
<li>We have only paused the mission to eliminate terrorists in Pakistan</li>
<li>Operation sindoor is new india policy against terror and it is the new normal and red line</li>
<li>India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail</li>
<li>Terrorist attack on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms</li>
<li>All our forces are on constant alert; now, Operation Sindoor is our policy against terror - we have set a new normal in war on terror</li>
<li>Pakistan has to eradicate terror infra to survive, terror and talk cant go together</li>
<li>Not an era of war but also not an era of terrorism</li>
</ul>

India's PM Narenda Modi addressed the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor where he said that 'it is the new normal' by India against terrorism. India News

Following days of escalating tensions, ceasfire, it's violation and more - India's PM Narenda Modi addressed the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor. Here's what he said in his speech: I want to salute the Indian Army and would like to thank the intelligence agencies On 22 April, in Pahalgam, the barbarism that terrorists have shown have shaken the country and the world. Those innocent people who were celebrating the leaves were killed in front of their families, after being asked about their religion Our forces launched precision strikes on terrorists inside Pakistan; No one imagined the scale of our action Every terrorist now knows what’s the price of removing 'sindoor' of women Muridke has been a global hub of terrorism Indian armed forces attacked the terrorist sites in Pakistan. Terrorists wouldn't have dreamed that India would take such big steps... When Indian missiles and drones attacked those sites in Pakistan, it was not just the buildings of the terrorists, but their courage was thrashed. Our strong air defence systems destroyed their missiles in air itself In three days only we destroyed Pak Many terror bosses ran free in Pakistan, they were neutralised in one blow They also contacted our DGMO, until then we had destroyed the terror infra Pakistan was begging across the world to ease the tension between India and Pak Pakistan said it will neither indulge in any terror activity or army escalation in future against India We have only paused the mission to eliminate terrorists in Pakistan Operation sindoor is new india policy against terror and it is the new normal and red line India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail Terrorist attack on India will have to face a befitting reply, and the response will be on our terms All our forces are on constant alert; now, Operation Sindoor is our policy against terror - we have set a new normal in war on terror Pakistan has to eradicate terror infra to survive, terror and talk cant go together Not an era of war but also not an era of terrorism

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