Leaders across India’s political spectrum have come together to commend the Indian Army for its unwavering dedication, valor, and service to the nation amidst ongoing regional tensions.

India-Pakistan War: India’s political parties unite in praise of Indian Army’s valor and commitment

India's Defence Ministry said that Pakistan's attempts for&nbsp;an aerial attack on India's military targets were neutralised by deploying the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Grid System refers to the Digital Sky Platform's airspace map created by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This system governs where drones can operate across Indian airspace using a color-coded airspace map that divides the country into zones.
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The work of a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) is to perform tasks using a drone (unmanned aircraft) combined with its ground control system and communication links. UAS are used for aerial surveillance, monitoring, mapping and surveying.
India's UAS grid divides airspace into three major zones:
1. Green Zone:No prior approval needed to fly drones (up to certain altitudes, usually 120 meters AGL).
2. Yellow Zone:&nbsp;Controlled airspace.&nbsp;Requires Air Traffic Control (ATC) or Digital Sky permission to fly.
3.Red Zone:&nbsp;No drone operations allowed without special permission from DGCA/MoD/MHA.&nbsp;Includes sensitive areas like military installations, borders, and strategic zones.
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<h2>Operation Sindoor&nbsp;</h2>
The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible.
The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release said on May 8 that India is committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj and India responded.
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack.
After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities.
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India News | India said that Pakistan's attempts for an aerial attack on India's military targets were neutralised by deploying the Integrated Counter UAS Grid.

India's Defence Ministry said that Pakistan's attempts for an aerial attack on India's military targets were neutralised by deploying the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. The UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Grid System refers to the Digital Sky Platform's airspace map created by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This system governs where drones can operate across Indian airspace using a color-coded airspace map that divides the country into zones. Read More | 'Not familiar with the matter': China denies usage of Chinese jets by Pakistan amid tensions with India The work of a UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) is to perform tasks using a drone (unmanned aircraft) combined with its ground control system and communication links. UAS are used for aerial surveillance, monitoring, mapping and surveying. India's UAS grid divides airspace into three major zones: 1. Green Zone:No prior approval needed to fly drones (up to certain altitudes, usually 120 meters AGL). 2. Yellow Zone: Controlled airspace. Requires Air Traffic Control (ATC) or Digital Sky permission to fly. 3.Red Zone: No drone operations allowed without special permission from DGCA/MoD/MHA. Includes sensitive areas like military installations, borders, and strategic zones. Read More | Operation Sindoor | India's S-400 air defence missile system played key role in targeting Pakistan: How precise and lethal are S-400s? Operation Sindoor The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release said on May 8 that India is committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj and India responded. Read More | 'Pakistani ministers accepted involvement in terrorism on TV interviews': India names and shames Pakistan Pahalgam terror attack A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities. Read More | Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court

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Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, blackout was seen in the city.

India-Pakistan War BREAKING: Explosions heard in Jammu's Channi, air raid sirens in J&K's Akhnoor

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistan has targeted Jammu with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, blackout was seen in the city.&nbsp;
Moreover, air raid sirens were being heard in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp; A complete blackout has been enforced in Kishtwar of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard throughout the district.&nbsp;
Pakistan launched eight missiles at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia sector, while, all were intercepted by the Indian Air Defence units, ANI reported citing defence sources.&nbsp;
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As Pakistan opened fire heavy artilery in the region, the Indian Army is giving a strong response to it.&nbsp;
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Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu &amp; Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmedForces?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmedForces</a> as per SoP with kinetic &amp; non-kinetic means.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OpSindoor</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/TZlU9BSR9U">pic.twitter.com/TZlU9BSR9U</a>
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Senior Jammu Administration Official advised people to stay indoors and follow SOPs issued by NDMA and Govt.&nbsp;
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The artillery and drone attacks targetted Udhampur, Jammu, Akhnoor and Pathankote, Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia. However, they were effectively neutralised and intercepted by the Indian army.&nbsp;
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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in touch with all three service chief and CDS and is reviewing the ongoing security situation as Pakistan launched unprovoked attack against India.
India's Defence Ministry assured that India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people.
"Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot &amp; Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin <a dir="ltr" href="https://x.com/hashtag/drones?src=hashtag_click" role="link" class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1loqt21">#drones</a> and missiles along the International Border in J&amp;K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported," it added in a post on X.&nbsp;
All schools across Jammu and Kashmir to remain closed tomorrow on Friday, education minister announced.&nbsp;
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Moreover, mobile connectivity is also down in parts of Jammu following the explosions.&nbsp;
Former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Shesh Paul Vaid posted on X, saying loud explosions, bombing, shelling or missile strikes have been suspected.&nbsp;
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"Complete blackout in Jammu. Loud explosions&mdash;bombing, shelling, or missile strikes suspected. Fret not&mdash;Mata Vaishno Devi is with us, and so are the valiant Indian Armed Forces," he posted.
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Complete blackout in Jammu. Loud explosions&mdash;bombing, shelling, or missile strikes suspected. Fret not&mdash;Mata Vaishno Devi is with us, and so are the valiant Indian Armed Forces.
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&nbsp;There were ceasefire violations and failed drone and missile attacks from Pakistan across various locations in North Kashmir&rsquo;s Kupwara and Baramulla.&nbsp;
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A complete blackout has been enforced in Kishtwar of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard throughout the district. india news pakistan

