Addressing the public in Rajasthan's Bikaner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has avenged the killing of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack on April 22 in 22 minutes under Operation Sindoor. In a straight message to Pakistan, PM Modi said that no nuclear threat can deter India's fight against terrorism, adding that Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase is in ICU after Indian strikes on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch here

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rahim Yar Khan airbase ICU me pada hai 😂😂 PM Modi trolls Pakistan <a href="https://t.co/wiZPPYaRoF">pic.twitter.com/wiZPPYaRoF</a>&mdash; Hardik (@Humor_Silly) <a href="https://twitter.com/Humor_Silly/status/1925452407427015071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi hailed the Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor and reiterated that India will not differentiate between terrorists and those who give safe haven to them. In a big message to the neighbouring country, the PM said that Pakistan can never win a war against India. He also said that all three forces in India worked in tandem to hit terror targets in Pakistan and brought Islamabad to its knees...," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Rajasthan teaches us that nothing is more important than the nation. On 22nd April, terrorists targeted our people, asking their religion and wiped the sindoor of our sisters. The bullets fired in Pahalgam wounded the hearts of 140 crore Indians. In response, the entire nation vowed to punish the terrorists in a way they could never imagine. With the valour of our armed forces, Pakistan was forced to bow. In reply to the 22nd April attack, within just 22 minutes, terrorist camps were destroyed. The country witnessed that when the sindoor of our sisters is targeted, the response can shake the enemy to its core,” he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;Those who tried to wipe off the sindoor have now been buried in the soil,&quot; says Indian PM Narendra Modi . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rajasthan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rajasthan</a> <a href="https://t.co/y5uU4PNTGg">pic.twitter.com/y5uU4PNTGg</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1925455935813951982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi also said, “This isn't a game of revenge, it's a form of justice. This is a new form of justice, this is Operation Sindoor. This is not just anger, this is the fierce form of entire India, this is the new form of India,” PM Modi added during his speech in Rajasthan. &nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has avenged the killing of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack on April 22 in 22 minutes under Operation Sindoor.

Addressing the public in Rajasthan's Bikaner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has avenged the killing of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack on April 22 in 22 minutes under Operation Sindoor. In a straight message to Pakistan, PM Modi said that no nuclear threat can deter India's fight against terrorism, adding that Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase is in ICU after Indian strikes on it. Watch here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has avenged the killing of 26 innocent lives in the Pahalgam attack on April 22 in 22 minutes under Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor | India avenged April 22 Pahalgam killings in 22 minutes, Pak's Rahim Yar Khan airbase still in ICU: PM Modi in Rajasthan

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Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, is not the only one held for espionage. 15 years before, there was another woman, who became a spy for Pakistan's ISI after falling in love with a Pakistani man.&nbsp;Madhuri Gupta, an Indian diplomat fell in love with a Pakistani and ended up "spying" for Pakistan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-jyoti-malhotra-s-appearance-in-court-her-diary-entry-after-pakistan-visit-surfaces-1747803391003">Also read: Ahead of Jyoti Malhotra's appearance in court, her diary entry after Pakistan visit surfaces</a>&nbsp;Know her story&nbsp;Gupta a senior official at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad visited Pakistan, when she met a younger man, Jamshed. She was known for her scholarship in Urdu was and a Sufi poetry fan.&nbsp;Jamshed pretended to love her to gain her trust and to get secret information out of her.It was just a year and a half after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks when the information was shared by Madhuri to Pak's ISI in 2010.&nbsp;In 2010, Delhi Police arrested her under the Official Secrets Act. According to investigations, she shared important defence-related information with Pakistan's spy agency.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-s-link-with-the-man-who-took-cake-to-pakistan-embassy-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-surfaces-1747734960908">Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's 'link' with the man who took cake to Pakistan High Commission after Pahalgam terror attack surfaces</a> &nbsp;Gupta used to communicate with Jamshed through email and a Blackberry phone from her home in Islamabad. She even wanted to convert to Islam, marry him, and travel to Istanbul with him.&nbsp;After the investigation, around 70 emails were found from accounts created for her by the Pakistani agents. It was also found that she went to Jammu and Kashmir in 2010 to gather information about a major hydroelectric project, which she further shared with Rana.&nbsp;Later as the suspicion grew, Gupta was recalled to Delhi under the pretext of helping with the SAARC Summit. However, once her espionage activities were confirmed, she was arrested by the Delhi Police.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alleged-spy-jyoti-malhotra-blamed-govt-tourists-after-pahalgam-attack-video-surfaces-1747666608205">Also read: Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces</a>&nbsp;In 2018, a court found Gupta guilty under the Official Secrets Act, saying that the information she shared was very sensitive and important for India's national security.&nbsp;However, now, after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, Jyoti Malhotra was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan and is scheduled to be produced in court today.&nbsp;The 33-year-old had travelled to the neighbouring country twice, after which she remained in touch with officials in New Delhi.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-spy-jyoti-malhotra-seen-enjoying-party-with-nawaz-sharif-s-daughter-in-lahore-watch-resurfaced-video-1747730197947">Also read: 'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video</a>

According to investigations, Madhuri shared important defence related information with Pakistan spy agency.

Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, is not the only one held for espionage. 15 years before, there was another woman, who became a spy for Pakistan's ISI after falling in love with a Pakistani man. Madhuri Gupta, an Indian diplomat fell in love with a Pakistani and ended up "spying" for Pakistan. Also read: Ahead of Jyoti Malhotra's appearance in court, her diary entry after Pakistan visit surfaces Know her story Gupta a senior official at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad visited Pakistan, when she met a younger man, Jamshed. She was known for her scholarship in Urdu was and a Sufi poetry fan. Jamshed pretended to love her to gain her trust and to get secret information out of her. It was just a year and a half after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks when the information was shared by Madhuri to Pak's ISI in 2010. In 2010, Delhi Police arrested her under the Official Secrets Act. According to investigations, she shared important defence-related information with Pakistan's spy agency. Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's 'link' with the man who took cake to Pakistan High Commission after Pahalgam terror attack surfaces Gupta used to communicate with Jamshed through email and a Blackberry phone from her home in Islamabad. She even wanted to convert to Islam, marry him, and travel to Istanbul with him. After the investigation, around 70 emails were found from accounts created for her by the Pakistani agents. It was also found that she went to Jammu and Kashmir in 2010 to gather information about a major hydroelectric project, which she further shared with Rana. Later as the suspicion grew, Gupta was recalled to Delhi under the pretext of helping with the SAARC Summit. However, once her espionage activities were confirmed, she was arrested by the Delhi Police. Also read: Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces In 2018, a court found Gupta guilty under the Official Secrets Act, saying that the information she shared was very sensitive and important for India's national security. However, now, after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, Jyoti Malhotra was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan and is scheduled to be produced in court today. The 33-year-old had travelled to the neighbouring country twice, after which she remained in touch with officials in New Delhi. Also read: 'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video

According to investigations, Madhuri shared important defence-related information with Pakistan's spy agency.

Story of Madhuri Gupta: IFS officer falls in love with a Pakistani, turns spy for ISI

Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan and will be produced in court today. The 33-year-old had travelled to the neighbouring country twice, after which she remained in touch with officials in New Delhi. Now, her diary entry after her visit has surfaced.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥 SHOCKING REVELATION: Jyoti Malhotra, in excerpts from her personal diary, appears to glorify the enemy state of Pakistan and its government, raising serious concerns about her loyalties. A modern-day traitor unmasked <a href="https://t.co/YCa32Rzxis">pic.twitter.com/YCa32Rzxis</a>&mdash; Lt Col Vikas Gurjar 🇮🇳 (@Ltcolonelvikas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ltcolonelvikas/status/1924840153417449485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Penning her thoughts after her 10-day visit, Jyoti mentions what her stay there was like. She appreciated the affection she received from the people through their hospitality and how her subscribers showered her with enough and more love. Some even came to visit her when she was in Lahore. Malhotra's YouTube channel ‘Travel with Jo’ featured most of her vlogs, both from India and abroad.&nbsp;As she reflected upon her journey, she wrote, two days were not sufficient to explore Lahore. As a request, she wrote that Pakistan should open more routes for Indian pilgrims to visit gurudwaras and temples.&nbsp;While speaking news agency ANI, her father said, "She would say she is going to Delhi, and I do not know anything beyond that.""None of her friends visited our home. Yesterday, the Police brought her here, she took her clothes and left, she did not say anything to me. I don't know what to say."&nbsp;The father only knew about the fact that she would make videos at home. When asked about her visits to Pakistan, he said, "I never said that she visited Pakistan, she used to tell me that she was going to Delhi."&nbsp;Jyoti's travels, her friends, her professional contacts, everything is under the scanner at the moment. The authorities are scrutinising her case and also nabbing others involved in sharing data with neighbouring Pakistan.&nbsp;Her laptop and other devices are being examined to establish the link she had with Pakistan and employees of the High Commission here in India. Her father, now knowing very little about how far the case has reached and what the repercussions of his daughter's activities are, said, "I have no demands, whatever is going to happen, will happen."

Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan and will be produced in court today. 

Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan and will be produced in court today. The 33-year-old had travelled to the neighbouring country twice, after which she remained in touch with officials in New Delhi. Now, her diary entry after her visit has surfaced.

Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan and will be produced in court today.&nbsp;

Ahead of Jyoti Malhotra's appearance in court, her diary entry after Pakistan visit surfaces

As we observe Anti-Terrorism Day on May 21, 2025, our hearts are heavy yet hopeful. This day, marked every year to honour the memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was tragically assassinated by terrorists in 1991, reminds us of the deep scars terrorism has left on our nation. This year, the recent Operation Sindoor, a bold and precise military response to the horrific Pahalgam attack, gives us a moment to reflect on India’s unyielding spirit against terrorism. As we stand united, let us ponder the meaning of this day, the significance of Operation Sindoor, and the path ahead for a peaceful India.<h2>The Pain of Pahalgam and the Birth of Operation Sindoor</h2>On April 22, 2025, terror struck the serene valley of Pahalgam in Jammu agirisnd Kashmir. Twenty-six innocent lives, mostly Hindu tourists, were brutally taken by terrorists linked to Pakistan-based groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The attackers, in a calculated act of cruelty, targeted men, leaving their wives widowed, their sindoor—a sacred symbol of marriage—wiped away. The pain of this tragedy shook the nation, reminding us that terrorism knows no humanity, no religion, no boundaries.In response, on May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a meticulously planned operation that targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Named after the vermilion mark that signifies the bond of marriage, the operation was a powerful message: India will not let the blood of its people be shed in vain. Over 100 terrorists, including high-profile figures like Yusuf Azhar, linked to the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, and others involved in the Pulwama attack, were eliminated. The strikes, carried out with precision using missiles and drones, destroyed terror hubs in places like Muridke and Bahawalpur, which have long been breeding grounds for anti-India activities<h2>A Nation United Against Terror</h2>Operation Sindoor was not just a military success; it was a symbol of India’s unity and resolve. From political leaders across parties to ordinary citizens, the nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the government and the armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing an all-party meeting, emphasized that the operation was “ongoing” and that India would respond firmly to any escalation. Leaders like West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Congress’s Rahul Gandhi hailed the armed forces, proving that when it comes to fighting terrorism, India speaks in one voiceThe operation also sent a clear message to the world: India will not tolerate terrorism. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, speaking at a press briefing, exposed Pakistan’s links with terrorist groups, calling out their “state-sponsored” terror networks. The precision of the strikes, which avoided civilian and military targets, showed India’s commitment to responsible action, even in the face of provocation<h2>The Deeper Meaning of Anti-Terrorism Day</h2>&nbsp;Anti-Terrorism Day is not just about remembering the past; it is about renewing our pledge to fight terror in all its forms. Terrorism is a cancer that thrives on fear, division, and hatred. It does not care about religion, caste, or creed—it only seeks to destroy. The Pahalgam attack was a stark reminder of this, as terrorists targeted innocent tourists enjoying the beauty of Kashmir, a land we proudly call the “crown of India.”&nbsp;Yet, Operation Sindoor shows us that India is no longer a nation that will sit quietly. From the 2016 surgical strikes to the 2019 Balakot airstrike, and now Operation Sindoor, India has evolved its strategy. We are no longer reacting; we are pre-empting, striking at the roots of terror before they can harm our people. This shift, as experts note, reflects a “strategic clarity” in India’s approach, where we reserve the right to act against terror, no matter where it hides.But fighting terrorism is not just about military might. It is about building a society that rejects hatred and embraces peace. On Anti-Terrorism Day, we must ask ourselves: How can we, as Indians, contribute to this fight? It starts with small steps—rejecting divisive narratives, supporting our security forces, and educating our youth about the values of unity and tolerance. Schools, colleges, and communities must come together to spread the message that terrorism has no place in our diverse, vibrant nation.<h2>The Road Ahead: Challenges and Hope</h2>&nbsp;While Operation Sindoor was a success, it also highlighted the challenges we face. Pakistan’s retaliation, including shelling in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 12 civilians and one soldier, shows that the path to peace is not easy. The international community, including the United Nations and the United States, has called for restraint, but India has made it clear: we will not escalate, but we will not back down either.&nbsp;The operation also exposed the deep-rooted terror networks in Pakistan, which continue to thrive with state support. Destroying camps is a step, but the ideology of terror is harder to defeat. India must continue to use diplomacy, intelligence, and international pressure to isolate those who sponsor terrorism. As AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi suggested, an international campaign to designate groups like The Resistance Front (TRF) as global terrorist organizations could be a powerful tool.&nbsp;At home, we must strengthen our security measures. The Pahalgam attack showed that terrorists can still exploit vulnerabilities. Our forces are combing Kashmir’s forests, searching for the attackers, but we need better intelligence, community cooperation, and modern technology to prevent such tragedies. At the same time, we must ensure that our fight against terror does not alienate innocent citizens. The detentions and strict measures in Kashmir must be balanced with efforts to win hearts and minds.<h2>A Call to Every Indian</h2>&nbsp;As we mark Anti-Terrorism Day, let Operation Sindoor inspire us. It is a reminder that our brave soldiers, from the Army to the Air Force and Navy, are ready to protect us. But they cannot do it alone. Every Indian has a role to play. Let us honour the memory of those lost in Pahalgam, and countless other attacks, by building a nation that stands united against terror.&nbsp;Let us teach our children the value of peace, not hatred. Let us support our government and forces, not with blind faith, but with constructive ideas and vigilance. And let us dream of a day when the sindoor on every forehead shines bright, untouched by the shadow of terror. This Anti-Terrorism Day, let us pledge to make India a beacon of hope, strength, and unity—a nation that not only fights terror but defeats it, once and for all.

As we stand united, let us ponder the meaning of this day, the significance of Operation Sindoor, and the path ahead for a peaceful India.

As we observe Anti-Terrorism Day on May 21, 2025, our hearts are heavy yet hopeful. This day, marked every year to honour the memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was tragically assassinated by terrorists in 1991, reminds us of the deep scars terrorism has left on our nation. This year, the recent Operation Sindoor, a bold and precise military response to the horrific Pahalgam attack, gives us a moment to reflect on India’s unyielding spirit against terrorism. As we stand united, let us ponder the meaning of this day, the significance of Operation Sindoor, and the path ahead for a peaceful India. The Pain of Pahalgam and the Birth of Operation Sindoor On April 22, 2025, terror struck the serene valley of Pahalgam in Jammu agirisnd Kashmir. Twenty-six innocent lives, mostly Hindu tourists, were brutally taken by terrorists linked to Pakistan-based groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The attackers, in a calculated act of cruelty, targeted men, leaving their wives widowed, their sindoor—a sacred symbol of marriage—wiped away. The pain of this tragedy shook the nation, reminding us that terrorism knows no humanity, no religion, no boundaries. In response, on May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a meticulously planned operation that targeted nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Named after the vermilion mark that signifies the bond of marriage, the operation was a powerful message: India will not let the blood of its people be shed in vain. Over 100 terrorists, including high-profile figures like Yusuf Azhar, linked to the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, and others involved in the Pulwama attack, were eliminated. The strikes, carried out with precision using missiles and drones, destroyed terror hubs in places like Muridke and Bahawalpur, which have long been breeding grounds for anti-India activities A Nation United Against Terror Operation Sindoor was not just a military success; it was a symbol of India’s unity and resolve. From political leaders across parties to ordinary citizens, the nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the government and the armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing an all-party meeting, emphasized that the operation was “ongoing” and that India would respond firmly to any escalation. Leaders like West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Congress’s Rahul Gandhi hailed the armed forces, proving that when it comes to fighting terrorism, India speaks in one voice The operation also sent a clear message to the world: India will not tolerate terrorism. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, speaking at a press briefing, exposed Pakistan’s links with terrorist groups, calling out their “state-sponsored” terror networks. The precision of the strikes, which avoided civilian and military targets, showed India’s commitment to responsible action, even in the face of provocation The Deeper Meaning of Anti-Terrorism Day Anti-Terrorism Day is not just about remembering the past; it is about renewing our pledge to fight terror in all its forms. Terrorism is a cancer that thrives on fear, division, and hatred. It does not care about religion, caste, or creed—it only seeks to destroy. The Pahalgam attack was a stark reminder of this, as terrorists targeted innocent tourists enjoying the beauty of Kashmir, a land we proudly call the “crown of India.” Yet, Operation Sindoor shows us that India is no longer a nation that will sit quietly. From the 2016 surgical strikes to the 2019 Balakot airstrike, and now Operation Sindoor, India has evolved its strategy. We are no longer reacting; we are pre-empting, striking at the roots of terror before they can harm our people. This shift, as experts note, reflects a “strategic clarity” in India’s approach, where we reserve the right to act against terror, no matter where it hides. But fighting terrorism is not just about military might. It is about building a society that rejects hatred and embraces peace. On Anti-Terrorism Day, we must ask ourselves: How can we, as Indians, contribute to this fight? It starts with small steps—rejecting divisive narratives, supporting our security forces, and educating our youth about the values of unity and tolerance. Schools, colleges, and communities must come together to spread the message that terrorism has no place in our diverse, vibrant nation. The Road Ahead: Challenges and Hope While Operation Sindoor was a success, it also highlighted the challenges we face. Pakistan’s retaliation, including shelling in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 12 civilians and one soldier, shows that the path to peace is not easy. The international community, including the United Nations and the United States, has called for restraint, but India has made it clear: we will not escalate, but we will not back down either. The operation also exposed the deep-rooted terror networks in Pakistan, which continue to thrive with state support. Destroying camps is a step, but the ideology of terror is harder to defeat. India must continue to use diplomacy, intelligence, and international pressure to isolate those who sponsor terrorism. As AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi suggested, an international campaign to designate groups like The Resistance Front (TRF) as global terrorist organizations could be a powerful tool. At home, we must strengthen our security measures. The Pahalgam attack showed that terrorists can still exploit vulnerabilities. Our forces are combing Kashmir’s forests, searching for the attackers, but we need better intelligence, community cooperation, and modern technology to prevent such tragedies. At the same time, we must ensure that our fight against terror does not alienate innocent citizens. The detentions and strict measures in Kashmir must be balanced with efforts to win hearts and minds. A Call to Every Indian As we mark Anti-Terrorism Day, let Operation Sindoor inspire us. It is a reminder that our brave soldiers, from the Army to the Air Force and Navy, are ready to protect us. But they cannot do it alone. Every Indian has a role to play. Let us honour the memory of those lost in Pahalgam, and countless other attacks, by building a nation that stands united against terror. Let us teach our children the value of peace, not hatred. Let us support our government and forces, not with blind faith, but with constructive ideas and vigilance. And let us dream of a day when the sindoor on every forehead shines bright, untouched by the shadow of terror. This Anti-Terrorism Day, let us pledge to make India a beacon of hope, strength, and unity—a nation that not only fights terror but defeats it, once and for all.

As we stand united, let us ponder the meaning of this day, the significance of Operation Sindoor, and the path ahead for a peaceful India.

