WION spoke to renowned war historian Tom Cooper who delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan and its defense forces, raising serious concerns about the Pakistan's preparedness and military resilience. Cooper went on to question the country's capability to protect its strategic nuclear installations. Watch in for more details!

War historian Tom Cooper says, 'Indian strikes dismantled Pak air defence system in 90 hours'

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India is willing to eliminate 100% of its tariffs on American goods. In an interview with Fox News, Trump called India one of the toughest markets for US businesses and cited it as an example of countries with high trade barriers. Watch this report to know more!

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India's national capital New Delhi is experiencing a respite from a spell of unusually hot weather this week a dust storm rains and a light hail storm in the afternoon brought down temperatures in many parts of the city on Saturday.

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The supreme court of India questioned a petition alleging the forced deportation of 43 Rohingya refugees. The court cited lack of evidence and dismissed the claim as unsubstantiated.

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<p>India Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday (May 17) drew similarities between India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a> and the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden by US forces in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While speaking at an event, Dhankhar referred to the US raid that happened on May 2, 2011, in Pakistan to kill the mastermind of the September 11 attacks.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, the vice president did not name Bin Laden directly, but made a sharp comparison, saying, "A global terrorist who planned, supervised, and executed September 11 attacks inside the US was 'dealt with' by the US forces 'similarly'.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-is-not-over-here-are-explosive-quotes-by-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-watch-9075380">'Operation Sindoor is not over': Here are explosive quotes by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh - Watch</a></strong></p>
<p>He further said that the "Operation Sindoor" has marked a "new global benchmark" in the fight against terrorism.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"While maintaining the spirit of peace, the objective has been to strike at terrorism,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>The vice president described India's attacks on nine terror infrastructure sites as the "deepest-ever cross-border strike" against terrorism.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For the first time, precise strikes were carried out deep across the International Border on the strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-india-drone-war-bhargavastra-harun-drones-pakistan-turkish-drones-fail-india-offensive-and-defensive-drones-listed-9070724">Operation Sindoor proved Indian drones' lethal power, locally made military drones will soon make India a 'drone-Aachaarya'</a></strong></p>
<p>He said that the strikes were executed with such precision that only terrorists were harmed.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He also recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message after the Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of 26 people. "Those were not empty words. The world has now realised," he said.</p>
<p>He also said that the Pahalgam terror attack, which left at least 26 people dead, was the deadliest attack on civilians since the Mumbai terror attack.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The vice president further warned against supporting countries that are against India&rsquo;s interests.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Can we afford to empower countries that are inimical to our interests? Time has come when each one of us must deeply think about economic nationalism,&rdquo; Dhankhar said.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-high-level-cabinet-committee-meeting-chaired-by-pm-modi-on-national-security-concludes-9067565">Operation Sindoor: High-level Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by PM Modi on national security concludes</a></strong></p>

Vice President Dhankhar referred to the US raid that happened on May 2, 2011, in Pakistan to kill the mastermind of the September 11 attacks. India news pakistan

India Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday (May 17) drew similarities between India's Operation Sindoor and the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden by US forces in Pakistan. While speaking at an event, Dhankhar referred to the US raid that happened on May 2, 2011, in Pakistan to kill the mastermind of the September 11 attacks. However, the vice president did not name Bin Laden directly, but made a sharp comparison, saying, "A global terrorist who planned, supervised, and executed September 11 attacks inside the US was 'dealt with' by the US forces 'similarly'.” Also read: 'Operation Sindoor is not over': Here are explosive quotes by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh - Watch He further said that the "Operation Sindoor" has marked a "new global benchmark" in the fight against terrorism. "While maintaining the spirit of peace, the objective has been to strike at terrorism,” he added. The vice president described India's attacks on nine terror infrastructure sites as the "deepest-ever cross-border strike" against terrorism. For the first time, precise strikes were carried out deep across the International Border on the strongholds of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Also read: Operation Sindoor proved Indian drones' lethal power, locally made military drones will soon make India a 'drone-Aachaarya' He said that the strikes were executed with such precision that only terrorists were harmed. He also recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message after the Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of 26 people. "Those were not empty words. The world has now realised," he said. He also said that the Pahalgam terror attack, which left at least 26 people dead, was the deadliest attack on civilians since the Mumbai terror attack. The vice president further warned against supporting countries that are against India’s interests. “Can we afford to empower countries that are inimical to our interests? Time has come when each one of us must deeply think about economic nationalism,” Dhankhar said. Also read: Operation Sindoor: High-level Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by PM Modi on national security concludes

Operation Sindoor and Osama Bin Laden's killing SIMILAR? Indian VP hails 'deepest-ever cross-border strike' on Pak terror sites