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistan has targeted Jammu with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, blackout was seen in the city. Moreover, air raid sirens were being heard in Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. A complete blackout has been enforced in Kishtwar of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard throughout the district. Pakistan launched eight missiles at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia sector, while, all were intercepted by the Indian Air Defence units, ANI reported citing defence sources. Also read: India-Pak War LIVE: Defence Minister reviews security situation with Armed forces chiefs after India foils Pak attacks As Pakistan opened fire heavy artilery in the region, the Indian Army is giving a strong response to it. Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by #IndianArmedForces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means.#OpSindoor… pic.twitter.com/TZlU9BSR9U — HQ IDS (@HQ_IDS_India) May 8, 2025 Senior Jammu Administration Official advised people to stay indoors and follow SOPs issued by NDMA and Govt. #BREAKING | Explosions and sounds of gun shots heard in India's Jammu; alert sirens blare in the city pic.twitter.com/wta84XtzXC — WION (@WIONews) May 8, 2025 The artillery and drone attacks targetted Udhampur, Jammu, Akhnoor and Pathankote, Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia. However, they were effectively neutralised and intercepted by the Indian army. Also read: Indo-Pak war | Leaves cancelled for Delhi govt employees as national capital prepares for emergency response system Defence minister in touch with all three service chief, CDS Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in touch with all three service chief and CDS and is reviewing the ongoing security situation as Pakistan launched unprovoked attack against India. India's Defence Ministry assured that India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people. "Military stations at Jammu, Pathankot & Udhampur were targeted by Pakistani-origin #drones and missiles along the International Border in J&K today. The threats were swiftly neutralised using kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities in line with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). No casualties or material losses were reported," it added in a post on X. All schools across Jammu and Kashmir to remain closed tomorrow on Friday, education minister announced. Moreover, mobile connectivity is also down in parts of Jammu following the explosions. Former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Shesh Paul Vaid posted on X, saying loud explosions, bombing, shelling or missile strikes have been suspected. Also read: Operation Sindoor | 'We're standing with Army:' People across Jammu and Kashmir hail Indian Army as India hit terror targets in Pakistan "Complete blackout in Jammu. Loud explosions—bombing, shelling, or missile strikes suspected. Fret not—Mata Vaishno Devi is with us, and so are the valiant Indian Armed Forces," he posted. Complete blackout in Jammu. Loud explosions—bombing, shelling, or missile strikes suspected. Fret not—Mata Vaishno Devi is with us, and so are the valiant Indian Armed Forces. — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) May 8, 2025 There were ceasefire violations and failed drone and missile attacks from Pakistan across various locations in North Kashmir’s Kupwara and Baramulla. Also read: Indo-Pak War | Indian Army intercepts Pakistan's drone attacks in Jaisalmer; complete blackout in parts of Rajasthan, Punjab

Indo-Pak war: Explosions, air raid sirens heard in parts of J&K, all drones foiled; complete blackout in Jammu

India News | Colonel Sofiya Qureshi who was present in India's press briefing on Operation Sindoor was once praised by Supreme Court for her achievements

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who co-led Operation Sindoor briefing, was once lauded by Supreme Court

In response to escalating threats, India activates its 'Akashteer' system to intercept aerial projectiles while the Indian Armed Forces bolster defenses with the deployment of the Iron Dome.

India-Pak tensions: Next-generation Akashteer system guard Indian skies against Pakistan threats

The US government has issued an urgent alert for Lahore city, warning American citizens to either evacuate or shelter in place. This comes amid unconfirmed reports of drone explosions near the airport area.

US asks its citizens to leave Lahore or seek shelter after India strikes Pak's radar systems

At least 12 Pakistani soldiers, including two senior officers, were killed in a powerful IED blast targeting a military convoy in Balochistan’s Kachhi district. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the attack, which reportedly struck the unit en route to a security operation. Pakistan Army has launched a sanitisation operation following the ambush.

BLA claims IED attack on Pakistan army convoy in Balochistan

India has responded firmly to Pakistan’s latest provocation with a proportionate and targeted military response. The Indian Air Defence System, including the newly operational Akashteer network, successfully neutralised incoming threats, including radar systems in Lahore. Despite the escalation, India emphasised restraint while sending a strong message through its military preparedness and precision strikes.