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Pakistan's Cabinet on Tuesday (May 20) approved a proposal to promote Army Chief General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office read. The decision was taken during Pakistan's Federal Cabinet meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.&nbsp;Th Field Marshal is country's highest military rank. The decision to promote Munir comes days after India and Pakistan were engaged in cross-border firing as tensions rose between the two neighbouring countries.&nbsp;Asim Munir has been serving as the 11th Chief of the Army Staff in Pakistan since 2022. In November 2024, his term as Army Chief was extended from three to five years.&nbsp;This is the first such promotion in Pakistan in over 60 years. The only other individual to hold the rank of Field Marshal was Ayub Khan.&nbsp;Who is Asim Munir?&nbsp;Gen Munir claims to be from a humble background, born to a father who was a school teacher and an imam. He also uses Islamic verses and concepts in his speeches, hinting that he is a scholar of his religion. Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah was born in 1966 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.&nbsp;Asim Munir is married to Syeda Irum Asim, and they have three children. His net worth, estimated at approximately $800,000-$1 million, primarily comes from his salary and allowances.&nbsp;Munir, who was appointed the Army chief on 29 November 2022, started his army career in 1986, when&nbsp; Zia-ul-Haq was at the helm of Pakistan. It is fair to say he was inspired by Zia, who also legitimised his control over the army, and later the nation, on his adherence to Islamic principles.&nbsp;In the 2016-2018 period, Munir served as the Director-General of Military Intelligence. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 2018,&nbsp; and became the Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the Pakistani intelligence agency, from October 2018 to June 2019.&nbsp;Who was Ayub Khan?&nbsp;Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was the Pakistan Army Commander-in-Chief and was promoted Field Marshal in 1959. His ascendancy, however, was earlier—by a coup in October 1958. With the support of then-President Iskander Mirza, Ayub Khan imposed martial law, suspended the constitution, and within weeks overthrew Mirza himself to become President.&nbsp;Ayub governed Pakistan between 1958 and 1969, the country's first ever direct military rule. Although his rule initially introduced administrative stability and economic development to the country, it was also marked by growing authoritarianism, repression of political opposition, and concentration of power.&nbsp;His foreign policy leaned heavily toward the West—especially the United States—earning Pakistan significant military and economic aid during the Cold War. His management of the 1965 war against India was also criticised domestically.&nbsp;By the late 1960s, public resentment against Ayub's regime grew, with allegations of massive corruption, crony capitalism, and political repression fueling it. Student activism, opposition movements, and public outrage eventually compelled him to resign in 1969, transferring power to General Yahya Khan.

Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir promoted to rank of Field Marshal

Pakistan's Cabinet on Tuesday (May 20) approved a proposal to promote Army Chief General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office read. The decision was taken during Pakistan's Federal Cabinet meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Th Field Marshal is country's highest military rank. The decision to promote Munir comes days after India and Pakistan were engaged in cross-border firing as tensions rose between the two neighbouring countries. Asim Munir has been serving as the 11th Chief of the Army Staff in Pakistan since 2022. In November 2024, his term as Army Chief was extended from three to five years. This is the first such promotion in Pakistan in over 60 years. The only other individual to hold the rank of Field Marshal was Ayub Khan. Who is Asim Munir? Gen Munir claims to be from a humble background, born to a father who was a school teacher and an imam. He also uses Islamic verses and concepts in his speeches, hinting that he is a scholar of his religion. Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah was born in 1966 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Asim Munir is married to Syeda Irum Asim, and they have three children. His net worth, estimated at approximately $800,000-$1 million, primarily comes from his salary and allowances. Munir, who was appointed the Army chief on 29 November 2022, started his army career in 1986, when Zia-ul-Haq was at the helm of Pakistan. It is fair to say he was inspired by Zia, who also legitimised his control over the army, and later the nation, on his adherence to Islamic principles. In the 2016-2018 period, Munir served as the Director-General of Military Intelligence. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 2018, and became the Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the Pakistani intelligence agency, from October 2018 to June 2019. Who was Ayub Khan? Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was the Pakistan Army Commander-in-Chief and was promoted Field Marshal in 1959. His ascendancy, however, was earlier—by a coup in October 1958. With the support of then-President Iskander Mirza, Ayub Khan imposed martial law, suspended the constitution, and within weeks overthrew Mirza himself to become President. Ayub governed Pakistan between 1958 and 1969, the country's first ever direct military rule. Although his rule initially introduced administrative stability and economic development to the country, it was also marked by growing authoritarianism, repression of political opposition, and concentration of power. His foreign policy leaned heavily toward the West—especially the United States—earning Pakistan significant military and economic aid during the Cold War. His management of the 1965 war against India was also criticised domestically. By the late 1960s, public resentment against Ayub's regime grew, with allegations of massive corruption, crony capitalism, and political repression fueling it. Student activism, opposition movements, and public outrage eventually compelled him to resign in 1969, transferring power to General Yahya Khan.

Asim Munir has been serving as the 11th Chief of the Army Staff in Pakistan since 2022. In November 2024, his term as Army Chief was extended from three to five years

Pakistan's Army chief General Asim Munir promoted to rank of Field Marshal

Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, visited 15 prominent religious sites and temples across India in since 2023, including Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh and Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar.&nbsp;According to her YouTube videos, Malhotra visited Maha Kumbh, one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world, in January. The event witnessed millions of people from across the world. Her 42-minute long video showed her bus journey as she travelled from Delhi to Prayagraj. She captured all her journey, from the bus to having dinner on the way and her travelling on the streets of Prayagraj.&nbsp;Not just this, she also travelled to another key religious site, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in May 2023. Malhotra also visited Badrinath in the same month and posted all her videos on YouTube shorts.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyoti-malhotra-s-link-with-the-man-who-took-cake-to-pakistan-embassy-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-surfaces-1747734960908">Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's 'link' with the man who took cake to Pakistan High Commission after Pahalgam terror attack surfaces</a><h2>List of religious sites Malhotra visited</h2><ul><li>Shree Jagannath Puri Temple, Odisha</li><li>Kailash Mansarovar</li><li>Yamunotri, Uttarakhand</li><li>Kedarnath, Uttarakhand</li><li>Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh &nbsp;</li><li>Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh &nbsp;</li><li>Badrinath, Uttarakhand</li><li>Banke Bihari Temple, Uttar Pradesh</li><li>Salasar Mandir, Rajasthan</li><li>Haridwar, Uttarakhand</li><li>Kashi Vishwanath, Uttar Pradesh</li><li>Chamundeswari Temple, Karnataka</li><li>Devprayag, Uttarakhand &nbsp;</li><li>Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand &nbsp;</li><li>Golden Temple, Punjab</li></ul>&nbsp;As she also travelled to Uttar Pradesh, Malhotra visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi in July 2023. She then also visited Banke Bihari temple in UP, in September 2023.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/she-would-say-i-m-going-to-delhi-jyoti-malhotra-s-father-on-her-pakistan-visit-1747730490532">Also read: Would say she's going to Delhi: Jyoti Malhotra's father on her Pakistan visit</a>&nbsp;The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit. According to the FIR filed at Hisar's Civil Lines police station, Malhotra met Ehsan-ur-Rahim during a 2023 visit to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. Identified as a staffer there, Rahim, alias Danish, allegedly acted as her handler with Pakistani intelligence.&nbsp;Later on May 13, 2025, the Indian government declared Rahim persona non grata and expelled him.&nbsp;Notably, the Golden Temple has come under a limelight after the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army hit nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-spy-jyoti-malhotra-seen-enjoying-party-with-nawaz-sharif-s-daughter-in-lahore-watch-resurfaced-video-1747730197947">Also read: &nbsp;'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video</a>&nbsp;However, Pakistan's attack, which included drones and long-range missiles, failed, all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid.&nbsp;The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alleged-spy-jyoti-malhotra-blamed-govt-tourists-after-pahalgam-attack-video-surfaces-1747666608205">Also read: Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces</a>&nbsp;

The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit.

Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, visited 15 prominent religious sites and temples across India in since 2023, including Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh and Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar. According to her YouTube videos, Malhotra visited Maha Kumbh, one of the biggest religious gatherings in the world, in January. The event witnessed millions of people from across the world. Her 42-minute long video showed her bus journey as she travelled from Delhi to Prayagraj. She captured all her journey, from the bus to having dinner on the way and her travelling on the streets of Prayagraj. Not just this, she also travelled to another key religious site, Kedarnath, Uttarakhand in May 2023. Malhotra also visited Badrinath in the same month and posted all her videos on YouTube shorts. Also read: Jyoti Malhotra's 'link' with the man who took cake to Pakistan High Commission after Pahalgam terror attack surfaces List of religious sites Malhotra visited Shree Jagannath Puri Temple, Odisha Kailash Mansarovar Yamunotri, Uttarakhand Kedarnath, Uttarakhand Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Badrinath, Uttarakhand Banke Bihari Temple, Uttar Pradesh Salasar Mandir, Rajasthan Haridwar, Uttarakhand Kashi Vishwanath, Uttar Pradesh Chamundeswari Temple, Karnataka Devprayag, Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Golden Temple, Punjab As she also travelled to Uttar Pradesh, Malhotra visited Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi in July 2023. She then also visited Banke Bihari temple in UP, in September 2023. Also read: Would say she's going to Delhi: Jyoti Malhotra's father on her Pakistan visit The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit. According to the FIR filed at Hisar's Civil Lines police station, Malhotra met Ehsan-ur-Rahim during a 2023 visit to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi. Identified as a staffer there, Rahim, alias Danish, allegedly acted as her handler with Pakistani intelligence. Later on May 13, 2025, the Indian government declared Rahim persona non grata and expelled him. Notably, the Golden Temple has come under a limelight after the Pahalgam terror attack. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army hit nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: 'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video However, Pakistan's attack, which included drones and long-range missiles, failed, all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid. The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8. Also read: Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces

The list doesn't end here, as she also visited Punjab's Golden Temple in 2023 when she shared a short reel of her visit.

Maha Kumbh to Golden Temple: Jyoti Malhotra visited over 10 key religious sites across India | Was it a recce for Pakistan?

