A wave of love and support is reaching the Indian Army—not through grand speeches or parades, but through something much more personal: letters.&nbsp;&nbsp;From different walks of life, people across the country are writing heartfelt messages to the Indian soldiers, thanking them for their service and sacrifice.&nbsp;The Indian Army shared a glimpse of these touching letters on Sunday (June 15) on social media platform X, and it’s a powerful reminder that behind every soldier is a grateful nation. These small notes, filled with big emotions, are strengthening the bond between the people and the protectors of our country.<h2>Indian Army shares video on X</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A heartfelt compilation of letters from civilians, expressing their unwavering support, deep admiration and gratitude for the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor. Their words echo pride, resilience and the enduring spirit of heroism that continues to inspire us all.… <a href="https://t.co/jKu7vDUJxo">pic.twitter.com/jKu7vDUJxo</a>&mdash; ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi/status/1934156471777772004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Read what they wrote</h2>The Indian Army in their post on X said, “A heartfelt compilation of letters from civilians, expressing their unwavering support, deep admiration and gratitude for the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor. Their words echo pride, resilience and the enduring spirit of heroism that continues to inspire us all. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hashtag_click">#IndianArmy</a> – Always in service of the nation, with honour and dedication!”&nbsp;One of the citizens named Rupesh Harishchandra Mainkar wrote, “I want no salary or compensation or recognition or any certificate. I just need your authorisation and uniform and permission to fight for the country in the infantry.”&nbsp;Another user Suryanarayana, Chairman, States Civil Services Retired Officers' Association, &nbsp;said, “We salute and congratulate all the heads of Indian Armed Forces for countering the missile attacks launched by Pakistan to strike civilian and military locations in northern and western India. India had hit multiple terror infrastructure facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor'.”&nbsp;Another user, Vaishnu Sankar S said, “During the Kargil War, I had the honour to serve as as volunteer, lending my shoulder to brave hearts at Base Hospital, Srinagar. That experience left an incredible mark on my soul, and I want you to know, Sir, that the josh to serve my nation still burns strong within me.”&nbsp;The Indian Army said that the letters came in from every village, every city. In the end of the video, the Indian Army thanked the citizens for their trust and support.&nbsp;

If India needs us we stand ready A nation writes back Operation Sindoor sparks civilian wave of support

A wave of love and support is reaching the Indian Army—not through grand speeches or parades, but through something much more personal: letters. From different walks of life, people across the country are writing heartfelt messages to the Indian soldiers, thanking them for their service and sacrifice. The Indian Army shared a glimpse of these touching letters on Sunday (June 15) on social media platform X, and it’s a powerful reminder that behind every soldier is a grateful nation. These small notes, filled with big emotions, are strengthening the bond between the people and the protectors of our country. Indian Army shares video on X

Their words echo pride, resilience and the enduring spirit of heroism that continues to inspire us all

'If India needs us, we stand ready' | A nation writes back: Operation Sindoor sparks civilian wave of support

After the success of Operation Sindoor against Islamabad, in which India thwarted Pakistani aircraft, missiles, and drone attacks, the Indian Army is all set to get a ₹30,000 crore ($3.5 billion) boost. As per a report by the news agency ANI, the Army is likely to get a new surface-to-air missile system cleared by the Indian Defence Ministry soon.&nbsp;As per the report, the ministry is scheduled to take up the proposal for purchasing three regiments of the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system (QRSAM). This will be for the Army Air Defence for deployment along both western and northern borders.&nbsp;The missile systems are developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. They are capable of searching and tracking targets on the move and firing at short halts.&nbsp;Further, the system has a range of around 30 km. It would help the existing systems in the defence forces, like the MRSAM and Akash, in short to medium ranges.&nbsp;The existing missile system of India is no less than remarkable&nbsp;BrahMos - India’s “fire and forget” missiles - turned out to be the hero during the Operation Sindoor. BrahMos is a long-range missile known for its high accuracy. The missile works on the principle of “Fire and Forget”. Its destructive power is enhanced due to the large kinetic energy on impact.&nbsp;Specifications of the missile&nbsp;Range: Over 450 km (extended range variants up to 800 km reportedly tested) Speed: Supersonic (Mach 2.8–3.0), making interception highly difficult Launch Platform: Air, land, sea, and submarine capable - the ALCM version is launched from the Su-30MKI Accuracy: Near pinpoint precision with advanced guidance and navigation Payload: High-explosive warhead (200–300 kg), ideal for hardened targets&nbsp;Compared to existing state-of-the-art subsonic cruise missiles, BrahMos has:3 times more velocity 2.5 to 3 times more flight range 3 to 4 times more seeker range 9 times more kinetic energy &nbsp;

Indian Army to get QRSAM air defence missile system worth $3.5bn. Here Is all you need to know 


After the success of Operation Sindoor against Islamabad, in which India thwarted Pakistani aircraft, missiles, and drone attacks, the Indian Army is all set to get a ₹30,000 crore ($3.5 billion) boost. As per a report by the news agency ANI, the Army is likely to get a new surface-to-air missile system cleared by the Indian Defence Ministry soon. As per the report, the ministry is scheduled to take up the proposal for purchasing three regiments of the indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system (QRSAM). This will be for the Army Air Defence for deployment along both western and northern borders. The missile systems are developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. They are capable of searching and tracking targets on the move and firing at short halts. Further, the system has a range of around 30 km. It would help the existing systems in the defence forces, like the MRSAM and Akash, in short to medium ranges. The existing missile system of India is no less than remarkable BrahMos - India’s “fire and forget” missiles - turned out to be the hero during the Operation Sindoor. BrahMos is a long-range missile known for its high accuracy. The missile works on the principle of “Fire and Forget”. Its destructive power is enhanced due to the large kinetic energy on impact. Specifications of the missile Range: Over 450 km (extended range variants up to 800 km reportedly tested) Speed: Supersonic (Mach 2.8–3.0), making interception highly difficult Launch Platform: Air, land, sea, and submarine capable - the ALCM version is launched from the Su-30MKI Accuracy: Near pinpoint precision with advanced guidance and navigation Payload: High-explosive warhead (200–300 kg), ideal for hardened targets Compared to existing state-of-the-art subsonic cruise missiles, BrahMos has: 3 times more velocity 2.5 to 3 times more flight range 3 to 4 times more seeker range 9 times more kinetic energy

After the success of Operation Sindoor against Islamabad, in which India thwarted Pakistani aircraft, missiles, and drone attacks, the Indian Army is all set to get a ₹30,000 crore ($3.5 billion) boost.&nbsp;

Indian Army to get QRSAM air defence missile system worth $3.5bn. Here's all you need to know

Did Pakistan strike a parked Sukhoi-30MKI at Adampur air base in Punjab? Or destroy an S-400 surface-to-air missile unit at Bhuj airbase in Gujarat?&nbsp;&nbsp;These are the two most recent fantasies being peddled as part of a month-long campaign of wishful thinking and weaponised disinformation from Islamabad.&nbsp;Following India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had rushed to present a counter-narrative of success in striking Indian airbases and installations. With nothing much to demonstrate in terms of actual damage to Indian military facilities, it switched to manipulated satellite images, fabricated visuals, and disinformation campaigns.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two new examples indicate Pakistan hasn't lost steam, and is using even more heavily manipulated or inaccurately projected imagery to imply damage.&nbsp;Leading imagery expert Damien Symon has repeatedly debunked these lies during the past month, revealing how Pakistan tried to create battlefield success through reused, doctored, or misinterpreted images, including ones provided by a Chinese satellite company.&nbsp;Let's go into the specifics of Pakistan's fallacies, beginning with the most recent.&nbsp;Adampur airbase: Sukhoi-30MKI 'strike' that wasn't&nbsp;Pakistan asserted that it had hit and damaged a Sukhoi-30MKI in India's Adampur airbase. The satellite image presented to corroborate the assertion featured a jet close to what seemed like a burn scar. Upon scrutiny, the image proved to be taken prior to the war and was instead of a MiG-29 being serviced as part of routine maintenance. The alleged damage was simply soot deposits from multiple tests of the engine.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">New report alleges a direct hit at India&#39;s Adampur Air Base by Pakistan damaged a Su-30, however a review reveals this image taken in March 2025, pre-conflict actually shows a MiG-29 undergoing maintenance, the dark soot near the engine test pad is routine, not battle damage <a href="https://t.co/GOC1NVRX9I">pic.twitter.com/GOC1NVRX9I</a>&mdash; Damien Symon (@detresfa_) <a href="https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1931621869591155074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bhuj airbase: The Phantom S-400 hitYet another photo was spread purportedly showing damage to an Indian S-400 radar facility at Bhuj. The photo depicted dark spots on a military base apron. Upon examination, these turned out to be oil spots or fuel spillage from a vehicle depot. The photo was taken long before hostilities began and had nothing to do with a strike.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An image is being circulated now as a Pakistan destroyed S-400 radar in India, a review however indicates it&#39;s likely just oil stains at Bhuj military base&#39;s vehicle service yard, also the image predates the recent Indo-Pak conflict as it was taken in February 2025 <a href="https://t.co/Y850jfk4n9">pic.twitter.com/Y850jfk4n9</a>&mdash; Damien Symon (@detresfa_) <a href="https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1931013210917794257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Adampur airbase: Faked S-400 damageAnother independent claim made was that an S-400 battery at Adampur was struck by Pakistan. The satellite image was rather heavily doctored, with superimposed black spots meant to look like the impression of missile impact craters. No such marks or damage were noted at the site according to the latest satellite imagery compared to it. This was another case of blatant manipulation.&nbsp;Naliya airbase: Shadow passed off as strikePakistan released an image of the Naliya airbase that seemed to indicate darkening soil near the runway, implying a bombing attack. Examination showed the alleged damage was actually the shadow of a passing cloud. The infrastructure of the airbase remained entirely intact.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An image now circulating claims to show damage at Srinagar Airport as a result of the recent India-Pakistan conflict, however, a review with multiple recent images shows inconsistencies, no such damage is found at the airport, this image was likely manipulated or misinterpreted <a href="https://t.co/MwMYBwRnUg">pic.twitter.com/MwMYBwRnUg</a>&mdash; Damien Symon (@detresfa_) <a href="https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1929493728114143455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Srinagar airport: Visual misrepresentationA blurry photo purporting to depict the civilian apron at Srinagar airport was utilised to imply bomb damage. Several unambiguous satellite images taken on various days revealed no alteration to the location. The image being promoted was either doctored or misinterpreted, with no damage visible on the ground.&nbsp;Adampur airbase: Chinese imageImages released by a Chinese space imagery company were also employed to validate the report of a successful Pakistani attack on Adampur. The alleged damage zone in that picture coincided with the same-looking feature in earlier images, many months before the war. It was evident the mark being claimed as fresh damage had nothing to do with any airstrike.&nbsp;Jammu airport: Photoshopped imagesAn image purported to depict damage at Jammu airport, with blackened patches along the runway and apron section. A comparison of high-resolution, post-strike images confirmed there was no damage at the location. The picture had been digitally modified, and the reported blast marks did not actually exist. Conversely, high-resolution satellite imagery of Indian airstrikes against Pakistani airbases, particularly Jacobabad and Bholari, indicates widespread repair work. Tarpaulin covers have been used to cover buildings and aircraft, very likely to conceal the level of physical damage on the ground.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Recent imagery from Bholari Airbase, Pakistan indicates that the hangar damaged in the Indian airstrike is now covered with tarpaulin possibly signaling repair activity/restoration is now underway <a href="https://t.co/BPbbfgTkNJ">pic.twitter.com/BPbbfgTkNJ</a>&mdash; Damien Symon (@detresfa_) <a href="https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1929484162202833232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Recent imagery from Jacobabad Airbase, Pakistan indicates that the hangar damaged in the Indian airstrike is now covered with tarpaulin/ some other covering possibly signaling repair activity/restoration is now underway <a href="https://t.co/NNBkwpkf6b">pic.twitter.com/NNBkwpkf6b</a>&mdash; Damien Symon (@detresfa_) <a href="https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1930990414565179428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

EXPOSED Satellite images debunk Pakistans fake claims of major damage to IAF airbases during Operation Sindoor

Did Pakistan strike a parked Sukhoi-30MKI at Adampur air base in Punjab? Or destroy an S-400 surface-to-air missile unit at Bhuj airbase in Gujarat? These are the two most recent fantasies being peddled as part of a month-long campaign of wishful thinking and weaponised disinformation from Islamabad. Following India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had rushed to present a counter-narrative of success in striking Indian airbases and installations. With nothing much to demonstrate in terms of actual damage to Indian military facilities, it switched to manipulated satellite images, fabricated visuals, and disinformation campaigns. Two new examples indicate Pakistan hasn't lost steam, and is using even more heavily manipulated or inaccurately projected imagery to imply damage. Leading imagery expert Damien Symon has repeatedly debunked these lies during the past month, revealing how Pakistan tried to create battlefield success through reused, doctored, or misinterpreted images, including ones provided by a Chinese satellite company. Let's go into the specifics of Pakistan's fallacies, beginning with the most recent. Adampur airbase: Sukhoi-30MKI 'strike' that wasn't Pakistan asserted that it had hit and damaged a Sukhoi-30MKI in India's Adampur airbase. The satellite image presented to corroborate the assertion featured a jet close to what seemed like a burn scar. Upon scrutiny, the image proved to be taken prior to the war and was instead of a MiG-29 being serviced as part of routine maintenance. The alleged damage was simply soot deposits from multiple tests of the engine.

India struck nine sites in Pakistan to dismantle terror networks that have long existed and operated from these places

EXPOSED! Satellite images debunk Pakistan’s fake claims of 'major damage' to IAF airbases during Operation Sindoor

In my decades of military service, I have witnessed how a clearly communicated strategic intent can shape not only the outcome of operations but also their perception by the nation and the world. This was evident during Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, when the Indian Armed Forces carried out precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation was meticulously planned- designed to deliver a firm message of deterrence without triggering escalation.&nbsp;However, as is often the case today, the information space rapidly became turbulent. Misinformation from adversaries, sensationalist media coverage, misinterpretations by foreign outlets, and emotionally charged narratives began to cloud the public understanding of the operation’s intent. The initial aftermath, if not handled with clarity, could have undermined both domestic and international perception.&nbsp;Thankfully, these challenges were addressed swiftly through coordinated military and diplomatic outreach- daily briefings, timely updates via PIB Fact Checks, and engagement with the media helped ground the narrative. In this landscape, the voices of veterans emerged as a powerful stabilising force. Many within our fraternity stepped forward- on news channels, digital platforms, and social media- bringing with them experience, clarity, and calm. Their contributions added essential context and lent credibility to the evolving discourse.&nbsp;Veterans occupy a unique space in society. With first-hand experience and strategic understanding, we can bridge the gap between operational complexities and public interpretation. After Operation SINDOOR, I saw fellow veterans articulate with poise the rationale behind the strikes, underlining India’s commitment to restrained, proportionate responses rather than provocation. These interventions reassured the public, upheld stability, and communicated India’s responsible intent to the international community.&nbsp;That said, not every voice struck the right chord. A small section, perhaps overcome by emotion or provoked by media theatrics, drifted into speculative commentary. While the intentions may not have been harmful, such moments can confuse audiences and dilute the credibility that veterans collectively hold. This is a reminder that clarity and composure must remain non-negotiable standards for us all.&nbsp;As former servicemen, we also carry the responsibility of preserving the armed forces’ reputation for professionalism and ethical conduct. Several veterans highlighted key aspects of theoperation, including intelligence-backed targeting, restraint in execution, and adherence to international humanitarian law. These inputs strengthened public trust in the moral compass of our forces. However, even isolated lapses, where exaggeration or speculation replaces fact, can be damaging. The general public often perceives any veteran’s opinion as a reflection of the institution. It is therefore essential that we speak with precision, especially in times of national attention.&nbsp;The digital landscape today is unforgiving. Falsehoods spread rapidly, and misinformation, deliberate or otherwise, can provoke unnecessary anxiety or even diplomatic complications. Operation Sindoor was no exception. Inaccurate narratives surfaced within hours. In this context, many veterans made meaningful interventions, countering half-truths, offering factual corrections, and contextualising events without hyperbole.&nbsp;These actions played a crucial role in maintaining public confidence and shaping a realistic, steady narrative. Throughout these engagements, it was heartening to observe that most veterans maintained discretion and upheld operational confidentiality. This discipline is essential. Regardless of our retirement status, the obligation to safeguard sensitive information remains. Even casual remarks can be misconstrued, revealing more than intended. Our professionalism, built over the years in uniform, must not lapse when we are in public view.&nbsp;One particularly constructive area of veteran engagement post-Sindoor was the explanation of the operation’s technological sophistication and tri-service coordination. Veterans helped explain to the public how real-time intelligence, precision-guided munitions, and seamless cooperation between the Army, Air Force, and Navy enabled effective execution. These insights reassured the nation and reflected the growing technological prowess of India’s defence apparatus.&nbsp;Equally important was the effort by many veterans to look beyond the immediate tactical success. They reminded the nation that no single operation, however effective, neutralises all threats. Strategic deterrence must be sustained through vigilance, readiness, and constant evaluation of evolving threats. This guidance helped steer the national conversation away from short-term celebration toward long-term preparedness.&nbsp;Given the vital influence veterans wield today, I believe there is a strong case for structured initiatives, such as tailored media training, digital literacy programmes, and strategic communication workshops, to help us engage more effectively and responsibly in the public domain. Such efforts would ensure that our voices remain not only relevant but also deeply aligned with national interests.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor demonstrated that the veteran community, when engaged with discipline and purpose, plays a critical role in national discourse. Our experience allows us to guide public opinion, clarify complex realities, and reinforce the ethical strength of our armed forces. But this power comes with responsibility.&nbsp;We may no longer wear the uniform, but the values it instilled in us endure. Let us honour those values in every public utterance- measured, accurate, and always mindful of the impact we carry. Our continued service to the nation lies not just in what we did, but in how we choose to speak, act, and lead, long after the battlefield.