Breaking | India crushes Pakistan's escalation with precision strikes

Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (May 8) lambasted Pakistan, saying that Pakistan's reputation as the epicentre of global terrorism is rooted in a number of instances.&nbsp;
India's foreign secretary stressed that there is no need to remind where terrorist Osama Bin Laden was found and who called him a "martyr".&nbsp;
He further said that Pakistan is also home to a large number of UN proscribed terrorists and by many countries.
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"Pakistan's reputation as the epicentre of global <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/terrorism-0">terrorism </a>is rooted in a number of instances... I don't need to remind where Osama Bin Laden was found and who called him a martyr...Pakistan is also home to a large number of UN proscribed terrorists and also to terrorists proscribed by many countries," Vikram Misri said during a special briefing, alongside Colnel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh.
He continued, that Pakistan is trying to "wash hand off" any and all involvement in terrorism, adding that Pakistan's reputation as epicenter of global terrorism is rooted in a number of incidents.&nbsp;
The foreign secretary stressed there are many terror attacks around the world where its fingerprints are found in Pakistan.&nbsp;
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He also called the attack in Pahalgam "original escalation", adding that India's India&rsquo;s response through Operation Sindoor was a direct and proportionate action by the armed forces.&nbsp;
&ldquo;First of all, 22 April is the first instance of escalation, and for this, Indian armed forces gave their answer to this with Operation Sindoor,&rdquo; he said.
He further warned that any further action by Pakistan, some of which we are seeing today, is nothing but escalation by Pakistan once again, and will be responded to and is being responded to appropriately.
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India's foreign secretary stressed that there is no need to remind where terrorist Osama Bin Laden was found and who called him a "martyr". India news pakistan

Amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (May 8) lambasted Pakistan, saying that Pakistan's reputation as the epicentre of global terrorism is rooted in a number of instances. India's foreign secretary stressed that there is no need to remind where terrorist Osama Bin Laden was found and who called him a "martyr". He further said that Pakistan is also home to a large number of UN proscribed terrorists and by many countries. Also read: 'Pakistani ministers accepted involvement in terrorism on TV interviews': India names and shames Pakistan "Pakistan's reputation as the epicentre of global terrorism is rooted in a number of instances... I don't need to remind where Osama Bin Laden was found and who called him a martyr...Pakistan is also home to a large number of UN proscribed terrorists and also to terrorists proscribed by many countries," Vikram Misri said during a special briefing, alongside Colnel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. He continued, that Pakistan is trying to "wash hand off" any and all involvement in terrorism, adding that Pakistan's reputation as epicenter of global terrorism is rooted in a number of incidents. The foreign secretary stressed there are many terror attacks around the world where its fingerprints are found in Pakistan. Also read: Indian government halts streaming of Pakistani content amid cross border tensions He also called the attack in Pahalgam "original escalation", adding that India's India’s response through Operation Sindoor was a direct and proportionate action by the armed forces. “First of all, 22 April is the first instance of escalation, and for this, Indian armed forces gave their answer to this with Operation Sindoor,” he said. He further warned that any further action by Pakistan, some of which we are seeing today, is nothing but escalation by Pakistan once again, and will be responded to and is being responded to appropriately. Also read: Panic-stan: Pakistan Army lied after India destroyed its China-made air defence systems across cities. Then, India spoke the truth

'No need to remind who called Bin Laden martyr & where was he found': India exposes Pakistan - 'home to terrorist'

In response to escalating threats, India activates its 'Akash Tir' system to intercept aerial projectiles while the Indian Armed Forces bolster defenses with the deployment of the Iron Dome.

Akash Tir activated against projectiles, Indian armed forces deploy indigenous 'Iron Dome'

The Indian Air Force neutralised a key Pakistani air defence radar system near Lahore. This action followed Pakistan’s attempted military engagement along India’s northern and western borders.

BREAKING | India uses UAS grid and air defence systems to counter Pakistan

The S-400 is Russia’s top air defence system. It can track and destroy aircraft, drones, and missiles at long distances. Many countries trust the S-400 for its advanced radar and powerful missiles.


Operation Sindoor: S-400, HQ-9, Iron Dome and other major air defence systems around the world

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed a press conference on Thursday (May 8) said that the escalation of the situation happened on April 22 when innocent lives were killed in Pahalgam terror attack. He named and shamed Pakistani ministers for their support to terrorism and terror groups in multiple TV interviews. Misri said that Pakistan's admission of terror speaks for itself and the neibouring country has proven its track-record in harbouring terrorists to the world via television interviews.
Misri was referring to the interviews by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and&nbsp;former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. While Dar objected to mention of TRF in UNSC statetment, Bhutto admitted Pakistan has a past related to terrorism and Khawaja Asif confessed that his country is involved in "dirty things."
Misri also slammed Pakistan army chief Gen Asim Munir who described Kashmir as the "jugular vein" of his country and invoked the two-nation theory propounded by Pakistan&rsquo;s founder, MA Jinnah in his speech on April 16. Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperso Randhir Jaiswal were also present in the briefing.
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<h2>Pakistan admits supporting terrorists</h2>
1. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has confessed about Pakistan's past "as far as extremist groups are concerned". What he essentially referred to is Islamabad's&nbsp;historical link with terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, etc. His admission comes after the country's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the same and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inadvertently showed the country's support to the terror groups.
2. Dar admitted that Islamabad had an objection to the "condemnation of The Resistance Front (TRF)" in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement and they made sure that the reference to TRF was removed from the statement. This support of Islamabad for TRF - who claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack - came days after Pakistan said they had nothing to do with the attack.
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<div class="publive-dynamic-container over-hidden article-mid-ads-style bottom-margin">3. Moreover,&nbsp;Asif&nbsp;in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim disclosed Pakistan's history of backing terrorist groups. He was asked, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations?"&nbsp;Khawaja Asif said that his country has been doing "this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the West, including Britain." Asif also said that his country had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism&hellip;we suffered," he said.</div>
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<h2>Operation Sindoor&nbsp;</h2>
The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05 AM to 1.30 AM. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor on May 7, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible.
The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release informed that on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." It added that India remains committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan.&nbsp;Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj.
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack.
After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities.
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India News, South Asia | Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a press conference named and shamed Pakistani ministers for their support to terrorism and terror groups support to terrorism and terror groups in multiple TV interviews

