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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.&nbsp;
He said that the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force remain on alert and have "just paused" for now.&nbsp;
The Indian defence will take action according to Pakistan's behaviour, PM Modi said.&nbsp;
"We have only paused our retaliatory action on Pakistan&rsquo;s terrorist and military infrastructures for now. In upcoming days, every step taken by Pakistan will be keenly observed based on the approach and conduct it adopts," he stressed.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-armed-forces-strike-at-terrorist-camps-pahalgam-terror-attack-india-pakistan-9042302">LIVE | India-Pakistan Ceasefire: 'It is the new normal and red line,' PM Modi on Operation Sindoor</a>
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'."
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;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-we-demolished-global-universities-of-terrorism-at-bahawalpur-muridke-pm-modi-9061746">Operation Sindoor | &lsquo;We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke&rsquo;: PM Modi</a>
<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a></h2>
The name &ldquo;Operation Sindoor&rdquo;&nbsp;carries&nbsp;deep cultural meaning in India.&nbsp;Sindoor, or vermilion, is a red powder worn by married Hindu women. When a husband dies, tradition often requires the woman to wipe off the sindoor and stop wearing it from then, a sign of mourning and loss.
The prime minister said, "Operation Sindoor is not just a name. It&nbsp;is a reflection of&nbsp;the feelings of millions of people in the country. Operation Sindoor is an unbroken pledge of justice. Late night of 6 May and morning of 7 May, the whole world has seen this pledge turning into results."
Also read: <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>

PM Modi said the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force remain on alert and have "paused" for now and will take action according to Pakistan's behaviour. India news pakistan

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. He said that the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force remain on alert and have "just paused" for now. The Indian defence will take action according to Pakistan's behaviour, PM Modi said. "We have only paused our retaliatory action on Pakistan’s terrorist and military infrastructures for now. In upcoming days, every step taken by Pakistan will be keenly observed based on the approach and conduct it adopts," he stressed. Also read: LIVE | India-Pakistan Ceasefire: 'It is the new normal and red line,' PM Modi on Operation Sindoor 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'." 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 Operation Sindoor The name “Operation Sindoor” carries deep cultural meaning in India. Sindoor, or vermilion, is a red powder worn by married Hindu women. When a husband dies, tradition often requires the woman to wipe off the sindoor and stop wearing it from then, a sign of mourning and loss. The prime minister said, "Operation Sindoor is not just a name. It is a reflection of the feelings of millions of people in the country. Operation Sindoor is an unbroken pledge of justice. Late night of 6 May and morning of 7 May, the whole world has seen this pledge turning into results." Also read: PM Narendra Modi declares Operation Sindoor as policy, lists 3 pillars of India's new anti-terrorism doctrine

Operation Sindoor | 'Action on Pakistan only paused for now': PM Modi says future steps will be taken based on Pak behaviour

US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 12) reacted to the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement saying "It could have been a bad nuclear war."
"My administration helped India and Pakistan ceasefire. They were not going to stop. I want to thank both the leadership. It could have been a bad nuclear war. I also want to thank Rubio for this," Trump said.
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"Come on, we&rsquo;re going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let&rsquo;s stop it. Stop it. If you stop it we do trade. If you don&rsquo;t stop we don&rsquo;t do any trade. People have never used trade the way I use it. And all of a sudden they said I think we&rsquo;re going to stop &hellip; Trade was a big reason," Trump said.
Earlier on Saturday Trump posted on Truth Social, &ldquo;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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!&rdquo;
India however maintains that a ceasefire agreement was reached after talks between the DGMOs of the two nations on Saturday (May 10). The talks were initiated by Pakistan

"My administration helped India and Pakistan ceasefire. They were not going to stop. I want to thank both the leadership. It could have been a bad nuclear war. I also want to thank Rubio for this," Trump said. World

US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 12) reacted to the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement saying "It could have been a bad nuclear war." "My administration helped India and Pakistan ceasefire. They were not going to stop. I want to thank both the leadership. It could have been a bad nuclear war. I also want to thank Rubio for this," Trump said. Also read: Indo-Pak War: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say "Come on, we’re going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let’s stop it. Stop it. If you stop it we do trade. If you don’t stop we don’t do any trade. People have never used trade the way I use it. And all of a sudden they said I think we’re going to stop … Trade was a big reason," Trump said. Earlier on Saturday Trump posted on Truth Social, “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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” India however maintains that a ceasefire agreement was reached after talks between the DGMOs of the two nations on Saturday (May 10). The talks were initiated by Pakistan

'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement

Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have taken a man into custody after he called the headquarters of the Navy&rsquo;s Southern Naval Command, posing as a Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office (PMO) official, and asked for details on the location of India&rsquo;s mission-deployed aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. This comes at a time when India&rsquo;s frontline assets, including the indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant and its carrier battle group, are deployed as part of India&rsquo;s high-profile Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.&nbsp;
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According to the Defence Public Relations Officer in Kochi, &ldquo;A suspicious call inquiring about Naval assets was received from a civil phone number at Naval Base, Kochi, on May 9th. The Navy&rsquo;s internal security mechanism promptly flagged the incident and brought it to the attention of the concerned intelligence agencies.&rdquo;&nbsp; Notably, this call seeking details on INS Vikrant was received at a time when India&rsquo;s offensive military operations against Pakistan were at their peak. As the leader of the carrier battle group, INS Vikrant never sails alone. The aircraft carrier is accompanied by a host of warships, including destroyers, frigates, submarines, and other combat support vessels.&nbsp; Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-downed-pakistani-mirage-jet-during-operation-sindoor-army-shares-proof-watch-9060787" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch</a>
Following the initial probe by the naval intelligence, an FIR was registered at the Harbour Police Station in Kochi. In connection with this incident, one Mujeeb Rahman, a Keralite hailing from Elathur in Kozhikode, has been taken into custody. There are claims that Mujeeb is mentally unstable and had been undergoing treatment.&nbsp; However, the timing of the incident and the call to the Southern Naval Command in Kochi raise serious questions.&nbsp; INS Vikrant was built at the Indian government&rsquo;s Cochin Shipyard Limited and formally commissioned (inducted) into the Indian Navy at Kochi. A detailed police investigation is underway. Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news-0/ten-satellites-continuously-operational-to-ensure-indias-safety-and-security-says-isro-chief-9059958" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief</a>
"The Indian Navy remains ever vigilant against subversive and espionage activities carried out by adversarial elements to obtain sensitive information. Maintaining a high level of preparedness, the Indian Navy is committed to the highest standards of operational security in the national interest," added Defence PRO Kochi.
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India News: As the leader of the carrier battle group, INS Vikrant never sails alone. The aircraft carrier is accompanied by a host of warships, including destroyers, frigates, submarines, and other combat support vessels.

Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have taken a man into custody after he called the headquarters of the Navy’s Southern Naval Command, posing as a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) official, and asked for details on the location of India’s mission-deployed aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. This comes at a time when India’s frontline assets, including the indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant and its carrier battle group, are deployed as part of India’s high-profile Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Also Read | Indian Air Force struck missile site at Malir Cantt near Pakistan’s port city of Karachi According to the Defence Public Relations Officer in Kochi, “A suspicious call inquiring about Naval assets was received from a civil phone number at Naval Base, Kochi, on May 9th. The Navy’s internal security mechanism promptly flagged the incident and brought it to the attention of the concerned intelligence agencies.” Notably, this call seeking details on INS Vikrant was received at a time when India’s offensive military operations against Pakistan were at their peak. As the leader of the carrier battle group, INS Vikrant never sails alone. The aircraft carrier is accompanied by a host of warships, including destroyers, frigates, submarines, and other combat support vessels. Also Read | India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch Following the initial probe by the naval intelligence, an FIR was registered at the Harbour Police Station in Kochi. In connection with this incident, one Mujeeb Rahman, a Keralite hailing from Elathur in Kozhikode, has been taken into custody. There are claims that Mujeeb is mentally unstable and had been undergoing treatment. However, the timing of the incident and the call to the Southern Naval Command in Kochi raise serious questions. INS Vikrant was built at the Indian government’s Cochin Shipyard Limited and formally commissioned (inducted) into the Indian Navy at Kochi. A detailed police investigation is underway. Also read | Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief "The Indian Navy remains ever vigilant against subversive and espionage activities carried out by adversarial elements to obtain sensitive information. Maintaining a high level of preparedness, the Indian Navy is committed to the highest standards of operational security in the national interest," added Defence PRO Kochi.

Man from Kerala poses as PMO official, calls Navy for details on INS Vikrant; arrested

After the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam-terror-attack">Pahalgam terror attack</a> carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, giving a befitting warning to the terrorists.&nbsp;
PM Modi is soon going to address the nation on May 12 (Monday) at 8 pm, two days after India-Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. However, Pakistan violated the ceasefire multiple times.&nbsp;
After the Pahalgam attack, PM Modi addressed a rally in Bihar on April 24, vowing to finish terrorism and punish terrorists.&nbsp;
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<h2>PM Modi's warning after Pahalgam attack</h2>
While speaking in Bihar, PM Modi vowed to identify, track and punish every terrorist and those backing them.&nbsp;
"We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism," the prime minister assured.&nbsp;
On April 22, terrorists attacked in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, claiming the lives of 26 people. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in Pahalgam.&nbsp;
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PM Modi further vowed to punish the terrorists with an unimaginable punishment.&nbsp;
"I want to say in very clear words that the terrorists who carried out this attack and those who conspired in it will receive a punishment bigger than they can imagine," he stressed.&nbsp;
On May 6-7, Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;
Following this, India carried out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;
India carried out a series of precision strikes on nine terror infrastructure sites, &nbsp;including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and PoK on Wednesday midnight.&nbsp;
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes calling them a &ldquo;focused, measured and non-escalatory&rdquo; response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam.&nbsp;
Soon after the strikes, the Indian Army took to social media platform X to say: &ldquo;Justice is served. Jai Hind!&rdquo; Prior to this, the Army had posted: &ldquo;prhaaraay snnihitaaH, jyaay prshikssitaaH&rdquo; &mdash; Ready to strike, trained to win.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-will-get-a-devastating-response-if-they-do-anything-pm-modi-told-jd-vance-9057840">'Pakistan will get devastating response if they do anything': PM Modi told JD Vance, reveal Indian govt sources</a>
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PM Modi is soon going to address nation at 8 pm, two days after India-Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. However, Pakistan violated the ceasefire. India news pakistan

After the Pahalgam terror attack carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 26 people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, giving a befitting warning to the terrorists. PM Modi is soon going to address the nation on May 12 (Monday) at 8 pm, two days after India-Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. However, Pakistan violated the ceasefire multiple times. After the Pahalgam attack, PM Modi addressed a rally in Bihar on April 24, vowing to finish terrorism and punish terrorists. Also read: WION DataLabs: Pakistan got $22 billion from the IMF in 25 years, but spent $185 billion on its military PM Modi's warning after Pahalgam attack While speaking in Bihar, PM Modi vowed to identify, track and punish every terrorist and those backing them. "We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism," the prime minister assured. On April 22, terrorists attacked in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, claiming the lives of 26 people. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in Pahalgam. Also read: Trump wants India-Pak to de-escalate situation, Rubio in constant touch with PM Modi, Shehbaz amid soaring tensions PM Modi further vowed to punish the terrorists with an unimaginable punishment. "I want to say in very clear words that the terrorists who carried out this attack and those who conspired in it will receive a punishment bigger than they can imagine," he stressed. On May 6-7, Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. Following this, India carried out missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). India carried out a series of precision strikes on nine terror infrastructure sites, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and PoK on Wednesday midnight. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Soon after the strikes, the Indian Army took to social media platform X to say: “Justice is served. Jai Hind!” Prior to this, the Army had posted: “prhaaraay snnihitaaH, jyaay prshikssitaaH” — Ready to strike, trained to win. Also read: 'Pakistan will get devastating response if they do anything': PM Modi told JD Vance, reveal Indian govt sources

From Pahalgam attack to Op Sindoor and India-Pak ceasefire: All eyes on PM Modi’s 8 PM speech | Here's what to expect