A veteran reflects on the influence of ex-servicemen in countering misinformation and upholding the armed forces' ethical standards, The piece underscores the enduring duty of veterans in national discourse.

In my decades of military service, I have witnessed how a clearly communicated strategic intent can shape not only the outcome of operations but also their perception by the nation and the world. This was evident during Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, when the Indian Armed Forces carried out precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The operation was meticulously planned- designed to deliver a firm message of deterrence without triggering escalation. However, as is often the case today, the information space rapidly became turbulent. Misinformation from adversaries, sensationalist media coverage, misinterpretations by foreign outlets, and emotionally charged narratives began to cloud the public understanding of the operation’s intent. The initial aftermath, if not handled with clarity, could have undermined both domestic and international perception. Thankfully, these challenges were addressed swiftly through coordinated military and diplomatic outreach- daily briefings, timely updates via PIB Fact Checks, and engagement with the media helped ground the narrative. In this landscape, the voices of veterans emerged as a powerful stabilising force. Many within our fraternity stepped forward- on news channels, digital platforms, and social media- bringing with them experience, clarity, and calm. Their contributions added essential context and lent credibility to the evolving discourse. Veterans occupy a unique space in society. With first-hand experience and strategic understanding, we can bridge the gap between operational complexities and public interpretation. After Operation SINDOOR, I saw fellow veterans articulate with poise the rationale behind the strikes, underlining India’s commitment to restrained, proportionate responses rather than provocation. These interventions reassured the public, upheld stability, and communicated India’s responsible intent to the international community. That said, not every voice struck the right chord. A small section, perhaps overcome by emotion or provoked by media theatrics, drifted into speculative commentary. While the intentions may not have been harmful, such moments can confuse audiences and dilute the credibility that veterans collectively hold. This is a reminder that clarity and composure must remain non-negotiable standards for us all. As former servicemen, we also carry the responsibility of preserving the armed forces’ reputation for professionalism and ethical conduct. Several veterans highlighted key aspects of the operation, including intelligence-backed targeting, restraint in execution, and adherence to international humanitarian law. These inputs strengthened public trust in the moral compass of our forces. However, even isolated lapses, where exaggeration or speculation replaces fact, can be damaging. The general public often perceives any veteran’s opinion as a reflection of the institution. It is therefore essential that we speak with precision, especially in times of national attention. The digital landscape today is unforgiving. Falsehoods spread rapidly, and misinformation, deliberate or otherwise, can provoke unnecessary anxiety or even diplomatic complications. Operation Sindoor was no exception. Inaccurate narratives surfaced within hours. In this context, many veterans made meaningful interventions, countering half-truths, offering factual corrections, and contextualising events without hyperbole. These actions played a crucial role in maintaining public confidence and shaping a realistic, steady narrative. Throughout these engagements, it was heartening to observe that most veterans maintained discretion and upheld operational confidentiality. This discipline is essential. Regardless of our retirement status, the obligation to safeguard sensitive information remains. Even casual remarks can be misconstrued, revealing more than intended. Our professionalism, built over the years in uniform, must not lapse when we are in public view. One particularly constructive area of veteran engagement post-Sindoor was the explanation of the operation’s technological sophistication and tri-service coordination. Veterans helped explain to the public how real-time intelligence, precision-guided munitions, and seamless cooperation between the Army, Air Force, and Navy enabled effective execution. These insights reassured the nation and reflected the growing technological prowess of India’s defence apparatus. Equally important was the effort by many veterans to look beyond the immediate tactical success. They reminded the nation that no single operation, however effective, neutralises all threats. Strategic deterrence must be sustained through vigilance, readiness, and constant evaluation of evolving threats. This guidance helped steer the national conversation away from short-term celebration toward long-term preparedness. Given the vital influence veterans wield today, I believe there is a strong case for structured initiatives, such as tailored media training, digital literacy programmes, and strategic communication workshops, to help us engage more effectively and responsibly in the public domain. Such efforts would ensure that our voices remain not only relevant but also deeply aligned with national interests. Operation Sindoor demonstrated that the veteran community, when engaged with discipline and purpose, plays a critical role in national discourse. Our experience allows us to guide public opinion, clarify complex realities, and reinforce the ethical strength of our armed forces. But this power comes with responsibility. We may no longer wear the uniform, but the values it instilled in us endure. Let us honour those values in every public utterance- measured, accurate, and always mindful of the impact we carry. Our continued service to the nation lies not just in what we did, but in how we choose to speak, act, and lead, long after the battlefield.

A veteran reflects on the influence of ex-servicemen in countering misinformation and upholding the armed forces' ethical standards, The piece underscores the enduring duty of veterans in national discourse.

Operation Sindoor: Veterans as strategic voices in national discourse

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Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari was dispatched to the US by the establishment to fight the diplomatic battle against India in the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces' military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman, in interviews to global media, public speeches and social media posts this week, repeated the familiar script of the South Asian nation in dodging the real issue of cross-border terrorism fomented by Islamabad against India. He also repeated the government line of demanding a so-called ‘joint investigation’ into the Pahalgam attack, seeking evidence for Pakistan's involvement.&nbsp;<h2>‘Nuclear escalation ladder’: Bilawal repeats Pakistan's nuclear blackmail</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Most importantly, Bilawal raised the nuclear blackmail that Indian PM Narendra Modi had warned Pakistan to desist from.&nbsp;&nbsp;In an interview laden with falsehoods, Bilawal told Bloomberg TV that India’s use of ‘a supersonic nuclear-capable missile’ made the situation more precarious. He was basically raising the bogey of a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, whereas the Indian military leadership had clearly stated that Operation Sindoor was a conventional operation.&nbsp;“We have about 30 seconds time to decide, off a grainy little image, this nuclear-capable missile — is it armed with a nuclear weapon? And how do we respond?,” Bilawal told Bloomberg TV.&nbsp;He claimed that India 'lowered the threshold' for future military confrontations. He said the two countries would climb the 'escalation ladder' too quickly for world leaders to intervene.&nbsp;“Our concern for next time, heaven forbid, for next time round is that the threshold is low for a military conflict,” said Bilawal, who led a delegation to the US as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to apprise the international community of the India-Pakistan military confrontation.<h2>Raising the bogey of ‘nuclear water war’</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Bilawal, who had said in May that 'either water of the Sindhu river or Indians' blood' will flow in the wake of India keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, even used a new term in his US speeches: 'nuclear water war.' He said that India's diplomatic move in the wake of Pahalgam attack laid the ‘foundation for first nuclear water war.’<h2> ‘Show us the proof’ alibi on Pahalgam terror attack</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Bilawal repeated Pakistan's irresponsible attitude toward terrorism in the context of Pahalgam attack, raising the usual Pakistani rhetoric of 'show us the proof'.&nbsp;“You just need an accusation, and you launch into a full-blown war with Pakistan,” he said, claiming that India did not provide any evidence of the attack of April 22 in which 26 people, mostly Indian Hindu tourists, were killed by Pakistan-trained terrorists.&nbsp;“The new sort of normal — or we call it an abnormal — that the Modi government is trying to impose on the region is that if there’s a terrorist attack anywhere in India...you don’t have to provide a shred of evidence.” His reference appears to be on Narendra Modi's pledge to attack terror camps in Pakistan in case of any future attacks on India, which the Indian prime minister called the new normal.&nbsp;<h2>Kashmir, not terror, is ‘root cause’ for him</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Bilawal, in his speaking engagements in the US, raised the Kashmir bogey as usual, calling it the ‘root cause’, not terrorism emanating from Pakistan.&nbsp;"If India is serious about combating terrorism, then they have to create more conducive environment" in Kashmir, he said while speaking at the Middle East Institute.&nbsp;<h2>Raising the joint probe demand on terrorist incidents</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Bilawal also adhered to Pakistan's ploy of internationalising bilateral issues, by repeating the government's stance on joint probe into Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;He alleged, without proof, that India is involved in attacks in Pakistan, while speaking to China's state-run CCTV.&nbsp;&nbsp;He insisted that 'all attacks in India and Pakistan' should be probed by a joint forum, without specifying who should be in the forum.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Seeking to internationalise bilateral issues</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>In his engagemetns in the US, Bilawal made efforts to further internationalise the bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan, praising US President Donald Trump as well as the UN secertary general for helping de-escalate tensions.&nbsp;“Appreciated the critical peacemaker role played by President Donald Trump in facilitating the ceasefire understanding, intended as a pathway to broader, sustained peace and dialogue,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Operation Sindoor Nuclear escalation ladder Bilawal repeats Pakistan's nuclear blackmail



Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari was dispatched to the US by the establishment to fight the diplomatic battle against India in the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces' military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman, in interviews to global media, public speeches and social media posts this week, repeated the familiar script of the South Asian nation in dodging the real issue of cross-border terrorism fomented by Islamabad against India. He also repeated the government line of demanding a so-called ‘joint investigation’ into the Pahalgam attack, seeking evidence for Pakistan's involvement. ‘Nuclear escalation ladder’: Bilawal repeats Pakistan's nuclear blackmail Most importantly, Bilawal raised the nuclear blackmail that Indian PM Narendra Modi had warned Pakistan to desist from. In an interview laden with falsehoods, Bilawal told Bloomberg TV that India’s use of ‘a supersonic nuclear-capable missile’ made the situation more precarious. He was basically raising the bogey of a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, whereas the Indian military leadership had clearly stated that Operation Sindoor was a conventional operation. “We have about 30 seconds time to decide, off a grainy little image, this nuclear-capable missile — is it armed with a nuclear weapon? And how do we respond?,” Bilawal told Bloomberg TV. He claimed that India 'lowered the threshold' for future military confrontations. He said the two countries would climb the 'escalation ladder' too quickly for world leaders to intervene. “Our concern for next time, heaven forbid, for next time round is that the threshold is low for a military conflict,” said Bilawal, who led a delegation to the US as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to apprise the international community of the India-Pakistan military confrontation. Raising the bogey of ‘nuclear water war’ Bilawal, who had said in May that 'either water of the Sindhu river or Indians' blood' will flow in the wake of India keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, even used a new term in his US speeches: 'nuclear water war.' He said that India's diplomatic move in the wake of Pahalgam attack laid the ‘foundation for first nuclear water war.’ ‘Show us the proof’ alibi on Pahalgam terror attack Bilawal repeated Pakistan's irresponsible attitude toward terrorism in the context of Pahalgam attack, raising the usual Pakistani rhetoric of 'show us the proof'. “You just need an accusation, and you launch into a full-blown war with Pakistan,” he said, claiming that India did not provide any evidence of the attack of April 22 in which 26 people, mostly Indian Hindu tourists, were killed by Pakistan-trained terrorists. “The new sort of normal — or we call it an abnormal — that the Modi government is trying to impose on the region is that if there’s a terrorist attack anywhere in India...you don’t have to provide a shred of evidence.” His reference appears to be on Narendra Modi's pledge to attack terror camps in Pakistan in case of any future attacks on India, which the Indian prime minister called the new normal. Kashmir, not terror, is ‘root cause’ for him Bilawal, in his speaking engagements in the US, raised the Kashmir bogey as usual, calling it the ‘root cause’, not terrorism emanating from Pakistan. "If India is serious about combating terrorism, then they have to create more conducive environment" in Kashmir, he said while speaking at the Middle East Institute. Raising the joint probe demand on terrorist incidents Bilawal also adhered to Pakistan's ploy of internationalising bilateral issues, by repeating the government's stance on joint probe into Pahalgam attack. He alleged, without proof, that India is involved in attacks in Pakistan, while speaking to China's state-run CCTV. He insisted that 'all attacks in India and Pakistan' should be probed by a joint forum, without specifying who should be in the forum. Seeking to internationalise bilateral issues In his engagemetns in the US, Bilawal made efforts to further internationalise the bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan, praising US President Donald Trump as well as the UN secertary general for helping de-escalate tensions. “Appreciated the critical peacemaker role played by President Donald Trump in facilitating the ceasefire understanding, intended as a pathway to broader, sustained peace and dialogue,” he wrote on X.

Bilawal Bhutto repeated the familiar script, dodging the real issue of cross-border terrorism fomented by Islamabad against India. He also repeated the government line of demanding a so-called ‘joint investigation’ into the Pahalgam attack, seeking evidence for Pakistan's involvement

‘Nuclear water war’: Bilawal Bhutto is wrong on Kashmir, Pahalgam, nuke escalation, but he's only sticking to army script

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stirred a controversy on Tuesday by claiming that the BJP was planning to start a campaign titled ‘Ghar Ghar Sindoor Abhiyan’ and accused the ruling party at Centre of politicising sacred Indian traditions for electoral gains.“What can we do about it? You are asking votes in name of sindoor. They have made a mockery of sindoor,” Mann said while campaigning for the upcoming Ludhiana West Assembly byelection.The BJP has denied that it is launching any such drive.&nbsp;“They are saying they will send sindoor to every household. If sindoor is sent to your home, will you put sindoor in Modi’s name? Is ‘One Nation, One Husband’ your new scheme?,” Mann said.&nbsp;The Punjab CM’s comments drew sharp criticism, and BJP’s Pritpal Singh Balliawal called it “shameful”.“He is mocking Operation Sindoor. The BJP isn’t sending ‘sindoor’ to every household. Operation Sindoor was named so because terrorists killed Hindu tourists after checking their religion — they identified victims through the ‘sindoor’ on their wife’s forehead. The operation was about terrorism, martyrdom and the protection of Indian lives. A man who mocks the Army, insults veer naris and turns every sacred symbol into a joke will never understand the value of ‘sindoor’. It signifies sacrifice, love and devotion,” he said.&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Tuesday that Bhagwant Mann must apologise for his remark and resign from his post of Punjab chief minister.&nbsp;Accusing Mann of having “zero sensitivity”, the BJP spokesperson criticised him for mocking the Indian Army, insulting veer naris, and turning sacred symbols into jokes.&nbsp;“Let’s set the record straight: There is NO BJP activity of sending sindoor to households. The name Operation Sindoor was used because terrorists were killing Hindus after checking their religion -- sindoor was a marker they used to identify women. This operation was about terrorism, martyrdom, and the protection of Indian lives, but how would Bhagwant Mann, a man with zero sensitivity, understand that? Such a person will never understand the value of sindoor, which carries sacrifice, love, and devotion,” he said in a post.&nbsp;“Bhagwant Mann must resign immediately and apologise to the entire nation,” the BJP spokesperson further said.&nbsp;On May 7, India had launched the ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed.Indian armed forces had targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

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Accusing Mann of having “zero sensitivity”, the BJP spokesperson criticised him for mocking the Indian Army, insulting veer naris, and turning sacred symbols into jokes. BJP said that Bhagwant Mann must apologise for his remark and resign from his post.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stirred a controversy on Tuesday by claiming that the BJP was planning to start a campaign titled ‘Ghar Ghar Sindoor Abhiyan’ and accused the ruling party at Centre of politicising sacred Indian traditions for electoral gains. “What can we do about it? You are asking votes in name of sindoor. They have made a mockery of sindoor,” Mann said while campaigning for the upcoming Ludhiana West Assembly byelection. The BJP has denied that it is launching any such drive. “They are saying they will send sindoor to every household. If sindoor is sent to your home, will you put sindoor in Modi’s name? Is ‘One Nation, One Husband’ your new scheme?,” Mann said. The Punjab CM’s comments drew sharp criticism, and BJP’s Pritpal Singh Balliawal called it “shameful”. “He is mocking Operation Sindoor. The BJP isn’t sending ‘sindoor’ to every household. Operation Sindoor was named so because terrorists killed Hindu tourists after checking their religion — they identified victims through the ‘sindoor’ on their wife’s forehead. The operation was about terrorism, martyrdom and the protection of Indian lives. A man who mocks the Army, insults veer naris and turns every sacred symbol into a joke will never understand the value of ‘sindoor’. It signifies sacrifice, love and devotion,” he said. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Tuesday that Bhagwant Mann must apologise for his remark and resign from his post of Punjab chief minister. Accusing Mann of having “zero sensitivity”, the BJP spokesperson criticised him for mocking the Indian Army, insulting veer naris, and turning sacred symbols into jokes. “Let’s set the record straight: There is NO BJP activity of sending sindoor to households. The name Operation Sindoor was used because terrorists were killing Hindus after checking their religion -- sindoor was a marker they used to identify women. This operation was about terrorism, martyrdom, and the protection of Indian lives, but how would Bhagwant Mann, a man with zero sensitivity, understand that? Such a person will never understand the value of sindoor, which carries sacrifice, love, and devotion,” he said in a post. “Bhagwant Mann must resign immediately and apologise to the entire nation,” the BJP spokesperson further said. On May 7, India had launched the ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian armed forces had targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Accusing Mann of having “zero sensitivity”, the BJP spokesperson criticised him for mocking the Indian Army, insulting veer naris, and turning sacred symbols into jokes. BJP said that Bhagwant Mann must apologise for his remark and resign from his post.