<p>As US President Donald Trump has begun a massive crackdown on illegal immigrants, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/us-embassy-in-india">US Embassy in India</a> has issued a public advisory, warning Indians over their overstay in America.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The US Embassy in India, issued a statement on Saturday (May 17), warning that if people remain in the US beyond their period of stay, they could be deported or permanently banned.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/first-to-roar-last-to-rest-how-the-indian-air-force-has-played-a-pivotal-role-in-indo-pak-wars-9078436">First to roar, last to rest: How the Indian Air Force has played a pivotal role in Indo-Pak wars</a></strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future. <a href="https://t.co/VQSD8HmOEp">pic.twitter.com/VQSD8HmOEp</a></p>
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<p>Since Trump has returned to the White House, he has announced several policy changes regarding immigration and has taken firm decisions on illegal immigration.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As Trump started his harsh policies against what he calls "aliens", the US president said that he would launch a "self-deportation" programme, offering money and air tickets to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the US.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In an attempt to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave America, Trump during an interview with Fox Noticias, incentivised 'Leave America', by offering them money in return.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donald-trump-claims-narendra-modis-india-ready-to-cut-a-100-of-their-tariffs-for-the-united-states-watch-9077716">Trump claims India ready to 'cut a 100% of their tariffs for the United States' | Watch</a></strong></p>
<p>"We're going to give them a stipend. We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them &mdash; if they're good &mdash; if we want them back in, we're going to work with them to get them back in as quickly as we can," the US president said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Earlier this year, four batches of Indians were deported by the Trump administration under his promised crackdown on illegal immigrants.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This comes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the US, said that those staying in other countries illegally "do not have any legal right to be there", adding that his country was ready to take back its citizens living in America illegally.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/court-halts-trumps-citizenship-order-indefinitely-indian-nationals-in-us-get-reprieve-8699456">Major relief for Indians in US as court indefinitely halts Trump's birthright citizenship order</a></strong></p>
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The US Embassy in India warned that if people remain in the US beyond their period of stay, they could be deported or permanently banned. WORLD INDIA NEWS

As US President Donald Trump has begun a massive crackdown on illegal immigrants, the US Embassy in India has issued a public advisory, warning Indians over their overstay in America. The US Embassy in India, issued a statement on Saturday (May 17), warning that if people remain in the US beyond their period of stay, they could be deported or permanently banned. "If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future," the statement read. Also read: First to roar, last to rest: How the Indian Air Force has played a pivotal role in Indo-Pak wars If you remain in the United States beyond your authorized period of stay, you could be deported and could face a permanent ban on traveling to the United States in the future. pic.twitter.com/VQSD8HmOEp — U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 17, 2025 Since Trump has returned to the White House, he has announced several policy changes regarding immigration and has taken firm decisions on illegal immigration. As Trump started his harsh policies against what he calls "aliens", the US president said that he would launch a "self-deportation" programme, offering money and air tickets to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the US. In an attempt to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave America, Trump during an interview with Fox Noticias, incentivised 'Leave America', by offering them money in return. Also read: Trump claims India ready to 'cut a 100% of their tariffs for the United States' | Watch "We're going to give them a stipend. We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them — if they're good — if we want them back in, we're going to work with them to get them back in as quickly as we can," the US president said. Earlier this year, four batches of Indians were deported by the Trump administration under his promised crackdown on illegal immigrants. This comes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the US, said that those staying in other countries illegally "do not have any legal right to be there", adding that his country was ready to take back its citizens living in America illegally. Also read: Major relief for Indians in US as court indefinitely halts Trump's birthright citizenship order

US Embassy WARNS Indians: Here's what will happen if you overstay in America

On the night Pakistan thought it would retaliate, India outplayed it. What began as a typical tit-for-tat posturing turned into a showcase of India’s strategic brilliance and technological supremacy. Operation Sindoor didn’t just answer Pakistan’s provocation, it rewrote the rulebook on modern warfare. Dummy aircraft, decoys, AI-powered weaponry, and precision-guided munitions created a deadly symphony that left Pakistan’s air defences blinded and broken.

Cooper: Pakistan Air Defence Was Completely Dismantled

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Bhuj Air Base in Gujarat on Friday (May 16). While addressing the people, Singh took a dig at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its fund to Islamabad.

Rajnath Singh Calls IMF Loan 'An Indirect Funding Of Terrorism', Reiterates Sindoor Not Yet Over

Operation Sindoor: Brahmos Turns Pakistan's Defences Into Dust

Tom Cooper Delivers Scathing Critique Of Pakistan And Its Defence Forces

#Gravitas Speaking from the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the war on terror is no longer a just a matter of security, it has become a cornerstone of India’s national defence doctrine.