The Indian Air Force carried out strikes across Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and even hit key installations near Karachi, including a site at the Malir Cantonment in Karachi.
Air Marshal AK Bharti, the Director-General of Operations for the IAF, said in a special press briefing that part of India&rsquo;s &ldquo;measured and calibrated&rdquo; response to Pakistan&rsquo;s attack by drones, missile strikes, small arms fire, and artillery shelling across the border was the targeting of military installations, including a surface-to-air missile site at the Malir Cantonment near Karachi.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-downed-pakistani-mirage-jet-during-operation-sindoor-army-shares-proof-watch-9060787">India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch</a> Malir Cantonment is a military base about 35 km from the port city of Karachi, deep inside Pakistan, about 1200 km from the popular crossing point of the Wagah border. The Air Force also targeted a radar site in Lahore and another close to Gujranwala in Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab province, he said. The Air Force successfully targeted Pakistani military installations near Karachi following confirmation of the Navy&rsquo;s role in Operation Sindoor&mdash;India&rsquo;s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack by a proxy of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The Navy&rsquo;s carrier battle groups, submarines, and aviation assets had been deployed outside the harbour in Karachi to pin down Pakistani maritime forces, said Vice Admiral AN Pramod in the Sunday press briefing.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-news-dgmo-meeting-ceasefire-talks-pak-army-made-it-their-war-air-marshal-ak-bharti-at-operation-sindoor-briefing-may-12-video-9060217" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India-Pak news | 'Fight was with terrorists, Pak army made it their war': Air Marshal AK Bharti at Operation Sindoor briefing</a> &ldquo;The Indian Navy remained in a &ldquo;deterrent posture with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at a time of our choosing,&rdquo; he said. This, Vice Admiral Pramod said, &ldquo;compelled Pakistani naval and air units to be in a defensive posture, mostly inside harbours or very close to the coast...&rdquo; for the duration of the conflict.
Operation Sindoor was a 25-minute precision strike, launched at 1.05 am on May 7, against four terrorist camps in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Over 100 terrorists were killed, and terror infrastructure was incapacitated. Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youre-indeed-the-best-dgmo-lt-gen-rajiv-ghai-salutes-indians-for-supporting-army-during-operation-sindoor-9060423" rel="noopener" target="_blank">'You're indeed the best': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai salutes Indians for supporting Army during Operation Sindoor</a> The strike provoked a military counterattack from Pakistan, which fired waves of drones and missiles at military establishments and facilities in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Punjab, leading to air raid sirens and blackouts in cities. India launched &ldquo;swift and calibrated responses&rdquo; that targeted Pakistani air bases in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan. Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news-0/ten-satellites-continuously-operational-to-ensure-indias-safety-and-security-says-isro-chief-9059958" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief</a> "Pakistan&rsquo;s attacks in response caused limited damage... to equipment and personnel at air bases at Udhampur (in J&amp;K), Pathankot and Adampur (in Punjab), and Bhuj (in Gujarat),&rdquo; India said. The two sides settled on a ceasefire on Saturday, May 10, and peace has held since. India has warned Pakistan that violations will incur a more forceful military response.
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India News | Pakistan: Malir Cantonment is a military base about 35 km from the port city of Karachi, deep inside Pakistan, about 1200 km from the popular crossing point of the Wagah border.

The Indian Air Force carried out strikes across Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and even hit key installations near Karachi, including a site at the Malir Cantonment in Karachi. Air Marshal AK Bharti, the Director-General of Operations for the IAF, said in a special press briefing that part of India’s “measured and calibrated” response to Pakistan’s attack by drones, missile strikes, small arms fire, and artillery shelling across the border was the targeting of military installations, including a surface-to-air missile site at the Malir Cantonment near Karachi. Also Read | India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch Malir Cantonment is a military base about 35 km from the port city of Karachi, deep inside Pakistan, about 1200 km from the popular crossing point of the Wagah border. The Air Force also targeted a radar site in Lahore and another close to Gujranwala in Pakistan’s Punjab province, he said. The Air Force successfully targeted Pakistani military installations near Karachi following confirmation of the Navy’s role in Operation Sindoor—India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack by a proxy of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. The Navy’s carrier battle groups, submarines, and aviation assets had been deployed outside the harbour in Karachi to pin down Pakistani maritime forces, said Vice Admiral AN Pramod in the Sunday press briefing. Also Read | India-Pak news | 'Fight was with terrorists, Pak army made it their war': Air Marshal AK Bharti at Operation Sindoor briefing “The Indian Navy remained in a “deterrent posture with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at a time of our choosing,” he said. This, Vice Admiral Pramod said, “compelled Pakistani naval and air units to be in a defensive posture, mostly inside harbours or very close to the coast...” for the duration of the conflict. Operation Sindoor was a 25-minute precision strike, launched at 1.05 am on May 7, against four terrorist camps in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Over 100 terrorists were killed, and terror infrastructure was incapacitated. Also read | 'You're indeed the best': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai salutes Indians for supporting Army during Operation Sindoor The strike provoked a military counterattack from Pakistan, which fired waves of drones and missiles at military establishments and facilities in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Punjab, leading to air raid sirens and blackouts in cities. India launched “swift and calibrated responses” that targeted Pakistani air bases in Rafiqui, Murid, Chaklala, and Rahim Yar Khan. Also read | Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief "Pakistan’s attacks in response caused limited damage... to equipment and personnel at air bases at Udhampur (in J&K), Pathankot and Adampur (in Punjab), and Bhuj (in Gujarat),” India said. The two sides settled on a ceasefire on Saturday, May 10, and peace has held since. India has warned Pakistan that violations will incur a more forceful military response.

Indian Air Force struck missile site at Malir Cantt near Pakistan’s port city of Karachi

Space capability plays a major role in contemporary warfare. The recent conflict between India and Pakistan is yet another reminder of how India's space program supports the military's warfighting capabilities. Be it air, land, or the sea, all theaters of warfare were influenced and enhanced by space capabilities at all times.

Operation Sindoor: ISRO chief offer insights into role of satellites in operation

In a blazing display of military prowess, India&rsquo;s Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM), codenamed Barak 8 or 'Abhra,' decimated Pakistan&rsquo;s desperate aerial counteroffensive during Operation Sindoor on May 8, 2025. 
This indigenously developed air defence juggernaut, forged through a fiery collaboration between India&rsquo;s DRDO and Israel&rsquo;s IAI, proved its mettle by shredding over 50 Pakistani drones and missiles, safeguarding Indian skies and cementing India&rsquo;s dominance in the face of terrorism. 
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, to pulverise nine terrorist strongholds in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for the heinous Pahalgam attack, showcased not just India&rsquo;s offensive might but the impregnable shield of the MR-SAM.
<h2>MR-SAM: The annihilator of Pakistan&rsquo;s aerial ambitions</h2>
When Pakistan unleashed a swarm of 300&ndash;400 drones targeting Indian military bases and cities like Srinagar, Jammu, and Bathinda, the MR-SAM stood as an unyielding sentinel. Its 70 km range and vertical launch capability obliterated threats from every angle, neutralising drones in Udhampur, Samba, Akhnoor, and Pathankot with surgical precision. 
Armed with advanced radar and active homing, the system tore through Pakistan&rsquo;s barrage, ensuring no missile or drone breached India&rsquo;s defences. This wasn&rsquo;t just defence, it was a statement: India&rsquo;s airspace is inviolable.
<h2>Synergy of destruction: MR-SAM&rsquo;s role in India&rsquo;s Air Defence grid</h2>
The MR-SAM didn&rsquo;t fight alone. Integrated with the S-400 Triumf and Akash systems in India&rsquo;s Counter-UAS Grid, it formed a layered fortress that Pakistan&rsquo;s drones couldn&rsquo;t penetrate. 
While the S-400 guarded the skies at long range and Akash tackled closer threats, the MR-SAM&rsquo;s rapid response and multi-target engagement crushed the enemy&rsquo;s swarm tactics. From protecting Srinagar airport to thwarting attacks on Bathinda&rsquo;s military station, the system ensured Pakistan&rsquo;s retaliation fizzled into futility.
<h2>Strategic smackdown: How MR-SAM shaped Operation Sindoor</h2>
Operation Sindoor wasn&rsquo;t just about demolishing terrorist camps&mdash;it was about asserting India&rsquo;s sovereignty. The MR-SAM&rsquo;s defensive dominance allowed Indian forces to execute precision strikes without distraction, maintaining a &ldquo;focused, non-escalatory&rdquo; posture that avoided Pakistani military targets. By neutralising threats in civilian areas like Ferozepur, where injuries were minimised, the system underscored India&rsquo;s commitment to precision and restraint, even as it delivered justice for the 26 lives lost in Pahalgam.
<h2>Indigenous fury: A symbol of India&rsquo;s unstoppable rise</h2>
The MR-SAM, a product of India&rsquo;s DRDO, isn&rsquo;t just a weapon, it&rsquo;s a testament to India&rsquo;s technological ascendancy. Its flawless performance in Operation Sindoor silenced doubters and electrified the nation, with leaders across the spectrum hailing the armed forces&rsquo; resolve. 
This wasn&rsquo;t just a victory over Pakistan&rsquo;s drones; it was a triumph of Indian innovation, proving that India can build world-class systems to crush its enemies.
<h2>Global shockwaves: MR-SAM&rsquo;s diplomatic and deterrent impact</h2>
The MR-SAM&rsquo;s success reverberated beyond the battlefield. By thwarting Pakistan&rsquo;s aggression, it bolstered India&rsquo;s diplomatic stance, earning nods from global powers like the US, UK, and Russia. The system&rsquo;s ability to prevent escalation while protecting Indian assets showcased a mature, formidable military power. Pakistan, humiliated by its failed counterattack, now faces the stark reality of India&rsquo;s defensive superiority&mdash;a deterrent that will echo for years.
<h2>Technical Terror: What makes MR-SAM unstoppable</h2>
Range and Reach: A 70 km radius of destruction, capable of annihilating drones, missiles, and aircraft at any altitude.
Radar Supremacy: Multi-function radar tracks multiple targets, ensuring no threat escapes its wrath.
Lightning Reflexes: Vertical launch and rapid reaction time make it a nightmare for surprise attacks.
Seamless Synergy: Integration with India&rsquo;s air defence network creates an impenetrable shield.
<h2>Conclusion: A roaring victory for India</h2>
The MR-SAM didn&rsquo;t just defend India during Operation Sindoor, it redefined the battlefield. By annihilating Pakistan&rsquo;s drone swarm, protecting lives, and enabling a flawless offensive, it proved that India&rsquo;s enemies will face an unrelenting force. This Indigenous titan, born of Indian ingenuity, has etched its name in history as the guardian of a nation&rsquo;s honour. Operation Sindoor wasn&rsquo;t just a response to terrorism,&nbsp; it was a declaration that India, armed with the MR-SAM, is an unstoppable force.

India news: Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, to pulverise nine terrorist strongholds in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for the heinous Pahalgam attack, showcased not just India’s offensive might but the impregnable shield of the MR-SAM.