‘One Nation, One Husband’: BJP slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for comment on Operation Sindoor

The Indian armed forces inflicted a major blow to Pakistan’s aerial capabilities and destroyed 6 PAF fighter jets, two high-value aircraft, over 10 UCAVs, and one C-130 transport aircraft, along with multiple cruise missiles, by targeting them with air-launched cruise missiles and surface-to-air missiles during Operation Sindoor.This has been revealed in an ongoing analysis of the damage inflicted upon Pakistan Air Force by India, reported ANI.Sources involved in the operations launched against Pakistani aggression told ANI that the technical analysis of data available with the IAF reveals that six of Pakistan’s fighter aircraft were shot down in the air.&nbsp;One high-value aerial asset, which could either be an electronic countermeasures aircraft or an Airborne Early Warning or Control Aircraft, was taken out in a long-range strike by the Sudarshan missile from a distance of around 300 km, the sources said.&nbsp;Sharing the result of their analysis, they added that the strikes at the Bholari airbase using air-to-surface cruise missiles resulted in the loss of Pakistan’s another AEWC aircraft of Swedish origin.&nbsp;Besides, there are inputs about the presence of fighter jets also in the hangar that was hit, but since Pakistanis are not even taking out debris from there, “we are not counting the fighter aircraft losses on ground”, they said.&nbsp;The Pakistani fighter jets had been captured by the IAF radars and air defence missile systems and were spotted vanishing after hits were secured by the air defence systems. The Pakistan Air Force also lost a C-130 transport aircraft during one of the drone strikes by the Indian Air Force in Pakistan’s Punjab.The IAF used only air-launched cruise missiles to attack Pakistani bases, and no surface-to-surface BrahMos missiles were used in these attacks, the sources said. &nbsp;In a strike on a hangar by Rafale and Su-30 jets, a number of Chinese Wing Loong series medium-altitude long-endurance drones were destroyed, they added.&nbsp;More than 10 UCAVs (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles) were downed by different IAF air defence systems over Pakistani airspace, besides the large-scale interception of Pakistani air- and ground-launched cruise and ballistic missiles aimed at different air bases, they said.&nbsp;The IAF is still carrying out the analysis of the huge amount of data gathered during the conflict, the ANI report said, citing sources.&nbsp;The conflict between India and Pakistan started on the night of May 6-7, when India retaliated with precision strikes on terror infrastructures in Pakistani and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. &nbsp;On May 10, the Pakistan side requested a ceasefire in view of the heavy losses suffered by it in the attacks by the Indian Air Force.

Besides, there are inputs about the presence of fighter jets also in the hangar that was hit, but since Pakistanis are not even taking out debris from there, “we are not counting the fighter aircraft losses on ground”, the sources involved in the operations said.

The Indian armed forces inflicted a major blow to Pakistan’s aerial capabilities and destroyed 6 PAF fighter jets, two high-value aircraft, over 10 UCAVs, and one C-130 transport aircraft, along with multiple cruise missiles, by targeting them with air-launched cruise missiles and surface-to-air missiles during Operation Sindoor. This has been revealed in an ongoing analysis of the damage inflicted upon Pakistan Air Force by India, reported ANI. Sources involved in the operations launched against Pakistani aggression told ANI that the technical analysis of data available with the IAF reveals that six of Pakistan’s fighter aircraft were shot down in the air. One high-value aerial asset, which could either be an electronic countermeasures aircraft or an Airborne Early Warning or Control Aircraft, was taken out in a long-range strike by the Sudarshan missile from a distance of around 300 km, the sources said. Sharing the result of their analysis, they added that the strikes at the Bholari airbase using air-to-surface cruise missiles resulted in the loss of Pakistan’s another AEWC aircraft of Swedish origin. Besides, there are inputs about the presence of fighter jets also in the hangar that was hit, but since Pakistanis are not even taking out debris from there, “we are not counting the fighter aircraft losses on ground”, they said. The Pakistani fighter jets had been captured by the IAF radars and air defence missile systems and were spotted vanishing after hits were secured by the air defence systems. The Pakistan Air Force also lost a C-130 transport aircraft during one of the drone strikes by the Indian Air Force in Pakistan’s Punjab. The IAF used only air-launched cruise missiles to attack Pakistani bases, and no surface-to-surface BrahMos missiles were used in these attacks, the sources said. In a strike on a hangar by Rafale and Su-30 jets, a number of Chinese Wing Loong series medium-altitude long-endurance drones were destroyed, they added. More than 10 UCAVs (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles) were downed by different IAF air defence systems over Pakistani airspace, besides the large-scale interception of Pakistani air- and ground-launched cruise and ballistic missiles aimed at different air bases, they said. The IAF is still carrying out the analysis of the huge amount of data gathered during the conflict, the ANI report said, citing sources. The conflict between India and Pakistan started on the night of May 6-7, when India retaliated with precision strikes on terror infrastructures in Pakistani and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. On May 10, the Pakistan side requested a ceasefire in view of the heavy losses suffered by it in the attacks by the Indian Air Force.

Besides, there are inputs about the presence of fighter jets also in the hangar that was hit, but since Pakistanis are not even taking out debris from there, “we are not counting the fighter aircraft losses on ground”, the sources involved in the operations said.

IAF destroyed Pak’s 6 fighter jets, one C-130 aircraft, multiple cruise missiles, UAVs during Operation Sindoor

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday that targeted outcomes are more important for professional forces than losses suffered in a military conflict, while adding that there is always some risk in every military action.&nbsp;Speaking during a special lecture on ‘Future Wars and Warfare’ organised by the Savitribai Phule University in Pune, CDS Chauhan said, “I think, professional forces are not affected by setbacks or losses; in a war, what is important is that the morale needs to remain high even if there are setbacks. Adaptability is an important constituent of a very professional force. You should be able to understand what went wrong, need to rectify your mistake and go again. You cannot sit down in fear.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Days after his comments on India’s losses during Operation Sindoor stirred a debate, General Chauhan stressed that the armed forces must be able to recognise and rectify their mistakes, and cannot remain passive in the face of setbacks. &nbsp;“When I was asked about losses on our side, I said these are not important. The results and how you act are important. It would not be very correct to talk about losses. Suppose you go in a cricket test match, and you win by an innings defeat, then there’s no question of how many wickets, how many balls and how many players,” he said. &nbsp;The top military general, in an interview with Bloomberg in Singapore, admitted that an unspecified number of Indian fighter jets were downed in the initial stage of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, but the armed forces quickly rectified their mistakes and struck again.&nbsp; &nbsp;He, however, dismissed the Pakistan Prime Minister's claims that six Indian jets, including four Rafales, were shot down as “absolutely incorrect”. “What is important is that, not the jet being down, but why they were being down... Why they were down, what mistakes were made - that are important. Numbers are not important,” General Chauhan had said.The remarks made on foreign soil gave fuel to the opposition, which targeted the government, saying it should have informed the political parties about the losses before the general revealed them abroad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Congress leaders demanded a special parliamentary session to discuss India’s military action against Pakistan.India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7, targeting terror camps, a fortnight after the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26. Pakistan responded by sending a barrage of drones to Indian cities, prompting India to retaliate by targeting Pakistani army airbases.&nbsp;&nbsp;“What happened in Pahalgam was profound cruelty towards the victims... because all were killed with headshots in front of their families and their children, and they were shot in the name of religion. This caused a huge revulsion... it revived memories because India has been the victim of a maximum number of terror acts... almost 20,000 people have been killed,” he added.&nbsp;“What I can say is on May 7, in the initial stages, there were losses. There was an inherent amount of risk,” Gen Chauhan had said.&nbsp;<h2>‘New Delhi not going to live under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail’</h2>&nbsp;“Pakistan should not be able to hold India hostage to terrorist activities,” he said, adding that New Delhi is not going to live under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail. “Both nations (India &amp; Pakistan) had tried to build different kinds of capabilities, so obviously there was an inherent amount of risk in this. None of the capabilities that we had acquired had been into the battlefield. There is always an element of risk in it, but as they say, you cannot succeed if you don’t take that type of risk,” Chauhan said.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the ceasefire, the CDS said Pakistan was forced to pick up the phone and call India as it was “losing things faster”.&nbsp;“As far as the Pakistani side is concerned, I can make two guesses. One, that they were losing things faster at a very long distance, and they thought that if this continued for some more time, they were likely to lose more, and hence they picked up the telephone,” he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Pune: On being asked about the losses incurred by Pakistan side during Operation Sindoor, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan says, &quot;When I was asked about losses on our side, I said these are not important. The results and how you act are important. It… <a href="https://t.co/Pa0Re5k1TF">pic.twitter.com/Pa0Re5k1TF</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1929835058170417296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Days after his comments on India’s losses during Operation Sindoor stirred a debate, General Chauhan stressed that the armed forces must be able to recognise and rectify their mistakes, and cannot remain passive in the face of setbacks.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday that targeted outcomes are more important for professional forces than losses suffered in a military conflict, while adding that there is always some risk in every military action. Speaking during a special lecture on ‘Future Wars and Warfare’ organised by the Savitribai Phule University in Pune, CDS Chauhan said, “I think, professional forces are not affected by setbacks or losses; in a war, what is important is that the morale needs to remain high even if there are setbacks. Adaptability is an important constituent of a very professional force. You should be able to understand what went wrong, need to rectify your mistake and go again. You cannot sit down in fear.” Days after his comments on India’s losses during Operation Sindoor stirred a debate, General Chauhan stressed that the armed forces must be able to recognise and rectify their mistakes, and cannot remain passive in the face of setbacks. “When I was asked about losses on our side, I said these are not important. The results and how you act are important. It would not be very correct to talk about losses. Suppose you go in a cricket test match, and you win by an innings defeat, then there’s no question of how many wickets, how many balls and how many players,” he said. The top military general, in an interview with Bloomberg in Singapore, admitted that an unspecified number of Indian fighter jets were downed in the initial stage of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, but the armed forces quickly rectified their mistakes and struck again. He, however, dismissed the Pakistan Prime Minister's claims that six Indian jets, including four Rafales, were shot down as “absolutely incorrect”. “What is important is that, not the jet being down, but why they were being down... Why they were down, what mistakes were made - that are important. Numbers are not important,” General Chauhan had said. The remarks made on foreign soil gave fuel to the opposition, which targeted the government, saying it should have informed the political parties about the losses before the general revealed them abroad. Congress leaders demanded a special parliamentary session to discuss India’s military action against Pakistan. India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7, targeting terror camps, a fortnight after the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26. Pakistan responded by sending a barrage of drones to Indian cities, prompting India to retaliate by targeting Pakistani army airbases. “What happened in Pahalgam was profound cruelty towards the victims... because all were killed with headshots in front of their families and their children, and they were shot in the name of religion. This caused a huge revulsion... it revived memories because India has been the victim of a maximum number of terror acts... almost 20,000 people have been killed,” he added. “What I can say is on May 7, in the initial stages, there were losses. There was an inherent amount of risk,” Gen Chauhan had said. ‘New Delhi not going to live under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail’ “Pakistan should not be able to hold India hostage to terrorist activities,” he said, adding that New Delhi is not going to live under the shadow of terror and nuclear blackmail. “Both nations (India & Pakistan) had tried to build different kinds of capabilities, so obviously there was an inherent amount of risk in this. None of the capabilities that we had acquired had been into the battlefield. There is always an element of risk in it, but as they say, you cannot succeed if you don’t take that type of risk,” Chauhan said. On the ceasefire, the CDS said Pakistan was forced to pick up the phone and call India as it was “losing things faster”. “As far as the Pakistani side is concerned, I can make two guesses. One, that they were losing things faster at a very long distance, and they thought that if this continued for some more time, they were likely to lose more, and hence they picked up the telephone,” he said.

Days after his comments on India’s losses during Operation Sindoor stirred a debate, General Chauhan stressed that the armed forces must be able to recognise and rectify their mistakes, and cannot remain passive in the face of setbacks.

Outcome important to professional forces, not losses: CDS on Operation Sindoor

A prominent Pakistani politician was recently spotted sharing the dais with the Pahalgam attack mastermind Saifullah Khalid, who is Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deputy chief, and Talha Saeed, son of LeT chief and 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, at a rally in Pakistan, further providing evidence of how the nation continues to foster and support cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;Pakistan is in the dock for fostering cross-border terrorism, and both its administration and military are accused of having links with terrorists who move around freely and attend crowded functions with impunity.&nbsp;The incident happened in Pakistan’s Punjab province, where the speaker of the state assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, was seen attending a rally with LeT deputy chief Saifullah Khalid, also known as “Kasuri”, who is one of the masterminds of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and a US-designated terrorist. &nbsp;Talha Saeed, who is the de facto head of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, was also on the stage. The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly even defended the presence of Kasuri at the rally, and said that the LeT deputy chief “should not be seen as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack case without an investigation.”&nbsp;“It was a political rally, and politicians from all walks of life were present there. Because I have a personal connection with the place (Kasur—the town where the May 28 rally took place), organisers also called me and I went,” he said.Another clip showed Kasuri calling India an enemy state (dushman) and claimed he was ‘wrongfully’ accused as the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack. He even boasted of becoming more famous after India’s charges. &nbsp;The Indian authorities are closely watching the developments, as the LeT is a banned terror organisation but continues to operate openly in Pakistan, often holding public gatherings under the guise of charity or nationalist causes. The presence of high-profile politicians at such gatherings raises questions about Pakistan’s commitment to fighting terrorism.&nbsp;The rally was organised by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) to mark Youm-e-Takbeer and also featured food minister Malik Rasheed Ahmad Khan and close associates of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz.The presence of top LeT operatives at the rally attracted attention from foreign policy observers, especially after some of them boasted publicly about having avenged Pakistan’s 1971 defeat to India.

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Pakistan is in the dock for fostering cross-border terrorism, and both its administration and military are accused of having links with terrorists who move around freely and attend crowded functions with impunity.

