Satellite images from Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat, are being circulated online with claims highlighting dark patches on them as damage sustained during the Pakistan attack.&nbsp; The image was first produced on May 12, 2025. However, on closely observing, it can be seen that those are shadows of clouds that resulted in the discolouration of the ground.&nbsp;
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While there is no official confirmation from the official authority. The image itself has gained attention online in the growing debate around Operation Sindoor and the four-day clash that engulfed the nuclear-armed neighbouring nations.
There had been an information war as both countries engaged in claims and counterclaims.
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Even though Pakistan claimed victory among its citizens, satellite imagery reflects damages incurred by Pakistan were more serious to its military and terrorist infrastructure.
Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat&rsquo;s Kutch district. It is positioned near the Sir Creek area. Its proximity to the border makes it a strategic location for forward activity.&nbsp;
The recent circulation of the image has reached the news feeds of many Indians. Many tried to debunk the claim. Damien Symon (@detresfa_,) an analyst with an open source intelligence network (OSINT), weighed in on the debate.&nbsp;
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"A new image of Naliya Airbase in India, dated 12 May 2025, is being circulated highlighting the darkening of soil around the runway as damage, however,r verification of the image reveals a shadow of a cloud overhead as the reason behind this apparent discolouration on the ground," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The Pakistan military claimed it hit at least two dozen military installations and air bases; however, those claims had not been substantiated with visual proof. The Indian military said it had targeted 11 military bases and 9 terrorist infrastructure which were substantiated by evidence.
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Learn about the strategic importance of Naliya Airbase near the Sir Creek area and how its proximity to the border impacts military activities. India News

Satellite images from Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat, are being circulated online with claims highlighting dark patches on them as damage sustained during the Pakistan attack. The image was first produced on May 12, 2025. However, on closely observing, it can be seen that those are shadows of clouds that resulted in the discolouration of the ground. Also read: Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak-local media also fact-checks his false claim While there is no official confirmation from the official authority. The image itself has gained attention online in the growing debate around Operation Sindoor and the four-day clash that engulfed the nuclear-armed neighbouring nations. There had been an information war as both countries engaged in claims and counterclaims. Also read: These two Indian states have a higher GDP than Pakistan! Know all about it Even though Pakistan claimed victory among its citizens, satellite imagery reflects damages incurred by Pakistan were more serious to its military and terrorist infrastructure. Naliya Airbase, located in Gujarat’s Kutch district. It is positioned near the Sir Creek area. Its proximity to the border makes it a strategic location for forward activity. The recent circulation of the image has reached the news feeds of many Indians. Many tried to debunk the claim. Damien Symon (@detresfa_,) an analyst with an open source intelligence network (OSINT), weighed in on the debate. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India’s BrahMos missile "A new image of Naliya Airbase in India, dated 12 May 2025, is being circulated highlighting the darkening of soil around the runway as damage, however,r verification of the image reveals a shadow of a cloud overhead as the reason behind this apparent discolouration on the ground," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The Pakistan military claimed it hit at least two dozen military installations and air bases; however, those claims had not been substantiated with visual proof. The Indian military said it had targeted 11 military bases and 9 terrorist infrastructure which were substantiated by evidence. Also read: Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India’s BrahMos missile

Satellite image of Naliya airbase is falsely circulated as being damaged during Pakistan attack

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar fell for a fake news report, while he was praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate, as he claimed that the UK-based Telegraph newspaper wrote "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies."

India-Pak Ceasefire: Pak's Ishaq Dar Faces Scrutiny Over Fake News Claim, Pak Media Fact-Checks