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed a press conference on Thursday (May 8) said that the escalation of the situation happened on April 22 when innocent lives were killed in Pahalgam terror attack. He named and shamed Pakistani ministers for their support to terrorism and terror groups in multiple TV interviews. Misri said that Pakistan's admission of terror speaks for itself and the neibouring country has proven its track-record in harbouring terrorists to the world via television interviews. Misri was referring to the interviews by Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. While Dar objected to mention of TRF in UNSC statetment, Bhutto admitted Pakistan has a past related to terrorism and Khawaja Asif confessed that his country is involved in "dirty things." Misri also slammed Pakistan army chief Gen Asim Munir who described Kashmir as the "jugular vein" of his country and invoked the two-nation theory propounded by Pakistan’s founder, MA Jinnah in his speech on April 16. Col Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperso Randhir Jaiswal were also present in the briefing. Read More | 'Although India prefers dialogue, but if anyone dares...': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns amid tensions with Pakistan Pakistan admits supporting terrorists 1. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has confessed about Pakistan's past "as far as extremist groups are concerned". What he essentially referred to is Islamabad's historical link with terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, etc. His admission comes after the country's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the same and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inadvertently showed the country's support to the terror groups. 2. Dar admitted that Islamabad had an objection to the "condemnation of The Resistance Front (TRF)" in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement and they made sure that the reference to TRF was removed from the statement. This support of Islamabad for TRF - who claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack - came days after Pakistan said they had nothing to do with the attack. 3. Moreover, Asif in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim disclosed Pakistan's history of backing terrorist groups. He was asked, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations?" Khawaja Asif said that his country has been doing "this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the West, including Britain." Asif also said that his country had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism…we suffered," he said. Read More | 'Not familiar with the matter': China denies usage of Chinese jets by Pakistan amid tensions with India Operation Sindoor The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05 AM to 1.30 AM. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor on May 7, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. The Indian Defence Ministry in a press release informed that on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." It added that India remains committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan. Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. Read More | Operation Sindoor: Pakistan targeted Indian cities like Chandigarh, Amritsar and others, attempted to escalate Pahalgam terror attack A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities. Read More | Operation Sindoor | Jaish chief Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rouf, Air India hijack planner, likely killed in India's strike on Pa

'Pakistani ministers accepted involvement in terrorism on TV interviews': India names and shames Pakistan