A prominent Pakistani politician was recently spotted sharing the dais with the Pahalgam attack mastermind Saifullah Khalid, who is Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deputy chief, and Talha Saeed, son of LeT chief and 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, at a rally in Pakistan, further providing evidence of how the nation continues to foster and support cross-border terrorism. Pakistan is in the dock for fostering cross-border terrorism, and both its administration and military are accused of having links with terrorists who move around freely and attend crowded functions with impunity. The incident happened in Pakistan’s Punjab province, where the speaker of the state assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, was seen attending a rally with LeT deputy chief Saifullah Khalid, also known as “Kasuri”, who is one of the masterminds of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam and a US-designated terrorist. Talha Saeed, who is the de facto head of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, was also on the stage. The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly even defended the presence of Kasuri at the rally, and said that the LeT deputy chief “should not be seen as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack case without an investigation.” “It was a political rally, and politicians from all walks of life were present there. Because I have a personal connection with the place (Kasur—the town where the May 28 rally took place), organisers also called me and I went,” he said. Another clip showed Kasuri calling India an enemy state (dushman) and claimed he was ‘wrongfully’ accused as the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack. He even boasted of becoming more famous after India’s charges. The Indian authorities are closely watching the developments, as the LeT is a banned terror organisation but continues to operate openly in Pakistan, often holding public gatherings under the guise of charity or nationalist causes. The presence of high-profile politicians at such gatherings raises questions about Pakistan’s commitment to fighting terrorism. The rally was organised by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) to mark Youm-e-Takbeer and also featured food minister Malik Rasheed Ahmad Khan and close associates of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz. The presence of top LeT operatives at the rally attracted attention from foreign policy observers, especially after some of them boasted publicly about having avenged Pakistan’s 1971 defeat to India.

Pakistan is in the dock for fostering cross-border terrorism, and both its administration and military are accused of having links with terrorists who move around freely and attend crowded functions with impunity.

Pak politician defends Pahalgam attack mastermind, shares stage with LeT chief’s son

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a member of an all-party delegation conveying the Indian government’s message against terrorism, slammed political wrangling back home over his comments in favour of the nation and said on Monday that it was “distressing that people at home were calculating political allegiances”.&nbsp;In a post on X, while taking a veiled dig at the critics in his party, Khurshid asked whether it was so difficult to “become patriotic” when the MPs’ delegations were on a mission against terrorism.&nbsp;Khurshid’s remarks came days after his party colleague Udit Raj slammed party MP Shashi Tharoor over his remarks in favour of the government and called him a “super spokesperson of the BJP”, which were endorsed by party leader Jairam Ramesh.&nbsp;<h2>‘It’s distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances’</h2>&nbsp;“When on a mission against terrorism to carry India’s message to the world, it’s distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances. Is it so difficult to be patriotic?,” he tweeted.&nbsp;Although Khurshid did not explicitly mention who he was targeting, the post assumes significance as the Congress has been unhappy over the nomination of its leaders in the all-party delegation after the government ignored the recommendations made by the party.&nbsp;Explaining his tweet later, Khurshid said there was a need to speak in one voice in favour of the nation irrespective of political differences.“People keep saying, ‘What are you doing in a delegation where there are people from the BJP? What are you doing there?’ What are we doing here? No matter which party you are from, today what is needed is a single voice to speak in favour of the nation and that is what we are doing here,” he told news agency ANI.“I think when I say ‘Is it so difficult to be a patriot?’ - that is the question that has to be asked of those who are putting out tweets and saying things that I think I believe are not very encouraging when you want to do something for the nation,” he said.&nbsp;Khurshid’s tweet came days after his party colleague Jairam Ramesh made a controversial remark over the all-party delegations, saying that the “terrorists were roaming and MPs were also roaming”.&nbsp;<h2>Khurshid praises Article 370 removal</h2>&nbsp;Khurshid had praised the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir in his address in Indonesia while visiting with the delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha.&nbsp;&nbsp;During the delegation’s visit to Indonesia last week, Khurshid had said that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, had long created a perception of Jammu and Kashmir being separate from the rest of India. He said this perception was finally put to an end with the government’s abrogation of the article.

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Salman Khurshid’s remarks came days after his party colleague Udit Raj slammed party MP Shashi Tharoor over his remarks in favour of the government and called him a “super spokesperson of the BJP”, which were endorsed by party leader Jairam Ramesh.

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a member of an all-party delegation conveying the Indian government’s message against terrorism, slammed political wrangling back home over his comments in favour of the nation and said on Monday that it was “distressing that people at home were calculating political allegiances”. In a post on X, while taking a veiled dig at the critics in his party, Khurshid asked whether it was so difficult to “become patriotic” when the MPs’ delegations were on a mission against terrorism. Khurshid’s remarks came days after his party colleague Udit Raj slammed party MP Shashi Tharoor over his remarks in favour of the government and called him a “super spokesperson of the BJP”, which were endorsed by party leader Jairam Ramesh. ‘It’s distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances’ “When on a mission against terrorism to carry India’s message to the world, it’s distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances. Is it so difficult to be patriotic?,” he tweeted. Although Khurshid did not explicitly mention who he was targeting, the post assumes significance as the Congress has been unhappy over the nomination of its leaders in the all-party delegation after the government ignored the recommendations made by the party. Explaining his tweet later, Khurshid said there was a need to speak in one voice in favour of the nation irrespective of political differences. “People keep saying, ‘What are you doing in a delegation where there are people from the BJP? What are you doing there?’ What are we doing here? No matter which party you are from, today what is needed is a single voice to speak in favour of the nation and that is what we are doing here,” he told news agency ANI. “I think when I say ‘Is it so difficult to be a patriot?’ - that is the question that has to be asked of those who are putting out tweets and saying things that I think I believe are not very encouraging when you want to do something for the nation,” he said. Khurshid’s tweet came days after his party colleague Jairam Ramesh made a controversial remark over the all-party delegations, saying that the “terrorists were roaming and MPs were also roaming”. Khurshid praises Article 370 removal Khurshid had praised the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir in his address in Indonesia while visiting with the delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha. During the delegation’s visit to Indonesia last week, Khurshid had said that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, had long created a perception of Jammu and Kashmir being separate from the rest of India. He said this perception was finally put to an end with the government’s abrogation of the article.

Salman Khurshid’s remarks came days after his party colleague Udit Raj slammed party MP Shashi Tharoor over his remarks in favour of the government and called him a “super spokesperson of the BJP”, which were endorsed by party leader Jairam Ramesh.

‘Is it so difficult to be patriotic?,’ asks Salman Khurshid in dig at critics in Congress

The lawyer for Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, arrested by Kolkata Police for allegedly posting a video related to Operation Sindoor, has complained about poor hygiene in Kolkata jail and has sought access to basic rights for his client at the Alipore Women’s Correctional Home.&nbsp;Panoli’s advocate, Md Samimuddin, filed a petition in court on Monday, complaining about poor hygiene in Kolkata Jail, and said that his client is suffering from kidney stones. He added that she has also not been given basic amenities like access to newspapers and magazines in the correctional home.&nbsp;“At Alipore Women’s Correctional Home, proper hygiene is not being maintained around her, and she is unwell. She has kidney stones. She is not being given access to newspapers and magazines. Today, we have filed a petition in the court so that she gets access to her basic rights... Sharmishtha is innocent. We are trying our best to get out on bail,” the advocate told news agency ANI.“We are trying our best to get her out of jail before June 13. We will sit down on the matter today and discuss it. We will take a call in one or two days about what we will do,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kolkata Police had arrested Sharmishtha for allegedly uploading a video with communal comments, claiming Bollywood actors were silent on Operation Sindoor. &nbsp;<h2>Kolkata Police dismissed criticism</h2>&nbsp;The Kolkata Police dismissed criticism alleging that they “unlawfully” arrested the 22-year-old Instagram influencer and claimed that all legal procedures were followed.“Kolkata Police acted lawfully according to the procedure established by law. The accused was not arrested for expressing patriotism or for personal belief; legal actions were taken for sharing offensive content which promotes hatred among the communities,” said a Kolkata Police post on Facebook.&nbsp;“The case was duly investigated, and adhering to legal procedures, several attempts were made to serve notice u/s 35 of BNSS to the accused but every time she was found absconding,” the Kolkata Police stated.“Consequently, a warrant of arrest was issued by the competent court, following which she was apprehended lawfully from Gurgaon during the daytime. She was thereafter produced before the appropriate magistrate and was granted transit remand as per due process of law. Later the court sent her to judicial custody,” it said.&nbsp;“Some social media accounts are spreading false information that Kolkata Police unlawfully arrested a law student for opposing Pakistan. This narrative is mischievous and misleading,” it added. &nbsp;<h2>Kolkata Police showed ‘overactiveness’ in arresting Panoli: BJP</h2>&nbsp;BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar has criticised the Kolkata Police for their “overactiveness” in arresting Panoli.&nbsp;“Sharmishtha Panoli, 22, a law student, arrested for a now-deleted video and a public apology. No riots. No unrest. Yet Mamata Banerjee’s police acted overnight—not for justice, but for appeasement. But when TMC leaders insult Sanatan Dharma… mock Maha Kumbh and push communal poison — there’s no FIR, no arrest, no apology,” Majumdar posted.&nbsp;A case was lodged against Sharmishtha at the Garden Reach Police Station on May 15 based on allegations that she posted a video that Kolkata Police claimed “was insulting to the religious belief of a class of citizen of India and amounted to promoting disharmony and hatred between different communities”.&nbsp;Panoli was booked for promoting enmity between different groups, malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings apart from intentional insult, and provoking breach of peace and was sent to judicial custody till June 13 after her bail petition was rejected by a Kolkata court.&nbsp;

A case was lodged against Sharmishtha at Garden Reach Police Station on the allegations that she posted a video that Kolkata Police claimed “was insulting to the religious belief of a class of citizen of India and amounted to promoting disharmony and hatred between different communities”.

The lawyer for Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, arrested by Kolkata Police for allegedly posting a video related to Operation Sindoor, has complained about poor hygiene in Kolkata jail and has sought access to basic rights for his client at the Alipore Women’s Correctional Home. Panoli’s advocate, Md Samimuddin, filed a petition in court on Monday, complaining about poor hygiene in Kolkata Jail, and said that his client is suffering from kidney stones. He added that she has also not been given basic amenities like access to newspapers and magazines in the correctional home. “At Alipore Women’s Correctional Home, proper hygiene is not being maintained around her, and she is unwell. She has kidney stones. She is not being given access to newspapers and magazines. Today, we have filed a petition in the court so that she gets access to her basic rights... Sharmishtha is innocent. We are trying our best to get out on bail,” the advocate told news agency ANI. “We are trying our best to get her out of jail before June 13. We will sit down on the matter today and discuss it. We will take a call in one or two days about what we will do,” he added. The Kolkata Police had arrested Sharmishtha for allegedly uploading a video with communal comments, claiming Bollywood actors were silent on Operation Sindoor. Kolkata Police dismissed criticism The Kolkata Police dismissed criticism alleging that they “unlawfully” arrested the 22-year-old Instagram influencer and claimed that all legal procedures were followed. “Kolkata Police acted lawfully according to the procedure established by law. The accused was not arrested for expressing patriotism or for personal belief; legal actions were taken for sharing offensive content which promotes hatred among the communities,” said a Kolkata Police post on Facebook. “The case was duly investigated, and adhering to legal procedures, several attempts were made to serve notice u/s 35 of BNSS to the accused but every time she was found absconding,” the Kolkata Police stated. “Consequently, a warrant of arrest was issued by the competent court, following which she was apprehended lawfully from Gurgaon during the daytime. She was thereafter produced before the appropriate magistrate and was granted transit remand as per due process of law. Later the court sent her to judicial custody,” it said. “Some social media accounts are spreading false information that Kolkata Police unlawfully arrested a law student for opposing Pakistan. This narrative is mischievous and misleading,” it added. Kolkata Police showed ‘overactiveness’ in arresting Panoli: BJP BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar has criticised the Kolkata Police for their “overactiveness” in arresting Panoli. “Sharmishtha Panoli, 22, a law student, arrested for a now-deleted video and a public apology. No riots. No unrest. Yet Mamata Banerjee’s police acted overnight—not for justice, but for appeasement. But when TMC leaders insult Sanatan Dharma… mock Maha Kumbh and push communal poison — there’s no FIR, no arrest, no apology,” Majumdar posted. A case was lodged against Sharmishtha at the Garden Reach Police Station on May 15 based on allegations that she posted a video that Kolkata Police claimed “was insulting to the religious belief of a class of citizen of India and amounted to promoting disharmony and hatred between different communities”. Panoli was booked for promoting enmity between different groups, malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings apart from intentional insult, and provoking breach of peace and was sent to judicial custody till June 13 after her bail petition was rejected by a Kolkata court.

A case was lodged against Sharmishtha at Garden Reach Police Station on the allegations that she posted a video that Kolkata Police claimed “was insulting to the religious belief of a class of citizen of India and amounted to promoting disharmony and hatred between different communities”.

‘Poor hygiene in Kolkata jail,’ says lawyer of arrested Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli

India will receive the rest of its S-400 air defence missile systems from Russia by 2026, Russian deputy ambassador to New Delhi, Roman Babushkin, confirmed on Monday.<h2>Delivery timeline back on track</h2>Speaking to news agency PTI, Babushkin said, “As far as my knowledge goes, the contract for the remaining S-400 units will be according to the schedule. We are open for a promotion of this partnership for the discussion of the expansion of dialogue on air defence system… I think it will be done in 2025, 2026.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-active-covid-19-cases-tally-at-3-961-alarming-surge-in-kerala-delhi-maharashtra-203-new-cases-4-deaths-in-24-hours-1748850058994">India's active COVID-19 cases tally at 3,961: Alarming surge in Kerala, Delhi, Maharashtra; 203 new cases, 4 deaths in 24 hours</a>India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 regiments. So far, three of them have been delivered and deployed along India’s borders with Pakistan and China.<h2>S-400 used successfully during India-Pakistan tensions</h2>The Russian diplomat noted that the S-400 system performed well during tensions between India and Pakistan. “We heard that S-400 performed very efficiently during the situation between India and Pakistan,” Babushkin said, referring to Operation Sindoor, where the system reportedly intercepted incoming Pakistani drones and missiles.<h2>Russia-India defence ties continue despite global conflicts</h2>Babushkin highlighted the long-standing defence relationship between the two countries, calling the air defence sector a key area of cooperation. “According to what we are experiencing, the situation in Europe, here, this is one of the promising topics of our partnership in defence preparation in general,” he said.India received the first S-400 regiment in December 2021. The second arrived in April 2022, and the third in October 2023. The remaining two are expected to arrive by 2026.<h2>Delivery delayed by Russia-Ukraine conflict</h2>According to The New Indian Express, the original plan was to complete deliveries by 2023. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine impacted supply chains and production, causing delays.Despite the setback, Russia has assured that the remaining systems will arrive within the next two years.<h2>Sudarshan Chakra: India’s shield against aerial threats</h2>India has renamed its S-400 missile system as “Sudarshan Chakra”. The system can detect and neutralise enemy aircraft, spy planes, bombers, missiles, and drones up to 380 kilometres away.The Indian defence ministry earlier said, “The S-400 Missile is a potent system in terms of its operational capability to provide a continuous and effective air defence system to a very large area. With the induction of this system, air defence capability of the nation will be significantly enhanced.”The system includes missile launchers, an advanced radar, and a command centre. It can handle multiple threats at once, including high-speed ballistic and cruise missiles, making it one of the most advanced systems in the world.The S-400 is seen by NATO members as a serious threat because of its wide-ranging capabilities. It can lock on to and destroy almost every type of modern combat aircraft, giving it a critical role in any future conflict scenario.

India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 regiments. So far, three of them have been delivered and deployed along India’s borders with Pakistan and China.

India will receive the rest of its S-400 air defence missile systems from Russia by 2026, Russian deputy ambassador to New Delhi, Roman Babushkin, confirmed on Monday. Delivery timeline back on track Speaking to news agency PTI, Babushkin said, “As far as my knowledge goes, the contract for the remaining S-400 units will be according to the schedule. We are open for a promotion of this partnership for the discussion of the expansion of dialogue on air defence system… I think it will be done in 2025, 2026.” Also read: India's active COVID-19 cases tally at 3,961: Alarming surge in Kerala, Delhi, Maharashtra; 203 new cases, 4 deaths in 24 hours India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 regiments. So far, three of them have been delivered and deployed along India’s borders with Pakistan and China. S-400 used successfully during India-Pakistan tensions The Russian diplomat noted that the S-400 system performed well during tensions between India and Pakistan. “We heard that S-400 performed very efficiently during the situation between India and Pakistan,” Babushkin said, referring to Operation Sindoor, where the system reportedly intercepted incoming Pakistani drones and missiles. Russia-India defence ties continue despite global conflicts Babushkin highlighted the long-standing defence relationship between the two countries, calling the air defence sector a key area of cooperation. “According to what we are experiencing, the situation in Europe, here, this is one of the promising topics of our partnership in defence preparation in general,” he said. India received the first S-400 regiment in December 2021. The second arrived in April 2022, and the third in October 2023. The remaining two are expected to arrive by 2026. Delivery delayed by Russia-Ukraine conflict According to The New Indian Express, the original plan was to complete deliveries by 2023. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine impacted supply chains and production, causing delays. Despite the setback, Russia has assured that the remaining systems will arrive within the next two years. Sudarshan Chakra: India’s shield against aerial threats India has renamed its S-400 missile system as “Sudarshan Chakra”. The system can detect and neutralise enemy aircraft, spy planes, bombers, missiles, and drones up to 380 kilometres away. The Indian defence ministry earlier said, “The S-400 Missile is a potent system in terms of its operational capability to provide a continuous and effective air defence system to a very large area. With the induction of this system, air defence capability of the nation will be significantly enhanced.” The system includes missile launchers, an advanced radar, and a command centre. It can handle multiple threats at once, including high-speed ballistic and cruise missiles, making it one of the most advanced systems in the world. The S-400 is seen by NATO members as a serious threat because of its wide-ranging capabilities. It can lock on to and destroy almost every type of modern combat aircraft, giving it a critical role in any future conflict scenario.