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishaq-dar">Ishaq Dar</a>&nbsp;fell for a fake news report, while he was praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate, as he claimed that the UK-based Telegraph newspaper wrote "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies."
However, it turned out to be embarrassing for him, as he cited a fake news headline, which was AI-created and was being shared on social media.&nbsp;
Not just India's Press Information Bureau&rsquo;s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false".
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<h2>PIB fact check reveals</h2>
The PIB factcheck unit revealed that an image has been circulating on social media, claiming to show the front page of UK-based newspaper "The Daily Telegraph", featuring a headline, "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies&rdquo;.&nbsp;
The image was AI-generated and the claim made in the picture was fake, PIB stated in a post on X.
"The image being circulated is AI-generated. The Daily Telegraph has NEVER carried any such article," PIB Factcheck stated.&nbsp;
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An image circulating on social media claims to show the front page of UK-based newspaper The Daily Telegraph, featuring a headline that reads: "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies&rdquo; dated 10th May 2025<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PIBFactCheck?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PIBFactCheck</a> ✔️This claim is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/false?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#false</a> ✔️The image being&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/8hxskb5aM4">pic.twitter.com/8hxskb5aM4</a>
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<h2>Pakistan-media fact-checks it&nbsp;</h2>
Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper's iVerify team also fact-checked Ishaq Dar's claim and revealed that the Daily Telegraph has not published any such report.&nbsp;
It stated that the information shared by Pakistan's deputy PM was "false" and The Daily Telegraph has not published any such report suggesting Pakistan Air Force as the "King of the Skies".
<h2>BJP leader calls it "head scratchingly stupid"</h2>
Following the fact checks, BJP leader, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X, calling it "head scratchingly stupid stuff from Paks overfed, overmedalled Generals."
Further, he also took Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi into the spat, saying that apart from Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi's Congress operates on the sole promise that people are fools.
"I have said this before and cant help say this again - Apart from Pak Army, only one other organizatn operates on sole premise of "people are fools so lets just lie" - that is Rahuls Congress," he added.&nbsp;
BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya also joined Chandrashekar and said Pakistan&rsquo;s propaganda is quickly falling apart, exposing a web of lies and desperation.
"In a blatant attempt to save face, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar misled the country&rsquo;s Senate by claiming that The Telegraph had declared the Pakistan Air Force as the &ldquo;Undisputed King of the Skies.&rdquo; The claim was so outrageous that even Dawn, Pakistan&rsquo;s own leading newspaper, felt compelled to fact-check and debunk it," he said.&nbsp;
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Not just India's Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false". India news pakistan

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar fell for a fake news report, while he was praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate, as he claimed that the UK-based Telegraph newspaper wrote "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies." However, it turned out to be embarrassing for him, as he cited a fake news headline, which was AI-created and was being shared on social media. Not just India's Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false". Also read: WION Updates on Fake News | Indian govt fact-checks AI-generated video of EAM Jaishankar apologising PIB fact check reveals The PIB factcheck unit revealed that an image has been circulating on social media, claiming to show the front page of UK-based newspaper "The Daily Telegraph", featuring a headline, "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies”. The image was AI-generated and the claim made in the picture was fake, PIB stated in a post on X. "The image being circulated is AI-generated. The Daily Telegraph has NEVER carried any such article," PIB Factcheck stated. Also read: Are you receiving updates from NSA Ajit Doval's Facebook account? PIB Fact checks viral posts amid Indo-Pak tensions An image circulating on social media claims to show the front page of UK-based newspaper The Daily Telegraph, featuring a headline that reads: "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies” dated 10th May 2025#PIBFactCheck ✔️This claim is #false ✔️The image being… pic.twitter.com/8hxskb5aM4 — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 16, 2025 Pakistan-media fact-checks it Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper's iVerify team also fact-checked Ishaq Dar's claim and revealed that the Daily Telegraph has not published any such report. It stated that the information shared by Pakistan's deputy PM was "false" and The Daily Telegraph has not published any such report suggesting Pakistan Air Force as the "King of the Skies". BJP leader calls it "head scratchingly stupid" Following the fact checks, BJP leader, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X, calling it "head scratchingly stupid stuff from Paks overfed, overmedalled Generals." Further, he also took Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi into the spat, saying that apart from Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi's Congress operates on the sole promise that people are fools. "I have said this before and cant help say this again - Apart from Pak Army, only one other organizatn operates on sole premise of "people are fools so lets just lie" - that is Rahuls Congress," he added. BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya also joined Chandrashekar and said Pakistan’s propaganda is quickly falling apart, exposing a web of lies and desperation. "In a blatant attempt to save face, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar misled the country’s Senate by claiming that The Telegraph had declared the Pakistan Air Force as the “Undisputed King of the Skies.” The claim was so outrageous that even Dawn, Pakistan’s own leading newspaper, felt compelled to fact-check and debunk it," he said. Also read: ATM closed for 2-3 days in India? PIB Fact Check reveals truth behind viral WhatsApp message amid Indo-Pak tensions

Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak-local media also fact-checks his false claim

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Days after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistans">Pakistan's</a> terror attack in Pahalgam, a former Pentagon official said that Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a "scared dog".&nbsp;
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said that India targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with precision, adding that it was able to blunt Pakistan's response.&nbsp;
"India won this both diplomatically and militarily. The reason why India won diplomatically is that all attention is now on Pakistan's terrorist sponsorship, Rubin said, while speaking to the news agency ANI.&nbsp;
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"Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a scared dog with its tail between its legs" after India put their airfields out of commission, Rubin said.&nbsp;
He added that Pakistan cannot run away from the reality that it &ldquo;lost very, very badly&rdquo;.
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<h2>Pakistani army attending terrorists' funeral</h2>
The official further noted that the Pakistani officials attended the funeral of terrorists, which shows that there is no difference between a terrorist and a member of Pakistani armed forces.&nbsp;
"The fact that Pakistani officers in uniform attended the funeral of terrorists shows that there is no differentiation between a terrorist and a member of the ISI or the Pakistani armed forces. Basically, the world is going to demand that Pakistan extract the rot from its own system," he said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Diplomatically, India changed the conversation, militarily, Pakistan is shocked,&rdquo; he added.
He continued to slam Pakistan and said that they every time start the war and yet convince themselves that somehow they won.&nbsp;
"Pakistan has started every single war with India and yet convinced itself that somehow it has won. It's going to be very different...to convince themselves that they won this 4-day war," he said.
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Former Pentagon official said that India targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan with precision, adding that it was able to blunt Pakistan's response. WORLD india news

Days after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to Pakistan's terror attack in Pahalgam, a former Pentagon official said that Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a "scared dog". Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said that India targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with precision, adding that it was able to blunt Pakistan's response. "India won this both diplomatically and militarily. The reason why India won diplomatically is that all attention is now on Pakistan's terrorist sponsorship, Rubin said, while speaking to the news agency ANI. Also read: 'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy "Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a scared dog with its tail between its legs" after India put their airfields out of commission, Rubin said. He added that Pakistan cannot run away from the reality that it “lost very, very badly”. Also read: Turkey under fire for siding with Pakistan, Indian govt revokes security clearance for Turkey's Celebi Airport Services Pakistani army attending terrorists' funeral The official further noted that the Pakistani officials attended the funeral of terrorists, which shows that there is no difference between a terrorist and a member of Pakistani armed forces. "The fact that Pakistani officers in uniform attended the funeral of terrorists shows that there is no differentiation between a terrorist and a member of the ISI or the Pakistani armed forces. Basically, the world is going to demand that Pakistan extract the rot from its own system," he said. “Diplomatically, India changed the conversation, militarily, Pakistan is shocked,” he added. He continued to slam Pakistan and said that they every time start the war and yet convince themselves that somehow they won. "Pakistan has started every single war with India and yet convinced itself that somehow it has won. It's going to be very different...to convince themselves that they won this 4-day war," he said. Also read: Operation Sindoor: How made-in-India weapons led the charge during strikes against Pakistan

'Ran like a scared dog': Ex-Pentagon official slams Pakistan, says it 'lost very badly' and India won 'diplomatically, militarily'