In a blazing display of military prowess, India’s Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM), codenamed Barak 8 or 'Abhra,' decimated Pakistan’s desperate aerial counteroffensive during Operation Sindoor on May 8, 2025. This indigenously developed air defence juggernaut, forged through a fiery collaboration between India’s DRDO and Israel’s IAI, proved its mettle by shredding over 50 Pakistani drones and missiles, safeguarding Indian skies and cementing India’s dominance in the face of terrorism. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, to pulverise nine terrorist strongholds in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for the heinous Pahalgam attack, showcased not just India’s offensive might but the impregnable shield of the MR-SAM. MR-SAM: The annihilator of Pakistan’s aerial ambitions When Pakistan unleashed a swarm of 300–400 drones targeting Indian military bases and cities like Srinagar, Jammu, and Bathinda, the MR-SAM stood as an unyielding sentinel. Its 70 km range and vertical launch capability obliterated threats from every angle, neutralising drones in Udhampur, Samba, Akhnoor, and Pathankot with surgical precision. Armed with advanced radar and active homing, the system tore through Pakistan’s barrage, ensuring no missile or drone breached India’s defences. This wasn’t just defence, it was a statement: India’s airspace is inviolable. Synergy of destruction: MR-SAM’s role in India’s Air Defence grid The MR-SAM didn’t fight alone. Integrated with the S-400 Triumf and Akash systems in India’s Counter-UAS Grid, it formed a layered fortress that Pakistan’s drones couldn’t penetrate. While the S-400 guarded the skies at long range and Akash tackled closer threats, the MR-SAM’s rapid response and multi-target engagement crushed the enemy’s swarm tactics. From protecting Srinagar airport to thwarting attacks on Bathinda’s military station, the system ensured Pakistan’s retaliation fizzled into futility. Strategic smackdown: How MR-SAM shaped Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor wasn’t just about demolishing terrorist camps—it was about asserting India’s sovereignty. The MR-SAM’s defensive dominance allowed Indian forces to execute precision strikes without distraction, maintaining a “focused, non-escalatory” posture that avoided Pakistani military targets. By neutralising threats in civilian areas like Ferozepur, where injuries were minimised, the system underscored India’s commitment to precision and restraint, even as it delivered justice for the 26 lives lost in Pahalgam. Indigenous fury: A symbol of India’s unstoppable rise The MR-SAM, a product of India’s DRDO, isn’t just a weapon, it’s a testament to India’s technological ascendancy. Its flawless performance in Operation Sindoor silenced doubters and electrified the nation, with leaders across the spectrum hailing the armed forces’ resolve. This wasn’t just a victory over Pakistan’s drones; it was a triumph of Indian innovation, proving that India can build world-class systems to crush its enemies. Global shockwaves: MR-SAM’s diplomatic and deterrent impact The MR-SAM’s success reverberated beyond the battlefield. By thwarting Pakistan’s aggression, it bolstered India’s diplomatic stance, earning nods from global powers like the US, UK, and Russia. The system’s ability to prevent escalation while protecting Indian assets showcased a mature, formidable military power. Pakistan, humiliated by its failed counterattack, now faces the stark reality of India’s defensive superiority—a deterrent that will echo for years. Technical Terror: What makes MR-SAM unstoppable Range and Reach: A 70 km radius of destruction, capable of annihilating drones, missiles, and aircraft at any altitude. Radar Supremacy: Multi-function radar tracks multiple targets, ensuring no threat escapes its wrath. Lightning Reflexes: Vertical launch and rapid reaction time make it a nightmare for surprise attacks. Seamless Synergy: Integration with India’s air defence network creates an impenetrable shield. Conclusion: A roaring victory for India The MR-SAM didn’t just defend India during Operation Sindoor, it redefined the battlefield. By annihilating Pakistan’s drone swarm, protecting lives, and enabling a flawless offensive, it proved that India’s enemies will face an unrelenting force. This Indigenous titan, born of Indian ingenuity, has etched its name in history as the guardian of a nation’s honour. Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a response to terrorism, it was a declaration that India, armed with the MR-SAM, is an unstoppable force.

India’s MR-SAM annihilates Pakistan’s drone horde in Operation Sindoor: A ferocious victory of unrelenting Indian power

India's senior military officers addressed a special briefing on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a> on Monday (May 12), and gave a quirky answer to a question related to Pakistan's nuclear base in Kirana Hills, the topic which created a buzz on social media in the past days.&nbsp;
During the briefing, one of the reporters asked, "Social media and Twitter is abuzz with the fact that we hit a site called Kirana Hills which is supposed to be a nuclear storage facility...Is there a confirmation that we hit Kirana Hills?"&nbsp;
To this, Air Marshal AK Bharti gave a quirky reply, saying that he didn't know that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. He further rejected the buzz of hitting Kirana Hills.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-military-shows-debris-of-chinese-origin-missile-turkish-drones-used-by-pakistan-9061040">Indian military shows debris of Chinese-origin missile, Turkish drones used by Pakistan</a>
"Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it," Director General of India's Air Operations, Air Marshal AK Bharti said.&nbsp;
He added, "We have not hit Kirana Hills, whatever is there. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday."
Kirana Hills is believed to be a storage facility for nuclear warheads. It is also known to be a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-srinagar-to-chandigarh-india-announces-reopening-of-32-airports-shut-due-to-india-pakistan-conflict-check-full-list-here-9060857">From Srinagar to Chandigarh: India announces reopening of 32 airports shut due to India-Pakistan conflict | Check full list HERE</a>
In the past few days, news of the Indian Armed Forces hitting Kirana Hills made rounds on social media. Some handles shared images, videos, and maps claimed a blast at the Kirana Hills in Sargodha district of Punjab province in PoK.&nbsp;
The comments were made during a joint press briefing where military officials including Lt Gen Rajeev Ghai from the Army, Vice Admiral A N Pramod from the Navy, were present.&nbsp;
The officers shared details of the Indian Armed Force's "Operation Sindoor".&nbsp;
Air Marshal Bharti further clarified that the Indian Armed Forces' actions targeted terrorists and their support networks exclusively, not Pakistan's military forces.
They even presented video evidence showing the impact of their strikes on Pakistani installations.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-downed-pakistani-mirage-jet-during-operation-sindoor-army-shares-proof-watch-9060787">India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch</a>

Air Marshal AK Bharti said that he didn't know that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. He rejected the buzz of hitting Kirana Hills. India news pakistan

India's senior military officers addressed a special briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday (May 12), and gave a quirky answer to a question related to Pakistan's nuclear base in Kirana Hills, the topic which created a buzz on social media in the past days. During the briefing, one of the reporters asked, "Social media and Twitter is abuzz with the fact that we hit a site called Kirana Hills which is supposed to be a nuclear storage facility...Is there a confirmation that we hit Kirana Hills?" To this, Air Marshal AK Bharti gave a quirky reply, saying that he didn't know that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. He further rejected the buzz of hitting Kirana Hills. Also read: Indian military shows debris of Chinese-origin missile, Turkish drones used by Pakistan "Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it," Director General of India's Air Operations, Air Marshal AK Bharti said. He added, "We have not hit Kirana Hills, whatever is there. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday." Kirana Hills is believed to be a storage facility for nuclear warheads. It is also known to be a reservation of Pakistan's Ministry of Defence. Also read: From Srinagar to Chandigarh: India announces reopening of 32 airports shut due to India-Pakistan conflict | Check full list HERE In the past few days, news of the Indian Armed Forces hitting Kirana Hills made rounds on social media. Some handles shared images, videos, and maps claimed a blast at the Kirana Hills in Sargodha district of Punjab province in PoK. The comments were made during a joint press briefing where military officials including Lt Gen Rajeev Ghai from the Army, Vice Admiral A N Pramod from the Navy, were present. The officers shared details of the Indian Armed Force's "Operation Sindoor". Air Marshal Bharti further clarified that the Indian Armed Forces' actions targeted terrorists and their support networks exclusively, not Pakistan's military forces. They even presented video evidence showing the impact of their strikes on Pakistani installations. Also read: India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch

'Thank you for telling us': DGMO's quirky response on media telling Indian Army about Pakistan nuclear base in Kirana Hills

The Indian military, on Monday (May 12), in a press conference, showed the pictures of the debris of the missiles and drones used by Pakistan in its attack on India.
The threats countered and neutralised by the Indian defence forces included Chinese-origin PL-15 air-to-air missiles reportedly missed targets, countered effectively, long-range rockets, loiter munitions, and Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones.
While addressing the press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti said that the Indian forces ensured minimum damage to both civilian and military infrastructures in spite of Pakistan's unrelenting forces.
"This brings me to the point of how the Indian Forces brought minimum damage to both civilian and military infrastructures in spite of Pakistan's unrelenting forces... The majority populace has a lot to say about the layered and intricate air defence system put in place by the Indian Armed Forces, which includes assets of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force... This robust AD system comprises a large variety of multilayer AD sensors and weapon systems... Numerous waves of drones and UAVS deployed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAV systems and the well-trained Indian personnel," he noted.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | The Indian military shows the debris of a likely PL-15 air-to-air missile, which is of Chinese origin and was used by Pakistan during the attack on India. The wreckage of the Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones that were shot down by India has also been shown <a href="https://t.co/kWIaIqnfkQ">pic.twitter.com/kWIaIqnfkQ</a>
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"Numerous waves of drones and unmanned combat aerial vehicles employed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAS systems and the well-trained Indian Air Defence personnel," he added.
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<h2>'Whatever loss they suffered, it was their own responsibility'</h2>
Air Marshal Bharti emphasised that the Indian armed forces' fight was against terrorism and their support networks, and not against Pakistan.
He then said that the Pakistan army chose to intervene and made it a fight of their own, thus, the losses that occurred during the border tensions on their side were solely their responsibility.
"We had a detailed brief on the successful joint operations to destroy the terror operation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan itself... We reiterated that our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with the Pakistani military. However, it is a pity that the Pakistani military chose to intervene and back the terrorists, which compelled us to respond, and whatever loss they suffered, it was their own responsibility," he stated.

India news: Air Marshal Bharti emphasised that the Indian armed forces' fight was against terrorism and their support networks, and not against Pakistan.

The Indian military, on Monday (May 12), in a press conference, showed the pictures of the debris of the missiles and drones used by Pakistan in its attack on India. The threats countered and neutralised by the Indian defence forces included Chinese-origin PL-15 air-to-air missiles reportedly missed targets, countered effectively, long-range rockets, loiter munitions, and Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones. While addressing the press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti said that the Indian forces ensured minimum damage to both civilian and military infrastructures in spite of Pakistan's unrelenting forces. "This brings me to the point of how the Indian Forces brought minimum damage to both civilian and military infrastructures in spite of Pakistan's unrelenting forces... The majority populace has a lot to say about the layered and intricate air defence system put in place by the Indian Armed Forces, which includes assets of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force... This robust AD system comprises a large variety of multilayer AD sensors and weapon systems... Numerous waves of drones and UAVS deployed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAV systems and the well-trained Indian personnel," he noted. #WATCH | Delhi | The Indian military shows the debris of a likely PL-15 air-to-air missile, which is of Chinese origin and was used by Pakistan during the attack on India. The wreckage of the Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones that were shot down by India has also been shown pic.twitter.com/kWIaIqnfkQ — ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025 "Numerous waves of drones and unmanned combat aerial vehicles employed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAS systems and the well-trained Indian Air Defence personnel," he added. India Shows Wreckage of Chinese-Origin Missile, Turkish Drones Used in Pakistan's Attack Photograph: (ANI) 'Whatever loss they suffered, it was their own responsibility' Air Marshal Bharti emphasised that the Indian armed forces' fight was against terrorism and their support networks, and not against Pakistan. He then said that the Pakistan army chose to intervene and made it a fight of their own, thus, the losses that occurred during the border tensions on their side were solely their responsibility. "We had a detailed brief on the successful joint operations to destroy the terror operation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan itself... We reiterated that our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with the Pakistani military. However, it is a pity that the Pakistani military chose to intervene and back the terrorists, which compelled us to respond, and whatever loss they suffered, it was their own responsibility," he stated.

Indian military shows debris of Chinese-origin missile, Turkish drones used by Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 8 pm IST, his first nationwide address after Operation Sindoor.

Breaking: PM Modi's first nationwide address after 'Operation Sindoor'