India had signed a $5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 regiments. So far, three of them have been delivered and deployed along India’s borders with Pakistan and China.

S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ worked efficiently in India-Pakistan conflict, says Russian envoy; full S-400 delivery by 2026

Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric &nbsp;political campaign. The reports claimed that both women officers, who led India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, will be seen for a campaign by the BJP on June 9, the completion of 11 years of the Modi government.&nbsp;But, BJP refused all the claims and called the reports "fake news."&nbsp;Taking to the social media platform X on Sunday (June 1), BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, “This is fake news."&nbsp;“The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofiya Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces,” he wrote. Apparently, the reports came after a statement by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui.&nbsp;“The comments made by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui have been misconstrued. He simply made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman within the community,” Malviya said.&nbsp;<h2>The role of women officers in Operation Sindoor</h2>&nbsp;Both Col Qureshi and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh gained massive attention online after their first briefing on operation Sindoor, India's retaliation attack on nine terrors sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Col Sofia Qureshi?</h2>&nbsp;Colonel Sofia Qureshi is a decorated officer of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Notably, she was lauded by the Supreme Court in 2020 in its landmark judgment allowing Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army.&nbsp;Earlier this week, the family of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi were among the many that attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Vadodara, Gujarat.&nbsp;"It felt great (roadshow of PM Modi). We are proud that PM Modi met us. Sofiya Qureshi is the daughter of the country, she only did her duty," Taj Mohammad, &nbsp;Qureshi's father said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said 

Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric political campaign. The reports claimed that both women officers, who led India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, will be seen for a campaign by the BJP on June 9, the completion of 11 years of the Modi government. But, BJP refused all the claims and called the reports "fake news." Taking to the social media platform X on Sunday (June 1), BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, “This is fake news." “The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofiya Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces,” he wrote. Apparently, the reports came after a statement by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui. “The comments made by BJP Minority Morcha president Jamal Siddiqui have been misconstrued. He simply made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman within the community,” Malviya said. The role of women officers in Operation Sindoor Both Col Qureshi and IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh gained massive attention online after their first briefing on operation Sindoor, India's retaliation attack on nine terrors sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Who is Col Sofia Qureshi? Colonel Sofia Qureshi is a decorated officer of the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Notably, she was lauded by the Supreme Court in 2020 in its landmark judgment allowing Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army. Earlier this week, the family of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi were among the many that attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Vadodara, Gujarat. "It felt great (roadshow of PM Modi). We are proud that PM Modi met us. Sofiya Qureshi is the daughter of the country, she only did her duty," Taj Mohammad, Qureshi's father said.

Recently, multiple reports emerged that the ruling party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), will use Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its faces for a women-centric &nbsp;political campaign.&nbsp;

Will BJP use Col Sofia Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces? Here's what party said

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (Jun 1) demanded that the central government convene a Parliament session on Operation Sindoor. The Rajya Sabha MP also took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to refrain from self-praise.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Kharge said that the entire nation supports our armed forces. He added that there should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our enemies. He further stated that no one will speak against the country.&nbsp;“We must know when to speak what. There should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our opponents. All leaders across the country should remain silent regarding matters of national security. It's better to understand what has happened before speaking about it. There should be no election campaign before the delegation reports are out,” Kharge said.&nbsp;Slamming the prime minister, Kharge said, “PM Modi should refrain from giving election speeches. There is no need for self-praise. The entire nation stands with our armed forces. PM Modi had earlier said that he had given full authority to the army, so why is he speaking again now? The Prime Minister should not make self-glorifying speeches. We have said, let's convene Parliament and talk. Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions. None of us will speak against the nation.”&nbsp;<h2>Congress demands special Parliament session</h2>&nbsp;Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;On Saturday (May 31), Kharge alleged that the government has “misled the nation”, adding that “PM Modi is on an election blitz, taking PERSONAL CREDIT for the valour of our Armed Forces.”“In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing,” the minister wrote on X.&nbsp;“Our IAF pilots were risking their lives fighting the enemy. We have suffered some losses, but our pilots were safe. As per CDS’s interview, ‘we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range.’ We salute their resolute courage and bravery. However, a comprehensive strategic review is the need of the hour. Congress party demands a Comprehensive Review of our Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee, on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee,” he wrote.

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Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (Jun 1) demanded that the central government convene a Parliament session on Operation Sindoor. The Rajya Sabha MP also took a jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to refrain from self-praise. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said that the entire nation supports our armed forces. He added that there should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our enemies. He further stated that no one will speak against the country. “We must know when to speak what. There should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating our opponents. All leaders across the country should remain silent regarding matters of national security. It's better to understand what has happened before speaking about it. There should be no election campaign before the delegation reports are out,” Kharge said. Slamming the prime minister, Kharge said, “PM Modi should refrain from giving election speeches. There is no need for self-praise. The entire nation stands with our armed forces. PM Modi had earlier said that he had given full authority to the army, so why is he speaking again now? The Prime Minister should not make self-glorifying speeches. We have said, let's convene Parliament and talk. Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions. None of us will speak against the nation.” Congress demands special Parliament session Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan. On Saturday (May 31), Kharge alleged that the government has “misled the nation”, adding that “PM Modi is on an election blitz, taking PERSONAL CREDIT for the valour of our Armed Forces.” “In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing,” the minister wrote on X. “Our IAF pilots were risking their lives fighting the enemy. We have suffered some losses, but our pilots were safe. As per CDS’s interview, ‘we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range.’ We salute their resolute courage and bravery. However, a comprehensive strategic review is the need of the hour. Congress party demands a Comprehensive Review of our Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee, on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee,” he wrote.

Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, Congress has been demanding a special Parliament session to discuss the tensions between India and Pakistan.

Operation Sindoor: Kharge demands special parliament session, asks PM Modi to refrain from ‘self-praise’

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is currently leading an all-party delegation abroad as part of India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, has addressed internal party criticisms regarding his recent remarks.&nbsp;The Tharoor-led delegation reached Brazil. On being asked about his party colleagues' dig and swipes, Tharoor said, “I think this is a time for us to focus on our mission. Undoubtedly, in a thriving democracy, there are bound to be comments and criticisms, but I think at this point we can't afford to dwell on them.”&nbsp;"When we get back to India, no doubt we'll have our chance to speak to our colleagues, critics, media there. But right now we're focused on the countries we're coming to and getting the message out to the people here," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-talked-about-restoring-the-statehood-of-jk-says-local-party-apni-party-leader-after-meeting-with-lieutenant-governor-manoj-sinha-1748773104423">‘Talked about restoring the statehood of JK’, says Local party leader after meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</a>&nbsp;Just a few days back, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government and said, "Our MPs are roaming and terrorists (involved in the Pahalgam terror attack) are also roaming."&nbsp;Last week, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was in Panama, where he delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;Speaking to the Indian community in Panama, Tharoor said, "Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border. They have chosen repeatedly to attack us because they believe that they want territory which they do not control, which we control. It is part of the sovereign borders of the United Indian, and we are not going to give it to them even if we have to pay the price that we have repeatedly been paid. " &nbsp;Addressing the Panama assembly President Dana Castaneda and some select parliamentarians, Tharoor stressed that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 only after it waited to see if the Pakistani government would take any action against the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases inside Pakistan. We had no interest in starting a war, but we felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished," he said.&nbsp;Tharoor underlined that India has suffered attack after attack for almost 40 years and that it is not acceptable to continue to bear the pain.

Operation Sindoor outreach When we get back to India Shashi Tharoor brushes off party colleagues criticism

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is currently leading an all-party delegation abroad as part of India's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, has addressed internal party criticisms regarding his recent remarks. The Tharoor-led delegation reached Brazil. On being asked about his party colleagues' dig and swipes, Tharoor said, “I think this is a time for us to focus on our mission. Undoubtedly, in a thriving democracy, there are bound to be comments and criticisms, but I think at this point we can't afford to dwell on them.” "When we get back to India, no doubt we'll have our chance to speak to our colleagues, critics, media there. But right now we're focused on the countries we're coming to and getting the message out to the people here," he added. Also Read: ‘Talked about restoring the statehood of JK’, says Local party leader after meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Just a few days back, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government and said, "Our MPs are roaming and terrorists (involved in the Pahalgam terror attack) are also roaming." Last week, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was in Panama, where he delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. Speaking to the Indian community in Panama, Tharoor said, "Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border. They have chosen repeatedly to attack us because they believe that they want territory which they do not control, which we control. It is part of the sovereign borders of the United Indian, and we are not going to give it to them even if we have to pay the price that we have repeatedly been paid. " Addressing the Panama assembly President Dana Castaneda and some select parliamentarians, Tharoor stressed that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 only after it waited to see if the Pakistani government would take any action against the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases inside Pakistan. We had no interest in starting a war, but we felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished," he said. Tharoor underlined that India has suffered attack after attack for almost 40 years and that it is not acceptable to continue to bear the pain.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is leading one of the seven Indian delegations that have travelled abroad to expose Pakistan's role in terrorist attacks on India

Operation Sindoor outreach | 'When we get back to India': Shashi Tharoor brushes off party colleague’s criticism

India's Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, while speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said that Indian air defences were able to penetrate as long as 300 kilometer with prim point accuracy to target airfields and infrastructure deep inside Pakistan. Gen Anil Chauhan said, "Most of India's capabilities were put to good effect, the results of which were visible, evidence of which was demonstrated. Most of these systems actually functioned quite well. It will be difficult to comment and list particular times the equipment used by the other side, and the capabilities of the other side. But we are aware that we were able to penetrate air defences as long as 300 km with accuracy (in Pakistan); targetting airfields, and infra deep inside Pakistan." This comes after General Anil Chauhan confirmed the loss of fighter jets in its recent standoff with Pakistan but quashed Pakistani claims of downing five Indian jets. &nbsp;Gen Chauhan also said both countries were not at the brink of nuclear war, stating that "there's a lot of space before that nuclear threshold is crossed." His statement comes a day after US President Donald Trump yet again claimed that he was responsible for the end of fighting between India and Pakistan and that both nuclear-armed neighbours were headed for a nuclear war. &nbsp;"There’s a lot of space before that nuclear threshold is, you know, crossed, a lot of signalling before that. I think nothing like that happened," Gen Chauhan said in an interview with Bloomberg TV. &nbsp;Speaking to Bloomberg TV, General &nbsp;Chauhan without giving the number of fighter jets downed in clashes with Pakistan in May, said “What is important is that not the jet being down, but why they were being down." &nbsp;Calling Pakistan's claims of shooting down six Indian warplanes “absolutely incorrect,” he further said, “The good part is that we are able to understand the tactical mistake which we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range."

India Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said that Indian air defences were able to penetrate as long as 300 kilometer inside Pakistan and ruled out the possibility of a nuclear war

India's Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, while speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said that Indian air defences were able to penetrate as long as 300 kilometer with prim point accuracy to target airfields and infrastructure deep inside Pakistan. Gen Anil Chauhan said, "Most of India's capabilities were put to good effect, the results of which were visible, evidence of which was demonstrated. Most of these systems actually functioned quite well. It will be difficult to comment and list particular times the equipment used by the other side, and the capabilities of the other side. But we are aware that we were able to penetrate air defences as long as 300 km with accuracy (in Pakistan); targetting airfields, and infra deep inside Pakistan." This comes after General Anil Chauhan confirmed the loss of fighter jets in its recent standoff with Pakistan but quashed Pakistani claims of downing five Indian jets. Gen Chauhan also said both countries were not at the brink of nuclear war, stating that "there's a lot of space before that nuclear threshold is crossed." His statement comes a day after US President Donald Trump yet again claimed that he was responsible for the end of fighting between India and Pakistan and that both nuclear-armed neighbours were headed for a nuclear war. "There’s a lot of space before that nuclear threshold is, you know, crossed, a lot of signalling before that. I think nothing like that happened," Gen Chauhan said in an interview with Bloomberg TV. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, General Chauhan without giving the number of fighter jets downed in clashes with Pakistan in May, said “What is important is that not the jet being down, but why they were being down." Calling Pakistan's claims of shooting down six Indian warplanes “absolutely incorrect,” he further said, “The good part is that we are able to understand the tactical mistake which we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range."

India's Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said that Indian air defences were able to penetrate as long as 300 kilometer inside Pakistan and ruled out the possibility of a nuclear war

'Hit 300km inside Pakistan', says India's Chief of Defence Staff on Operation Sindoor, rules out possibility of nuclear war

India has moved up three percentage points in national optimism, maintaining its fourth position globally, according to the May edition of the Ipsos What Worries the World survey. The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.&nbsp;The survey, which is conducted in 30 countries measures public sentiment on national direction and key concerns of the population. According to the survey, in India, about 65 per cent of respondents said the country is heading in the right direction, which is significantly up from 62 per cent the previous month. Evidently, it seems that the operation has strengthened confidence of the civilians in the armed forces.<h2>Operation Sindoor Strengthens Public Confidence</h2>&nbsp;Amit Adarkar, CEO of Ipsos India, said the handling of Operation Sindoor reinforced public trust in the government and armed forces. “It has shown that the administration is capable of tackling external threats in the interest of citizens and national security,” he noted.&nbsp;The current optimism rating of India places is behind Singapore (77 per cent), Malaysia (69 per cent), and Indonesia (67 per cent). The other countries that are in the top tier include Argentina (56 per cent), Thailand (45 per cent), and Mexico (45 per cent). Most of the top-ranking countries are from the Global South. It also highlights that globally mere 37 per cent of citizens believe their countries are moving in the right direction.&nbsp;The countries that featured in the bottom of the optimism index are Peru (9 per cent), South Korea (15 per cent), and France (19 per cent).<h2>Terrorism Becomes a Rising Concern Post-Pahalgam Attack</h2>&nbsp;According to the survey, terrorism has emerged as a growing concern in India following the Pahalgam incident. The survey recorded an 11-point rise in the number of Indians identifying terrorism as a key issue, which is up to 26 per cent, the highest since October 2019. The current ranking of terrorism is at the third position among other national concerns, following inflation (37 per cent) and unemployment (33 per cent).<h2>Inflation and Unemployment Show Slight Decrease</h2>&nbsp;Another interesting fact is that concerns about inflation and unemployment have shown a slight decrease, each dropping by two percentage points from the previous month. Other concerns for Indian respondents include crime and violence (25 per cent) and financial or political corruption (21 per cent). The survey was conducted between 7 to 10 May 2025.Globally, the most cited concerns are inflation (33 per cent), crime and violence (33 per cent), poverty and social inequality (29 per cent), unemployment (27 per cent), and corruption (26 per cent). &nbsp;

The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

India has moved up three percentage points in national optimism, maintaining its fourth position globally, according to the May edition of the Ipsos What Worries the World survey. The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The survey, which is conducted in 30 countries measures public sentiment on national direction and key concerns of the population. According to the survey, in India, about 65 per cent of respondents said the country is heading in the right direction, which is significantly up from 62 per cent the previous month. Evidently, it seems that the operation has strengthened confidence of the civilians in the armed forces. Operation Sindoor Strengthens Public Confidence Amit Adarkar, CEO of Ipsos India, said the handling of Operation Sindoor reinforced public trust in the government and armed forces. “It has shown that the administration is capable of tackling external threats in the interest of citizens and national security,” he noted. The current optimism rating of India places is behind Singapore (77 per cent), Malaysia (69 per cent), and Indonesia (67 per cent). The other countries that are in the top tier include Argentina (56 per cent), Thailand (45 per cent), and Mexico (45 per cent). Most of the top-ranking countries are from the Global South. It also highlights that globally mere 37 per cent of citizens believe their countries are moving in the right direction. The countries that featured in the bottom of the optimism index are Peru (9 per cent), South Korea (15 per cent), and France (19 per cent). Terrorism Becomes a Rising Concern Post-Pahalgam Attack According to the survey, terrorism has emerged as a growing concern in India following the Pahalgam incident. The survey recorded an 11-point rise in the number of Indians identifying terrorism as a key issue, which is up to 26 per cent, the highest since October 2019. The current ranking of terrorism is at the third position among other national concerns, following inflation (37 per cent) and unemployment (33 per cent). Inflation and Unemployment Show Slight Decrease Another interesting fact is that concerns about inflation and unemployment have shown a slight decrease, each dropping by two percentage points from the previous month. Other concerns for Indian respondents include crime and violence (25 per cent) and financial or political corruption (21 per cent). The survey was conducted between 7 to 10 May 2025. Globally, the most cited concerns are inflation (33 per cent), crime and violence (33 per cent), poverty and social inequality (29 per cent), unemployment (27 per cent), and corruption (26 per cent).