Operation Sindoor Indo-Pak war clouds - After Pahalgam terror attack avenged, Pakistan lies about blasts: At around 2 am on Thursday (May 8), I was woken up by a phone call from a colleague who said that loud sounds were heard in the north Indian city of Amritsar in India's northern Punjab state. Upon checking, it was reported as either Indian Air Force sorties taking off, or Pakistan attacking India in response to Operation Sindoor the previous night, which avenged the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22 that had killed 26 Indians. A misinformation campaign from Pakistan ensued in the morning of May 8, with claims that it had shot down drones from India in various cities. By evening, India spoke: Blasts that were heard in Pakistan were from India destroying Pakistan's China-made air defence system, and what was heard in Amritsar was the failed misadventure of Pakistan.
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Here is what happened in short, if you are leaving without reading the rest of this story, where I will share how the Pakistani military tried to spin the narrative till India spoke. The crux of what happened is: Indian Air Force targetted Pakistan's Air Defence radars. The Pakistani air defence system at Lahore was neutralised. India targetted Pakistan at different cities, in the same proportion and intensity&nbsp;as Pakistan. India used its&nbsp;Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems for the action.&nbsp;
<h2>Panic in Pakistan, from Karachi to Lahore and Rawalpindi after explosions&nbsp;</h2>
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As the reports emerged of panic in Pakistan, the country's military came up with a claim that it had shot down Indian drones in Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Attock, Bahawalpur, Miano and Chor.
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 Note that Rawalpindi, a garrison town, is the location of Pakistan Army's General Headquarters or GHQ. Karachi is the financial and industrial hub of Pakistan, and its largest city as well as main seaport. Lahore is a city of great cultural and historical significance for Pakistan and a tourist destination. Bahawalpur is among the targets of India's Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;
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<h2>How Pakistan Army's propaganda wing spun the story about the blasts</h2>
 ISPR, or Inter-Services Public Relations, the propaganda wing of Pakisani army,&nbsp;came up with its spin, claiming that&nbsp;25 drones have been "shot down by Pakistan's soft kill (technical) and hard kill (weapons) forces." It said the debris of these drones are "being&nbsp;collected from different areas of Pakistan."
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The videos were out on social media by this time, and they told a totally different story. But naturally, there was confusion during the daytime of Thursday in India too. That's when Indian defence ministry issued a statement, clearing the air.
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<h2>So what happened in Amritsar on the intervening night of May 7 and 8?</h2>
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The Indian defence ministry confirmed the truth about that phone call mentioned at the beginning of this story.
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It said that on the intervening night of 7 and 8 May&nbsp; Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India.
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These included Amritsar, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, Awantipura and Bhuj, using drones and missiles.
These were neutralised by India's Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems.&nbsp;
"The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks," said the Indian ministry release.
<h2>What really happened with the explosions in Pakistan on May 8 morning?</h2>
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The Indian ministry went on to add that on Thursday morning, India targeted Pakistan's Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations inside Pakistan.&nbsp;
"It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised," it added.
<h2>Pakistan meanwhile, continues cowardly attacks across the Line of Control </h2>
The only option left for Pakistan is cross-border shelling in violation of the ceasefire along the Line of Control. The firing in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir left 16 civilians dead, including three women and five children.
<h2>Pakistan is running helter-skelter</h2>
Pakistani ordinary citizens are now wondering whether its Army can even defend the country, let alone mount a successful attack on India. 
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Some of the explosions on the Pakistani side were outside the Pindi cricket stadium, at the food street. This led the Pakistani cricket board to ask PSL players to leave the area.
Pakistan has closed its main airports. The Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Sialkot airports will remain closed till the evening of May 10 now.
<h2>India remains ready for any further Pakistani misadventure</h2>
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India has made it clear that the Operation Sindoor was a 'focused, measured and non-escalatory' strike, in which a significant number of terrorists were killed. India had made it clear that Pakistani military establishments had not been targeted in Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;
New Delhi did not want to escalate, but is ready for any Pakistani retaliation.
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 Any attack on military targets in India will invite a suitable response, India warned. But Pakistan seems to be in no mood to listen. India is awake and alert. Ready and prepared. Pakistan might want to think twice before doing something similar to what it did on May 8.&nbsp;
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Operation Sindoor Indo-Pak war clouds - After Pahalgam terror attack avenged, Pakistan lies about blasts: At around 2 am on Thursday (May 8), I was woken up by a phone call from a colleague who said that loud sounds were heard in the north Indian city of Amritsar in India's northern Punjab state. Upon checking, it was reported as either Indian Air Force sorties taking off, or Pakistan attacking India in response to Operation Sindoor the previous night, which avenged the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22 that had killed 26 Indians. A misinformation campaign from Pakistan ensued in the morning of May 8, with claims that it had shot down drones from India in various cities. By evening, India spoke: Blasts that were heard in Pakistan were from India destroying Pakistan's China-made air defence system, and what was heard in Amritsar was the failed misadventure of Pakistan. Here is what happened in short, if you are leaving without reading the rest of this story, where I will share how the Pakistani military tried to spin the narrative till India spoke. The crux of what happened is: Indian Air Force targetted Pakistan's Air Defence radars. The Pakistani air defence system at Lahore was neutralised. India targetted Pakistan at different cities, in the same proportion and intensity as Pakistan. India used its Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems for the action. Panic in Pakistan, from Karachi to Lahore and Rawalpindi after explosions As the reports emerged of panic in Pakistan, the country's military came up with a claim that it had shot down Indian drones in Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Attock, Bahawalpur, Miano and Chor. 'Large number of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor,' says India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Note that Rawalpindi, a garrison town, is the location of Pakistan Army's General Headquarters or GHQ. Karachi is the financial and industrial hub of Pakistan, and its largest city as well as main seaport. Lahore is a city of great cultural and historical significance for Pakistan and a tourist destination. Bahawalpur is among the targets of India's Operation Sindoor. How Pakistan Army's propaganda wing spun the story about the blasts ISPR, or Inter-Services Public Relations, the propaganda wing of Pakisani army, came up with its spin, claiming that 25 drones have been "shot down by Pakistan's soft kill (technical) and hard kill (weapons) forces." It said the debris of these drones are "being collected from different areas of Pakistan." Operation Sindoor LIVE: 'Attack on Pahalgam was original escalation', says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri The videos were out on social media by this time, and they told a totally different story. But naturally, there was confusion during the daytime of Thursday in India too. That's when Indian defence ministry issued a statement, clearing the air. So what happened in Amritsar on the intervening night of May 7 and 8? The Indian defence ministry confirmed the truth about that phone call mentioned at the beginning of this story. It said that on the intervening night of 7 and 8 May Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India. Indian government halts streaming of Pakistani content amid cross border tensions These included Amritsar, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, Awantipura and Bhuj, using drones and missiles. These were neutralised by India's Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. "The debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations that prove the Pakistani attacks," said the Indian ministry release. What really happened with the explosions in Pakistan on May 8 morning? The Indian ministry went on to add that on Thursday morning, India targeted Pakistan's Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations inside Pakistan. "It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised," it added. Pakistan meanwhile, continues cowardly attacks across the Line of Control The only option left for Pakistan is cross-border shelling in violation of the ceasefire along the Line of Control. The firing in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar and Rajouri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir left 16 civilians dead, including three women and five children. Pakistan is running helter-skelter Pakistani ordinary citizens are now wondering whether its Army can even defend the country, let alone mount a successful attack on India. Blasts heard in several Pakistani cities including military garrison town Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore Some of the explosions on the Pakistani side were outside the Pindi cricket stadium, at the food street. This led the Pakistani cricket board to ask PSL players to leave the area. Pakistan has closed its main airports. The Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Sialkot airports will remain closed till the evening of May 10 now. India remains ready for any further Pakistani misadventure India has made it clear that the Operation Sindoor was a 'focused, measured and non-escalatory' strike, in which a significant number of terrorists were killed. India had made it clear that Pakistani military establishments had not been targeted in Operation Sindoor. New Delhi did not want to escalate, but is ready for any Pakistani retaliation. Here's India's full statement on Pakistan's attempt to escalate tensions Any attack on military targets in India will invite a suitable response, India warned. But Pakistan seems to be in no mood to listen. India is awake and alert. Ready and prepared. Pakistan might want to think twice before doing something similar to what it did on May 8.