<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Briefing the media on the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, BJP National Spokesperson and MP <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sambit-patra">Sambit Patra</a> emphasised India's strong and decisive stance in the face of cross-border hostilities.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">BJP MP Sambit Patra on Monday (May 12) praised Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/narendra-modi">Narendra Modi</a>&rsquo;s leadership, saying that by suspending the Indus Water Treaty and launching Operation Sindoor subsequently, India had stopped the flow of both blood and water.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">&ldquo;This is an extraordinary achievement. To strike deep inside Pakistan and eliminate their terror camps... This is Naya Bharat. We attack them in their own backyards,&rdquo; Patra said at a press briefing in Delhi, adding, "This is the first time that a country has struck deep inside a nuclear-armed nation."</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The BJP leader clarified that the current situation between the two sides is not a ceasefire but an understanding. "We will break that understanding the moment Pakistan launches another terrorist attack on India," Patra warned.</div>
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"After the Pahalgam terror attack, the PM has promised that we will avenge the death of 26 people. The PM said that the revenge would be beyond the enemy's imagination, and so it was. He had also said "mitti mein milayenge" and "ghus ke maarenge"; that is what we did. PM Modi's decision and the bravery of our Armed Forces ensured terror sites are reduced to rubble...From 22nd April till 7th May, there was an atmosphere of tension in the country; there was a demand for immediate action. Despite surgical strikes in the past, Pakistan could not guess when it would be struck," said the BJP MP.
<h2>'For more than 50 years, no one touched Indus Water Agreement'</h2>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Patra said that following the Pahalgam attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took "resolute" steps that would not only instil fear in Islamabad but also cripple Pakistan's economy.&nbsp;"With the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, Pakistan&rsquo;s GDP will collapse. For more than 50 years, no one touched the Indus Water Agreement," said Patra.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Underlining the importance of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>, Patra said that India has destroyed all nine terror camps in Pakistan from where terrorists plotted major attacks on India &mdash; from the hijacking of IC 814 to the Pulwama and 26/11 attacks.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">"Every inch of Pakistan is within India's reach. Our targets were precise -- we struck exactly where the terrorists were," said Patra.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">"Pakistan could never have imagined, even in its dreams, that India would infiltrate 100 km inside the international border," he added, referring to the attack on the Jaish-e-Mohammed Headquarters in Bahawalpur. Jaish has been linked to several high-level terror attacks in India, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pulwama">Pulwama</a> in 2019 and the 2001 Parliament attacks.</div>
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"Operation Sindoor is a military operation and a non-military operation has also taken place. The Indus Water Treaty, on which Pakistan is 90 per cent dependent, was canceled. What did not happen in 50 years, has happened now" said Patra.
"The Attari border was closed, trade with Pakistan was suspended, Pakistani nationals were sent back, and Pakistan faced diplomatic isolation at global platforms. Even Islamic nations were brought to support India. The civilian measures taken this time were unprecedented in the last 50 years. Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capabilities. The objective of the operation was straightforward: to eliminate terror bases located deep inside Pakistan."
"The second objective was to eliminate terrorists without causing civilian casualties or losing any Indian soldier. The mission was solely focused on destroying terror and those who spread it. Under Operation Sindoor, nine terrorist bases were destroyed. It is important to name them again, so the nation remembers that India struck at the heart of terror. Over 100 terrorists were killed. In places like Bahawalpur, where even the US hesitated to send drones, India dealt a severe blow. This is the resolve of &lsquo;Naya Bharat&rsquo;," added Patra.&nbsp;
Sambit Patra said that our army has destroyed 9 terrorist hideouts of Pakistan. We have to keep repeating these names for the next 100 years. First, Sawai Nala Camp, it is the same camp from where terrorist responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack got their training, Lashkar-e-Taiba's training camp was demolished. Syedna Bilal Camp, Jaish-e-Mohammed's camp, Gulpur Camp, Gulpur Camp, Barnala Camp, Abbas Camp Kotli, Fafatin Camp of Lashkar were demolished. Along with this, Mahamuna Jayakot Sialkot and Muridke Camp of Markaz Tayyaba Camp were demolished.
The BJP MP further stated that among the terrorists neutralised in the operation was Mudassar Kadian Khan, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative based at the group's Muridke hideout. In addition, notorious terrorists like Hafiz Muhammad Jameel and Abdul Rauf, both involved in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814, were also eliminated.&nbsp;He highlighted that images from the operation clearly show senior Pakistani Army officials present alongside these terrorists, underlining the deep-rooted nexus between Pakistan's military and terror outfits.
He said that during the night of April 6 to 7, India carried out an airstrike using Rafale fighter jets. "Pakistan's air defense system completely failed. In just 23 minutes, India executed what is being termed as its most significant and decisive action against terrorism so far. All Indian pilots involved in the operation returned safely. India successfully neutralised Pakistan&rsquo;s air defense infrastructure, and 11 Pakistani airbases had been destroyed."
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India News: Patra said that following the Pahalgam attacks, PM Modi took 'resolute' steps that would not only instil fear in Islamabad but also cripple Pakistan's economy

Briefing the media on the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, BJP National Spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra emphasised India's strong and decisive stance in the face of cross-border hostilities. BJP MP Sambit Patra on Monday (May 12) praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, saying that by suspending the Indus Water Treaty and launching Operation Sindoor subsequently, India had stopped the flow of both blood and water. “This is an extraordinary achievement. To strike deep inside Pakistan and eliminate their terror camps... This is Naya Bharat. We attack them in their own backyards,” Patra said at a press briefing in Delhi, adding, "This is the first time that a country has struck deep inside a nuclear-armed nation." The BJP leader clarified that the current situation between the two sides is not a ceasefire but an understanding. "We will break that understanding the moment Pakistan launches another terrorist attack on India," Patra warned. "After the Pahalgam terror attack, the PM has promised that we will avenge the death of 26 people. The PM said that the revenge would be beyond the enemy's imagination, and so it was. He had also said "mitti mein milayenge" and "ghus ke maarenge"; that is what we did. PM Modi's decision and the bravery of our Armed Forces ensured terror sites are reduced to rubble...From 22nd April till 7th May, there was an atmosphere of tension in the country; there was a demand for immediate action. Despite surgical strikes in the past, Pakistan could not guess when it would be struck," said the BJP MP. 'For more than 50 years, no one touched Indus Water Agreement' Patra said that following the Pahalgam attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took "resolute" steps that would not only instil fear in Islamabad but also cripple Pakistan's economy. "With the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, Pakistan’s GDP will collapse. For more than 50 years, no one touched the Indus Water Agreement," said Patra. Underlining the importance of Operation Sindoor, Patra said that India has destroyed all nine terror camps in Pakistan from where terrorists plotted major attacks on India — from the hijacking of IC 814 to the Pulwama and 26/11 attacks. "Every inch of Pakistan is within India's reach. Our targets were precise -- we struck exactly where the terrorists were," said Patra. "Pakistan could never have imagined, even in its dreams, that India would infiltrate 100 km inside the international border," he added, referring to the attack on the Jaish-e-Mohammed Headquarters in Bahawalpur. Jaish has been linked to several high-level terror attacks in India, including Pulwama in 2019 and the 2001 Parliament attacks. "Operation Sindoor is a military operation and a non-military operation has also taken place. The Indus Water Treaty, on which Pakistan is 90 per cent dependent, was canceled. What did not happen in 50 years, has happened now" said Patra. "The Attari border was closed, trade with Pakistan was suspended, Pakistani nationals were sent back, and Pakistan faced diplomatic isolation at global platforms. Even Islamic nations were brought to support India. The civilian measures taken this time were unprecedented in the last 50 years. Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capabilities. The objective of the operation was straightforward: to eliminate terror bases located deep inside Pakistan." "The second objective was to eliminate terrorists without causing civilian casualties or losing any Indian soldier. The mission was solely focused on destroying terror and those who spread it. Under Operation Sindoor, nine terrorist bases were destroyed. It is important to name them again, so the nation remembers that India struck at the heart of terror. Over 100 terrorists were killed. In places like Bahawalpur, where even the US hesitated to send drones, India dealt a severe blow. This is the resolve of ‘Naya Bharat’," added Patra. Sambit Patra said that our army has destroyed 9 terrorist hideouts of Pakistan. We have to keep repeating these names for the next 100 years. First, Sawai Nala Camp, it is the same camp from where terrorist responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack got their training, Lashkar-e-Taiba's training camp was demolished. Syedna Bilal Camp, Jaish-e-Mohammed's camp, Gulpur Camp, Gulpur Camp, Barnala Camp, Abbas Camp Kotli, Fafatin Camp of Lashkar were demolished. Along with this, Mahamuna Jayakot Sialkot and Muridke Camp of Markaz Tayyaba Camp were demolished. The BJP MP further stated that among the terrorists neutralised in the operation was Mudassar Kadian Khan, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative based at the group's Muridke hideout. In addition, notorious terrorists like Hafiz Muhammad Jameel and Abdul Rauf, both involved in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814, were also eliminated. He highlighted that images from the operation clearly show senior Pakistani Army officials present alongside these terrorists, underlining the deep-rooted nexus between Pakistan's military and terror outfits. He said that during the night of April 6 to 7, India carried out an airstrike using Rafale fighter jets. "Pakistan's air defense system completely failed. In just 23 minutes, India executed what is being termed as its most significant and decisive action against terrorism so far. All Indian pilots involved in the operation returned safely. India successfully neutralised Pakistan’s air defense infrastructure, and 11 Pakistani airbases had been destroyed."

Operation Sindoor | Indian Army hit Sawai Nala camp, responsible for training terrorist for Pahalgam terror attack: BJP MP Sambit Patra

As India-Pakistan tensions escalated, India launched <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>, following which multiple airports across northern and western India were closed due to security concerns. On Monday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that the 32 airports that were closed have reopened now.&nbsp;
The announcement comes two days after the ceasefire was announced between the two nations. Pakistan, since the India strike, has continued to violate the ceasefire and also resorted to drone attacks in multiple Indian cities.
"Attention Flyers; reference notice issued for the temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025. It is informed that these Airports are now available for civil Aircraft operations with immediate effect," the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said.&nbsp;
WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-india-pakistan-tensions-indian-airspace-fully-open-32-airports-reopen-after-closure-9059720">Breaking | India-Pakistan tensions: Indian airspace fully open, 32 airports reopen after closure</a>
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In light of evolving circumstances and dynamic airspace conditions, commercial flight operations were temporarily suspended at 32 Airports until 05:29 hrs of May, 15th 2025. It is pleased to inform that these Airports are now fully operational for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CivilAircraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CivilAircraft</a> movements with&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/KmkTEBN0D0">pic.twitter.com/KmkTEBN0D0</a>
&mdash; Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) <a href="https://twitter.com/AAI_Official/status/1921822679583142259?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>List of Airports reopened :&nbsp;</h2>
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<li>Adhampur&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ambala</li>
<li>Amritsar</li>
<li>Awantipur</li>
<li>Bathinda</li>
<li>Bhuj</li>
<li>Bikaner</li>
<li>Chandigarh</li>
<li>Halwara</li>
<li>Hindon</li>
<li>Jaisalmer</li>
<li>Jodhpur</li>
<li>Jammu</li>
<li>Jamnagar</li>
<li>Kandla&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kangra (Gaggal)</li>
<li>Keshod</li>
<li>Kishangarh</li>
<li>Kullu Manali (Bhuntar)</li>
<li>Leh</li>
<li>Ludhiana</li>
<li>Mundra</li>
<li>Naliya</li>
<li>Pathankot</li>
<li>Patiala</li>
<li>Porbandar</li>
<li>Rajkot (Hirasar)</li>
<li>Sarsawa&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shimla</li>
<li>Srinagar&nbsp;</li>
<li>Thoise</li>
<li>Uttarlai&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
This came a day after the Indian Armed Forces attacked nine specific sites linked to terrorism under Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-suspected-drone-attack-on-srinagar-airport-countermeasures-activated-9053194">Indo-Pak war: Pakistani drone attack next to Srinagar airport after explosions in Jammu</a>
On May 9, a drone&nbsp;attack&nbsp;on&nbsp;Srinagar&nbsp;airport was reported and countermeasures were activated. News agency PTI quoting officials confirmed that&nbsp;these attacks on Srinagar airport and Awantipora air base were thwarted.
The closure of these airports resulted in cancellation of over 500 flights, with many carriers offering passengers the option of complete refunds or flight rescheduling.&nbsp;
Moreover, passengers are advised to check flight status directly with the airlines and monitor their websites for updates.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-ceasefire-is-your-flight-on-time-check-dos-and-dont-here-as-delhi-mumbai-airport-issues-fresh-advisory-9057151">India-Pak ceasefire: Is your flight on time? Check dos and don&rsquo;ts here as Delhi &amp; Mumbai airports issue fresh advisories</a>

A drone attack on Srinagar airport was reported. It was confirmed that these attacks on Srinagar airport and Awantipora air base were thwarted. India news Pakistan

As India-Pakistan tensions escalated, India launched Operation Sindoor, following which multiple airports across northern and western India were closed due to security concerns. On Monday, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) announced that the 32 airports that were closed have reopened now. The announcement comes two days after the ceasefire was announced between the two nations. Pakistan, since the India strike, has continued to violate the ceasefire and also resorted to drone attacks in multiple Indian cities. "Attention Flyers; reference notice issued for the temporary closure of 32 Airports for civil Aircraft operations till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025. It is informed that these Airports are now available for civil Aircraft operations with immediate effect," the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said. WATCH | Breaking | India-Pakistan tensions: Indian airspace fully open, 32 airports reopen after closure In light of evolving circumstances and dynamic airspace conditions, commercial flight operations were temporarily suspended at 32 Airports until 05:29 hrs of May, 15th 2025. It is pleased to inform that these Airports are now fully operational for #CivilAircraft movements with… pic.twitter.com/KmkTEBN0D0 — Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) May 12, 2025 List of Airports reopened : Adhampur Ambala Amritsar Awantipur Bathinda Bhuj Bikaner Chandigarh Halwara Hindon Jaisalmer Jodhpur Jammu Jamnagar Kandla Kangra (Gaggal) Keshod Kishangarh Kullu Manali (Bhuntar) Leh Ludhiana Mundra Naliya Pathankot Patiala Porbandar Rajkot (Hirasar) Sarsawa Shimla Srinagar Thoise Uttarlai This came a day after the Indian Armed Forces attacked nine specific sites linked to terrorism under Operation Sindoor. Also read: Indo-Pak war: Pakistani drone attack next to Srinagar airport after explosions in Jammu On May 9, a drone attack on Srinagar airport was reported and countermeasures were activated. News agency PTI quoting officials confirmed that these attacks on Srinagar airport and Awantipora air base were thwarted. The closure of these airports resulted in cancellation of over 500 flights, with many carriers offering passengers the option of complete refunds or flight rescheduling. Moreover, passengers are advised to check flight status directly with the airlines and monitor their websites for updates. Also read: India-Pak ceasefire: Is your flight on time? Check dos and don’ts here as Delhi & Mumbai airports issue fresh advisories