The rise closely follows ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Operation Sindoor: India climbs global optimism index post-terror response, says survey

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has revealed that approximately 15% of armed forces’ time during Operation Sindoor went into countering fake news and misleading narratives, and added that the way wars are fought has changed and modern warfare depends on technology, cyber operations, and the ability to control information.&nbsp;“Combating fake news was a constant effort. Our communication strategy was deliberate; we chose to be measured, not reactive, because misinformation can quickly distort public perception during high-stakes operations,” General Chauhan said on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, reported ANI.&nbsp;The CDS further stressed that India’s strategy for managing narratives should prioritise verified facts and credible evidence, even if it results in a more measured or delayed public response.&nbsp;“India has always built its narratives on solid ground, even if we’ve sometimes been slow to present them. For instance, in the first three days, two women officers were our primary spokespeople because the actual military leadership were directly engaged in fast-moving operations. It was only after the 10th that the DGMOs came forward to brief the media,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“As someone directly involved in these operations, I can say that cyber did play a role in the conflict, but its impact was limited. While both sides did experience attacks, including some denial-of-service efforts, our military systems are air-gapped, meaning they’re not connected to the internet and are therefore largely secure. Attacks on public-facing platforms like school websites may have occurred, but they did not affect operational systems,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;During a press briefing amid Operation Sindoor, India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, had criticised Pakistan for spreading disinformation.“The claims that they have made about attacking various military installations are completely false. The claim about the air station in Sirsa being destroyed is completely false. The claim about the air station in Surat—completely false.... These are lies about critical infrastructure, power systems, and cyberstructures. I urge all watching this not to be misled by the lies being peddled by Pakistan,” he had said.&nbsp;Operation Sindoor began with airstrikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, but the operation was much more than just physical combat, the CDS said.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was “multi-domain” and, besides traditional military action, included cyber capabilities, intelligence, disinformation management, and the coordination of multiple forces across land, air, sea, and cyber.“Modern warfare is undergoing a complex convergence of tactical, operational, and strategic layers; old and new domains; and even of time and space,” news agency ANI quoted Anil Chauhan as saying.&nbsp;<h2>‘Integrated tech and real-time networking vital elements of warfare now’</h2>&nbsp;The CDS further stressed the need for integrated technology in warfare. “What matters most in modern warfare is the networking of systems and real-time integration across air, land, sea and cyber domains. If you have great tech but it’s not connected, you can’t fully leverage it.”&nbsp;Chauhan also said that India is preparing for future warfare by embracing technology, joint operations, and better narrative control, as demonstrated during Operation Sindoor.“We’re no longer fighting linear wars; we’re operating across distributed networks, applying force in non-linear ways, where deception is becoming more important than surprise,” he said.&nbsp;“We’ll need separate organisations for drones, EW, UTAPs (Unmanned Teaming Aerial Platforms), etc.,” he said. &nbsp;General Chauhan also highlighted the importance of reform in military structure and training and said India is moving towards more integrated and agile forces.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan also said that India is preparing for future warfare by embracing technology, joint operations, and better narrative control, as demonstrated during Operation Sindoor.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has revealed that approximately 15% of armed forces’ time during Operation Sindoor went into countering fake news and misleading narratives, and added that the way wars are fought has changed and modern warfare depends on technology, cyber operations, and the ability to control information. “Combating fake news was a constant effort. Our communication strategy was deliberate; we chose to be measured, not reactive, because misinformation can quickly distort public perception during high-stakes operations,” General Chauhan said on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, reported ANI. The CDS further stressed that India’s strategy for managing narratives should prioritise verified facts and credible evidence, even if it results in a more measured or delayed public response. “India has always built its narratives on solid ground, even if we’ve sometimes been slow to present them. For instance, in the first three days, two women officers were our primary spokespeople because the actual military leadership were directly engaged in fast-moving operations. It was only after the 10th that the DGMOs came forward to brief the media,” he said. “As someone directly involved in these operations, I can say that cyber did play a role in the conflict, but its impact was limited. While both sides did experience attacks, including some denial-of-service efforts, our military systems are air-gapped, meaning they’re not connected to the internet and are therefore largely secure. Attacks on public-facing platforms like school websites may have occurred, but they did not affect operational systems,” he added. During a press briefing amid Operation Sindoor, India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, had criticised Pakistan for spreading disinformation. “The claims that they have made about attacking various military installations are completely false. The claim about the air station in Sirsa being destroyed is completely false. The claim about the air station in Surat—completely false.... These are lies about critical infrastructure, power systems, and cyberstructures. I urge all watching this not to be misled by the lies being peddled by Pakistan,” he had said. Operation Sindoor began with airstrikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, but the operation was much more than just physical combat, the CDS said. It was “multi-domain” and, besides traditional military action, included cyber capabilities, intelligence, disinformation management, and the coordination of multiple forces across land, air, sea, and cyber. “Modern warfare is undergoing a complex convergence of tactical, operational, and strategic layers; old and new domains; and even of time and space,” news agency ANI quoted Anil Chauhan as saying. ‘Integrated tech and real-time networking vital elements of warfare now’ The CDS further stressed the need for integrated technology in warfare. “What matters most in modern warfare is the networking of systems and real-time integration across air, land, sea and cyber domains. If you have great tech but it’s not connected, you can’t fully leverage it.” Chauhan also said that India is preparing for future warfare by embracing technology, joint operations, and better narrative control, as demonstrated during Operation Sindoor. “We’re no longer fighting linear wars; we’re operating across distributed networks, applying force in non-linear ways, where deception is becoming more important than surprise,” he said. “We’ll need separate organisations for drones, EW, UTAPs (Unmanned Teaming Aerial Platforms), etc.,” he said. General Chauhan also highlighted the importance of reform in military structure and training and said India is moving towards more integrated and agile forces.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan also said that India is preparing for future warfare by embracing technology, joint operations, and better narrative control, as demonstrated during Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor: CDS Gen Chauhan says 15% of Army’s time spent countering misinformation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 30) addressed a large crowd in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur and spoke about India's growing defence capabilities. He said the world had seen the destructive power of India’s homegrown BrahMos missile during a military clash with Pakistan.“The world witnessed the power of Make in India and its weapon through Operation Sindoor. Our Indian weapons (systems), including the BrahMos missile, entered the enemy territory and caused havoc. The explosions happened on target. We have received this power from our resolve for Aatmnirbhar Bharat,” PM Modi said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-go-back-to-india-vivek-ramaswamy-faces-racist-backlash-online-amid-tension-around-h-1b-visa-programme-1748615144567">‘Go back to India’: Vivek Ramaswamy faces racist backlash online amid tension around H-1B visa programme</a><h2>Self-reliance tied to India's self-respect</h2>The Prime Minister reflected on India's past dependence on other nations for defence and how the situation has changed. He stressed that becoming self-reliant is not just an economic goal but a matter of national dignity.“There was a time when India depended on other countries for its safety. We have tried to change these circumstances. India becomes Aatmanirbhar, it is good for the economy, but it is also important for the country's self-respect,” he said.<h2>Modi outlines India’s new three-point terror strategy</h2>PM Modi also laid out a clear three-rule approach to terrorism, signalling a tough stance on security threats:<ul><li>Every terror attack will receive a response. The Armed Forces will decide when and how.</li><li>India will not be frightened by empty threats involving nuclear weapons.</li><li>India will treat both terrorists and the governments that support them in the same way.</li></ul><h2>'Hollow atom bomb threats won’t work anymore’</h2>Without naming Pakistan directly at first, Modi made it clear who he was referring to. He warned against harbouring or sponsoring terrorism and promised that India would respond firmly.“If I say this straight in Kanpuriya: Dushman kahin bhi ho, honk diya jayega (Wherever the enemy is, they will be hit),” he said, to loud applause.He added, “India will not be scared of hollow threats of an atom bomb and won't take decisions on this basis (of such a threat). India will look at the 'aaka' of terrorism and its sponsoring government with only one view, Pakistan's state and non-state actors...this game will not work anymore.”<h2>₹47,600 crore worth of development projects launched</h2>During his visit to Kanpur, PM Modi also launched and laid the foundation stone for 15 development projects worth ₹47,600 crore. In addition, he flagged off a new metro corridor in Kanpur, linking Chunniganj and Nayaganj.

The Prime Minister reflected on India's past dependence on other nations for defence and how the situation has changed. He stressed that becoming self-reliant is not just an economic goal but a matter of national dignity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 30) addressed a large crowd in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur and spoke about India's growing defence capabilities. He said the world had seen the destructive power of India’s homegrown BrahMos missile during a military clash with Pakistan. “The world witnessed the power of Make in India and its weapon through Operation Sindoor. Our Indian weapons (systems), including the BrahMos missile, entered the enemy territory and caused havoc. The explosions happened on target. We have received this power from our resolve for Aatmnirbhar Bharat,” PM Modi said. Also read: ‘Go back to India’: Vivek Ramaswamy faces racist backlash online amid tension around H-1B visa programme Self-reliance tied to India's self-respect The Prime Minister reflected on India's past dependence on other nations for defence and how the situation has changed. He stressed that becoming self-reliant is not just an economic goal but a matter of national dignity. “There was a time when India depended on other countries for its safety. We have tried to change these circumstances. India becomes Aatmanirbhar, it is good for the economy, but it is also important for the country's self-respect,” he said. Modi outlines India’s new three-point terror strategy PM Modi also laid out a clear three-rule approach to terrorism, signalling a tough stance on security threats: Every terror attack will receive a response. The Armed Forces will decide when and how. India will not be frightened by empty threats involving nuclear weapons. India will treat both terrorists and the governments that support them in the same way. 'Hollow atom bomb threats won’t work anymore’ Without naming Pakistan directly at first, Modi made it clear who he was referring to. He warned against harbouring or sponsoring terrorism and promised that India would respond firmly. “If I say this straight in Kanpuriya: Dushman kahin bhi ho, honk diya jayega (Wherever the enemy is, they will be hit),” he said, to loud applause. He added, “India will not be scared of hollow threats of an atom bomb and won't take decisions on this basis (of such a threat). India will look at the 'aaka' of terrorism and its sponsoring government with only one view, Pakistan's state and non-state actors...this game will not work anymore.” ₹47,600 crore worth of development projects launched During his visit to Kanpur, PM Modi also launched and laid the foundation stone for 15 development projects worth ₹47,600 crore. In addition, he flagged off a new metro corridor in Kanpur, linking Chunniganj and Nayaganj.

Prime Minister Modi reflected on India's past dependence on other nations for defence and how the situation has changed. He stressed that becoming self-reliant is not just an economic goal but a matter of national dignity.

'Hollow atom bomb threats won’t work': PM Modi reveals India’s new three-point terror strategy, takes jab at Pakistan

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an Indian delegation in Colombia, expressed his disappointments over the host country's supportive statement on Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Tharoor is in Colombia as part of Indian government's global outreach to expose Pakistan based terror after Operation Sindoor. &nbsp;"We were a little disappointed in the reaction of the Colombian government, which apparently expressed heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in Pakistan after the Indian strikes, rather than sympathising with the victims of terrorism. We will say to our friends in Colombia, there can be no equivalance between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist them," he said.Tharoor also reiterated that New Delhi exercised the right of self-defence and has concrete proof against Pakistan-sponsored terror. &nbsp;"We are only exercising our right of self-defence. We're very happy to talk to Colombia in some detail about the circumstances. Just as Colombia has endured many terror attacks, so have we in India. We have endured a very large number of attacks for almost four decades, " he said. &nbsp;He also spoke about China Pakistan ties. "During the conference, when asked about Pakistan’s defence equipment, he said: “We are quite conscious that China supplies 81 per cent of all Pakistani defence equipment. Defence is a polite word, Pakistani military equipment. Much of it is not for defence but for attack. Every sovereign country has the right to do that.”&nbsp; “The single largest project in China’s Belt and Road Initiative is in Pakistan, the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is a highway corridor connecting China to a port in southwestern Pakistan that permits goods to be transported relatively quickly and economically to western China. We are aware of that, and our concern is not with the rights of the Pakistani people to pursue development. Of course, they may do so, including with the partnership with China,” he added. &nbsp;India conducted Operation Sindoor hitting terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing 100 terrorists. India's action was in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 in which 26 people were killed. Pakistan launched drone attack on civilian and military posts in bordering states after which India's retaliatory action destroyed its airbases. &nbsp;Shashi Tharoor led delegation includes Sarfraz Ahmad (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Deora (Shiv Sena), Tejasvi Surya (BJP), and former ambassador of India to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu.&nbsp;

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an Indian delegation in Colombia, expressed his disappointments over the host country's supportive statement on Pakistan after Operation Sindoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an Indian delegation in Colombia, expressed his disappointments over the host country's supportive statement on Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. Tharoor is in Colombia as part of Indian government's global outreach to expose Pakistan based terror after Operation Sindoor. "We were a little disappointed in the reaction of the Colombian government, which apparently expressed heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in Pakistan after the Indian strikes, rather than sympathising with the victims of terrorism. We will say to our friends in Colombia, there can be no equivalance between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist them," he said. Tharoor also reiterated that New Delhi exercised the right of self-defence and has concrete proof against Pakistan-sponsored terror. "We are only exercising our right of self-defence. We're very happy to talk to Colombia in some detail about the circumstances. Just as Colombia has endured many terror attacks, so have we in India. We have endured a very large number of attacks for almost four decades, " he said. He also spoke about China Pakistan ties. "During the conference, when asked about Pakistan’s defence equipment, he said: “We are quite conscious that China supplies 81 per cent of all Pakistani defence equipment. Defence is a polite word, Pakistani military equipment. Much of it is not for defence but for attack. Every sovereign country has the right to do that.” “The single largest project in China’s Belt and Road Initiative is in Pakistan, the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is a highway corridor connecting China to a port in southwestern Pakistan that permits goods to be transported relatively quickly and economically to western China. We are aware of that, and our concern is not with the rights of the Pakistani people to pursue development. Of course, they may do so, including with the partnership with China,” he added. India conducted Operation Sindoor hitting terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing 100 terrorists. India's action was in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 in which 26 people were killed. Pakistan launched drone attack on civilian and military posts in bordering states after which India's retaliatory action destroyed its airbases. Shashi Tharoor led delegation includes Sarfraz Ahmad (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Deora (Shiv Sena), Tejasvi Surya (BJP), and former ambassador of India to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an Indian delegation in Colombia, expressed his disappointments over the host country's supportive statement on Pakistan after Operation Sindoor

'Those who dispatch terrorists...’: Shashi Tharoor expresses disappointment over Colombia's support to Pakistan

India has announced a Civil Defence Exercise, ‘Operation Shield’, in six bordering states on Saturday (May 31). The mock drills will take place in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Chandigarh at 5 pm onwards.&nbsp;It is the second time that India will be conducting a civil defence exercise amid recent tensions with Pakistan.&nbsp;Earlier on Wednesday (May 29), the Indian government said that the mock drill will be conducted on Thursday (May 29). However, hours later, it was postponed citing “administrative reasons”.&nbsp;The notice further stated that “critical gaps in the Civil Defence preparedness of the vulnerable areas of the country were observed. Instructions to take necessary actions to suitably address the issues were also issued.”&nbsp;India earlier conducted nationwide mock drills on May 7, and on the following night, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were carried out in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April 22.&nbsp;<h2>Why is India conducting mock drills?</h2>&nbsp;The drills are being conducted “in order to augment the Civil Defence preparedness against the hostile attack,” according to the government notification.&nbsp;It further stated, “Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has decided to hold 2nd Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ in all the districts of States/UTs, adjoining Western border of the country on 31.05.2025.”&nbsp;<h2>What to expect in Civil Defence Exercise?</h2>The following will be practised in the Civil Defence Exercise on May 31:&nbsp;<ul><li>Air Raid warning systems&nbsp;</li><li>Complete blackouts</li><li>Evacuation in case of an enemy attack</li><li>Activation of hotlines between the Air Force and the Civil Defence Control rooms</li><li>Augmentation of medical teams in case of mass injuries</li><li>General/Silent recall of Civil Defence Wardens/Volunteers, stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers</li><li>Deployment of Border Wing Home Guards and mobilisation of Indian Army</li></ul>

It is the second time that India will be conducting a civil defence exercise amid recent tensions with Pakistan.