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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a> on Thursday (May 8), saying that the Indian forces hit deep inside terror infrastructure and called it "unimaginable and very praiseworthy".&nbsp;
He further stressed that we always talk about peaceful negotiations, but warned that it doesn't mean that anyone can take advantage of it.&nbsp;
The defence minister warned that if anyone dared, they should be ready to face the action.&nbsp;
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"We always talk about peaceful negotiations, dialogue but that doesn't mean that anyone take advantage of it. If anyone dare -they should be ready to face the quality action like of yesterday," Rajnath Singh said during National Quality Conclave.&nbsp;
"We are prepared for such a responsible response in the future as well," he added.&nbsp;
Rajnath Singh also praised the Indian attack on Pakistan, under code-named "Operation Sindoor", adding that there had been minimum collateral damage.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;"The precision with which #OperationSindhoor was executed is unimaginable, very praiseworthy. Nine terrorists camps were destroyed in it and a large number of terrorists were killed. This operation was carried out without harming any innocent and with minimum collateral damage...," he said.&nbsp;
Moreover, at the Conclave, Singh said that India has always played the role of a responsible nation.&nbsp;
<h2>'Large number of terrorists killed'</h2>
Rajnath Singh said that a large number of terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor, where the Indian military targeted and destroyed nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Earlier in the day, during an all-party meeting, the defence minister said that it was an ongoing operation and that India would hit back if Pakistan attacks in the wake of India's targeted strike.&nbsp;
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He further stressed that we always talk about peaceful negotiations, but warned that it doesn't mean that anyone can take advantage of it. India news pakistan

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded Operation Sindoor on Thursday (May 8), saying that the Indian forces hit deep inside terror infrastructure and called it "unimaginable and very praiseworthy". He further stressed that we always talk about peaceful negotiations, but warned that it doesn't mean that anyone can take advantage of it. The defence minister warned that if anyone dared, they should be ready to face the action. Also read: 'Large number of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor,' says India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh "We always talk about peaceful negotiations, dialogue but that doesn't mean that anyone take advantage of it. If anyone dare -they should be ready to face the quality action like of yesterday," Rajnath Singh said during National Quality Conclave. "We are prepared for such a responsible response in the future as well," he added. Rajnath Singh also praised the Indian attack on Pakistan, under code-named "Operation Sindoor", adding that there had been minimum collateral damage. Also read: Operation Sindoor | India's S-400 air defence missile system played key role in targeting Pakistan: How precise and lethal are S-400s? "The precision with which #OperationSindhoor was executed is unimaginable, very praiseworthy. Nine terrorists camps were destroyed in it and a large number of terrorists were killed. This operation was carried out without harming any innocent and with minimum collateral damage...," he said. Moreover, at the Conclave, Singh said that India has always played the role of a responsible nation. 'Large number of terrorists killed' Rajnath Singh said that a large number of terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor, where the Indian military targeted and destroyed nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Earlier in the day, during an all-party meeting, the defence minister said that it was an ongoing operation and that India would hit back if Pakistan attacks in the wake of India's targeted strike. Also read: Rising tensions between India and Pakistan propel surge in Chinese defence stocks