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to be referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to declare the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’.&nbsp;The judges, in a clear statement, said these rights vest with the government; the court cannot intervene in these policies.&nbsp;As quoted in Bar and Bench, the court said, "The issue as to whether a particular place is to be declared as a Memorial or be named differently or to declare deceased person(s) as Martyr/Shaheed, lies within the exclusive domain of policy decision of the State."“This Court, thus, refrains from entering into the field of policy making, which is exclusively reserved for the Executive,” it added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/time-an-average-person-takes-to-finish-breakfast-indian-air-force-iaf-destroyed-pakistan-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-9075199">Time an average person takes to finish breakfast, IAF destroyed Pakistan: Rajnath Singh</a>&nbsp;Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir's pristine tourist location claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. It was while enjoying the breezy weather and exploring the lush green meadows of Baisaran that armed men held tourists at gunpoint and shot at close range.The attack is said to have been orchestrated and planned by The Resistance Front, which is an offshoot of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Later, in a U-turn, the group denied any association with the attack. But India has established Pakistani links to attack.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-mp-asks-for-removal-of-terror-bases-in-pok-pakistan-occupied-kashmir-after-operation-sindoor-9071163">UK MP asks for removal of terror bases in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir after Operation Sindoor</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. During the operation, Pakistan's terror hubs were targeted and destroyed with precision. The terror infrastructure in the country was heavily damaged, and this is new India's resolve Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned in his address. He said, "New India doesn't tolerate terrorism, rather it retaliates."&nbsp;

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to decalre the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to be referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to declare the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’. The judges, in a clear statement, said these rights vest with the government; the court cannot intervene in these policies. As quoted in Bar and Bench, the court said, "The issue as to whether a particular place is to be declared as a Memorial or be named differently or to declare deceased person(s) as Martyr/Shaheed, lies within the exclusive domain of policy decision of the State." “This Court, thus, refrains from entering into the field of policy making, which is exclusively reserved for the Executive,” it added. Also read: Time an average person takes to finish breakfast, IAF destroyed Pakistan: Rajnath Singh Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir's pristine tourist location claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. It was while enjoying the breezy weather and exploring the lush green meadows of Baisaran that armed men held tourists at gunpoint and shot at close range. The attack is said to have been orchestrated and planned by The Resistance Front, which is an offshoot of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Later, in a U-turn, the group denied any association with the attack. But India has established Pakistani links to attack. Also read: UK MP asks for removal of terror bases in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir after Operation Sindoor In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. During the operation, Pakistan's terror hubs were targeted and destroyed with precision. The terror infrastructure in the country was heavily damaged, and this is new India's resolve Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned in his address. He said, "New India doesn't tolerate terrorism, rather it retaliates."

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Punjab and Haryana High Court sought for the victims of Pahalgam terror attack to be referred to as 'martyr' and further looked to declare the site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Valley Tourist Place’.

Indian court rejects petition to rename Pahalgam terror attack site as ‘Shaheed Hindu Tourist Place'

You have to listen carefully when Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks, and I am not talking about his much-publicised 8 PM or 9 PM addresses to the nation or to his weekly Mann Ki Baat radio talk in which he speaks in softer tones that smack of classroom lectures. In an atmosphere of geopolitical stress, it is best to have an ear to the ground on what he tells his officials in private meetings.&nbsp;It is clear that behind all the bluster and deserved cheerleading of the Army for Operation Sindoor that bludgeoned Pakistan’s air bases and terror camps, there is a quiet stock-taking that shows that this was not a conventional war victory moment but one that requires a steady cost-benefit analysis, to borrow a memorable phrase from project management. It is becoming increasingly clear that despite the claims of Home Minister Amit Shah that the world is in awe of India and Pakistan is living in fear, there is a case for a reality check on various fronts.&nbsp;Modi himself seems to be well aware of this, though in the typical style of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), bombastic claims of power are projected outwards. Quiet calculations take place behind the scenes, keeping in mind a desire for populist needs at home and a tightrope walking overseas.&nbsp;A day after India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7, Modi chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries of various government departments while images and news, false and true, of India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience. Behind such bureaucratic expressions lie a grim truth that is trickling out slowly: the PM told tense bureaucrats to prepare for a “long haul” . That also explains India’s all-party outreach across the planet to build diplomatic strength. Modi also warned on attempts to sabotage Indian facilities through cyber-attacks on infrastructure and software that have become increasingly critical.&nbsp;There’s more, if we only to care to acknowledge the interconnectedness of various aspects of geopolitical and geoeconomic engagements over the past decades. I would call it the 5T problem in which things seemingly not connected with each other in effect indeed are through a common thing call diplomacy. The five Ts are Terror, Territory, Trade, Technology, and last but not the least, Trump!&nbsp;Morality and international postures linked to terror have been evidently stumped by bilateral interests and perspectives which perhaps explains how all the hard work done by India since the 26/11 attacks of 2008, and possibly earlier, does not wither the false-equivalence tag: one in which state-sponsored or blessed terror networks of Pakistan and the ruthless killing of innocents at Pahalgam in April that provoked Operation Sindoor are obfuscated in the catch-22 trap of India and Pakistan being dubbed as “nuclear armed rivals” at a flashpoint.&nbsp;Events since Operation Sindoor show that things may not necessarily have changed significantly as the government might have wished. US goals to contain China and Trump’s own love for deal-making and self-praise have made him go soft on Pakistan, and the latest in this tale is a twist that suggests that the Trump family itself has business interests linked to World Liberty Financial, a crypto currency firm that is clawing into Pakistan.&nbsp;Trump has also been open about his dislike for Apple manufacturing its famous iPhones in India, where his American populism buttresses his personal interests – and that is a threat for the much-touted “China Plus One” strategy in which India is a supposed investment beneficiary of US companies diversifying away from China. Only the naïve would believe that India’s diplomatic position in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor would not be a factor in forthcoming trade talks with the Trump administration.&nbsp;Is the Modi government in a weaker position to negotiate? Only time will tell.Officially, the territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir is the core problem in bilateral relations but things have moved to a point where terror attacks by the same or similar jihadi networks happen anywhere on the planet, including the US, France, the UK and even Pakistan. Where and how does one police Pakistan’s support for terror networks? It is impossible to think of any credible supervision in the absence of some kind of international effort – and that involves diplomatic or trade costs for India, directly or indirectly.&nbsp;Technology presents a new challenge where the digitalisation, miniaturisation and socialisation of technology have made conflict and espionage complicated. While Indian missiles effectively shot down swarms of Turkish-made drones in the visually evocative aftermath of Operation Sindoor, there are reports from Punjab of how Chinese drones are being used to drop narcotics and arms in Indian territory. If you link that to the arrest of Haryana YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage or support for Pakistani spies, what you get is a quick-fix script for a Bollywood thriller that may be chillingly real. There is a new-age conflict in which easy communications and low-cost aerial vehicles can do much harm and keep border guards and domestic law enforcers equally awake. One columnist argues that India is better off investing in low-cost drones that are far more effective than the outrageously priced F35 fighter jets from the United States intended to form part of forthcoming trade talks.&nbsp;Are we looking at a situation where there is an asymmetry between the state-of-the-art and the state of play?Tongues are wagging on how good or not India’s French-made Rafale figher jets have been in Operation Sindoor. While officials, without quantifiying anything, shrug off collateral losses as par for the course in significant military operations, somewhere, someone has to keep scores on what worked – and did not.&nbsp;At the ground level, there is the grim reality of religious tensions and social harmony. The Modi government deftly handled a potential Hindu-Muslim social discord in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor by projecting a Muslim woman, Colonel Sofia Qureshi, as a key army spokesperson. The positive outcome of that symbolic gesture is being undone by religiously coloured statements by the likes of Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah of the BJP, and the arrest by Haryana’s BJP government of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for making a pertinent remark about the government’s sincerity surrounding Col Qureshi’s role.&nbsp;International diplomacy is no longer just between governments but involves the mainstream media, social media and the civil society at large. The all-party outreach by the Modi government is a good beginning, but a lot of plumbing needs to be done at home and abroad to ensure that the 5 Ts – terror, territory, technology, Trump, and trade, are harmonised to reduce the costs of Operation Sindoor and ensure long-term benefits. Taking all the five Ts is a bit like solving simultaneous equations in advanced algebra – and understanding their linkages is the first step.

India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience.