India has announced a Civil Defence Exercise, ‘Operation Shield’, in six bordering states on Saturday (May 31). The mock drills will take place in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Chandigarh at 5 pm onwards. It is the second time that India will be conducting a civil defence exercise amid recent tensions with Pakistan. Earlier on Wednesday (May 29), the Indian government said that the mock drill will be conducted on Thursday (May 29). However, hours later, it was postponed citing “administrative reasons”. The notice further stated that “critical gaps in the Civil Defence preparedness of the vulnerable areas of the country were observed. Instructions to take necessary actions to suitably address the issues were also issued.” India earlier conducted nationwide mock drills on May 7, and on the following night, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were carried out in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April 22. Why is India conducting mock drills? The drills are being conducted “in order to augment the Civil Defence preparedness against the hostile attack,” according to the government notification. It further stated, “Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has decided to hold 2nd Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ in all the districts of States/UTs, adjoining Western border of the country on 31.05.2025.” What to expect in Civil Defence Exercise? The following will be practised in the Civil Defence Exercise on May 31: Air Raid warning systems Complete blackouts Evacuation in case of an enemy attack Activation of hotlines between the Air Force and the Civil Defence Control rooms Augmentation of medical teams in case of mass injuries General/Silent recall of Civil Defence Wardens/Volunteers, stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers Deployment of Border Wing Home Guards and mobilisation of Indian Army

It is the second time that India will be conducting a civil defence exercise amid recent tensions with Pakistan.

India to conduct civil defence mock drills in six locations on May 31 | All you need to know

In a big confession, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted that Pakistan had planned to strike India on May 10 but India pre-empted Islamabad's plans and India's BrahMos missile hit many areas inside Pakistan including Rawalpindi air base, in the early hours of May 10. &nbsp;This statement comes against the backdrop of Pakistan's military, led by Army Chief Asim Munir — now promoted to Field Marshal — claiming victory after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. It also comes weeks after the Pakistani PM visited Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot to show that Indian strikes did not damage the Pakistani airbases. The visit to Sialkot was also termed as a copycat move as it came a day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur airbase with the S-400 air defence system in the background.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif finally admits — India STRUCK with BrahMos before Pakistan could respond 🚀 <a href="https://t.co/PWmE0WWoFF">pic.twitter.com/PWmE0WWoFF</a>&mdash; Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeghUpdates/status/1928069499049165083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"On the night of May 9-10, we decided to respond in a measured fashion to Indian aggression. Our armed forces were prepared to act at 4.30 in the morning after Fajr prayers to teach a lesson," Sharif said during a speech in Lachin, Azerbaijan. "But before that hour even arrived, India once again launched a missile attack using BrahMos, targeting various provinces of Pakistan, including the airport in Rawalpindi," Sharif said. Indian Defence Forces had earlier revealed that the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi was among the 11 military sites targeted by India in response to Pakistan's drone and missile attacks on bordering states. Apart from Nur Khan, India struck Pakistani military bases at Rafiqui, Murid, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian. The air bases in Skardu, Bholari, Jacobabad and Sargodha also suffered extensive damage.&nbsp;Pakistani delegation that includes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir are on a visit to four friendly nations - Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Iran, and Turkey - in a bid to counter India's worldwide outreach to expose Pakistan-based terror. &nbsp;

In a big confession Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted India's BrahMos missile hit many areas inside Pakistan including Rawalpindi

In a big confession, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted that Pakistan had planned to strike India on May 10 but India pre-empted Islamabad's plans and India's BrahMos missile hit many areas inside Pakistan including Rawalpindi air base, in the early hours of May 10. This statement comes against the backdrop of Pakistan's military, led by Army Chief Asim Munir — now promoted to Field Marshal — claiming victory after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor. It also comes weeks after the Pakistani PM visited Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot to show that Indian strikes did not damage the Pakistani airbases. The visit to Sialkot was also termed as a copycat move as it came a day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur airbase with the S-400 air defence system in the background.

In a big confession, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted India's BrahMos missile hit many areas inside Pakistan including Rawalpindi

Pakistan's BIG admission: PM Shehbaz Sharif says 'India hit airbases including Rawalpindi with BrahMos before Pak could act'

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday (May 29) flagged delays in the procurement of critical military platforms, stressing that no single project that he can think of has been completed on time. "Many times, we know while signing contracts that those systems will never come. Not a single project that I can think of has been completed on time," he said, questioning why unrealistic timelines are promised at the time of contract signing. "Why should we promise something which cannot be achieved?" he said.&nbsp;His statement comes after he publicly expressed displeasure over the delay in the delivery of Tejas Mk1A fighter jets by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.&nbsp;"So, once a timeline is given, not a single project that I can think of has been completed on time. So this is something we must look at. Why should we promise something which cannot be achieved? While signing the contract itself, sometimes we are sure that it is not going to come up, but we just sign the contract," the Air Force chief said.&nbsp;"In the next 10 years, the Air Force will require more input from the industry, but we also need to act today and get into quick Make in India programs so that we can achieve the ‘Now Ready’ part of it, while ‘Design in India’ continues to progress in the near future," he added. 'Operation Sindoor has given us a idea of where we are headed &amp; what we need in future': Indian Air Chief Marshal&nbsp;India's Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a ‘national victory’, and said all the Indian forces came together to execute it in a very professional manner.&nbsp;The Air Chief Marshal was was addressing the CII Annual Business Summit, where defence minister Rajnath Singh was also present. He said, “This Operation Sindoor that we've been talking about, it's a national victory. I thank each and every Indian. I am sure, every Indian was looking towards this victory.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-talks-only-on-pok-india-s-mea-reiterates-its-clear-message-to-pakistan-demands-list-of-terrorists-from-islamabad-1748516043855">'Talks only on PoK...': India's MEA reiterates its clear message to Pakistan, demands list of terrorists from Islamabad</a>&nbsp;"Operation Sindoor, as it was told by the Chief of Naval Staff, the character of war is changing. Every day, we are finding new technologies coming in. Operation Sindoor has given us a clear idea of where we are headed and what we need in future. So a lot of work needs to be done in realigning our own thought processes also, which is already going on," he said.&nbsp;"In future, we will be able to deliver the goods as a nation, and we will be able to achieve our objectives. AMCA- advanced medium combat aircraft has been cleared for even participation by private industry, which is a very big step, and that is the kind of confidence that the nation has in private industry today, and I'm sure this is going to pave the way to bigger things coming in the future," he added.

We sign contracts despite knowing it wont come on time IAF chief flags delays in defence procurement

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday (May 29) flagged delays in the procurement of critical military platforms, stressing that no single project that he can think of has been completed on time. "Many times, we know while signing contracts that those systems will never come. Not a single project that I can think of has been completed on time," he said, questioning why unrealistic timelines are promised at the time of contract signing. "Why should we promise something which cannot be achieved?" he said. His statement comes after he publicly expressed displeasure over the delay in the delivery of Tejas Mk1A fighter jets by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. "So, once a timeline is given, not a single project that I can think of has been completed on time. So this is something we must look at. Why should we promise something which cannot be achieved? While signing the contract itself, sometimes we are sure that it is not going to come up, but we just sign the contract," the Air Force chief said. "In the next 10 years, the Air Force will require more input from the industry, but we also need to act today and get into quick Make in India programs so that we can achieve the ‘Now Ready’ part of it, while ‘Design in India’ continues to progress in the near future," he added. 'Operation Sindoor has given us a idea of where we are headed & what we need in future': Indian Air Chief Marshal India's Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a ‘national victory’, and said all the Indian forces came together to execute it in a very professional manner. The Air Chief Marshal was was addressing the CII Annual Business Summit, where defence minister Rajnath Singh was also present. He said, “This Operation Sindoor that we've been talking about, it's a national victory. I thank each and every Indian. I am sure, every Indian was looking towards this victory.” Also Read: 'Talks only on PoK...': India's MEA reiterates its clear message to Pakistan, demands list of terrorists from Islamabad "Operation Sindoor, as it was told by the Chief of Naval Staff, the character of war is changing. Every day, we are finding new technologies coming in. Operation Sindoor has given us a clear idea of where we are headed and what we need in future. So a lot of work needs to be done in realigning our own thought processes also, which is already going on," he said. "In future, we will be able to deliver the goods as a nation, and we will be able to achieve our objectives. AMCA- advanced medium combat aircraft has been cleared for even participation by private industry, which is a very big step, and that is the kind of confidence that the nation has in private industry today, and I'm sure this is going to pave the way to bigger things coming in the future," he added.

India's Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh was addressing the CII Annual Business Summit, where defence minister Rajnath Singh was also present&nbsp;

'We sign contracts despite knowing it won't come on time': IAF chief flags delays in defence procurement

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, who is in Saudi Arabia, as part of an multi-party parliamentary delegation for India's outreach against terrorism, strongly refuted Pakistan's claims of representing all Muslims. He said that India is home to over 240 million proud Muslims, stressing the country's rich Islamic heritage and esteemed scholars.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It is most unfortunate that Pakistan gives out a wrong message to the Arab world and the Muslim world that we are a Muslim country and India is not. There are 240 million proud Indian Muslims living in India. Our Islamic scholars are much better than any scholar in the world. They can speak the best of the Arabic language... This is Pakistan's false propaganda that India is hurting them because they are a Muslim country. If Pakistan stops these takfiri terrorist groups, there will be stability in South Asia, there will be progress in South Asia...," said Owaisi.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-government-staff-arrested-over-suspicion-of-spying-for-pakistan-1748510333725">Rajasthan government employee arrested over suspicion of spying for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Owaisi also demanded that Pakistan be brough back to the FATF gray list. He said, “That is where we will be able to control this terror financing of all these terrorist organisations.”&nbsp;The AIMIM leader further strongly criticised Pakistani military propaganda, pointing to the events of May 9 during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;"What happened on (May) 9th? Their nine airbases were targeted. If India had wanted, we could have completely damaged those airbases. But we wanted to show them a mirror and say, 'we are warning you, don't do it, don't force us to go on that path'... nine terrorist organisation headquarters were targeted. Another shocking thing was that the person who led the namaz for the terrorists killed is a designated US terrorist." Owaisi further went on to unmask Pakistan by showing an image of Pakistan’s Field Marshal sitting next to a US-designated terrorist, "When this person (Asim Munir) was made a Field Marshal in Pakistan, a US-designated terrorist called Mohammad Ehsan was sitting right beside the Field Marshal. There are photographs of him shaking hands with this field marshal," he said.

240 million proud Muslims live in India AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi exposes Pakistans false propaganda in Saudi Arabia

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, who is in Saudi Arabia, as part of an multi-party parliamentary delegation for India's outreach against terrorism, strongly refuted Pakistan's claims of representing all Muslims. He said that India is home to over 240 million proud Muslims, stressing the country's rich Islamic heritage and esteemed scholars. "It is most unfortunate that Pakistan gives out a wrong message to the Arab world and the Muslim world that we are a Muslim country and India is not. There are 240 million proud Indian Muslims living in India. Our Islamic scholars are much better than any scholar in the world. They can speak the best of the Arabic language... This is Pakistan's false propaganda that India is hurting them because they are a Muslim country. If Pakistan stops these takfiri terrorist groups, there will be stability in South Asia, there will be progress in South Asia...," said Owaisi. Also Read: Rajasthan government employee arrested over suspicion of spying for Pakistan Owaisi also demanded that Pakistan be brough back to the FATF gray list. He said, “That is where we will be able to control this terror financing of all these terrorist organisations.” The AIMIM leader further strongly criticised Pakistani military propaganda, pointing to the events of May 9 during Operation Sindoor. "What happened on (May) 9th? Their nine airbases were targeted. If India had wanted, we could have completely damaged those airbases. But we wanted to show them a mirror and say, 'we are warning you, don't do it, don't force us to go on that path'... nine terrorist organisation headquarters were targeted. Another shocking thing was that the person who led the namaz for the terrorists killed is a designated US terrorist." Owaisi further went on to unmask Pakistan by showing an image of Pakistan’s Field Marshal sitting next to a US-designated terrorist, "When this person (Asim Munir) was made a Field Marshal in Pakistan, a US-designated terrorist called Mohammad Ehsan was sitting right beside the Field Marshal. There are photographs of him shaking hands with this field marshal," he said.

Asaduddin Owaisi was speaking at an interaction in Saudi Arabia, which he is visiting as part of an Indian delegation for India's outreach against terrorism

'240 million proud Muslims live in India': AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi exposes Pakistan's false propaganda in Saudi Arabia

A Rajasthan state government employee was arrested in Jaisalmer on suspicion of spying for Pakistan on Wednesday night (May 28), according to reports.&nbsp;According to the officials, the man who has been identified as Shakur Khan, works in the district employment office, was held by an intelligence department team.&nbsp;Phone numbers related to Islamabad were found on Shakur's mobile phone. During the preliminary interrogation, Shakur Khan has confessed that he had travelled to Pakistan at least six-seven times in recent years, according to the officials.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-geographically-and-politically-separated-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-says-people-of-pok-will-return-to-india-1748504667944">'Geographically and politically separated': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says people of PoK will return to India</a>&nbsp;"There were inputs about Shakur Khan that he could be involved in spying for Pakistan. He was on surveillance following inputs and was detained last night," an official was quoted saying to news agency PTI.&nbsp;Several reports also suggest that Shakur Khan was on duty in the district administration's control room during Operation Sindoor. He has been taken to Jaipur where the central agencies will question him in detail.&nbsp;Shakur will now be questioned by central intelligence agencies in Jaipur to unfold the extent of his alleged involvement and whether he was part of a broader spy network.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-an-attack-on-humanity-and-brotherhood-pm-modi-during-sikkim-50-programme-1748505444310">Pahalgam terror attack an assault on 'humanity' and 'brotherhood': PM Modi during Sikkim@50 programme</a>&nbsp;Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, Indian security agencies have started a crackdown on the alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in India and have arrested at least a dozen people from different states. Those arrested included Haryana resident and famous YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra.&nbsp;SP Sudhir Chaudhary said that the investigation started following alerts from higher headquarters over some suspicious activities. "We are verifying all the facts and conducting an investigation," he said.

Rajasthan government employee arrested over suspicion of spying for Pakistan

A Rajasthan state government employee was arrested in Jaisalmer on suspicion of spying for Pakistan on Wednesday night (May 28), according to reports. According to the officials, the man who has been identified as Shakur Khan, works in the district employment office, was held by an intelligence department team. Phone numbers related to Islamabad were found on Shakur's mobile phone. During the preliminary interrogation, Shakur Khan has confessed that he had travelled to Pakistan at least six-seven times in recent years, according to the officials. Also Read: 'Geographically and politically separated': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says people of PoK will return to India "There were inputs about Shakur Khan that he could be involved in spying for Pakistan. He was on surveillance following inputs and was detained last night," an official was quoted saying to news agency PTI. Several reports also suggest that Shakur Khan was on duty in the district administration's control room during Operation Sindoor. He has been taken to Jaipur where the central agencies will question him in detail. Shakur will now be questioned by central intelligence agencies in Jaipur to unfold the extent of his alleged involvement and whether he was part of a broader spy network. Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack an assault on 'humanity' and 'brotherhood': PM Modi during Sikkim@50 programme Since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, Indian security agencies have started a crackdown on the alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in India and have arrested at least a dozen people from different states. Those arrested included Haryana resident and famous YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra. SP Sudhir Chaudhary said that the investigation started following alerts from higher headquarters over some suspicious activities. "We are verifying all the facts and conducting an investigation," he said.