Joining the bandwagon of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-travel-companies-suspend-bookings-to-turkey-and-azerbaijan-9068194" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">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. Moreover, India has cancelled security clearance for the Turkish firm that handles the lion's share of services at nine major airports in India.
<h2>Why did the #BoycottTurkey calls start?</h2>
After India&rsquo;s Operation Sindoor, Ankara showed solidarity with Pakistan. Turkiye&rsquo;s foreign affairs ministry condemned India&rsquo;s &ldquo;unprovoked aggression violating Pakistan&rsquo;s sovereignty and killing innocent civilians&rdquo;. It said Operation Sindoor raised the &ldquo;risk of an all-out war.&rdquo; Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will always side with the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-president-ergodan-continues-to-support-pakistan-as-indian-tourists-reject-travel-call-for-boycott-9069496" rel="dofollow">brotherly people of Pakistan in good and bad times&rdquo;</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&rsquo;s bordering states were Turkish-made Songar drones.
<h2>List of institutions and travel companies who have announced #BoycottTurkey</h2>
<ol>
<li>Travel platform EaseMyTrip issued an advisory, asking travellers to visit Turkey and Azerbaijan only if absolutely necessary. Its founder and chairman, Nishant Pittie, said, &ldquo;As Turkey and Azerbaijan have shown support for Pakistan, we strongly recommend visiting only if absolutely necessary.&rdquo; </li>
<li><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/boycott-turkey-jnu-suspends-agreement-with-inonu-university-amid-recep-tayyip-erdogans-support-for-pakistan-9068846" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)</a> on May 14 (Wednesday) cancelled an agreement with Turkey's Inonu University citing "national security". JNU said in a statement that it "stands with the Nation. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/boycott-turkey-after-jnu-jamia-millia-islamia-suspends-mou-with-all-turkish-affiliated-institutions-9072096" rel="dofollow">Jamia Millia Islamia</a> suspended all Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of T&uuml;rkiye with immediate effect. </li>
<li>Indian travel brand Go Homestays announced the end of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, citing the airline&rsquo;s association with Pakistan which has taken a &ldquo;hostile&rdquo; position towards India. </li>
<li>Cox &amp; Kings said it will temporarily stop all new travel offerings to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkey. </li>
<li>Goa Villas, a villa rentals aggregator, declared that it will not offer accommodation to Turkish citizens. </li>
<li>Ixigo, a travel and booking platform stated that it suspended all flights and hotel bookings for Turkey, Azerbaijan and China.</li>
<li>The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) called upon Indian traders and citizens to completely boycott travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan. </li>
<li>The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), which represents workers, technicians, artists, and professionals of the Indian film industry, announced a complete ban on Turkey for shooting films and cultural collaborations. </li>
<li>Himachal Apple Grovers Society wrote to PM Modi requesting a ban on importing apple from Turkey. </li>
<li>Pune fruit traders announced boycotting apples imported from Turkey. A local trader also claimed that he received a threatening voice message from Pakistan after boycott announcement. </li>
<li>Maulana Azad National Urdu University announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkey with immediate effect.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Will it affect Turkey's tourism: What numbers say?</h2>
According to Turkey&rsquo;s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 3,30,000 Indians travelled to the country last year, compared to 119,503 arrivals in 2014. This resulted in a massive hike in Turkey&rsquo;s tourism revenue that reached an all-time high of $61.1 billion in 2024, an 8.3 per cent increase from the year before. Moreover, there are currently around 3,000 estimated Indian nationals in Turkey, including 200 students. Thus, India has reportedly emerged as the fourth-largest tourist source for Turkiye.
India's exports to Turkey stood at USD 5.2 billion during Apr-Feb 2024-25 as against USD 6.65 billion in 2023-24. It accounts for only about 1.5 per cent of India's total exports of USD 437 billion. The exports include: mineral fuels and oil (USD 960 million in 2023-24); electrical machinery and equipment; auto and its parts; organic chemicals; pharma products; tanning and dyeing items; plastic, rubber; cotton; man-made fibres and filaments, iron and steel.
India's imports from Turkey was USD 2.84 billion during Apr-Feb 2024-25 as against USD 3.78 billion in 2023-24. It accounts for only about 0.5 per cent of India's total imports of USD 720 billion. The imports include: different types of marbles (blocks and slabs); fresh apples (about USD 10 million), gold, vegetables, lime and cement; mineral oil (USD 1.81 billion in 2023-24); chemicals; natural or cultured pearls; iron and steel.
With calls for boycott, business leaders say that Turkey's tourism will be affected more than how Maldives was affected after its boycott last year over anti-India statements.&nbsp;

World, India News | #BoycottTurkey calls are growing in the country. Here's a list of companies and universities that have announced a suspension of their ties with Turkey. How it will affect Ankara