You have to listen carefully when Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks, and I am not talking about his much-publicised 8 PM or 9 PM addresses to the nation or to his weekly Mann Ki Baat radio talk in which he speaks in softer tones that smack of classroom lectures. In an atmosphere of geopolitical stress, it is best to have an ear to the ground on what he tells his officials in private meetings. It is clear that behind all the bluster and deserved cheerleading of the Army for Operation Sindoor that bludgeoned Pakistan’s air bases and terror camps, there is a quiet stock-taking that shows that this was not a conventional war victory moment but one that requires a steady cost-benefit analysis, to borrow a memorable phrase from project management. It is becoming increasingly clear that despite the claims of Home Minister Amit Shah that the world is in awe of India and Pakistan is living in fear, there is a case for a reality check on various fronts. Modi himself seems to be well aware of this, though in the typical style of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), bombastic claims of power are projected outwards. Quiet calculations take place behind the scenes, keeping in mind a desire for populist needs at home and a tightrope walking overseas. A day after India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7, Modi chaired a high-level meeting with secretaries of various government departments while images and news, false and true, of India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience. Behind such bureaucratic expressions lie a grim truth that is trickling out slowly: the PM told tense bureaucrats to prepare for a “long haul” . That also explains India’s all-party outreach across the planet to build diplomatic strength. Modi also warned on attempts to sabotage Indian facilities through cyber-attacks on infrastructure and software that have become increasingly critical. There’s more, if we only to care to acknowledge the interconnectedness of various aspects of geopolitical and geoeconomic engagements over the past decades. I would call it the 5T problem in which things seemingly not connected with each other in effect indeed are through a common thing call diplomacy. The five Ts are Terror, Territory, Trade, Technology, and last but not the least, Trump! Morality and international postures linked to terror have been evidently stumped by bilateral interests and perspectives which perhaps explains how all the hard work done by India since the 26/11 attacks of 2008, and possibly earlier, does not wither the false-equivalence tag: one in which state-sponsored or blessed terror networks of Pakistan and the ruthless killing of innocents at Pahalgam in April that provoked Operation Sindoor are obfuscated in the catch-22 trap of India and Pakistan being dubbed as “nuclear armed rivals” at a flashpoint. Events since Operation Sindoor show that things may not necessarily have changed significantly as the government might have wished. US goals to contain China and Trump’s own love for deal-making and self-praise have made him go soft on Pakistan, and the latest in this tale is a twist that suggests that the Trump family itself has business interests linked to World Liberty Financial, a crypto currency firm that is clawing into Pakistan. Trump has also been open about his dislike for Apple manufacturing its famous iPhones in India, where his American populism buttresses his personal interests – and that is a threat for the much-touted “China Plus One” strategy in which India is a supposed investment beneficiary of US companies diversifying away from China. Only the naïve would believe that India’s diplomatic position in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor would not be a factor in forthcoming trade talks with the Trump administration. Is the Modi government in a weaker position to negotiate? Only time will tell. Officially, the territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir is the core problem in bilateral relations but things have moved to a point where terror attacks by the same or similar jihadi networks happen anywhere on the planet, including the US, France, the UK and even Pakistan. Where and how does one police Pakistan’s support for terror networks? It is impossible to think of any credible supervision in the absence of some kind of international effort – and that involves diplomatic or trade costs for India, directly or indirectly. Technology presents a new challenge where the digitalisation, miniaturisation and socialisation of technology have made conflict and espionage complicated. While Indian missiles effectively shot down swarms of Turkish-made drones in the visually evocative aftermath of Operation Sindoor, there are reports from Punjab of how Chinese drones are being used to drop narcotics and arms in Indian territory. If you link that to the arrest of Haryana YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage or support for Pakistani spies, what you get is a quick-fix script for a Bollywood thriller that may be chillingly real. There is a new-age conflict in which easy communications and low-cost aerial vehicles can do much harm and keep border guards and domestic law enforcers equally awake. One columnist argues that India is better off investing in low-cost drones that are far more effective than the outrageously priced F35 fighter jets from the United States intended to form part of forthcoming trade talks. Are we looking at a situation where there is an asymmetry between the state-of-the-art and the state of play? Tongues are wagging on how good or not India’s French-made Rafale figher jets have been in Operation Sindoor. While officials, without quantifiying anything, shrug off collateral losses as par for the course in significant military operations, somewhere, someone has to keep scores on what worked – and did not. At the ground level, there is the grim reality of religious tensions and social harmony. The Modi government deftly handled a potential Hindu-Muslim social discord in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor by projecting a Muslim woman, Colonel Sofia Qureshi, as a key army spokesperson. The positive outcome of that symbolic gesture is being undone by religiously coloured statements by the likes of Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah of the BJP, and the arrest by Haryana’s BJP government of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for making a pertinent remark about the government’s sincerity surrounding Col Qureshi’s role. International diplomacy is no longer just between governments but involves the mainstream media, social media and the civil society at large. The all-party outreach by the Modi government is a good beginning, but a lot of plumbing needs to be done at home and abroad to ensure that the 5 Ts – terror, territory, technology, Trump, and trade, are harmonised to reduce the costs of Operation Sindoor and ensure long-term benefits. Taking all the five Ts is a bit like solving simultaneous equations in advanced algebra – and understanding their linkages is the first step.

India’s thundering achievements flooded the mainstream and social media alike. The media noise drowned murmurs of the closed-door meeting where the prime minister spoke of civil defence, operational continuity, and institutional resilience.

Life after Operation Sindoor: India needs a cost-benefit analysis as trade, terror and technology flip old equations

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;She and others are being questioned over charges of espionage. The 33-year-old had visited Pakistan twice, and now, as her father was speaking to news agency ANI, he said, "She would say she is going to Delhi, and I do not know anything beyond that."&nbsp;"None of her friends visited our home. Yesterday, the Police brought her here, she took her clothes and left, she did not say anything to me. I don't know what to say."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-who-is-shehzad-wahab-nabbed-for-spying-for-pakistan-1747654288199">Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;The father only knew about the fact that she would make videos at home. When asked about her visits to Pakistan, he said, "I never said that she visited Pakistan, she used to tell me that she was going to Delhi."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Hisar, Haryana: Jyoti Malhotra, a resident of Haryana&#39;s Hisar, has been arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen. Her father, Harish Malhotra, says, &quot; I didn&#39;t know, she had told me that she was going… <a href="https://t.co/OHuzg33P1S">pic.twitter.com/OHuzg33P1S</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1924386174669402207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jyoti's travels, her friends, her professional contacts, everything is under the scanner at the moment. The authorities are scrutinising her case and also nabbing others involved in sharing data with neighbouring Pakistan.&nbsp;Her laptop and other devices are being examined to establish the link she had with Pakistan and employees of the High Commission here in India. Her father, now knowing very little about how far the case has reached and what the repercussions of his daughter's activities are, said, "I have no demands, whatever is going to happen, will happen."

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan She and others are being questioned over charges of espionage. The 33-year-old had visited Pakistan twice, and now, as her father was speaking to news agency ANI, he said, "She would say she is going to Delhi, and I do not know anything beyond that." "None of her friends visited our home. Yesterday, the Police brought her here, she took her clothes and left, she did not say anything to me. I don't know what to say." Also read: Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan The father only knew about the fact that she would make videos at home. When asked about her visits to Pakistan, he said, "I never said that she visited Pakistan, she used to tell me that she was going to Delhi."

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra is being interrogated for her role in passing on details to Pakistan; with that, her connection with a Pak High Commission employee has come under the scanner.

Would say she's going to Delhi: Jyoti Malhotra's father on her Pakistan visit

In a newly surfaced video, Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was seen attending a party in Lahore with the former Pak prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz.&nbsp;Malhotra, who claimed to be a traveller vlogger and posted content on her channel under the name 'Travel With JO', is under investigation by the NIA for allegedly spying for the neighbouring nation.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mea-briefs-parliament-on-pakistan-s-connection-in-pahalgam-terror-attack-here-s-what-initial-probe-reveals-1747717130376">MEA briefs parliament on Pakistan's connection in Pahalgam terror attack. Here’s what initial probe reveals</a>&nbsp;In the surfaced video, Malhotra was seen entering a party where a group of people from Pakistan were present.&nbsp;The video posted on the social media platform Instagram said "Zayka Of Lahore Pakistan". Malhotra was seen sitting with a group of people and eating various dishes.&nbsp;In a clip of the video, she was allegedly seen standing with Mariyam and talking. &nbsp;Although, it's not confirmed if they knew each other or were acquaintances.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-covid-cases-updayes-jn-1-variant-news-1747669945856">India says COVID situation 'under control' as global cases rise: Is the new variant more dangerous?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jyoti Malhotra a YouTuber from Haryana who got arrested for spying for Pakistan. 1. In a restaurant in Lahore 2. Jyoti with Mariam Navaz 3. In Pahalgam before the incident 4. Alleged recruiter and Pakistani high commission employee Danish!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JyotiMalhotraArrested?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JyotiMalhotraArrested</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YouTuber?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YouTuber</a>… <a href="https://t.co/t6oQ4E4JCq">pic.twitter.com/t6oQ4E4JCq</a>&mdash; North East West South (@prawasitv) <a href="https://twitter.com/prawasitv/status/1923815131038773744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Her frequent visits to Pakistan Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-hc-respond-over-centres-action-against-turkish-aviation-firm-celebi-post-india-pakistan-tensions-1747670063105">"Better safe than...': Delhi HC over Centre's action against Turkish aviation firm Celebi post India-Pakistan tensions</a>&nbsp;The 33-year-old met an expelled Pakistani official when she was at the he Pakistan High Commission for her visa, as she has claimed. She visited Pakistan at least twice and her YouTube channel has multiple vlogs of her exploring Pakistan, especially Lahore. Police said the Pakistani intelligence operatives were trying to develop her as their asset in India. Father of the arrested YouTuber claimed that &nbsp;she visited Pakistan to shoot videos for her channel. She was arrested on the charges of spying for Pakistan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alleged-spy-jyoti-malhotra-blamed-govt-tourists-after-pahalgam-attack-video-surfaces-1747666608205">Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces</a> Her father said police has taken their bank documents, phone, laptop, and passport. He said his daughter used to visit Delhi and had been in Hisar for the last four-five days.&nbsp;

Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with daughter of Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.

In a newly surfaced video, Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was seen attending a party in Lahore with the former Pak prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz. Malhotra, who claimed to be a traveller vlogger and posted content on her channel under the name 'Travel With JO', is under investigation by the NIA for allegedly spying for the neighbouring nation. Also read: MEA briefs parliament on Pakistan's connection in Pahalgam terror attack. Here’s what initial probe reveals In the surfaced video, Malhotra was seen entering a party where a group of people from Pakistan were present. The video posted on the social media platform Instagram said "Zayka Of Lahore Pakistan". Malhotra was seen sitting with a group of people and eating various dishes. In a clip of the video, she was allegedly seen standing with Mariyam and talking. Although, it's not confirmed if they knew each other or were acquaintances. Also read: India says COVID situation 'under control' as global cases rise: Is the new variant more dangerous?

In a newly surfaced video, Jyoti Malhotra, an Indian YouTuber booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan, was seen attending a party in Lahore with the former Pak prime minister Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz.

