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30 May

Punjab to Conduct ‘Operation Shield’ Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 31

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab government will carry out its second civil defence mock drill, titled ‘Operation Shield’, on Friday, May 31 at 6 PM, across districts adjoining the western border, a state spokesperson confirmed. As part of the statewide preparedness exercise, a complete blackout will be observed in civilian vulnerable zones and key strategic points, barring critical and emergency services. The drill will also include air raid sirens being sounded as a simulation of wartime emergency measures. The mock drill is being conducted under the authority of Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, following directives issued by…

29 May

India’s BrahMos Strikes Foiled Planned Pakistani Offensive: Shehbaz Sharif Admits

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBrahMos missile, India-Pakistan Conflict, Operation Sindoor, Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad/Baku, May 29, 2025: In a rare and significant admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged that India's BrahMos missile strikes preempted and derailed a planned Pakistani military offensive earlier this month. Speaking during his visit to Azerbaijan, Sharif confirmed that the Pakistani Army had intended to launch a retaliatory assault on India at 4:30 AM on May 10, following Fajr prayers.However, before this operation could be executed, India carried out preemptive strikes using BrahMos missiles targeting critical military locations within Pakistan, including an airbase in Rawalpindi. This move, as per Sharif, directly disrupted Islamabad’s coordinated strike plan.The escalation…

29 May

Rajnath Singh: PoK Residents Are Part of Indian Family, Will Return Voluntarily

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan relations, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, PoK return, Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, May 29, 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's long-standing position on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday, declaring that the people of PoK are part of India's extended family and expressing confidence that they will voluntarily return to the Indian fold.Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, Singh stated, “The people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are our own. They are part of our family. A day is not far when they will, on their own, say ‘I am India, I have returned.’”He stressed that this sentiment is not rooted in coercion but in cultural and…

29 May

Congress Rift Widens: Shashi Tharoor Defends Remarks on Operation Sindoor, Hits Out at Party Critics

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsCongress rift, Operation Sindoor, Shashi Tharoor, Udit Raj

New Delhi, May 29, 2025: Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lashed out at critics within his own party, accusing them of "distorting" his remarks regarding India's cross-border reprisals under Operation Sindoor. The backlash came after Tharoor, part of an all-party international delegation, praised India's recent military response to terror attacks a move interpreted by some Congress leaders as endorsement of the BJP-led government.Taking to X (formerly Twitter) late Thursday night from Panama, Tharoor clarified that his comments focused solely on India's response to terrorism and not on previous wars. "I was clearly and explicitly speaking only about reprisals for…

28 May

BJP Defends Shashi Tharoor Amid Congress Criticism Over LoC Remarks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP, Congress, Line of Control, Shashi Tharoor, Udit Raj

New Delhi, May 28, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come to the defense of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor following criticism from his own party, particularly from Congress leader Udit Raj. The controversy stems from Tharoor's recent statement made during an event in Panama, where he asserted that India had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time during the 2016 surgical strikes in Uri. Udit Raj took to social media platform X to express his disapproval, labeling Tharoor as a "BJP super spokesperson" and accusing him of diminishing the Congress party's historical military achievements. Raj highlighted…

28 May

Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ Postponed Due to Administrative Reasons

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New Delhi, May 28, 2025: As per directions received from the Government of India, the Civil Defence Exercise titled "Operation Shield", originally scheduled for May 29, 2025, has been officially postponed in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan due to administrative reasons. However, Haryana will go ahead with the planned mock drill tomorrow, as per its original schedule.Authorities have confirmed that no blackout or mock drill will take place in Punjab, Chandigarh, or Rajasthan on May 29 as previously announced. The rescheduling of the exercise in these regions will be communicated at a later date.The decision comes amid heightened public anticipation and…

28 May

44 MLAs Ready to Form Government in Manipur, Says BJP Leader After Meeting Governor

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Imphal, May 28, 2025: In a major political development in Manipur, BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh has claimed that 44 MLAs are prepared to form a new government in the state. Singh made this announcement after leading a delegation of ten MLAs to meet Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan.“We have conveyed to the Governor that 44 MLAs are ready to form a government as per the wishes of the people,” said Radheshyam Singh. He further stated that the Governor assured them he would act in the interest of the people of Manipur and took note of their…

28 May

Mock Drill Scheduled Tomorrow in Pakistan Border States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, J&K, and Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Mock Drill, Pakistan Border States, Punjab, Rajasthan

New Delhi, May 28, 2025: A large-scale mock drill is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow evening in four Indian states that share a border with Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab—as part of a coordinated effort to evaluate emergency preparedness and security response mechanisms.Authorities have confirmed that the drill will simulate potential cross-border threats, aiming to assess the readiness of armed forces, local police, civil administration, and disaster response teams. The objective is to enhance coordination and ensure a swift, unified reaction in case of real-time emergencies.This strategic exercise comes amid heightened security awareness and reflects the government’s focus…

27 May

Khan Sir Confirms Marriage Was Kept Private Amid India-Pakistan Clash During Operation Sindoor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan clash, Khan Sir marriage, Operation Sindoor

Patna, May 27, 2025: Internet sensation and renowned educator Khan Sir has revealed that he got married during the recent India-Pakistan military confrontation, opting to keep the ceremony private due to the prevailing geopolitical tensions.In a video message addressed to his students, Khan Sir stated, “I did not tell you guys one thing: when the war was on, I got married.” He explained that he considered postponing the wedding to support Indian forces amid Operation Sindoor, but ultimately proceeded with the event as it had already been arranged by his parents.The conflict, sparked by a terror attack in Jammu and…

27 May

CJI Gavai Differentiates ‘Aamchi Mumbai’ and ‘Tyanchi Mumbai’ in Coastal Project Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAamchi Mumbai, B.R. Gavai, Colaba jetty project, Supreme Court, Tyanchi Mumbai

New Delhi, May 27, 2025: Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the construction of a passenger jetty near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, while highlighting the socio-economic divide symbolized by the phrases "Aamchi Mumbai" (our Mumbai) and "Tyanchi Mumbai" (their Mumbai).The case was brought forth by the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association, which argued that the project lacked environmental clearances, public consultation, and would primarily benefit private interests, rather than the general public.However, in a sharp observation during the hearing, Justice Gavai remarked that "Aamchi Mumbai does not live in Colaba…