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. Moreover, India has cancelled security clearance for the Turkish firm that handles the lion's share of services at nine major airports in India. Why did the #BoycottTurkey calls start? 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. List of institutions and travel companies who have announced #BoycottTurkey Travel platform EaseMyTrip issued an advisory, asking travellers to visit Turkey and Azerbaijan only if absolutely necessary. Its founder and chairman, Nishant Pittie, said, “As Turkey and Azerbaijan have shown support for Pakistan, we strongly recommend visiting only if absolutely necessary.” Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on May 14 (Wednesday) cancelled an agreement with Turkey's Inonu University citing "national security". JNU said in a statement that it "stands with the Nation. Jamia Millia Islamia suspended all Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with any institution affiliated with the Government of the Republic of Türkiye with immediate effect. Indian travel brand Go Homestays announced the end of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, citing the airline’s association with Pakistan which has taken a “hostile” position towards India. Cox & Kings said it will temporarily stop all new travel offerings to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkey. Goa Villas, a villa rentals aggregator, declared that it will not offer accommodation to Turkish citizens. Ixigo, a travel and booking platform stated that it suspended all flights and hotel bookings for Turkey, Azerbaijan and China. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) called upon Indian traders and citizens to completely boycott travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), which represents workers, technicians, artists, and professionals of the Indian film industry, announced a complete ban on Turkey for shooting films and cultural collaborations. Himachal Apple Grovers Society wrote to PM Modi requesting a ban on importing apple from Turkey. Pune fruit traders announced boycotting apples imported from Turkey. A local trader also claimed that he received a threatening voice message from Pakistan after boycott announcement. Maulana Azad National Urdu University announced the cancellation of its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yunus Emre Institute, Turkey with immediate effect. Will it affect Turkey's tourism: What numbers say? According to Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 3,30,000 Indians travelled to the country last year, compared to 119,503 arrivals in 2014. This resulted in a massive hike in Turkey’s tourism revenue that reached an all-time high of $61.1 billion in 2024, an 8.3 per cent increase from the year before. Moreover, there are currently around 3,000 estimated Indian nationals in Turkey, including 200 students. Thus, India has reportedly emerged as the fourth-largest tourist source for Turkiye. India's exports to Turkey stood at USD 5.2 billion during Apr-Feb 2024-25 as against USD 6.65 billion in 2023-24. It accounts for only about 1.5 per cent of India's total exports of USD 437 billion. The exports include: mineral fuels and oil (USD 960 million in 2023-24); electrical machinery and equipment; auto and its parts; organic chemicals; pharma products; tanning and dyeing items; plastic, rubber; cotton; man-made fibres and filaments, iron and steel. India's imports from Turkey was USD 2.84 billion during Apr-Feb 2024-25 as against USD 3.78 billion in 2023-24. It accounts for only about 0.5 per cent of India's total imports of USD 720 billion. The imports include: different types of marbles (blocks and slabs); fresh apples (about USD 10 million), gold, vegetables, lime and cement; mineral oil (USD 1.81 billion in 2023-24); chemicals; natural or cultured pearls; iron and steel. With calls for boycott, business leaders say that Turkey's tourism will be affected more than how Maldives was affected after its boycott last year over anti-India statements.

#BoycottTurkey chorus grows in India: How will it affect Turkey's tourism and what numbers say | Check list of suspensions