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra seen enjoying party with Nawaz Sharif's daughter in Lahore | Watch resurfaced video

From Jyoti to Gazala, details of alleged spies arrested by India for sharing secrets with Pakistan

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Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. The Indian Army confirmed about the attempted attack on Monday (May 19). But Pakistan's attack, that included drones and long-range missiles, were failed all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid.&nbsp;India's air defence grid explained&nbsp;The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8.&nbsp;The Army demonstrated how Indian Air Defence systems, including the AKASH missile system, L-70 Air Defence Guns, saved the Temple.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: When asked how many drones were sent by Pakistan during the recent conflict, DG Army Air Defence Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D’Cunha says, &quot;...I would say anything between maybe 800 to 1000 across the whole western border in four days. A large number of them were destroyed.… <a href="https://t.co/S7YGs1X3ON">pic.twitter.com/S7YGs1X3ON</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1924475813858033892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“In the hours of darkness, Pakistan carried out a massive air assault with drones and long-range missiles. We were fully prepared since we had anticipated this. Our alert army air defence gunners thwarted Pakistan Army’s nefarious designs and shot down all drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple. Thus, not allowing even a scratch to our holy Golden Temple," Major General Kartik C Seshadri told ANI.&nbsp;AKASH Missile System&nbsp;The Akash air defence missile system, as per the &nbsp;Bharat Electronics Ltd, is a &nbsp;medium range, surface-to-air missile system. It provides &nbsp;area air defence against multifarious air threats to mobile, semi-mobile and static vulnerable forces and areas. &nbsp;It even has multiple cutting-edge features with cross-country mobility.&nbsp;L-70 Air Defence Guns&nbsp;L-70 air defence guns were also used by the Army to protect the Golden Temple.&nbsp;'Golden Temple lights were switched off '&nbsp;Indian Army’s incharge of air defence Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan D’Cunha told ANI, "The Golden Temple hierarchy realised there was possibly a threat when it was explained to them. They allowed us to deploy guns to secure and protect the monument of international fame which is visited by hundreds and thousands of people every day. Hence, these guns were deployed, and the Golden Temple lights were switched off so that we could clearly visualise the drones as they were coming in. That gave us a greater clarity in the sky because as and when you saw the light, you knew what to engage."&nbsp;Other weapons&nbsp;The Air Defence of India has the S-400 system, medium-range surface-to-air missile system (Barak 8), the Pechora air defence system, Spyder quick-reaction missiles, and upgraded L-70 and Zu-23-2B guns.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. 

Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. The Indian Army confirmed about the attempted attack on Monday (May 19). But Pakistan's attack, that included drones and long-range missiles, were failed all thanks to the Indian military's elaborate air defence grid. India's air defence grid explained The Indian Army said that the Golden Temple was one of the primary targets in what officials are calling a "massive air assault" launched by Pakistan in the early hours of May 8. The Army demonstrated how Indian Air Defence systems, including the AKASH missile system, L-70 Air Defence Guns, saved the Temple.

Pakistan attempted target the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the nights of May 7-8 when India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan.&nbsp;

From AKASH Missile System To L-70 Guns: Air defence grid Indian Army used to protect Golden Temple from Pak's attack

Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. In an interview with ANI, Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "The whole of Pakistan is within range." He stated that even if they relocate the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) from Rawalpindi to regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), they will have to "find a deep hole." India's offensive strikes during Operation Sindoor targeted key Pakistani airbases with precision, utilising loitering munitions to destroy high-value targets.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-army-pakistan-s-plan-to-hit-golden-temple-1747657402805">'Massive air assault with drones, long-range missiles': How Indian Army thwarted Pakistan’s plan to hit Golden Temple after Operation Sindoor</a> Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "I just like to say that India has an adequate arsenal of weapons to take on Pakistan right across its depth. So, from its broadest to its narrowest, wherever it is, the whole of Pakistan is within range. We are absolutely capable, from our borders or even in depth, where we can take on the entire Pakistan. And the GHQ can move from Rawalpindi to KPK or wherever they want to move, but they are all within range, so they will have to really find a deep hole." Modern indigenous technology, including long-range drones and guided munitions, played a crucial role in the operation's success. Lt Gen D'Cunha further underscored that the armed forces' primary duty is protecting the nation's sovereignty and its people. "Our job is to protect our sovereignty, our people... So, I think that the very fact that we have been able to protect our motherland from this onslaught, which was aimed at causing a lot of problems in population centers and in our cantonments, the very fact that we have given this reassurance to our people, not only to our civil population... a lot of our own jawans, officers, wives were staying in cantonments. And they were also equally concerned about these drone attacks. And the very fact that we ensured that this did not manifest in any casualties, I am sure it not only made the soldier feel proud, it made the families feel proud. And finally, the population of India feel proud. I think that's the takeaway." India's Operation Sindoor showcased its preparedness in modern warfare, particularly in neutralising drones and other advanced technologies. The operation highlighted India's integrated command structures, enabling seamless coordination between different military branches. Operation Sindoor reflected India's 'Shishupala Doctrine', which involves exercising patience until a predefined threshold of provocation is crossed, followed by decisive action. The operation shifted from reactive defence to proactive security doctrine, showcasing India's willingness to take bold action against terrorism.&nbsp;

Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday, highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. In an interview with ANI, Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "The whole of Pakistan is within range." He stated that even if they relocate the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) from Rawalpindi to regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), they will have to "find a deep hole." India's offensive strikes during Operation Sindoor targeted key Pakistani airbases with precision, utilising loitering munitions to destroy high-value targets. Also read: 'Massive air assault with drones, long-range missiles': How Indian Army thwarted Pakistan’s plan to hit Golden Temple after Operation Sindoor Lt Gen D'Cunha said, "I just like to say that India has an adequate arsenal of weapons to take on Pakistan right across its depth. So, from its broadest to its narrowest, wherever it is, the whole of Pakistan is within range. We are absolutely capable, from our borders or even in depth, where we can take on the entire Pakistan. And the GHQ can move from Rawalpindi to KPK or wherever they want to move, but they are all within range, so they will have to really find a deep hole." Modern indigenous technology, including long-range drones and guided munitions, played a crucial role in the operation's success. Lt Gen D'Cunha further underscored that the armed forces' primary duty is protecting the nation's sovereignty and its people. "Our job is to protect our sovereignty, our people... So, I think that the very fact that we have been able to protect our motherland from this onslaught, which was aimed at causing a lot of problems in population centers and in our cantonments, the very fact that we have given this reassurance to our people, not only to our civil population... a lot of our own jawans, officers, wives were staying in cantonments. And they were also equally concerned about these drone attacks. And the very fact that we ensured that this did not manifest in any casualties, I am sure it not only made the soldier feel proud, it made the families feel proud. And finally, the population of India feel proud. I think that's the takeaway." India's Operation Sindoor showcased its preparedness in modern warfare, particularly in neutralising drones and other advanced technologies. The operation highlighted India's integrated command structures, enabling seamless coordination between different military branches. Operation Sindoor reflected India's 'Shishupala Doctrine', which involves exercising patience until a predefined threshold of provocation is crossed, followed by decisive action. The operation shifted from reactive defence to proactive security doctrine, showcasing India's willingness to take bold action against terrorism.

Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday, highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor | Relocating headquarters won't help, 'find a deep hole': DG Army Air Defence warns Pakistan

Hearing the petition of Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services over the Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan, the Delhi High Court said that "it is better to be safe than sorry." The High Court adjourned the matter till May 21. It also asked the Centre under which provisions did it revoke the security clearance to Celebi.&nbsp;On May 15, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked Celebi's security clearance, citing "national security."&nbsp;Hearing the petition &nbsp;over Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance,&nbsp;Celebi Aviation moved to court against the Centre. In its petition to the court, it said, “Mere rhetoric of national security without elaborating upon in what manner is an entity a threat to national security is unsustainable in law.” Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for the aviation firm.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/turkish-aviation-firm-celebi-goes-to-court-against-indian-govts-decision-of-revoking-clearance-calls-it-vague-9077612">Turkish aviation firm Celebi goes to court against Indian govt's decision of revoking clearance, calls it ‘vague’</a> Rohtagi said public perception cannot be used to take away employment. "We are not a rogue company," he said. "No reason mentioned, no opportunity of hearing given. It appears that it is because of public perception because the shareholding of this company is of Turkish nationals," he added. "My lords, there is a procedure that must be followed. One cannot trample my business with a two-line letter without notice," he said.&nbsp;"The rule is better safe than sorry," a single bench of justice Sachin Datta told Rohtagi.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boycottturkey-in-india-over-pakistan-support-how-will-it-affect-turkeys-tourism-what-numbers-say-jnu-jamia-9072497">#BoycottTurkey chorus grows in India: How will it affect Turkey's tourism and what numbers say | Check list of suspensions</a><h2>Centre's argument</h2>&nbsp;Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the petitioner deals with operations at airports. "Every such person knows the nook and cranny of aircraft and airports. Passenger's luggage is not cargo. All flights are passenger-cum-cargo," he said. "We are dealing with the most delicate subject of civil aviation and national security and sovereignty of the nation," he added.<h2>#BoycottTurkey</h2>&nbsp;After India’s Operation Sindoor, Ankara showed solidarity with Pakistan. Turkiye’s foreign affairs ministry condemned India’s “unprovoked aggression violating Pakistan’s sovereignty and killing innocent civilians”. It said Operation Sindoor raised the “risk of an all-out war.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will always side with the “<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-president-ergodan-continues-to-support-pakistan-as-indian-tourists-reject-travel-call-for-boycott-9069496">brotherly people of Pakistan in good and bad times”</a>. The calls for boycott grew stronger when India's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh revealed that the 300-400 drones sent by Pakistan across India’s bordering states were Turkish-made Songar drones. Joining the bandwagon of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-travel-companies-suspend-bookings-to-turkey-and-azerbaijan-9068194">boycotting Turkey</a> over their support to Pakistan, several Indian institutions and tour and travel companies have announced suspension or cancellation of their tie-ups with Turkey.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Delhi HC said that "it is better to be safe than sorry", while hearing Turkey-based company's plea over cancellation of its security clearance 

Hearing the petition of Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services over the Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance in the wake of Turkey's support to Pakistan, the Delhi High Court said that "it is better to be safe than sorry." The High Court adjourned the matter till May 21. It also asked the Centre under which provisions did it revoke the security clearance to Celebi. On May 15, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked Celebi's security clearance, citing "national security." Hearing the petition over Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance, Celebi Aviation moved to court against the Centre. In its petition to the court, it said, “Mere rhetoric of national security without elaborating upon in what manner is an entity a threat to national security is unsustainable in law.” Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for the aviation firm. Read More | Turkish aviation firm Celebi goes to court against Indian govt's decision of revoking clearance, calls it ‘vague’ Rohtagi said public perception cannot be used to take away employment. "We are not a rogue company," he said. "No reason mentioned, no opportunity of hearing given. It appears that it is because of public perception because the shareholding of this company is of Turkish nationals," he added. "My lords, there is a procedure that must be followed. One cannot trample my business with a two-line letter without notice," he said. "The rule is better safe than sorry," a single bench of justice Sachin Datta told Rohtagi. Read More | #BoycottTurkey chorus grows in India: How will it affect Turkey's tourism and what numbers say | Check list of suspensions Centre's argument Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the petitioner deals with operations at airports. "Every such person knows the nook and cranny of aircraft and airports. Passenger's luggage is not cargo. All flights are passenger-cum-cargo," he said. "We are dealing with the most delicate subject of civil aviation and national security and sovereignty of the nation," he added. #BoycottTurkey After India’s Operation Sindoor, Ankara showed solidarity with Pakistan. Turkiye’s foreign affairs ministry condemned India’s “unprovoked aggression violating Pakistan’s sovereignty and killing innocent civilians”. It said Operation Sindoor raised the “risk of an all-out war.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will always side with the “brotherly people of Pakistan in good and bad times”. The calls for boycott grew stronger when India's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh revealed that the 300-400 drones sent by Pakistan across India’s bordering states were Turkish-made Songar drones. Joining the bandwagon of boycotting Turkey over their support to Pakistan, several Indian institutions and tour and travel companies have announced suspension or cancellation of their tie-ups with Turkey.