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India activated the S-400 air defence missile system after the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor which carried out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). As per reports, it played a crucial role in India's mission.
The S-400 missile system, a powerful weapon in the Indian Air Force fleet, is capable of thwarting any possible air attack in India.
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The range of the S-400 missile system is between 40 to 400 km. An agreement for this S-400 missile technology was signed between India and Russia during Russian President Putin's visit to India in October 2018. At present, this missile technology is considered to be the most powerful defence system in the world.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes early Wednesday, calling them a &ldquo;focused, measured and non-escalatory&rdquo; response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.
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<h2>What are S-400?</h2>
S-400 missile system has multi-target capability and can simultaneously track and engage up to 80 targets. It can handles multiple types of aerial threats: aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. It has a long range. It uses multiple missile types:
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<li>48N6: up to 250 km.</li>
<li>9M96 series: up to 120 km and 40 km (for smaller, faster targets).</li>
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The effective altitude engagement is from 5 meters up to 30 km+. It has advanced radar system as it is quipped with phased-array radars that can detect stealth aircraft and low-flying targets. Its detection range is up to 600 km for large aerial objects. It is fully mobile and can be deployed in 5&ndash;10 minutes. All components (launchers, radars, command vehicles) are mounted on trucks for rapid movement. It can be integerated into broader air defense networks (like India's IACCS).
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<h2>Operation Sindoor&nbsp;</h2>
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The Indian Armed Forces launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-operation-sindoor-india-says-it-struck-9-sites-in-pak-pok-9042588" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Operation Sindoor</a>&nbsp;on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible.
India remains committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan, said the Indian Defence Ministry in a press release shared by the nation's nodal press information agency, PIB on Thursday. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India."&nbsp; Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj.
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists.&nbsp;An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack.
After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities.
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India has activated the S-400 air defence missile system after the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor. Paistan | World

India activated the S-400 air defence missile system after the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor which carried out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). As per reports, it played a crucial role in India's mission. The S-400 missile system, a powerful weapon in the Indian Air Force fleet, is capable of thwarting any possible air attack in India. Read More | 'Not familiar with the matter': China denies usage of Chinese jets by Pakistan amid tensions with India The range of the S-400 missile system is between 40 to 400 km. An agreement for this S-400 missile technology was signed between India and Russia during Russian President Putin's visit to India in October 2018. At present, this missile technology is considered to be the most powerful defence system in the world. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes early Wednesday, calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them. Read More | Operation Sindoor | Jaish chief Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf, Air India hijack planner, likely killed in India's strike on Pak What are S-400? S-400 missile system has multi-target capability and can simultaneously track and engage up to 80 targets. It can handles multiple types of aerial threats: aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. It has a long range. It uses multiple missile types: 40N6: up to 380 km (for large, distant targets). 48N6: up to 250 km. 9M96 series: up to 120 km and 40 km (for smaller, faster targets). Read More | 'Large number of terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor,' says India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh The effective altitude engagement is from 5 meters up to 30 km+. It has advanced radar system as it is quipped with phased-array radars that can detect stealth aircraft and low-flying targets. Its detection range is up to 600 km for large aerial objects. It is fully mobile and can be deployed in 5–10 minutes. All components (launchers, radars, command vehicles) are mounted on trucks for rapid movement. It can be integerated into broader air defense networks (like India's IACCS). Read More | Pahalgam terror attack to Operation Sindoor: A timeline Operation Sindoor The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. India remains committed to non-escalation but won't shy away from providing a suitable response to Pakistan, said the Indian Defence Ministry in a press release shared by the nation's nodal press information agency, PIB on Thursday. As per the press release, on the night of 07-08 May 2025, "Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in northern and western India." Using drones and missiles, Pakistani forces targeted several civilian areas in the region, including the cities of Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. Read More | Operation Sindoor: Pakistan targeted Indian cities like Chandigarh, Amritsar and others, attempted to escalate Pahalgam terror attack A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities.

Operation Sindoor | India's S-400 air defence missile system played key role in targeting Pakistan: How precise and lethal are S-400s?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday evening. The approximately hour-long meeting was held to discuss the rising tension across the Line of Control and escalating cross-border terrorism.

NSA Ajit Doval: India Prepared To 'Retaliate Resolutely' If Pakistan Provokes

Global leaders have weighed in following India’s bold Operation Sindoor targeting terror sites in Pakistan. The UK has termed the escalating tensions “a serious concern,” while France has extended full support to India in its fight against terrorism, and Russia has cautioned against any further deterioration. The world is closely watching the next moves.

Global powers react strongly as Operation Sindoor escalates India-Pak tensions

India is on maximum alert across land, air, and sea after its strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. As tensions rise, NSA Ajit Doval met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him on strategic developments and national security preparedness. With frontline forces mobilised and air defence systems activated, India is prepared for any escalation.