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan-ceasefire-0">India-Pakistan ceasefire</a> as he claimed a few days back. India, however, rejected the claims made by Trump, saying that the talks were held between the two nations' Director Generals of Military Operations.&nbsp;
During his visit to Qatar, Trump while addressing US soldiers and officials, flipped his stance on the India-Pakistan issue.&nbsp;
"I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile, and all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type, and we got it settled," he said.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mea-briefing-india-pakistan-jk-donald-trump-india-pakistan-ceasefire-operation-sindoor-live-9065048">&lsquo;Our policy has not changed&rsquo;: MEA says J&amp;K is 'bilateral issue' between India, Pakistan - Did India dismiss Trump&rsquo;s ceasefire claim?</a>
Noting the ongoing tariff issue, he then said that the US officials talked to India and Pakistan about trade.&nbsp;
"I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it's not settled, but I think it is settled, and we talked to them about trade. Let's do trade instead of, and Pakistan was very happy with that, and India was very happy with that, and I think they're on the way..." Trump added.
He further noted that India and Pakistan have been fighting for about "1000 years in all fairness". "So I said, you know. I could settle that up. I could settle; let me settle it up, and let's get them all together."
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"I'm not sure about settling. That's a tough one. They've been fighting for a long time... It was really going to be escalating out of control," Trump added.
On Tuesday, India directly rejected Trump's claims that the US brokered the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday (May 13) said that the ceasefire understanding was reached directly between the two countries without any third-party involvement.
Without naming Trump, Jaiswal said, &ldquo;We have a long-standing national position that any issues pertaining to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed.&rdquo;
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During his visit to Qatar, US President Donald Trump while addressing US soldiers and officials, flipped his stance on the India-Pakistan issue. WORLD india news pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire as he claimed a few days back. India, however, rejected the claims made by Trump, saying that the talks were held between the two nations' Director Generals of Military Operations. During his visit to Qatar, Trump while addressing US soldiers and officials, flipped his stance on the India-Pakistan issue. "I don't want to say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week, which was getting more and more hostile, and all of a sudden, you'll start seeing missiles of a different type, and we got it settled," he said. Also read: ‘Our policy has not changed’: MEA says J&K is 'bilateral issue' between India, Pakistan - Did India dismiss Trump’s ceasefire claim? Noting the ongoing tariff issue, he then said that the US officials talked to India and Pakistan about trade. "I hope I don't walk out of here and two days later find out that it's not settled, but I think it is settled, and we talked to them about trade. Let's do trade instead of, and Pakistan was very happy with that, and India was very happy with that, and I think they're on the way..." Trump added. He further noted that India and Pakistan have been fighting for about "1000 years in all fairness". "So I said, you know. I could settle that up. I could settle; let me settle it up, and let's get them all together." Also read: 'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy "I'm not sure about settling. That's a tough one. They've been fighting for a long time... It was really going to be escalating out of control," Trump added. On Tuesday, India directly rejected Trump's claims that the US brokered the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday (May 13) said that the ceasefire understanding was reached directly between the two countries without any third-party involvement. Without naming Trump, Jaiswal said, “We have a long-standing national position that any issues pertaining to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have to be addressed by India and Pakistan bilaterally. That stated policy has not changed.” Also read: Trump welcomed in UAE with traditional 'hair flip' Al-Ayyala dance: Here's more about it | WATCH

'Don't want to say I did...': Trump takes U-turn on mediating India-Pak ceasefire claim

Three terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed on Thursday in a gunfight with the security forces in Nader village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

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J&K: Rajnath Singh says Pak nuclear command should come under IAEA inspection regime

After three weeks of the India-Pakistan conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 15) sharply criticised Pakistan and its crippling economy, saying that the line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands.
During a speech in Jammu and Kashmir, India's defence minister slammed Pakistan for asking money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).&nbsp;
"What can I say about Pakistan," Rajnath Singh said. "After begging and begging, that country is in such a position that you can say that the line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands."
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This comes right after the IMF's fresh disbursement of $1.023 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), raising the total disbursed amount under the current programme to approximately $2.1 billion.&nbsp;
Singh continued to bash Pakistan, saying, "You must have heard, they once again went to the International Monetary Fund to ask for money, while India is among those countries that fund the IMF to help poor countries."
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The decision by the IMF to release funds came despite India raising objections to it, stating that the funds could be misused for state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. New Delhi abstained from voting at the crucial meeting just a few days after it launched <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>.&nbsp;
India raised concerns about the efficacy of the IMF programmes regarding Pakistan and cited its poor track record. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement, "Pakistan has been a prolonged borrower from the IMF, with a very poor track record of implementation and of adherence to the IMF's program conditions."
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/defence-minister-rajanath-singh-visits-jammu-and-kashmir-for-first-time-since-operation-sindoor-9070712">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir for first time since Operation Sindoor</a>

During a speech in Jammu and Kashmir, India's defence minister slammed Pakistan for asking money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). India news pakistan

