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01 Jun

New Commander Takes Charge of Southern Air Command

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National Times Bureau, June 1, 2025: Air Marshal Manish Khanna has officially taken over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Southern Air Command (SAC), Indian Air Force, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram. The command handover took place on June 1, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition in one of India's key air defence formations. He succeeds Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who has now assumed the role of AOC-in-C of the Central Air Command.Commissioned into the fighter stream on December 6, 1986, Air Marshal Khanna brings nearly four decades of experience to his new post. A Category 'A' Qualified Flying Instructor,…

01 Jun

CDS Anil Chauhan Admits Loss of Indian Jets in Clash with Pakistan, Says ‘Focus Should Be on Why, Not How’

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New Delhi/Singapore (National Times): In a candid admission, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has confirmed that India lost fighter jets during a recent skirmish with Pakistan on May 7, but emphasized that the real question isn’t how the jets were lost, rather, why they were lost, and what steps India has taken since. Speaking to Bloomberg during a defense summit in Singapore, General Chauhan said, “Yes, we did lose jets in the fight with Pakistan. But the bigger question is not how they were lost, it is why. We studied our mistakes, corrected them, and took immediate…

31 May

India Recovered After Aircraft Losses in Early Strikes, Adapted Strategy for Operation Sindoor Success: CDS Chauhan

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New Delhi, May 31, 2025 — In a powerful statement reflecting India's evolving military strategy, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasized that India has learned vital lessons from past setbacks and taken corrective action to avoid repeating tactical errors. Speaking in the context of the ongoing Operation Sindoor, General Chauhan highlighted the armed forces' refined approach and operational preparedness in response to recent security challenges."Every military force grows from experience. India has evaluated earlier engagements and rectified tactical mistakes that had previously cost us," said the CDS. He asserted that Operation Sindoor has demonstrated the Indian military's…

31 May

500 Tourists Stranded in North Sikkim as Search for Missing Called Off Due to Heavy Rains

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Gangtok, May 31, 2025 — Torrential rains have severely hampered rescue operations in North Sikkim, where around 500 tourists remain stranded. Authorities were forced to halt the search for eight individuals reported missing in the region due to deteriorating weather conditions and rising water levels.Relentless rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding in several parts of the district, cutting off access routes and damaging key infrastructure. The affected areas include Chungthang, Lachung, and Lachen — popular tourist destinations now rendered inaccessible.According to officials, the stranded tourists are safe and are being provided food, medical assistance, and shelter. Rescue teams are on…

31 May

All-Party Delegation Led by Supriya Sule Holds Strategic Meeting with Ethiopia’s Ruling Party Leader

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Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], May 31, 2025: In a diplomatic outreach aimed at strengthening India-Africa ties, an all-party delegation from India led by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule held a key meeting with the leader of Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party on Saturday.The Indian parliamentary delegation included MPs from various political backgrounds and visited Ethiopia as part of India's global campaign to highlight its counter-terrorism policies post-Operation Sindoor. The delegation also aimed to reaffirm India's commitment to international cooperation, trade partnerships, and shared democratic values with African nations.During the meeting, both sides discussed strategies to enhance bilateral relations, with a…

31 May

Supreme Court Restored to Full Strength with Three New Judges Sworn In

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New Delhi, May 31, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has returned to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges with the swearing-in of Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A S Chandurkar. The oath-taking ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud at the Supreme Court premises.This development marks the highest bench strength the apex court has held since the retirement of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Abhay S Oka, and Hrishikesh Roy earlier this year. The fresh appointments follow the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations issued on May 25, 2025, which were swiftly approved by the Union…

31 May

India Secures Diplomatic Victory as Colombia Withdraws Statement Sympathizing with Pakistan

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Bogotá/New Delhi, May 31, 2025: In a major diplomatic win for India, Colombia has officially withdrawn its earlier statement expressing condolences to Pakistan over casualties following India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor. The retraction comes after strong intervention by an Indian all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.The delegation, which included BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, met Colombia’s Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio and conveyed India’s deep disappointment. They clarified that the May 7 Indian strike targeted only terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.…

30 May

PM Modi Meets 14-Year-Old IPL Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Hails Cricketing Brilliance

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National Times Bureau, May 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met rising cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna Airport on May 30, 2025, in a moment that quickly captured national attention. The 14-year-old prodigy, known for his recent breakthrough season in the Indian Premier League, greeted the Prime Minister by respectfully touching his feet a gesture PM Modi acknowledged with a warm blessing and heartfelt praise.Suryavanshi, representing Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 IPL, stunned the cricket world by becoming the youngest player to score a century in the league’s history. His 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans was not just…

30 May

Historic Milestone: 17 Women Cadets Graduate from NDA’s First Co-Ed Batch

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Pune, May 30, 2025: In a defining moment for gender inclusivity in the Indian Armed Forces, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune, celebrated the graduation of its first co-educational batch, which included 17 pioneering women cadets. These cadets passed out alongside over 300 male counterparts from the 148th course, marking a historic chapter in the institution’s illustrious history.The landmark inclusion of women at the NDA came after the Supreme Court’s 2021 order that paved the way for their admission. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) thereafter opened applications to female candidates starting with the 2022 intake. Over the…

30 May

Tharoor in Colombia: Indus Treaty Suspended Due to Pakistan’s Terror Complicity, India Exercising Self-Defence

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Bogota (Colombia), May 30, 2025: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multiparty Indian delegation in Colombia, declared that the Indus Waters Treaty has been placed in abeyance by the Indian government as a justified response to Pakistan's sustained betrayal of goodwill through cross-border terrorism.Speaking in Bogota, Tharoor stated that the 1960 treaty, originally framed in a “spirit of goodwill and harmony,” has been persistently violated in essence due to Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism over the last four decades. “India, despite being an upper riparian state, has adhered to the treaty's terms with generosity. But the time for unilateral goodwill has ended,”…