Hearing the petition of Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services over the Centre's decision to revoke its security clearance, the Delhi High Court said that "it is better to be safe than sorry."

"Better safe than...': Delhi HC over Centre's action against Turkish aviation firm Celebi post India-Pakistan tensions

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence, had blamed the government and tourists after the dastardly Pahalgam attack in a video she is said to have posted on Instagram.&nbsp;The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert.&nbsp;She had uploaded the video on her Instagram handle, which has since been suspended, but several users have shared it on X.&nbsp;“Not just the government, this (attack) is the responsibility of every individual who visits these places … and should be watchful. I know J&amp;K has high security; there are Army and police personnel in every corner. If something like this has happened despite that then we are also at fault in some way. Perhaps we weren’t watchful (enough) … which is why this happened. We should be watchful and responsible,” she said.&nbsp;She also expressed shock that some individuals may have supported or assisted the terrorists involved in the attack.“If anyone is supporting these terrorists, then we are not Indian. If we are corrupt or wrong, it is shocking. It’s wrong if anyone supported those terrorists. And we are responsible for that. Our government is also responsible because there was a security lapse,” she said.Malhotra was arrested after a crackdown was launched during which 11 individuals have been taken into custody so far for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Moreover, she was allegedly also in touch with Pakistani handlers during the blackouts when Operation Sindoor was at its peak. &nbsp;She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jyoti Malhotra on Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan ko chhod kar sabki hi galati hai, including the victims. <a href="https://t.co/3y93mfdzyZ">pic.twitter.com/3y93mfdzyZ</a>&mdash; Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) <a href="https://twitter.com/AsYouNotWish/status/1924043528222761173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence, had blamed the government and tourists after the dastardly Pahalgam attack in a video she is said to have posted on Instagram. The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert. She had uploaded the video on her Instagram handle, which has since been suspended, but several users have shared it on X. “Not just the government, this (attack) is the responsibility of every individual who visits these places … and should be watchful. I know J&K has high security; there are Army and police personnel in every corner. If something like this has happened despite that then we are also at fault in some way. Perhaps we weren’t watchful (enough) … which is why this happened. We should be watchful and responsible,” she said. She also expressed shock that some individuals may have supported or assisted the terrorists involved in the attack. “If anyone is supporting these terrorists, then we are not Indian. If we are corrupt or wrong, it is shocking. It’s wrong if anyone supported those terrorists. And we are responsible for that. Our government is also responsible because there was a security lapse,” she said. Malhotra was arrested after a crackdown was launched during which 11 individuals have been taken into custody so far for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Moreover, she was allegedly also in touch with Pakistani handlers during the blackouts when Operation Sindoor was at its peak. She had also visited Pahalgam just three months before terrorists linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) killed 26 civilians in a dastardly terror attack. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.

The video being widely circulated on social media now shows Malhotra suggesting that the terrorist attack was a consequence of smugness on the part of the government, civilians, and tourists, as she put blame on them for not staying alert.

Alleged spy Jyoti Malhotra blamed govt, tourists after Pahalgam attack? Video surfaces

Senior Indian Army officer Major General Kartik C Seshadri revealed on Monday that Pakistan attempted to strike the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and long-range missiles on the night of 7–8 May.The attack was described as retaliation to India’s recent Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces hit nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-who-is-shehzad-wahab-nabbed-for-spying-for-pakistan-1747654288199">Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan</a>The Army said Pakistan had no military targets and was likely to go after civilian and religious sites instead."Knowing that the Pak Army does not have any legitimate targets, we anticipated that they would target Indian military installations, civilian targets including religious places," said Major General Seshadri. "Of these, Golden Temple appeared to be the most prominent,” he added.<h2>Indian Army was prepared in advance</h2>According to the Army, they had already anticipated such a move and deployed additional air defence systems to protect the Golden Temple."We mobilised additional modern air defence assets to give a holistic air defence umbrella cover to Golden Temple," the officer said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-rahul-gandhi-s-jaishankar-pakistan-bjp-1747654088904">‘A crime, not a lapse’: Rahul Gandhi accuses S Jaishankar of tipping off Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, again - Here's what BJP said</a>The assault began in the early hours of 8 May, when Pakistan launched a major air offensive using drones and missiles under the cover of darkness."On 8th May early morning, in the hours of darkness, Pakistan carried out a massive air assault with unmanned aerial weapons, primarily drones and long-range missiles," Major General Seshadri said.<h2>Army intercepts and destroys all incoming threats</h2>Thanks to the Army’s preparation, no damage was caused to the Golden Temple or surrounding areas. All incoming drones and missiles were successfully neutralised by India’s air defence systems."We were fully prepared since we had anticipated this, and our braveheart and alert army air defence gunners thwarted Pakistan Army's nefarious designs and shot down all drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple," the officer said. "Thus, not allowing even a scratch to come on our holy Golden Temple.”The Indian Army later demonstrated how its air defence units, including the AKASH missile system and L-70 Air Defence Guns, effectively intercepted the airborne threats.<h2>Multiple Indian cities were also targeted</h2>The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj. Loud explosions were reported across Kashmir during the assault."These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems," said the Defence Ministry in a statement.<h2>Context: What triggered Operation Sindoor?</h2>India’s air strikes under Operation Sindoor came in response to a deadly terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. In a coordinated operation, Indian forces hit nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, triggering the retaliatory drone and missile strikes.

The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj.

Senior Indian Army officer Major General Kartik C Seshadri revealed on Monday that Pakistan attempted to strike the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and long-range missiles on the night of 7–8 May. The attack was described as retaliation to India’s recent Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces hit nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan The Army said Pakistan had no military targets and was likely to go after civilian and religious sites instead. "Knowing that the Pak Army does not have any legitimate targets, we anticipated that they would target Indian military installations, civilian targets including religious places," said Major General Seshadri. "Of these, Golden Temple appeared to be the most prominent,” he added. Indian Army was prepared in advance According to the Army, they had already anticipated such a move and deployed additional air defence systems to protect the Golden Temple. "We mobilised additional modern air defence assets to give a holistic air defence umbrella cover to Golden Temple," the officer said. Also read: ‘A crime, not a lapse’: Rahul Gandhi accuses S Jaishankar of tipping off Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, again - Here's what BJP said The assault began in the early hours of 8 May, when Pakistan launched a major air offensive using drones and missiles under the cover of darkness. "On 8th May early morning, in the hours of darkness, Pakistan carried out a massive air assault with unmanned aerial weapons, primarily drones and long-range missiles," Major General Seshadri said. Army intercepts and destroys all incoming threats Thanks to the Army’s preparation, no damage was caused to the Golden Temple or surrounding areas. All incoming drones and missiles were successfully neutralised by India’s air defence systems. "We were fully prepared since we had anticipated this, and our braveheart and alert army air defence gunners thwarted Pakistan Army's nefarious designs and shot down all drones and missiles targeted at the Golden Temple," the officer said. "Thus, not allowing even a scratch to come on our holy Golden Temple.” The Indian Army later demonstrated how its air defence units, including the AKASH missile system and L-70 Air Defence Guns, effectively intercepted the airborne threats. Multiple Indian cities were also targeted The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj. Loud explosions were reported across Kashmir during the assault. "These were neutralised by the Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems," said the Defence Ministry in a statement. Context: What triggered Operation Sindoor? India’s air strikes under Operation Sindoor came in response to a deadly terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. In a coordinated operation, Indian forces hit nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, triggering the retaliatory drone and missile strikes.

The Ministry of Defence had earlier confirmed that the attack was aimed not only at the Golden Temple but also at several other Indian cities and military locations. These included Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Bhuj.

'Massive air assault with drones, long-range missiles': How Indian Army thwarted Pakistan’s plan to hit Golden Temple after Operation Sindoor

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).&nbsp;The accused was taken into custody from Moradabad on Saturday. This comes amid a nationwide crackdown on people, who have been accused of spying for neighbouring Pakistan. The list includes content creators and social media influencers, among others.&nbsp;Who is Shehzad Wahab?&nbsp;According to the police, he would illegally transport goods across the border, which included cosmetics, spices, clothes and other items.&nbsp;Through trade, Wahab is said to have been in touch with Pakistani operatives. Officials have said he helped transfer money to Pakistani handlers in India. He is also suspected to recruiting more people from Rampur and across Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He has been further accused of sending people to Pakistan through the smuggling route with the operatives supporting him in the process. Investigation in this regard is underway.&nbsp;In a nationwide crackdown, the government has nabbed many linked to Pakistani operatives. The list includes, YouTubers and other social media content creators. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from Kangarka village of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested on charges of spying.&nbsp;

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh ATS has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's ISI.