From Srinagar to Chandigarh: India announces reopening of 32 airports shut due to India-Pakistan conflict | Check full list HERE

Operation Sindoor - Who is Dr&nbsp;Sivathanu Pillai, called the 'father of BrahMos Aerospace'? The Brahmos missile played a key role in India's Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, and the subsequent response to Pakistani military actions.&nbsp; Confirming this, the chief minister of the northern Uttar Pradesh state,Yogi Adityanath, said on Sunday (May 11):&nbsp; "You must have seen a glimpse of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor. If you didn't, then just ask the people of Pakistan about the power of the BrahMos missile."
But do you know who is considered the 'father of BrahMos', the scientist-manager behind this lethal weapon? Here is what you should know about Brahmos, and Dr Sivathanu Pillai, the man who was the founding chief of BrahMos Aerospace company, which develops and makes the missile:
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<h2>Dr A Sivathanu Pillai , one of the 'pillars of BrahMos'&nbsp;</h2>
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Dr Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai is the founder-CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.&nbsp;
The scientist from the southern Tamil Nadu state was the chief controller, Research and Development, of DRDO.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-and-forget-all-about-brahmos-missile-used-in-operation-sindoor-india-pak-war-india-pakistan-ceasefire-9057658">'Fire and Forget': All about BrahMos missile used in Operation Sindoor</a>
While working with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO),&nbsp;Pillai contributed to India's major space research programmes along with legends like Vikram Sarabhai, Satish Dhawan and A P J Abdul Kalam. At ISRO, Pillai was the core team member of India's space launch vehicle project, the SLV III.&nbsp;&nbsp;
An electrical engineer from Madras University, Pillai studied management at the Harvard Business School.&nbsp;
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He joined DRDO in 1986 and was the Programme Director of Integrated Guided Missiles Development Programme (IGMDP)&nbsp;under Kalam, who went on to become India's president.
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<h2>Dr&nbsp; Pillai's contribution to BrahMos development</h2>
 According to the Brahmos website, Pillai 'evolved the unique concept of the joint venture BrahMos, which is a world leader in the family of cruise missiles.' He was described as the 'prime force' behind the joint venture from the Indian side in the initial days.
Pillai is a recipient of India's top civilian honours, the&nbsp; Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
<h2>What is the meaning of BrahMos?</h2>
The name 'BrahMos' is a portmanteau, combining the names of India's Brahmaputra river and Russia's Moskva river.
The name is reflective of the initial joint venture between India and Russia for the development of Brahmos.&nbsp;Currently, however, nearly 83 per cent of the Brahmos missile&rsquo;s components are sourced from India.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/yogi-adityanath-confirms-brahmos-use-in-operation-sindoor-says-ask-pakistan-about-its-power-9057506">Yogi Adityanath confirms BrahMos use in Operation Sindoor; &lsquo;ask Pakistan about its power&rsquo;</a>
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<h2>What is special about the Brahmos missile?</h2>
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is a two-stage weapon which launches with a solid-fuel booster that detaches after take-off.
The BrahMos missile is among the most crucial conventional missiles in India's possession. Having a range of nearly 4500 kilometres, Brahmos can carry warheads of 200 to 300 kilograms. Extended range of variants up to 800 km have been reportedly tested.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-s-400-to-brahmos-missile-base-india-exposes-pakistans-misinformation-campaign-after-announcing-ceasefire-9055483">From S-400 to BrahMos missile base: India EXPOSES Pakistan&rsquo;s misinformation campaign after announcing ceasefire</a>
The Brahmos missile can fly at a speed of 2.8 Mach, thrice the speed of sound.
Working on the &ldquo;fire and forget&rdquo; principle, Brahmos has&nbsp;an advanced guidance system&nbsp;and employs&nbsp;stealth technology that enables it to evade interceptors and trackers.
<div>Compared to existing subsonic cruise missiles, BrahMos has 2.5 to three times more flight range, up to four times more seeker range, and nine times more kinetic energy.</div>
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<div>Brahmos can be launched from air, land, sea, and submarines.</div>
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Operation Sindoor - Who is Dr Sivathanu Pillai, called the 'father of BrahMos Aerospace'? The Brahmos missile played a key role in India's Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, and the subsequent response to Pakistani military actions. Confirming this, the chief minister of the northern Uttar Pradesh state,Yogi Adityanath, said on Sunday (May 11): "You must have seen a glimpse of the BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor. If you didn't, then just ask the people of Pakistan about the power of the BrahMos missile." But do you know who is considered the 'father of BrahMos', the scientist-manager behind this lethal weapon? Here is what you should know about Brahmos, and Dr Sivathanu Pillai, the man who was the founding chief of BrahMos Aerospace company, which develops and makes the missile: Dr A Sivathanu Pillai , one of the 'pillars of BrahMos' Dr Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai is the founder-CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. The scientist from the southern Tamil Nadu state was the chief controller, Research and Development, of DRDO. 'Fire and Forget': All about BrahMos missile used in Operation Sindoor While working with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Pillai contributed to India's major space research programmes along with legends like Vikram Sarabhai, Satish Dhawan and A P J Abdul Kalam. At ISRO, Pillai was the core team member of India's space launch vehicle project, the SLV III. An electrical engineer from Madras University, Pillai studied management at the Harvard Business School. Meet INS Tamal: A Russian-built stealth frigate equipped with India's BrahMos missile! Know its features, firepower and capabilities He joined DRDO in 1986 and was the Programme Director of Integrated Guided Missiles Development Programme (IGMDP) under Kalam, who went on to become India's president. Dr Pillai's contribution to BrahMos development According to the Brahmos website, Pillai 'evolved the unique concept of the joint venture BrahMos, which is a world leader in the family of cruise missiles.' He was described as the 'prime force' behind the joint venture from the Indian side in the initial days. Pillai is a recipient of India's top civilian honours, the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. What is the meaning of BrahMos? The name 'BrahMos' is a portmanteau, combining the names of India's Brahmaputra river and Russia's Moskva river. The name is reflective of the initial joint venture between India and Russia for the development of Brahmos. Currently, however, nearly 83 per cent of the Brahmos missile’s components are sourced from India. Yogi Adityanath confirms BrahMos use in Operation Sindoor; ‘ask Pakistan about its power’ What is special about the Brahmos missile? The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is a two-stage weapon which launches with a solid-fuel booster that detaches after take-off. The BrahMos missile is among the most crucial conventional missiles in India's possession. Having a range of nearly 4500 kilometres, Brahmos can carry warheads of 200 to 300 kilograms. Extended range of variants up to 800 km have been reportedly tested. From S-400 to BrahMos missile base: India EXPOSES Pakistan’s misinformation campaign after announcing ceasefire The Brahmos missile can fly at a speed of 2.8 Mach, thrice the speed of sound. Working on the “fire and forget” principle, Brahmos has an advanced guidance system and employs stealth technology that enables it to evade interceptors and trackers. Compared to existing subsonic cruise missiles, BrahMos has 2.5 to three times more flight range, up to four times more seeker range, and nine times more kinetic energy. Brahmos can be launched from air, land, sea, and submarines.

Who is the 'father of BrahMos'? Meet Sivathanu Pillai, a 'pillar' behind lethal missile of India's Operation Sindoor

Indian armed forces confirmed on Monday that a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet was brought down during Operation Sindoor. The Indian Army also shared a video showing the wreckage of a Pakistani Mirage on its handle on the social media platform X.
Senior commanders from the Indian armed forces, Director General of Military Operations Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Air Operations Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti, and Director General of Naval Operations Vice Admiral AN Pramod, held a joint press briefing in New Delhi on Monday to share details of Operation Sindoor, the second such interaction within 24 hours. Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pak-news-dgmo-meeting-ceasefire-talks-pak-army-made-it-their-war-air-marshal-ak-bharti-at-operation-sindoor-briefing-may-12-video-9060217">India-Pak news | 'Fight was with terrorists, Pak army made it their war': Air Marshal AK Bharti at Operation Sindoor briefing</a>
At the briefing, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai further stated that India&rsquo;s multi-layered counter-drone and air defence systems successfully thwarted all Pakistani air attacks on the night of May 9 and 10. The officials confirmed that India&rsquo;s defence systems successfully destroyed Chinese- and Turkish-made drones as well as PL-15 missiles and prevented them from entering Indian airspace. &ldquo;All our military bases, systems, and equipment remain fully functional, and if needed in the future, are ready for operation,&rdquo; the armed forces said.
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आकाशे शत्रुन् जहि I Destroy the Enemy in the Sky.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PahalgamTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PahalgamTerrorAttack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JusticeServed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JusticeServed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a><a href="https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAF_MCC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/indiannavy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@indiannavy</a> <a href="https://t.co/vO28RS0IdE">pic.twitter.com/vO28RS0IdE</a>
&mdash; ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi/status/1921855026466603439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and took them head-on. Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system. Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade,&rdquo; Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti said at the briefing.&nbsp; Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in retaliation for a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam on April 22 when terrorists killed 26 unarmed civilians.&nbsp;
Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youre-indeed-the-best-dgmo-lt-gen-rajiv-ghai-salutes-indians-for-supporting-army-during-operation-sindoor-9060423" target="_blank" rel="noopener">'You're indeed the best': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai salutes Indians for supporting Army during Operation Sindoor</a>
The Indian intelligence services linked the attack to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, and to elements within Pakistan&rsquo;s military establishment. India and Pakistan had reached an understanding on Saturday to cease all firings and military actions on land, air, and sea, effective from 5 pm that day. In the press briefing on Sunday, the DGMO shared that at least 100 terrorists were eliminated in the precision strikes carried out under Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, and around 35-40 personnel of the Pakistani Army were killed in the escalation over the next couple of days.
Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news-0/ten-satellites-continuously-operational-to-ensure-indias-safety-and-security-says-isro-chief-9059958" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief</a> Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with key government officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, NSA Ajit Doval, and all three service chiefs&mdash;General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh&mdash;on Monday morning. The government also announced that PM Modi will address the nation at 8 pm Monday.
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India News | Pakistan: The officials confirmed that India’s defence systems successfully destroyed Chinese- and Turkish-made drones as well as PL-15 missiles and prevented them from entering Indian airspace.

Indian armed forces confirmed on Monday that a Pakistani Mirage fighter jet was brought down during Operation Sindoor. The Indian Army also shared a video showing the wreckage of a Pakistani Mirage on its handle on the social media platform X. Senior commanders from the Indian armed forces, Director General of Military Operations Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Air Operations Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti, and Director General of Naval Operations Vice Admiral AN Pramod, held a joint press briefing in New Delhi on Monday to share details of Operation Sindoor, the second such interaction within 24 hours. Also Read | India-Pak news | 'Fight was with terrorists, Pak army made it their war': Air Marshal AK Bharti at Operation Sindoor briefing At the briefing, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai further stated that India’s multi-layered counter-drone and air defence systems successfully thwarted all Pakistani air attacks on the night of May 9 and 10. The officials confirmed that India’s defence systems successfully destroyed Chinese- and Turkish-made drones as well as PL-15 missiles and prevented them from entering Indian airspace. “All our military bases, systems, and equipment remain fully functional, and if needed in the future, are ready for operation,” the armed forces said. आकाशे शत्रुन् जहि I Destroy the Enemy in the Sky.#PahalgamTerrorAttack #OperationSindoor#JusticeServed #IndianArmy@IAF_MCC @indiannavy pic.twitter.com/vO28RS0IdE — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 12, 2025 “Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and took them head-on. Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system. Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade,” Air Vice Marshal AK Bharti said at the briefing. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 in retaliation for a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22 when terrorists killed 26 unarmed civilians. Also read | 'You're indeed the best': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai salutes Indians for supporting Army during Operation Sindoor The Indian intelligence services linked the attack to the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, and to elements within Pakistan’s military establishment. India and Pakistan had reached an understanding on Saturday to cease all firings and military actions on land, air, and sea, effective from 5 pm that day. In the press briefing on Sunday, the DGMO shared that at least 100 terrorists were eliminated in the precision strikes carried out under Operation Sindoor in the early hours of Wednesday, and around 35-40 personnel of the Pakistani Army were killed in the escalation over the next couple of days. Also read | Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with key government officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, NSA Ajit Doval, and all three service chiefs—General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh—on Monday morning. The government also announced that PM Modi will address the nation at 8 pm Monday.