India-Pak tensions: India activates full military readiness after air strikes

<div>The brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-members-of-jaish-e-mohammad-chief-masood-azhars-family-killed-in-indian-strike-on-pakistan-9043707" rel="dofollow">Masood Azhar</a>, Abdul Rouf Azhar has likely been killed in India's Operation Sindoor on Pakistan's terror targets. Abdul Rouf Azhar rose to global prominence with the inception of JeM in 2000 and was the terrorist organistation's deputy chief when it was banned in 2007. Earlier, a letter said to be issued by Masood Azhar claimed that as many as 14 members of Masood Azhar's family and four aides were killed in India's targetted strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur on May 7. Those killed included his sister, her husband, nephew, niece and others.</div>
<h2>Who was Abdul Rouf Azhar?</h2>
<div>Abdul Rouf Azhar&nbsp;popped up on the terror map when an Indian Airlines flight (IC-814) from Kathmandu to Delhi was hijacked and taken to Taliban-controlled Kandahar in December 1999.&nbsp;The hijacking was planned as a plot to secure the release of his brother Masood Azhar from Kot Balwal jail of Jammu.&nbsp;Abdul&nbsp;Azhar was under US sanctions since December 2010 for acting for or on behalf of the group.</div>
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<div>Following this, he orchestrated several more attacks on Indian establishments, including the Indian Parliament attack in 2000, the attack on the makeshift Ayodhya Ram temple in 2005, the attack at the Indian Air Force&rsquo;s Pathankot base in 2016, and the Pulwama attack in 2019 that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.</div>
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<div>After the Pathankot attack, the National Investigation Agency&nbsp;sought a red corner notice from Interpol against Azhar. The global agency issued a notice stating Azhar&nbsp;was wanted for waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war against the government of India, assaulting the president, governor, etc, with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power besides being member of terrorist gang or organisation among other offences.</div>
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<div>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-briefing-indias-response-proportionate-non-escalatory-and-responsible-says-foreign-secretary-9043083">Operation Sindoor: 'India's response proportionate, non-escalatory and responsible,' says Foreign Secretary</a></div>
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The Indian Armed Forces launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-operation-sindoor-india-says-it-struck-9-sites-in-pak-pok-9042588" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Operation Sindoor</a> on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible.
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists.&nbsp;An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-what-did-india-say-after-striking-9-terror-targets-in-pakistan-full-statement-9042347" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Operation Sindoor | What did India say after striking 9 terror targets in Pakistan | FULL STATEMENT</a>
After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities.
PM Modi had said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth." World leaders have urged both countries to exercise restraint but have also sided with India in its fight against terror.
Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-army-shares-video-proof-of-strike-on-pakistan-terror-targets-watch-9044100">Operation Sindoor | Indian Army shares proof, target, significance of precision strike on Pak terror: WATCH</a>
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India News, Pakistan | The brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, Abdul Rauf Azhar Rauf has likely been killed in India's Operation Sindoor on Pakistan's terror targets.

The brother of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, Abdul Rouf Azhar has likely been killed in India's Operation Sindoor on Pakistan's terror targets. Abdul Rouf Azhar rose to global prominence with the inception of JeM in 2000 and was the terrorist organistation's deputy chief when it was banned in 2007. Earlier, a letter said to be issued by Masood Azhar claimed that as many as 14 members of Masood Azhar's family and four aides were killed in India's targetted strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur on May 7. Those killed included his sister, her husband, nephew, niece and others. Who was Abdul Rouf Azhar? Abdul Rouf Azhar popped up on the terror map when an Indian Airlines flight (IC-814) from Kathmandu to Delhi was hijacked and taken to Taliban-controlled Kandahar in December 1999. The hijacking was planned as a plot to secure the release of his brother Masood Azhar from Kot Balwal jail of Jammu. Abdul Azhar was under US sanctions since December 2010 for acting for or on behalf of the group. Following this, he orchestrated several more attacks on Indian establishments, including the Indian Parliament attack in 2000, the attack on the makeshift Ayodhya Ram temple in 2005, the attack at the Indian Air Force’s Pathankot base in 2016, and the Pulwama attack in 2019 that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. After the Pathankot attack, the National Investigation Agency sought a red corner notice from Interpol against Azhar. The global agency issued a notice stating Azhar was wanted for waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war against the government of India, assaulting the president, governor, etc, with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power besides being member of terrorist gang or organisation among other offences. Read More | Operation Sindoor: 'India's response proportionate, non-escalatory and responsible,' says Foreign Secretary Operation Sindoor The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 at 1.05am to 1.30 am. Briefing the country on Operation Sindoor, women officers Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that India exercised its right to respond and hit nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). They said that India's actions were measured and non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible. Pahalgam terror attack A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. Also read: Operation Sindoor | What did India say after striking 9 terror targets in Pakistan | FULL STATEMENT After the attack, India launched a series of actions against Pakistan. The Indian government put into abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad, and closed the Attari border, its airspace for Pakistani flights and ships, parcels and imports from Pakistan. New Delhi has also blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani cricketers and celebrities. PM Modi had said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth." World leaders have urged both countries to exercise restraint but have also sided with India in its fight against terror. Read More | Operation Sindoor | Indian Army shares proof, target, significance of precision strike on Pak terror: WATCH

Operation Sindoor | Jaish chief Masood Azhar's brother Abdul Rauf, Air India hijack planner, likely killed in India's strike on Pak

Following India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, multiple states including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir have declared high alert. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial meeting with CMs and LGs of border states and UTs. With cities like Jaipur under blackout simulations, the nation ramps up civil defence in anticipation of potential escalation.

India airstrikes Pak: Rajasthan goes on war footing after strike near border

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes early Wednesday, calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.

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