An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The accused was taken into custody from Moradabad on Saturday. This comes amid a nationwide crackdown on people, who have been accused of spying for neighbouring Pakistan. The list includes content creators and social media influencers, among others. Who is Shehzad Wahab? According to the police, he would illegally transport goods across the border, which included cosmetics, spices, clothes and other items. Through trade, Wahab is said to have been in touch with Pakistani operatives. Officials have said he helped transfer money to Pakistani handlers in India. He is also suspected to recruiting more people from Rampur and across Uttar Pradesh. He has been further accused of sending people to Pakistan through the smuggling route with the operatives supporting him in the process. Investigation in this regard is underway. In a nationwide crackdown, the government has nabbed many linked to Pakistani operatives. The list includes, YouTubers and other social media content creators. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from Kangarka village of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested on charges of spying.

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh ATS has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's ISI.

Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again targeted External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. Gandhi said this act was not merely a mistake, but a “crime”.Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pakistani-spy-network-busted-in-haryana-s-nuh-1747642199409">Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh</a>The Congress MP did not stop there. In another post, he wrote, “So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EAM Jaishankar’s silence isn’t just telling — it’s damning. So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth. <a href="https://t.co/izn4LmBGJZ">https://t.co/izn4LmBGJZ</a>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1924350133598400938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What the video clip shows</h2>The video Gandhi shared showed Dr Jaishankar saying, “At the start of the operation, we have sent a message to Pakistan, saying we are striking at infrastructure and we are not striking at the military, so the military has an option of standing out and not interfering in this process. They chose not to take good advice.”Gandhi has used this statement to allege that the government compromised India's security by warning the enemy in advance.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-will-indian-eam-jaishankar-discuss-on-his-6-day-visit-to-netherlands-denmark-germany-1747645905189">What will Indian EAM Jaishankar discuss on his 6-day visit to Netherlands, Denmark &amp; Germany?</a><h2>Congress questions Jaishankar's intent</h2>Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also criticised Jaishankar in a press conference. He claimed the minister's act was not diplomacy but something more serious. “This is not diplomacy, this is espionage. Everyone heard what the External Affairs Minister said. A cover-up is being done,” he alleged.Khera went further to question whether this “warning” allowed terrorists like Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed to flee their hideouts. “This statement suggests that the terrorists must have fled their bases. Prime Minister Modi and the External Affairs Minister must answer why this was done,” he said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-army-displays-pakistani-missile-debris-watch-1747647949093">Operation Sindoor: Indian Army displays Pakistani missile debris. Watch</a><h2>Government pushes back, says facts are being twisted</h2>The Ministry of External Affairs responded firmly, saying Jaishankar’s words were being taken out of context. A government statement clarified, “EAM had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Op Sindoor's commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement.”Backing this version, the Defence Ministry referred to a statement made by Lt General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations. Ghai had said, “Even though we did attempt to reach out and communicate our compulsions to strike at the heart of terror to my counterpart in the immediate wake of Operation Sindoor, the request was brusquely turned down with an intimation that a severe response was inevitable and in the offing. We were, of course, prepared.”<h2>PIB flags Gandhi’s claim as misleading</h2>The government’s fact-checking arm, PIB FactCheck, said that the claims being made about Jaishankar’s remarks were false. “The social media post falsely implies from External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar's statement that India informed Pakistan before the start of Operation Sindoor. EAM is being misquoted and he has not made this statement,” it said, warning people to stay alert and not fall for misleading content.

Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again targeted External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. Gandhi said this act was not merely a mistake, but a “crime”. Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?” Also read: Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh The Congress MP did not stop there. In another post, he wrote, “So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.”

Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”

‘A crime, not a lapse’: Rahul Gandhi accuses S Jaishankar of tipping off Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, again - Here's what BJP said

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission.&nbsp;Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from the village Kangarka of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested over charges of spying.&nbsp;Singh was allegedly sending information about Patiala military can't through WhatsApp video and calls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-was-being-groomed-by-pakistani-spies-as-an-asset-says-hisar-sp-1747634467150">Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP</a>&nbsp;YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing.&nbsp;He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;SP Shashank Kumar said, "Modern warfare is not fought on the border alone. The modus operandi of PIOs try to recruit social media influencers and push their soft narratives."&nbsp;He added, "During Operation Sindoor, she was in touch with the PIOs, but she did not have any direct access to military information. We are looking to seize her phone and laptop to trace details. The travel details and other finances and also being looked into.&nbsp;He alerted youngsters to not fall into the trap of such propaganda, which has larger ramifications. He urged people to not fall for these traps, as they would not know what they are getting into. He asked citizens to be cautious about who they are interacting with even on social media&nbsp;

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh.

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from the village Kangarka of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested over charges of spying. Singh was allegedly sending information about Patiala military can't through WhatsApp video and calls. Also read: Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing. He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan SP Shashank Kumar said, "Modern warfare is not fought on the border alone. The modus operandi of PIOs try to recruit social media influencers and push their soft narratives." He added, "During Operation Sindoor, she was in touch with the PIOs, but she did not have any direct access to military information. We are looking to seize her phone and laptop to trace details. The travel details and other finances and also being looked into. He alerted youngsters to not fall into the trap of such propaganda, which has larger ramifications. He urged people to not fall for these traps, as they would not know what they are getting into. He asked citizens to be cautious about who they are interacting with even on social media

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. The two suspects were identified as Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh.&nbsp;DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav took to his social media account; he wrote, "Gurdaspur Police thwarts an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two persons involved in leaking sensitive military information. On 15th May, credible intelligence inputs indicated that Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh were engaged in sharing classified details related to Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, &amp; Jammu and Kashmir - with Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI."&nbsp;"Acting swiftly, the police have arrested both suspects. Forensic examination of their mobile phones has confirmed the intelligence inputs. The police team has also recovered 3 mobile phones and 8 live cartridges (.30 bore) from their possession. Preliminary findings establish that the accused were in direct contact with ISI handlers and had transmitted critical information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at PS Dorangala," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission.&nbsp;YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing.&nbsp;He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established.&nbsp;Another content creator named Priyanka Senapati has also been called for questioning, as she was in touch with Malhotra, with whom she has travelled across the country and to Kartarpur.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. 

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. The two suspects were identified as Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav took to his social media account; he wrote, "Gurdaspur Police thwarts an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two persons involved in leaking sensitive military information. On 15th May, credible intelligence inputs indicated that Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh were engaged in sharing classified details related to Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, & Jammu and Kashmir - with Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI." "Acting swiftly, the police have arrested both suspects. Forensic examination of their mobile phones has confirmed the intelligence inputs. The police team has also recovered 3 mobile phones and 8 live cartridges (.30 bore) from their possession. Preliminary findings establish that the accused were in direct contact with ISI handlers and had transmitted critical information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at PS Dorangala," he added. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission. YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing. He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established. Another content creator named Priyanka Senapati has also been called for questioning, as she was in touch with Malhotra, with whom she has travelled across the country and to Kartarpur.

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;

Two arrested in Punjab for sharing military information during Operation Sindoor with Pakistan

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. When the BJP-led government chose Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to lead the delegation, Islamabad said &nbsp;Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead Pakistan's delegation.&nbsp;Since the announcement of Zardari's name, internet can't stop but compare the two politicians. Netizens, especially Pakistanis, went against their own government and seemed siding with the Indian politician over cheering for Zardari. In a shared video on the social media platform X, a Pakistani journalist listed down the achievements of Tharoor and how he is a "self-made" man, whereas Zardari was born with a "golden spoon".&nbsp;"Pakistan's government has launched Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to counter Dr Shashi Tharoor, an MP in India and a leader of the Congress Party," the TV commentator was heard saying.&nbsp;"A day before I had said that the Narendra Modi-led government has chosen Dr Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation, which will visit nations to brief about terrorism of Pakistan. Now, let's analyse the personalities of both leaders to understand what are their missions and how successful they will be," the journalist said.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🙏🏼 <a href="https://t.co/nuod4lsECG">https://t.co/nuod4lsECG</a>&mdash; Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShashiTharoor/status/1924129725426946291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Dr Shashi Tharoor is a foreign policy hawk. He has been on positions like state minister of foreign affairs, union foreign minister, and before these positions, he has been associated with foreign policy. He has also worked in the United Nations (UN) for a long time...," he continued.&nbsp;"Currently, his age is around 70 years. He is the author of multiple books, he has interaction with the media across the world. On the other hand, our Bilawal Zardari is almost 37-year-old, he has studied from the Oxford University, speaks very good English. Unlike Dr Shashi Tharoor, who is a self-made man, Bilawal Zardari was born with a golden spoon studded with diamonds. There's absolutely no struggle in his life. He never had to struggle for education, money, political career, he was launched by his father," he added.&nbsp;"If his father had no ties in politics, then may be Bilawal Zardari won't even get elected from a constituency," the journalist said.&nbsp;How internet, especially Pakistanis, reacted&nbsp;"It’s such a low bar to compare Tharoor with Bilawal!" an X user wrote.&nbsp;"Shashi Tharoor is one of the great minds of India. Meanwhile, baby Bilawal cannot walk, speak or even think. How will he handle Shashi?" another wrote.&nbsp;"There is no comparison between Baby Bilawal, a privileged guy with no talent versus Shashi," wrote a third one.&nbsp;"Tasking Bilawal Bhutto against Shashi Tharoor! Are we just messing up our own case? India sent their best, even from the opposition, to present their case. Why are we sending back the same leaders again and again who’ve already failed?" an X user questioned.&nbsp;

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. 

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. When the BJP-led government chose Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to lead the delegation, Islamabad said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead Pakistan's delegation. Since the announcement of Zardari's name, internet can't stop but compare the two politicians. Netizens, especially Pakistanis, went against their own government and seemed siding with the Indian politician over cheering for Zardari. In a shared video on the social media platform X, a Pakistani journalist listed down the achievements of Tharoor and how he is a "self-made" man, whereas Zardari was born with a "golden spoon". "Pakistan's government has launched Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to counter Dr Shashi Tharoor, an MP in India and a leader of the Congress Party," the TV commentator was heard saying. "A day before I had said that the Narendra Modi-led government has chosen Dr Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation, which will visit nations to brief about terrorism of Pakistan. Now, let's analyse the personalities of both leaders to understand what are their missions and how successful they will be," the journalist said.

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation.&nbsp;

Tharoor vs Bilawal? Pakistanis say their govt messing up 'own case' by sending Zardari against Congress leader

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