India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch

India has refuted Pakistan's latest attempt to spread misinformation, this time regarding alleged damage to an Indian airfield.&nbsp;
The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) of Pakistan showcased a selectively edited clip from an Indian news channel, falsely claiming it proved damage to an Indian airbase.
However, the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) fact-check unit debunked the claim, revealing that the video was selectively cropped to mislead and distort its original context.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is an attempt by #Pakistan to mislead its own people by producing doctored footage as evidence,&rdquo; the PIB said in an official statement.
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In its media briefing, the DG ISPR of Pakistan used a small part of a full video clip of Aaj Tak News Channel to claim Indian airfield has been destroyed. This is an attempt by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> to mislead its own people by producing doctored footage as evidence. The actual story in&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Bm2mKd12IO">pic.twitter.com/Bm2mKd12IO</a>
&mdash; PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1921800824050626748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>India confirms killing over 100 terrorists in air strikes</h2>
The Indian Armed Forces, in a joint press conference on Sunday (May 11), said that on May 7, after the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, Indian air strikes on terror camps in Pakistan killed over 100 terrorists.&nbsp;
Among the dead were Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudassir Ahmed, all involved in the hijack of the IC-814 aircraft and the Pulwama attack.
"Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberation under Operation Sindoor. More than 100 terrorists killed in nine terror targets on early May 7 operation," Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said on Sunday.
The briefing was led by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti, Vice Admiral AN Pramod and Major General SS Sharda.
The Indian Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) also paid tributes to the Indian bravehearts who lost their lives in Operation Sindoor and ceasefire violations.
"We have lost 5 Indian soldiers in Operation Sindoor. We are indebted to them," he said. "I pay homage to 5 fellow personnel from the armed forces, their sacrifices will always be remembered," added DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai.
On Saturday evening (May 10), India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. However, explosions and drone attacks were reported from parts of Jammu and Kashmir, which were thwarted by India.

The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) fact-check unit debunked the claim, revealing that the video was selectively cropped to mislead and distort its original context.

India has refuted Pakistan's latest attempt to spread misinformation, this time regarding alleged damage to an Indian airfield. The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) of Pakistan showcased a selectively edited clip from an Indian news channel, falsely claiming it proved damage to an Indian airbase. However, the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) fact-check unit debunked the claim, revealing that the video was selectively cropped to mislead and distort its original context. “This is an attempt by #Pakistan to mislead its own people by producing doctored footage as evidence,” the PIB said in an official statement. In its media briefing, the DG ISPR of Pakistan used a small part of a full video clip of Aaj Tak News Channel to claim Indian airfield has been destroyed. This is an attempt by #Pakistan to mislead its own people by producing doctored footage as evidence. The actual story in… pic.twitter.com/Bm2mKd12IO — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 12, 2025 India confirms killing over 100 terrorists in air strikes The Indian Armed Forces, in a joint press conference on Sunday (May 11), said that on May 7, after the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, Indian air strikes on terror camps in Pakistan killed over 100 terrorists. Among the dead were Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudassir Ahmed, all involved in the hijack of the IC-814 aircraft and the Pulwama attack. "Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberation under Operation Sindoor. More than 100 terrorists killed in nine terror targets on early May 7 operation," Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said on Sunday. The briefing was led by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti, Vice Admiral AN Pramod and Major General SS Sharda. The Indian Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) also paid tributes to the Indian bravehearts who lost their lives in Operation Sindoor and ceasefire violations. "We have lost 5 Indian soldiers in Operation Sindoor. We are indebted to them," he said. "I pay homage to 5 fellow personnel from the armed forces, their sacrifices will always be remembered," added DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. On Saturday evening (May 10), India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. However, explosions and drone attacks were reported from parts of Jammu and Kashmir, which were thwarted by India.

India debunks Pakistan's false claim with video proof of Pak airfield attack

The Indian military holds a briefing to provide details on Operation Sindoor, a major anti-terrorism operation. The DGMO and officials from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force address the media, sharing insights into the operation's objectives and outcomes.

India-Pakistan conflict: Pakistan launched multiple UAV and drone incursions: IAF chief

The People living close to the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir are finally moving back to their houses in areas like Uri in Baramulla and Tangdar in Kupwara. These people bore the maximum brunt of the war between India and Pakistan. Properties worth millions were destroyed by the Pakistan army's shelling along the border in areas like Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch and Akhnoor.&nbsp;
The civilian population has taken shelter in colleges and other government facilities since the start of the massive shelling from across the border. Around 22 civilians had died in Pakistan shelling across various locations along the LoC and International Border. Around six villages in Uri have been sanitised so far and people have been allowed to move back to their houses.&nbsp;
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''We are thankful to the district administration who for the last one week have been taking care of the people from border villages. I also thank the people of Baramulla who opened their houses, hotels for the people of URI. I am highly thankful and if at all they ever need our help, we would always come forward. I also thank the Gurdwara committee for taking care of our Hindu and Sikh families in the area. I want to tell people that all the villages are being sanitised one by one. So far six villages have been sanitised and have kept the buses for those, and they can now move to their houses, and it's a request to these families: if they find any shells or anything please inform the authorities as soon as possible, and we are sure other villages will be cleared by evening too, '' said MLA Uri, Sajad Shafi.&nbsp;
People living close to LoC have lost their houses, commercial properties, cars and vehicles. The damage was done to religious places including mosques, temples and Gurudwara's. The cattle and farms were destroyed as well.&nbsp;
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''The MLA of our area has arranged for the vehicles for us to go back to our houses. We are going back to our houses, and we only want peace. We are going after five to six days. Our houses are destroyed and burnt, and the government should now help us and stop this shelling forever. My house is damaged, my two uncles have lost both their houses, and in our family, five people were injured, '' said a local.&nbsp;
After the ceasefire, there has been much relief among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The commercial activity has started yet again, and people have been out on the streets again. The Srinagar airport has been opened and flights will take off from Tuesday onwards. The schools, colleges and institutions across various parts are likely to open as well.&nbsp;

After days of intense shelling, residents of Jammu and Kashmir's border villages, like Uri and Kupwara, are finally returning home, seeking normalcy and peace.

The People living close to the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir are finally moving back to their houses in areas like Uri in Baramulla and Tangdar in Kupwara. These people bore the maximum brunt of the war between India and Pakistan. Properties worth millions were destroyed by the Pakistan army's shelling along the border in areas like Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch and Akhnoor. The civilian population has taken shelter in colleges and other government facilities since the start of the massive shelling from across the border. Around 22 civilians had died in Pakistan shelling across various locations along the LoC and International Border. Around six villages in Uri have been sanitised so far and people have been allowed to move back to their houses. Also read | Subtext for Pakistan? DGMO AK Bharti's tongue-in-cheek explanation for use of Shiva Tandava, Dinkar's Krishna Chetavani ''We are thankful to the district administration who for the last one week have been taking care of the people from border villages. I also thank the people of Baramulla who opened their houses, hotels for the people of URI. I am highly thankful and if at all they ever need our help, we would always come forward. I also thank the Gurdwara committee for taking care of our Hindu and Sikh families in the area. I want to tell people that all the villages are being sanitised one by one. So far six villages have been sanitised and have kept the buses for those, and they can now move to their houses, and it's a request to these families: if they find any shells or anything please inform the authorities as soon as possible, and we are sure other villages will be cleared by evening too, '' said MLA Uri, Sajad Shafi. People living close to LoC have lost their houses, commercial properties, cars and vehicles. The damage was done to religious places including mosques, temples and Gurudwara's. The cattle and farms were destroyed as well. Also read | India-Pak news | 'Fight was with terrorists, Pak army made it their war': Air Marshal AK Bharti at Operation Sindoor briefing ''The MLA of our area has arranged for the vehicles for us to go back to our houses. We are going back to our houses, and we only want peace. We are going after five to six days. Our houses are destroyed and burnt, and the government should now help us and stop this shelling forever. My house is damaged, my two uncles have lost both their houses, and in our family, five people were injured, '' said a local. After the ceasefire, there has been much relief among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The commercial activity has started yet again, and people have been out on the streets again. The Srinagar airport has been opened and flights will take off from Tuesday onwards. The schools, colleges and institutions across various parts are likely to open as well.

After days of shelling, people in border villages of Jammu & Kashmir begin returning home

Air Marshal AK Bharti during Monday's (May 12) press briefing on Operation Sindoor, alongside DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai and Vice Admiral AN Pramod, quoted Ramcharitramanas and said, "Bhay Binu Hoy Na Preet". This literally translates to "people need to have a degree of fear towards someone to truly respect/appreciate them".
<h2>Sometimes 'People need to have a degree of fear'</h2>
Bharti, the chief of the Indian Air Force, said this while answering a reporter's question on if the Indian military was sending Pakistan a message with its use of Shiva Tandava Strotam and Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poem 'Krishna ki Chetavni' (Krishna's Warning) during the vital press briefings on Operation Sindoor.
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Pointing to the symbolism of the legendary Indian works of art, AK Bharti said, "Samajhdaar ko ishara kaafi hai" which translates to "For brilliants, hint is more than enough."
<h2>What was the significance or hidden meaning in the Indian military's use of 'Shiva Tandava Strotam' and 'Krishna ki Chetavni'?</h2>
On Sunday (May 11), just after three nerve-wrecking days of cross-border attacks by India and Pakistan on each other, the halls of the vital press briefing echoed with the sound of 'Shiva Tandava strotam.'
The ancient Sanskrit poem served as a prelude to a powerful minute-long clip that showed how India responded to Pakistan's attacks over the years &ndash; from the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Said to be composed by demon king Ravana, the hymn is the sound of a powerful cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva, and symbolises the cyclical nature of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Meanwhile, during the Monday (May 12) press briefing, the hall echoed with the sounds of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poem 'Krishna ki Chetavni' or the 'Warning of Krishna' as a similar video showcasing India's response to Pakistani terror played.
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This powerful poem tells the story of how Lord Krishna warned Hastinapur's King Duryodhana to avoid war and destruction and instead choose peace and justice.
The choice of the two powerful poems reiterates India's continuous message and carries the heavy subtext for Pakistan: choose peace, or "terrorism will have a heavy cost for Pakistan" &ndash; a message featured in Indian Armed Forces videos on both days of Operation Sindoor briefings.
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Air Marshal AK Bharti said "Bhay Binu Hoy Na Preet" in a tongue-in-cheek message to Pakistan. Discover what he meant and the subtext behind the Indian military's use of Shiva Tandava, Dinkar's Krishna Chetavani.