After three weeks of the India-Pakistan conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 15) sharply criticised Pakistan and its crippling economy, saying that the line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands. During a speech in Jammu and Kashmir, India's defence minister slammed Pakistan for asking money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). "What can I say about Pakistan," Rajnath Singh said. "After begging and begging, that country is in such a position that you can say that the line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands." Also read: Are nuclear weapons safe with a 'rogue' nation like Pakistan, questions Defence Minister Rajnath Singh This comes right after the IMF's fresh disbursement of $1.023 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), raising the total disbursed amount under the current programme to approximately $2.1 billion. Singh continued to bash Pakistan, saying, "You must have heard, they once again went to the International Monetary Fund to ask for money, while India is among those countries that fund the IMF to help poor countries." Also read: Indo-Pak war: Omar Abdullah slams IMF for 'essentialy reimbursing' Pakistan for devastating J&K The decision by the IMF to release funds came despite India raising objections to it, stating that the funds could be misused for state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. New Delhi abstained from voting at the crucial meeting just a few days after it launched Operation Sindoor. India raised concerns about the efficacy of the IMF programmes regarding Pakistan and cited its poor track record. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement, "Pakistan has been a prolonged borrower from the IMF, with a very poor track record of implementation and of adherence to the IMF's program conditions." Also read: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir for first time since Operation Sindoor

'Line of beggars begins wherever Pakistan stands': India's defence minister slams Pak for IMF bailouts amid crippling economy

With boycott calls for Turkey rising each day in India, shooting in picturesque country now remains uncertain. In the past several Bollywood movies were shot at the country's historical sites. Here are the 8 films which were filmed in the country.

Ek Tha Tiger to Dil Dhadakne Do: 8 Bollywood films shot at scenic locations of Turkey before Indo-Pak conflict

A eight year old student in Tamil Nadu's Karur has donated his personal savings to the Indian Army. The second-grade student saved his pocket money and small contributions from family members over the past 10 months with the intention of supporting the country's armed forces. His selfless act has touched the hearts of citizens of the country and his video has gone viral on social media.
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The donation was made in person at the Karur District Collector's office, where the boy arrived carrying a water tank-shaped money bank filled with coins and notes. &ldquo;I study in the second standard. I saved all my money to give to the army soldiers because I want to help those who protect us,&rdquo; the boy told the media outside the Collector's office.
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🚨 INSPIRING: An 8-year-old boy from a government school donates his savings of 10 months to the Indian Army! 🪖 This is not just a donation&mdash;it&rsquo;s a salute from the heart of a child. 🫡 True patriotism has no age. 🥹 Respect beyond words. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ceasefirevoilation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ceasefirevoilation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NuclearLeak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NuclearLeak</a> <a href="https://t.co/dqAXoh8uXr">pic.twitter.com/dqAXoh8uXr</a>
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As per reports,&nbsp;officials at the Collector's office did&nbsp;not disclose the amount of the donation publicly, but provided receipt and acknowledged the intent behind the gesture and lauded the little boy.
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People on social media has praised his act social media. One X user wrote, "No matter how much he has donated, I appreciate his ideology and his efforts.he made his parents proud at a very young age."

India News | A eight year old student in Tamil Nadu's Karur has donated his personal savings to the Indian Army.

A eight year old student in Tamil Nadu's Karur has donated his personal savings to the Indian Army. The second-grade student saved his pocket money and small contributions from family members over the past 10 months with the intention of supporting the country's armed forces. His selfless act has touched the hearts of citizens of the country and his video has gone viral on social media. Read More | Operation Sindoor: PM Modi highlights KEY strategic shift in India's approach to Pakistan: Know what they are The donation was made in person at the Karur District Collector's office, where the boy arrived carrying a water tank-shaped money bank filled with coins and notes. “I study in the second standard. I saved all my money to give to the army soldiers because I want to help those who protect us,” the boy told the media outside the Collector's office. Read More | Operation Sindoor: How Indian air strikes changed Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase (Check out pics) 🚨 INSPIRING: An 8-year-old boy from a government school donates his savings of 10 months to the Indian Army! 🪖 This is not just a donation—it’s a salute from the heart of a child. 🫡 True patriotism has no age. 🥹 Respect beyond words. #ceasefirevoilation #NuclearLeak pic.twitter.com/dqAXoh8uXr — Hinduism_and_Science (@Hinduism_sci) May 13, 2025 Read More | Operation Sindoor: Why India could be interested in Russia's S-500 defence system? Know its power, range, strike capabilities and more As per reports, officials at the Collector's office did not disclose the amount of the donation publicly, but provided receipt and acknowledged the intent behind the gesture and lauded the little boy. Read More | Operation Sindoor: Which Indian bases are home to Rafale fighter jets? People on social media has praised his act social media. One X user wrote, "No matter how much he has donated, I appreciate his ideology and his efforts.he made his parents proud at a very young age."

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