Rajnath Singh Assures 'Operation Sindoor Is Not Yet Over'

<p>Russian and Ukraine officials held direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday (May 16) for the first time in more than three years, trying to make negotiations for bringing lasting peace.</p>
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<p>Russian and Ukraine officials held direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday (May 16) for the first time in more than three years, trying to make negotiations for bringing lasting peace.&nbsp;</p>
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Russian and Ukraine officials held direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday (May 16) for the first time in more than three years, trying to make negotiations for bringing lasting peace. 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." Click on the headlines for more 'BIGGEST prisoner swap in over 3 years': What was discussed during Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey Russian and Ukraine officials held direct talks in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday (May 16) for the first time in more than three years, trying to make negotiations for bringing lasting peace. Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak local media also fact-checks his false claim 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." Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case An American-Lebanese man, who was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday (May 16), the maximum for an attempt to murder. Mosque visit, soccer ball and new friendships: Trump wraps up Middle East trip US President Donald Trump is on his way back to Washington DC, after finishing a trip to the Middle East with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates Albanian PM kneels before Italy's Giorgia Meloni as he welcomes her at EPC Summit | WATCH Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stole the spotlight at the European Political Community (EPC) summit when he knelt on the red carpet while welcoming Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. US to punish those who visit porn websites? Senators introduce new bill to 'protect American families' Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah wants to criminalize online pornography as he has introduced a bill warning against the harmful impact of porn on American society. THIS university took away a student’s diploma over pro-Palestine grad speech. Here’s what he said New York University said that it withheld a student’s diploma after he condemned “genocide” in Gaza in his graduation speech on Wednesday (May 15), calling it a violation of the student’s commitment to comply with school rules. From al-Qaeda terrorist to Trump's 'tough attractive guy': Story of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa Ahmed al-Sharaa might have rewritten Syria's contemporary history with that handshake with Donald Trump, president of United States, in Riyadh: here's his journey from al-Qaeda terrorist to Syrian president Forbes 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo is world's highest paid athlete with total earnings of $275 million. Check others in top ten Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the 2025 Forbes list of highest paid athletes. Ronaldo topped the list with whopping estimated earning of $275 million from his salary at Saudi club Al-Nassr and endorsements. This is the fifth time overall and third year in a row that Ronaldo has topped the prestigious list. Vikrant Massey joins the cast of Karan Johar's Dostana 2 According to a new report, Karan Johar has brought in actor Vikrant Massey for Dostana 2. The 12th Fail actor will co-star with Kill actor Lakshya in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2008 blockbuster hit Dostana. Dostana 2 is aiming for a 2026 release.

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<p>A video of Pakistan&rsquo;s former foreign minister, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bilawal-bhutto-zardari">Bilawal Bhutto Zardari</a> giving a speech has been making rounds on social media, with netizens making a comparison of Zardari with &lsquo;Rosesh Sarabhai&rsquo;, a popular character of TV series "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai".&nbsp;</p>
<p>The resemblance between Zardari and Rosesh has shocked netizens, as people find it quite hilarious.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the video, Rosesh is seen reciting one of his famous quirky poem, and Bilawal Bhutto was giving a speech at the 16th session of the Pakistan National Assembly.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The tone, their voice modulation and the style of delivery - everything matched just perfectly.&nbsp;</p>
<p>People on social media started reacting to it, with hilarious comments.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>One of the users commented, "Still Rosesh is better", while another said, "He is a premium quality dubbing artist.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Another user commented on Instagram, "Please don&rsquo;t insult Rosesh Sarabhai."&nbsp;</p>
<p>One user also took a jibe at Bhutto, saying, "Rosesh would be a far better politician though."</p>
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<p>Indian comedian Zervaan J Bunshah, who posts funny content on Instagram, also posted a video, imitating Bhutto's speech in a hilarious way.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisi-strongly-hits-out-at-bilawal-bhutto-over-blood-will-flow-remark-9011156">'His mother was killed by...'; Asaduddin Owaisi strongly hits out at Bilawal Bhutto over 'blood will flow' remark</a></strong></p>
<p>Bunshah was dressed in a black suit just like a delegate and was seen mimicking Bhutto as it seemed he was apparently addressing the other members of Pakistan&rsquo;s assembly.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;That one random Pakistani reel," read the title of the clip. &ldquo;Bilullu is delulu," the caption read.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Bhutto has been quite popular among social media since the India-Pakistan engaged in conflict over the last three weeks.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/another-admission-of-supporting-terrorists-bilawal-bhutto-says-pakistan-has-a-past-days-after-ishaq-dar-backed-trf-9024913">Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers</a></strong></p>
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Rosesh is seen reciting one of his famous quirky poem, and Bhutto was giving a speech at the 16th session of the Pakistan National Assembly. India News trending pakistan