Air Marshal AK Bharti during Monday's (May 12) press briefing on Operation Sindoor, alongside DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai and Vice Admiral AN Pramod, quoted Ramcharitramanas and said, "Bhay Binu Hoy Na Preet". This literally translates to "people need to have a degree of fear towards someone to truly respect/appreciate them". Sometimes 'People need to have a degree of fear' Bharti, the chief of the Indian Air Force, said this while answering a reporter's question on if the Indian military was sending Pakistan a message with its use of Shiva Tandava Strotam and Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poem 'Krishna ki Chetavni' (Krishna's Warning) during the vital press briefings on Operation Sindoor. Also read | 'You're indeed the best': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai salutes Indians for supporting Army during Operation Sindoor Pointing to the symbolism of the legendary Indian works of art, AK Bharti said, "Samajhdaar ko ishara kaafi hai" which translates to "For brilliants, hint is more than enough." What was the significance or hidden meaning in the Indian military's use of 'Shiva Tandava Strotam' and 'Krishna ki Chetavni'? On Sunday (May 11), just after three nerve-wrecking days of cross-border attacks by India and Pakistan on each other, the halls of the vital press briefing echoed with the sound of 'Shiva Tandava strotam.' The ancient Sanskrit poem served as a prelude to a powerful minute-long clip that showed how India responded to Pakistan's attacks over the years – from the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to the Pahalgam terror attack. अविचल संकल्प, निर्णायक प्रतिकार। Unwavering Resolve, Decisive Action.#OperationSindoor#JusticeServed#IndianArmy pic.twitter.com/R5oE173WIn — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 11, 2025 Said to be composed by demon king Ravana, the hymn is the sound of a powerful cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva, and symbolises the cyclical nature of creation, preservation, and destruction. Meanwhile, during the Monday (May 12) press briefing, the hall echoed with the sounds of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar's poem 'Krishna ki Chetavni' or the 'Warning of Krishna' as a similar video showcasing India's response to Pakistani terror played. A Stern Warning Delivered❗️ A Line Redrawn❗️ The Director General Military Operations of all three services; Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force come together to brief the nation on #OperationSindoor Watch the bold, clear message from our military leadership!📽️@MIB_India… pic.twitter.com/FRcUdXUJ2c — PIB India (@PIB_India) May 12, 2025 This powerful poem tells the story of how Lord Krishna warned Hastinapur's King Duryodhana to avoid war and destruction and instead choose peace and justice. The choice of the two powerful poems reiterates India's continuous message and carries the heavy subtext for Pakistan: choose peace, or "terrorism will have a heavy cost for Pakistan" – a message featured in Indian Armed Forces videos on both days of Operation Sindoor briefings. Also read | Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief

Subtext for Pakistan? AK Bharti's tongue-in-cheek explanation for use of Shiva Tandava, Dinkar's Krishna Chetavani

During the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday (May 12), Air Marshal AK Bharti said that whether it is a Turkish drone or anything else, it fails in front of the technology of India.&nbsp;
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"The Indian military shows the debris of a likely PL-15 air-to-air missile ... the wreckage of the Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones that were shot down by India has also been shown," Bharti said in the briefing.&nbsp;
He further added that all the military bases of India remain operational.&nbsp;
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"All our military bases, all our systems continue to remain fully operational and ready to undertake any future missions should the need so arise," Bharti added.&nbsp;
<h2>'The fight was with terrorists, the Pak army made it their war'</h2>
Bharti made it clear in the briefing that India's fight was with the terrorists and not the Pakistani army. Reiterating the fact, he said, "The damage to Pakistan was something they brought upon themselves."&nbsp;
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"Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with the Pakistan military," said Air Marshal AK Bharti
"However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind," he added.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="gh-post-page__title">'You're indeed the best'</h2>
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Meanwhile, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the "140 crore countrymen" for supporting the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, under which nine terror sites were targeted in PoK and Pakistan.&nbsp;
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India News | South Asia | Pakistan | During the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday (May 12), Air Marshal AK Bharti said that whether it is a Turkish drone or anything else, it fails in front of the technology of India.

During the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday (May 12), Air Marshal AK Bharti said that whether it is a Turkish drone or anything else, it fails in front of the technology of India. Also read: 'You're indeed the best': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai salutes Indians for supporting Army during Operation Sindoor "The Indian military shows the debris of a likely PL-15 air-to-air missile ... the wreckage of the Turkish-origin YIHA and Songar drones that were shot down by India has also been shown," Bharti said in the briefing. He further added that all the military bases of India remain operational. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Meet Vikram Misri, Indian diplomacy's face during tensions with Pakistan "All our military bases, all our systems continue to remain fully operational and ready to undertake any future missions should the need so arise," Bharti added. 'The fight was with terrorists, the Pak army made it their war' Bharti made it clear in the briefing that India's fight was with the terrorists and not the Pakistani army. Reiterating the fact, he said, "The damage to Pakistan was something they brought upon themselves." Also read: 'This toxic hate must stop': Indian politicians come to defence of Vikram Misri after online attacks on him "Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with the Pakistan military," said Air Marshal AK Bharti "However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind," he added. Also read: India-Pakistan War: India Has Given Measured Response To Pakistan Says Vikram Misri 'You're indeed the best' Meanwhile, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the "140 crore countrymen" for supporting the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, under which nine terror sites were targeted in PoK and Pakistan.

'Whether it is Turkish drone or anything else, it fails in front of our technology': Air Marshal AK Bharti

Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the "140 crore countrymen" for supporting the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, under which nine terror sites were targeted in PoK and Pakistan.&nbsp;
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While speaking at the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday (May 12), Ghai said, "I cannot here not mention our 140 crore countrymen who stood behind us with their prayers and goodwill, urging and inspiring us to achieve our mission and objectives."&nbsp;
"For that, we salute you. You are indeed the best. Jai Hind!" he added.&nbsp;
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<h2>'The fight was with terrorists, the Pak army made it their war'</h2>
Meanwhile, the Air Marshal AK Bharti made it clear in the briefing that India's fight was with the terrorists and not the Pakistani army. Reiterating the fact, he said, "The damage to Pakistan was something they brought upon themselves."&nbsp;
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"Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with the Pakistan military," said Air Marshal AK Bharti
"However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind," he added.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Their planes were prevented from entering inside our border'</h2>
On being asked about how many Pakistani planes were downed,&nbsp;Air&nbsp;Marshal&nbsp;AK&nbsp;Bharti&nbsp;said, "Their planes were prevented from entering inside our border...Definitely, we have downed a few planes...Definitely, there are losses on their side which we have inflicted. We would not like to hazard a guess out here, I have the numbers and we are getting into technical details to establish it."

India News | South Asia | Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the "140 crore countrymen" for supporting the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.

Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai hailed the "140 crore countrymen" for supporting the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, under which nine terror sites were targeted in PoK and Pakistan. Also read: India's Lt Gen Ghai uses cricket metaphor to warn Pakistan of impenetrable defence: 'Ashes to Ashes, dust to dust' While speaking at the press briefing on Operation Sindoor on Monday (May 12), Ghai said, "I cannot here not mention our 140 crore countrymen who stood behind us with their prayers and goodwill, urging and inspiring us to achieve our mission and objectives." "For that, we salute you. You are indeed the best. Jai Hind!" he added. Also read: What is PKK and who is its jailed founder Abdullah Ocalan? Group declares end to war against Turkey, to lay down arms 'The fight was with terrorists, the Pak army made it their war' Meanwhile, the Air Marshal AK Bharti made it clear in the briefing that India's fight was with the terrorists and not the Pakistani army. Reiterating the fact, he said, "The damage to Pakistan was something they brought upon themselves." Also read: Operation Sindoor: Meet Vikram Misri, Indian diplomacy's face during tensions with Pakistan "Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with the Pakistan military," said Air Marshal AK Bharti "However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind," he added. Also read:'This toxic hate must stop': Indian politicians come to defence of Vikram Misri after online attacks on him 'Their planes were prevented from entering inside our border' On being asked about how many Pakistani planes were downed, Air Marshal AK Bharti said, "Their planes were prevented from entering inside our border...Definitely, we have downed a few planes...Definitely, there are losses on their side which we have inflicted. We would not like to hazard a guess out here, I have the numbers and we are getting into technical details to establish it."

'You're indeed the best': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai salutes Indians for supporting Army during Operation Sindoor

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army, on Monday (May 12) said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> is his favourite cricketer during the press briefing by DGMOs of all three services on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a> that India carried out in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam last month.
DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai tried to explain the Indian Army's action using cricket metaphor.
DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said, "Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough. I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is also one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two Australian bowlers, Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson destroyed the batting lineup of England, and then Australia gave a proverb - "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must". If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you ."
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In his Test career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> (13,265 runs) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-gavaskar">Sunil Gavaskar</a> (10,122 runs).

India News, Sports: Lt. General Rajiv Ghai called Virat Kohli his favourite cricketer while acknowledging his Test retirement during a press briefing on Operation Sindoor

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army, on Monday (May 12) said that Virat Kohli is his favourite cricketer during the press briefing by DGMOs of all three services on Operation Sindoor that India carried out in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam last month. DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai tried to explain the Indian Army's action using cricket metaphor. DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said, "Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough. I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is also one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two Australian bowlers, Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson destroyed the batting lineup of England, and then Australia gave a proverb - "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don't get ya, Lillee must". If you see the layers, you'll understand what I am trying to say. Even if you crossed all the layers, one of the layers of this grid system will hit you ." Watch the clip here: #WATCH | Delhi | DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai says, "Targetting our airfields and logistics is way too tough... I saw that Virat Kohli has just retired from test cricket; he is one of my favourites. In the 1970s, during the Ashes between Australia and England, two… pic.twitter.com/B3egs6IeOA — ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2025 In his Test career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs) and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs).

India's Lt Gen Ghai uses cricket metaphor to warn Pakistan of impenetrable defence: 'Ashes to Ashes, dust to dust'

In the second edition of the special Operation Sindoor Air Marshal AK Bharti made it clear that India's fight was with the terrorists and not the Pakistani army. Reiterating the fact, he said, 'the damage to Pakistan was something they brought upon themselves.'
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"Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with Pakistan military," said Air Marshal AK Bharti
"However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind," he added.
Talking about the combat situation, he said, "Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and take them head on. Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system.&nbsp;Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade."
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Operation Sindoor has been a success, for it thwarted the aggression from the Pakistani side, "Numerous waves of drones and unmanned combat aerial vehicles employed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAS systems and the well-trained Indian Air Defence personnel."
<h3>Operation Sindoor</h3>
India has been clear on it's stance as it launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the dastardly attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "It was deemed essential that the perpetrators and planners of the 22 April attack be brought to justice. Despite a fortnight having passed since the attacks, there has been no demonstrable step from Pakistan to take action against the terror infrastructure on its territory or territory under its control."
He added, "Instead, all it has indulged in denials and allegations. Our intelligence monitoring of Pakistan-based terrorist modules indicated that further attacks against India were impending. Thus, there was a compulsion both to deter and to preempt."
A fortnight later, India continues to mourn the death of innocent tourists, who we brutally killed in front of their loved ones. The images have numbed the country and they were angered by the dastardly attack. After the Mumbai terror attack in November 2008, this one shook the nation.

In the second edition of the special Operation Sindoor Air Marshal AK Bharti made it clear that India's fight was with the terrorists and not the Pakistani army. India news

In the second edition of the special Operation Sindoor Air Marshal AK Bharti made it clear that India's fight was with the terrorists and not the Pakistani army. Reiterating the fact, he said, 'the damage to Pakistan was something they brought upon themselves.' Also read: Operation Sindoor: How the Mirage 2000’s flaws helped Dassault build the Rafale fighter jet "Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure and not with Pakistan military," said Air Marshal AK Bharti "However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind," he added. Talking about the combat situation, he said, "Our battle-proven systems stood the test of time and take them head on. Another highlight has been the stellar performance of the indigenous air defence system, the Akash system. Putting together and operationalising the potent AD environment has been possible only because of budgetary and policy support from the government of India in the last decade." Also read: 'Whether it is Turkish drone or anything else, it fails in front of our technology': Air Marshal AK Bharti Operation Sindoor has been a success, for it thwarted the aggression from the Pakistani side, "Numerous waves of drones and unmanned combat aerial vehicles employed by Pakistan were also thwarted by the indigenously developed soft and hard kill counter-UAS systems and the well-trained Indian Air Defence personnel." Operation Sindoor India has been clear on it's stance as it launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to the dastardly attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "It was deemed essential that the perpetrators and planners of the 22 April attack be brought to justice. Despite a fortnight having passed since the attacks, there has been no demonstrable step from Pakistan to take action against the terror infrastructure on its territory or territory under its control." He added, "Instead, all it has indulged in denials and allegations. Our intelligence monitoring of Pakistan-based terrorist modules indicated that further attacks against India were impending. Thus, there was a compulsion both to deter and to preempt." A fortnight later, India continues to mourn the death of innocent tourists, who we brutally killed in front of their loved ones. The images have numbed the country and they were angered by the dastardly attack. After the Mumbai terror attack in November 2008, this one shook the nation.