Shakur Khan, working with the state's employment department, was arrested by a joint team of CID and intelligence agencies from his office in Jaisalmer

The Indian government has announced security drills to be conducted in bordering districts of states neighbouring Pakistan on Thursday (May 29). This comes three weeks after the Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mock drills will be held in states including Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir. The drills will feature air raid sirens, blackouts, and evacuation procedures and aim at preparing people in case of an emergency.&nbsp;India earlier conducted nationwide mock drills on May 7, and on the following night, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were carried out in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April 22.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/j-k-cm-omar-abdullah-encourages-school-and-college-students-to-come-to-pahalgam-for-picnics-1748425372476">J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah encourages school and college students to come to Pahalgam for picnics</a>&nbsp;The Indian government stated that over 100 terrorists have been killed following the precision missile strikes at terror camps.&nbsp;Pakistan military also launched drones and missile attacks in several cities in the bordering states of India in response to Operation Sindoor, however, Indian defence systems foiled their attempt and hit key airbases in Pakistan.&nbsp;After four days of cross-border military exchange, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to halt all military actions on May 10. Despite the ceasefire, the tensions between the two nations continue.&nbsp;&nbsp;In an address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on May 12 that Operation Sindoor was not just a one-off exercise and is India’s new policy against terrorism. Now, it is for Pakistan to deal with this “new normal”.&nbsp;In a direct warning to Pakistan, PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include the Pakistani Army as well if they resist Indian Forces' action against the terrorists.

This comes three weeks after the Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The Indian government has announced security drills to be conducted in bordering districts of states neighbouring Pakistan on Thursday (May 29). This comes three weeks after the Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The mock drills will be held in states including Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir. The drills will feature air raid sirens, blackouts, and evacuation procedures and aim at preparing people in case of an emergency. India earlier conducted nationwide mock drills on May 7, and on the following night, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were carried out in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians on April 22. Also read | J&K CM Omar Abdullah encourages school and college students to come to Pahalgam for picnics The Indian government stated that over 100 terrorists have been killed following the precision missile strikes at terror camps. Pakistan military also launched drones and missile attacks in several cities in the bordering states of India in response to Operation Sindoor, however, Indian defence systems foiled their attempt and hit key airbases in Pakistan. After four days of cross-border military exchange, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to halt all military actions on May 10. Despite the ceasefire, the tensions between the two nations continue. In an address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on May 12 that Operation Sindoor was not just a one-off exercise and is India’s new policy against terrorism. Now, it is for Pakistan to deal with this “new normal”. In a direct warning to Pakistan, PM Modi said that India's fight against terrorism will now include the Pakistani Army as well if they resist Indian Forces' action against the terrorists.

This comes three weeks after the Indian Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

India to conduct security drills along Pakistan border on May 29

The airstrikes of Operation Sindoor at Pakistan's Murid Air Base might have hit a reportedly underground facility, newly published high-resolution satellite images revealed.&nbsp;Satellite image released on Wednesday (May 28) captured widespread destruction of the Murid air base in Pakistan, including a three-metre-wide crater 30 metres from a Pakistan Air Force underground facility and damage to the roof of a building next to unmanned aerial vehicle hangars.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A few points regarding India&#39;s strike at Murid Airbase, Pakistan NO proof to support wild nuclear chatter NO evidence for sub-suface damage YES its deeply buried/protected - could store weapons or protect personnel YES strike is symbolic, with intent to warn <a href="https://t.co/0NMMb9ueKc">pic.twitter.com/0NMMb9ueKc</a>&mdash; Damien Symon (@detresfa_) <a href="https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1927541755789918556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"This report spotlights damage at Pakistan’s Murid Airbase - the Indian Air Force strike has caused structural damage to a Command &amp; Control building, a section of the roof has collapsed as well, likely causing internal damage," Symon said in a post on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">New images from India&#39;s airstrikes in Pakistan show 1 - Demolition of a complex damaged at Nur Khan 2 - Structural damage to a C2 building at Murid 3 - Munition crater near a likely underground facility at Murid Read <a href="https://twitter.com/VishnuNDTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VishnuNDTV</a>&#39;s piece - <a href="https://t.co/rXZLnSlPdY">https://t.co/rXZLnSlPdY</a> <a href="https://t.co/KlmKeCb8GH">pic.twitter.com/KlmKeCb8GH</a>&mdash; Damien Symon (@detresfa_) <a href="https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1927465356324454675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"This complex is heavily protected with double fencing, its own watchtowers and access control indicating its high-value nature as a target. The earth-protected entrances suggest this site might serve as storage for special equipment or as a hardened operational shelter for personnel, capable of withstanding heavy bombardment," he said.&nbsp;According to geo-intelligence analyst Damien Symon with the Intel Lab, the location of the crater near the underground structure has raised whispers that India targeted deep-buried targets, likely associated with Pakistan Air Force command-and-control activities or drone command. According to satellite imagery, precision-guided munitions and deep-penetration targeting were reportedly used to hit the perimeter defenses of the Air Base. If damages to the Murid Air Base are established, this would be the first instance in which India sought to incapacitate underground military infrastructure in Pakistan.&nbsp;Damages were also observed on the roof of the command-and-control building close to the UAV hangar. According to Symon, the hangar roof displays unmistakable signs of internal damage and a direct hit.&nbsp;The Murid air base is 150kms from the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in Pakistan's Chakwal, supporting the Sargodha air base and the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi.

Operation Sindoor Did India target underground facility at Pakistans Murid air base Heres what satellite image shows

The airstrikes of Operation Sindoor at Pakistan's Murid Air Base might have hit a reportedly underground facility, newly published high-resolution satellite images revealed. Satellite image released on Wednesday (May 28) captured widespread destruction of the Murid air base in Pakistan, including a three-metre-wide crater 30 metres from a Pakistan Air Force underground facility and damage to the roof of a building next to unmanned aerial vehicle hangars.

The satellite images show a nearly 3m-wide crater roughly 30 metres away from the fortified sub-complex entrance of the air base

Operation Sindoor: Did India target underground facility at Pakistan's Murid air base? Here's what satellite image shows

The Panamanian government on Tuesday (May 27) declared a 'state of emergency' in a province following the dismissal of around 5,000 employees by US banana giant Chiquita Brands after a strike that had brought its production to a standstill.&nbsp;Notably, an Indian delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is in Panama as part of Operation Sindoor outreach.&nbsp;Employees had gone on strike a month back in the province of Bocas del Toro, blocking roads and suspending school to protest a pension reform sanctioned by the Congress.&nbsp;Construction workers have also been on strike for the last month over the pension reforms.&nbsp;The ‘state of emergency’ proclamation allows the government to fastrack over bureaucratic red tape in order to resolve economic or social emergencies expeditiously.&nbsp;Bocas del Toro lives off tourism and banana production. Chiquita, which had over 7,000 employees, fired around 5,000 of them last week for what they described as unjustified abandonment of work.&nbsp;The company claims that the strike has cost it $75 million in losses and inflicted huge damage to banana production.&nbsp;Right-wing Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino warned on Friday that more jobs are on the line if the strikes continue.&nbsp;Indian delegation in Panama&nbsp;Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation in Panama, delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. Addressing the Panama assembly President Dana Castaneda and some select parliamentarians, Tharoor stressed that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 only after it waited to see if the Pakistani government would take any action against the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases inside Pakistan. We had no interest in starting a war, but we felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished," he said.

State of emergency declared in Panama over labour strikes as Indian delegation onsite for Operation Sindoor outreach

The Panamanian government on Tuesday (May 27) declared a 'state of emergency' in a province following the dismissal of around 5,000 employees by US banana giant Chiquita Brands after a strike that had brought its production to a standstill. Notably, an Indian delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is in Panama as part of Operation Sindoor outreach. Employees had gone on strike a month back in the province of Bocas del Toro, blocking roads and suspending school to protest a pension reform sanctioned by the Congress. Construction workers have also been on strike for the last month over the pension reforms. The ‘state of emergency’ proclamation allows the government to fastrack over bureaucratic red tape in order to resolve economic or social emergencies expeditiously. Bocas del Toro lives off tourism and banana production. Chiquita, which had over 7,000 employees, fired around 5,000 of them last week for what they described as unjustified abandonment of work. The company claims that the strike has cost it $75 million in losses and inflicted huge damage to banana production. Right-wing Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino warned on Friday that more jobs are on the line if the strikes continue. Indian delegation in Panama Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation in Panama, delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. Addressing the Panama assembly President Dana Castaneda and some select parliamentarians, Tharoor stressed that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 only after it waited to see if the Pakistani government would take any action against the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. "When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases inside Pakistan. We had no interest in starting a war, but we felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished," he said.

Construction workers have also been striking for the past month over the pension reforms

'State of emergency' declared in Panama over labour strikes as Indian delegation onsite for Operation Sindoor outreach

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to Panama, delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;Speaking to the Indian community in Panama, Tharoor said, "Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border. They have chosen repeatedly to attack us because they believe that they want territory which they do not control, which we control. It is part of the sovereign borders of the United Indian, and we are not going to give it to them even if we have to pay the price that we have repeatedly been paid. " &nbsp;He also said that though the leaders come from different political backgrounds, they all stand ‘united in national purpose’.&nbsp;Watch the video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;India decided that the colour of the Sindoor, the vermilion colour on the forehead of our women, will also match the colour of the blood of the killers, the perpetrators, the attackers...,&quot; says Congress MP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShashiTharoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShashiTharoor</a> in Panama City. Source: ANI <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/jGrMerD4Cg">pic.twitter.com/jGrMerD4Cg</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1927544554712154192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Addressing the Panama assembly President Dana Castaneda and some select parliamentarians, Tharoor stressed that India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 only after it waited to see if the Pakistani government would take any action against the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-govt-approves-plan-for-indigenous-5th-gen-stealth-fighter-jet-as-china-arms-pakistan-1748367699576">Indian govt approves plan for indigenous 5th-generation stealth fighter jet as China arms Pakistan</a>&nbsp;"When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases inside Pakistan. We had no interest in starting a war, but we felt that a terrorist act must not go unpunished," he said.&nbsp;Tharoor underlined that India has suffered attack after attack for almost 40 years and that it is not acceptable to continue to bear the pain. &nbsp;"We have suffered attack after attack for almost four decades now. Going back from the first attacks in Kashmir in 1989 onwards, we have seen repeated outrageous civilian victims," Tharoor said. "It is just not acceptable for us to continue to bear the pain, the grief, the wounds, the losses, and then merely go and tell the international community, look what is happening to us. Please help us. Please put pressure on the perpetrators to actually identify and prosecute the criminals," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/60-delegates-of-tour-operators-arrive-in-kashmir-for-tourism-revival-meet-cm-omar-in-pahalgam-1748366105987">60 delegates of tour operators arrive in Kashmir for tourism revival, meet CM Omar in Pahalgam</a>&nbsp;Tharoor also highlighted India's changed shift in strategy in dealing with the terrorists, giving examples of Uri and Balakot air strikes. "What has changed in recent years is that the terrorists have also realised they will have a price to pay, on that, let there be no doubt. When, for the first time, India crossed the Line of Control between India and Pakistan to conduct a surgical strike on a terror base, a launch pad - the Uri strike in September 2016. That was already something we had not done before. Even during the Kargil War, we had not crossed the Line of Control; in Uri, we did, and then came the attack in Pulwama in 2019. This time, we crossed not only the Line of Control but also the international border, and we hit the terrorist headquarters in Balakot. This time, we have gone beyond both of those. We have not only gone beyond the Line of Control and the international border. We have struck at the Punjabi heartland of Pakistan by hitting terror camps, training centres, terror headquarters in nine locations," Tharoor said. Tharoor pinned down on the necessity of Operation Sindoor following Pahalgam terror attack and said,&nbsp;"Some women cried out The terrorists killed me too, and they said, 'No, go back, tell what happened to you. We heard, we heard their cries and India decided that the colour of the Sindoor, the vermilion colour on the forehead of our women, will also match the colour of the blood of the killers, the perpetrators, the attackers..." "Our Prime Minister has made it very clear Operation Sindoor was necessary because these terrorists came and wiped the Sindoor off the foreheads of 26 women by depriving them of their husbands and fathers, their married lives..." he added. &nbsp;A moment of silence was also observed in memory of the innocent civilians killed in Pahalgam terror attack by Tharoor-led delegation along with members of the Indian community at the Sociedad Hindostana de Panama.&nbsp;The all party delegation led by Tharoor arrived in Panama City for a three-day official visit after concluding their visit to Guyana.

Operation Sindoor outreach Our desire to be left alone not reciprocated by other side Shashi Tharoor slams Pakistan for promoting terrorism

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to Panama, delivered a scathing rebuke of Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. Speaking to the Indian community in Panama, Tharoor said, "Unfortunately, our desire to just be left alone is not reciprocated by our friends on the other side of the border. They have chosen repeatedly to attack us because they believe that they want territory which they do not control, which we control. It is part of the sovereign borders of the United Indian, and we are not going to give it to them even if we have to pay the price that we have repeatedly been paid. " He also said that though the leaders come from different political backgrounds, they all stand ‘united in national purpose’. Watch the video here:

The all party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor arrived in Panama City for a three-day official visit after concluding their visit to Guyana

Operation Sindoor outreach | 'Our desire to be left alone not reciprocated by other side': Shashi Tharoor slams Pakistan for promoting terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the term “proxy war” no longer applies for cross-border terrorism, as the terrorists killed in India’s strikes under Operation Sindoor were buried with full state honours in Pakistan, draped in national flags and saluted by the Pakistani army. This clearly shows that terrorism is not just a shadow war, but a well-planned military strategy, he added while speaking at a rally in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.&nbsp;“I say this can no longer be called a proxy war because the terrorists whose funerals were held after May 6 were given state honours in Pakistan. Pakistan’s flags were placed on their coffins, and their army saluted them. It proves that terrorist activities are not a proxy war but a well-planned war strategy. You are already at war, and you will receive the response accordingly. We do not seek enmity with anyone. We want to live peacefully. We also want to progress so that we can contribute to the welfare of the world,” Modi said.&nbsp;Modi said nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed in just 22 minutes in India’s airstrikes during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, in what was a decisive action.<h2>‘Demolished terror targets on camera so that no one asks for proof’: Modi</h2> &nbsp;The prime minister further stressed that the entire action was recorded on camera to silence any calls for proof.&nbsp;“This is a land of the brave. Until now, what we used to call a proxy war, after the scenes witnessed post-May 6, we can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war. The reason is that when nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done before cameras, so that no one back home would ask for proof.”&nbsp;Before addressing the rally, Modi held a mega roadshow in Gandhinagar on Tuesday morning and was greeted by people who had gathered in large numbers, waving the tricolour along the route. &nbsp;This was the PM’s fourth roadshow during his two-day visit to Gujarat. It is also his first visit to his home state since Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says &quot;I say this can no longer be called a proxy war because the terrorists whose funerals were held after May 6 were given state honours in Pakistan. Pakistan’s flags were placed on their coffins, and their army saluted them. It… <a href="https://t.co/AIaejeWDMR">pic.twitter.com/AIaejeWDMR</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1927254080776204341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed in just 22 minutes in India’s airstrikes during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in what was a decisive action.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the term “proxy war” no longer applies for cross-border terrorism, as the terrorists killed in India’s strikes under Operation Sindoor were buried with full state honours in Pakistan, draped in national flags and saluted by the Pakistani army. This clearly shows that terrorism is not just a shadow war, but a well-planned military strategy, he added while speaking at a rally in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. “I say this can no longer be called a proxy war because the terrorists whose funerals were held after May 6 were given state honours in Pakistan. Pakistan’s flags were placed on their coffins, and their army saluted them. It proves that terrorist activities are not a proxy war but a well-planned war strategy. You are already at war, and you will receive the response accordingly. We do not seek enmity with anyone. We want to live peacefully. We also want to progress so that we can contribute to the welfare of the world,” Modi said. Modi said nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed in just 22 minutes in India’s airstrikes during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, in what was a decisive action. ‘Demolished terror targets on camera so that no one asks for proof’: Modi The prime minister further stressed that the entire action was recorded on camera to silence any calls for proof. “This is a land of the brave. Until now, what we used to call a proxy war, after the scenes witnessed post-May 6, we can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war. The reason is that when nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done before cameras, so that no one back home would ask for proof.” Before addressing the rally, Modi held a mega roadshow in Gandhinagar on Tuesday morning and was greeted by people who had gathered in large numbers, waving the tricolour along the route. This was the PM’s fourth roadshow during his two-day visit to Gujarat. It is also his first visit to his home state since Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that nine terrorist hideouts were destroyed in just 22 minutes in India’s airstrikes during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in what was a decisive action.

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