A video of Pakistan’s former foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari giving a speech has been making rounds on social media, with netizens making a comparison of Zardari with ‘Rosesh Sarabhai’, a popular character of TV series "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai". The resemblance between Zardari and Rosesh has shocked netizens, as people find it quite hilarious. In the video, Rosesh is seen reciting one of his famous quirky poem, and Bilawal Bhutto was giving a speech at the 16th session of the Pakistan National Assembly. The tone, their voice modulation and the style of delivery - everything matched just perfectly. People on social media started reacting to it, with hilarious comments. Also read: Who is Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the man behind the 'blood threat' to India? One of the users commented, "Still Rosesh is better", while another said, "He is a premium quality dubbing artist.” Another user commented on Instagram, "Please don’t insult Rosesh Sarabhai." One user also took a jibe at Bhutto, saying, "Rosesh would be a far better politician though." View this post on Instagram A post shared by R I K I (@contactriki) Indian comedian Zervaan J Bunshah, who posts funny content on Instagram, also posted a video, imitating Bhutto's speech in a hilarious way. Also read: 'His mother was killed by...'; Asaduddin Owaisi strongly hits out at Bilawal Bhutto over 'blood will flow' remark Bunshah was dressed in a black suit just like a delegate and was seen mimicking Bhutto as it seemed he was apparently addressing the other members of Pakistan’s assembly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zervaan J Bunshah (@bunshah) “That one random Pakistani reel," read the title of the clip. “Bilullu is delulu," the caption read. Bhutto has been quite popular among social media since the India-Pakistan engaged in conflict over the last three weeks. Also read: Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers

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<p>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;<br>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;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/head-scratchingly-stupid-pakistan-deputy-pm-ishaq-dar-falls-for-fake-news-not-just-pib-pak-local-media-also-factchecks-9075465" aria-label="Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak-local media also fact-checks his false claim">Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak-local media also fact-checks his false claim</a></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>There had been an information war as both countries engaged in claims and counterclaims.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/these-two-indian-states-have-a-higher-gdp-than-pakistan-know-all-about-it-9075370" aria-label="These two Indian states have a higher GDP than Pakistan! Know all about it">These two Indian states have a higher GDP than Pakistan! Know all about it</a></p>
<p>Even though Pakistan claimed victory among its citizens, satellite imagery reflects damages incurred by Pakistan were more serious to its military and terrorist infrastructure.</p>
<p>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;</p>
<p>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;</p>
<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-sindoor-top-countries-that-want-to-buy-indias-brahmos-missile-9073019" aria-label="Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India&rsquo;s BrahMos missile">Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India&rsquo;s BrahMos missile</a></p>
<p>"<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">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).</span></p>
<p><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">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.</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">Also read: </span></strong><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/operation-sindoor-top-countries-that-want-to-buy-indias-brahmos-missile-9073019" aria-label="Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India&rsquo;s BrahMos missile">Operation Sindoor: Top countries that want to buy India&rsquo;s BrahMos missile</a></p>
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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."

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<p>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."</p>
<p>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;</p>
<p>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".</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-updates-on-fake-news-indian-govt-fact-checks-ai-generated-video-of-eam-jaishankar-apologising-9055700">WION Updates on Fake News | Indian govt fact-checks AI-generated video of EAM Jaishankar apologising</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>PIB fact check reveals</strong></h2>
<p>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;</p>
<p>The image was AI-generated and the claim made in the picture was fake, PIB stated in a post on X.</p>
<p>"The image being circulated is AI-generated. The Daily Telegraph has NEVER carried any such article," PIB Factcheck stated.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/does-nsa-ajit-doval-has-a-facebook-account-pib-fact-checks-viral-claims-amid-indo-pak-tensions-9051989">Are you receiving updates from NSA Ajit Doval's Facebook account? PIB Fact checks viral posts amid Indo-Pak tensions</a></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">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><br><br>✔️This claim is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/false?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#false</a><br><br>✔️The image being&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/8hxskb5aM4">pic.twitter.com/8hxskb5aM4</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Pakistan-media fact-checks it&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>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;</p>
<p>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".</p>
<h2><strong>BJP leader calls it "head scratchingly stupid"</strong></h2>
<p>Following the fact checks, BJP leader, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X, calling it "head scratchingly stupid stuff from Paks overfed, overmedalled Generals."</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>"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;</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>"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;</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-atm-closed-for-2-3-days-in-india-pib-fact-check-reveals-truth-behind-viral-whatsapp-message-amid-india-pakistan-tensions-9051720">ATM closed for 2-3 days in India? PIB Fact Check reveals truth behind viral WhatsApp message amid Indo-Pak tensions</a></strong></p>

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

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