India-Pak news | 'Fight was with terrorists, Pak army made it their war': Air Marshal AK Bharti at Operation Sindoor briefing

There are cricketers, and then there is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a>.
In an era more and more lopsided towards white-ball entertainment, Test cricket was Kohli's real battlefield. It tested him, battered him, shaped him, and finally, it was the format where his magnificence blazed brightest.
It all started in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2011. A young, fiery batsman with spiky hair and burning desire was given the 269th player to represent India in whites. But his beginning was far from royal. In his first Test against the West Indies, Kohli scored a only 19 runs in two innings. The talent was there, but Test cricket wasn't yet convinced. Nor was Kohli. At least Not then.
His actual test came in 2014&mdash;on England's seaming pitches. Having begun his career brightly with hundreds in Australia and Sri Lanka, expectations were sky-high. England brutally exposed him, though. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/james-anderson">James Anderson</a> had him in a stranglehold in that five-match series.
Kohli barely managed to get bat to ball. His eventual total: 134 runs in 10 innings at an average of 13.40. Critics descended. Doubts hung over his head. Could India's poster boy of the next generation withstand red-ball cricket in unfamiliar surroundings?
But that series did not shape Virat Kohli. His reaction to it did.
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He came back from the ruins of 2014 with a fire kept for the legends. In December that year, he strolled into Adelaide as the acting captain and smashed twin hundreds in his maiden Test as skipper.
Australia possessed Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, aggression, pace, and bounce&mdash;but Kohli possessed resilience. He scored 692 runs in that series, and with that, his new beginning started. The wounds of England healed and were replaced by the aura of a new leader who did not fear failure because he knew how to battle.
Between 2016 and 2019, Kohli found a zone touched by few batters. He accumulated six double hundreds during this time&mdash;against West Indies, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. He did not merely make runs; he piled them up with regularity. He had overcome spin, mastered pace, and perfected his technique until it shone. There were cover drives that cut through attacks like a sharp blade. There was footwork so calculated it looked choreographed. His Test average soared above 50, and with it, so did India&rsquo;s fortunes.
<h2>Kohli's leadership changed changed India's fortunes</h2>
His leadership, meanwhile, reshaped Indian Test cricket&rsquo;s identity. Gone was the tentative traveler. Under Kohli, India attacked and became more aggressive. He backed pacers like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a>, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav to hunt in packs. He demanded elite fitness and built a culture of discipline and aggression. India won back-to-back series in Australia&mdash;an almost mythical feat for any Asian side. Under him, India reached No. 1 in the Test rankings and remained there for more than four years. In South Africa and England, although the victories did not always arrive, the struggle never departed.
Even as captain, never a figurehead. He was the front-line warrior&mdash;be it at Lord's, MCG, or Wanderers. His energy magnetic, his celebrations primal. Every wicket significant. Every session a war to be fought and won.
But the journey was never straight. After 2020, the runs dried up. The hundreds paused. The pressure of expectations, the bio-bubbles, the captaincy woes&mdash;they got to him. He relinquished the Test captaincy in 2022. It was the end of an era. But even while the big scores evaded him, the hunger never left him.
And appropriately, towards the twilight of his career, Kohli redeemed himself once more. During the 2024&ndash;25 home summer, he retired on three hundred in four Tests&mdash;classic Kohli in whites. The drives were back, the body language was charged, and the fans knew: the King was retiring, but on his own terms.
Virat Kohli did not merely play Test cricket. He lived it, breathed it, bled for it.&nbsp;The whites are folded now. But the tales will reverberate&mdash;of a Delhi boy who failed, fought, and finished as a colossus of Test cricket.
In his Test career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs) and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs).
The King has retired from the red ball. But his roar will remain forever.

India News, Sports, Trending: Kohli brings down the curtains on a prolific red-ball career, spanning 14 years. He made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011

There are cricketers, and then there is Virat Kohli. In an era more and more lopsided towards white-ball entertainment, Test cricket was Kohli's real battlefield. It tested him, battered him, shaped him, and finally, it was the format where his magnificence blazed brightest. It all started in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2011. A young, fiery batsman with spiky hair and burning desire was given the 269th player to represent India in whites. But his beginning was far from royal. In his first Test against the West Indies, Kohli scored a only 19 runs in two innings. The talent was there, but Test cricket wasn't yet convinced. Nor was Kohli. At least Not then. His actual test came in 2014—on England's seaming pitches. Having begun his career brightly with hundreds in Australia and Sri Lanka, expectations were sky-high. England brutally exposed him, though. James Anderson had him in a stranglehold in that five-match series. Kohli barely managed to get bat to ball. His eventual total: 134 runs in 10 innings at an average of 13.40. Critics descended. Doubts hung over his head. Could India's poster boy of the next generation withstand red-ball cricket in unfamiliar surroundings? But that series did not shape Virat Kohli. His reaction to it did. Also Read: Virat Kohli retires from Tests but he never faced THIS opponent despite impressive performances in white-ball He came back from the ruins of 2014 with a fire kept for the legends. In December that year, he strolled into Adelaide as the acting captain and smashed twin hundreds in his maiden Test as skipper. Australia possessed Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, aggression, pace, and bounce—but Kohli possessed resilience. He scored 692 runs in that series, and with that, his new beginning started. The wounds of England healed and were replaced by the aura of a new leader who did not fear failure because he knew how to battle. Between 2016 and 2019, Kohli found a zone touched by few batters. He accumulated six double hundreds during this time—against West Indies, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. He did not merely make runs; he piled them up with regularity. He had overcome spin, mastered pace, and perfected his technique until it shone. There were cover drives that cut through attacks like a sharp blade. There was footwork so calculated it looked choreographed. His Test average soared above 50, and with it, so did India’s fortunes. Kohli's leadership changed changed India's fortunes His leadership, meanwhile, reshaped Indian Test cricket’s identity. Gone was the tentative traveler. Under Kohli, India attacked and became more aggressive. He backed pacers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav to hunt in packs. He demanded elite fitness and built a culture of discipline and aggression. India won back-to-back series in Australia—an almost mythical feat for any Asian side. Under him, India reached No. 1 in the Test rankings and remained there for more than four years. In South Africa and England, although the victories did not always arrive, the struggle never departed. Even as captain, never a figurehead. He was the front-line warrior—be it at Lord's, MCG, or Wanderers. His energy magnetic, his celebrations primal. Every wicket significant. Every session a war to be fought and won. But the journey was never straight. After 2020, the runs dried up. The hundreds paused. The pressure of expectations, the bio-bubbles, the captaincy woes—they got to him. He relinquished the Test captaincy in 2022. It was the end of an era. But even while the big scores evaded him, the hunger never left him. And appropriately, towards the twilight of his career, Kohli redeemed himself once more. During the 2024–25 home summer, he retired on three hundred in four Tests—classic Kohli in whites. The drives were back, the body language was charged, and the fans knew: the King was retiring, but on his own terms. Virat Kohli did not merely play Test cricket. He lived it, breathed it, bled for it. The whites are folded now. But the tales will reverberate—of a Delhi boy who failed, fought, and finished as a colossus of Test cricket. In his Test career, the 36-year-old made 123 appearances in white clothing, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries and 31 fifties in 210 innings and the best score of 254*. He is India's fourth-highest run-getter in the format, behind Sachin Tendulkar (15,921 runs), Rahul Dravid (13,265 runs) and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122 runs). The King has retired from the red ball. But his roar will remain forever.

Virat Kohli: The king who walked out with fire and won every war he fought

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan stated that a constellation of at least 10 satellites was continuously operational, serving strategic purposes to safeguard the nation's citizens and ensure their safety and security.
At the 5th convocation ceremony of Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, the ISRO chief highlighted the organisation's efforts to safeguard the nation amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan.
"At least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country," the ISRO Chairman said.
"You all know about our neighbours. If we have to ensure the safety of our country, we have to serve through our satellites. We have to monitor our 7,000 km seashore areas. We have to monitor the entire Northern part continuously. Without satellite and drone technology, we can't achieve that," V Narayanan said.
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<h2>'Operation Sindoor is symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</h2>
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Sunday (May 11), said that the Indian Army has brought justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack through 'Operation Sindoor'.
"...The anti-India &amp; terror organisations which attacked the crown of Bharat Mata (Kashmir) and erased the 'sindoor' from several families, Indian armed forces got justice for them through Operation Sindoor. So, the entire country is expressing gratitude to the Indian armed forces," the India defence minister said at the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow.
"Operation Sindoor is not just a military operation but also the symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower. This operation against terrorism was also the display of India's willpower and military power &amp; capability. We have shown that whenever India will take any action against terrorism, even the land beyond border won't be safe for terrorists and their leaders," he added.
India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistani terrorists opened fire and killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Baisaran meadow on April 22.

India news: At the 5th convocation ceremony of Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, the ISRO chief highlighted the organisation's efforts to safeguard the nation amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan stated that a constellation of at least 10 satellites was continuously operational, serving strategic purposes to safeguard the nation's citizens and ensure their safety and security. At the 5th convocation ceremony of Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, the ISRO chief highlighted the organisation's efforts to safeguard the nation amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan. "At least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country," the ISRO Chairman said. "You all know about our neighbours. If we have to ensure the safety of our country, we have to serve through our satellites. We have to monitor our 7,000 km seashore areas. We have to monitor the entire Northern part continuously. Without satellite and drone technology, we can't achieve that," V Narayanan said. WATCH | Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan DGMOs to discuss India-Pakistan agreement 'Operation Sindoor is symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Sunday (May 11), said that the Indian Army has brought justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack through 'Operation Sindoor'. "...The anti-India & terror organisations which attacked the crown of Bharat Mata (Kashmir) and erased the 'sindoor' from several families, Indian armed forces got justice for them through Operation Sindoor. So, the entire country is expressing gratitude to the Indian armed forces," the India defence minister said at the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. "Operation Sindoor is not just a military operation but also the symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower. This operation against terrorism was also the display of India's willpower and military power & capability. We have shown that whenever India will take any action against terrorism, even the land beyond border won't be safe for terrorists and their leaders," he added. India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation for the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack, where Pakistani terrorists opened fire and killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Baisaran meadow on April 22.

Ten satellites continuously operational to ensure India's safety and security, says ISRO chief

On Monday (May 12), it was the end of an era for Indian Test cricket as Virat Kohli called time on his impressive career. Playing 123 Test matches, Virat has hung up his boots with a proud record, hardly matched by anyone in the modern-day circuit. While he was a nightmare many times, including Australia and England, he never faced one opponent in the red-ball format, despite having an impressive showing in the white-ball format.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat never faced THIS opponent in Tests</h2>
Scoring 9230 runs in 210 innings, not a single run was scored against Pakistan by Virat during his red-ball career, This comes after bilateral series between India and Pakistan have been on hold for a long time. While the two nations met in a bilateral ODI series in 2013, the two have not played a Test series since December 2007.
The 26/11 terrorist attacks in 2008 and then a series of other attacks, including the recent one in Pahalgam, has only seen diplomatic relations between the nations spoil rather than improve. The two nations only meet in ICC events and the Asia Cup, which are white-ball tournaments, thereby restricting Virat from facing Pakistan in Tests.
The closest Virat might have come to facing Pakistan in Test cricket was if they qualified for the World Test Championship final. However, on two occasions when India have played in the final, Pakistan have failed to qualify.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat&rsquo;s impressive stats against Pakistan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
Despite no Test cricket, Virat has some impressive numbers against Pakistan in white-ball cricket. In 16 ODI matches, he has scored 678 runs at an average of 52.15 with a best of an unbeaten 183. In T20Is, he has scored 488 runs in 10 matches with a best of an unbeaten 82 in Melbourne. His performance in Melbourne was also notable as he won the match for India from a near-defeat.

Playing 123 Test matches, Virat Kohli has hung up his boots with a proud record, hardly matched by anyone in the modern-day circuit as it marked an end of an era. India News | Cricket | Sports

On Monday (May 12), it was the end of an era for Indian Test cricket as Virat Kohli called time on his impressive career. Playing 123 Test matches, Virat has hung up his boots with a proud record, hardly matched by anyone in the modern-day circuit. While he was a nightmare many times, including Australia and England, he never faced one opponent in the red-ball format, despite having an impressive showing in the white-ball format. Virat never faced THIS opponent in Tests Scoring 9230 runs in 210 innings, not a single run was scored against Pakistan by Virat during his red-ball career, This comes after bilateral series between India and Pakistan have been on hold for a long time. While the two nations met in a bilateral ODI series in 2013, the two have not played a Test series since December 2007. The 26/11 terrorist attacks in 2008 and then a series of other attacks, including the recent one in Pahalgam, has only seen diplomatic relations between the nations spoil rather than improve. The two nations only meet in ICC events and the Asia Cup, which are white-ball tournaments, thereby restricting Virat from facing Pakistan in Tests. The closest Virat might have come to facing Pakistan in Test cricket was if they qualified for the World Test Championship final. However, on two occasions when India have played in the final, Pakistan have failed to qualify. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Virat’s impressive stats against Pakistan Despite no Test cricket, Virat has some impressive numbers against Pakistan in white-ball cricket. In 16 ODI matches, he has scored 678 runs at an average of 52.15 with a best of an unbeaten 183. In T20Is, he has scored 488 runs in 10 matches with a best of an unbeaten 82 in Melbourne. His performance in Melbourne was also notable as he won the match for India from a near-defeat.

Virat Kohli retires from Tests but he never faced THIS opponent despite impressive performances in white-ball

India's airspace has been fully reopened, and 32 airports have resumed commercial operations after days of closure. The airports in North India are now available for civil aircraft operations. This development comes after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.

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