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07 May

The Meaning Behind ‘Sindoor’: India’s Cultural Response to Terror

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan tensions, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack

New Delhi, May 7, 2025 — In a powerful message of grief and resolve, India launched “Operation Sindoor” early Tuesday morning in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 civilians, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali tourist. The operation targeted nine terrorist camps deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and its name carries more than military intent—it carries mourning.The attack in Baisaran Valley saw heavily armed militants open fire on Hindu tourists, most of them newlywed couples. The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, initially claimed responsibility, calling it a protest against non-local…

07 May

India Strikes Nine Terror Camps in ‘Operation Sindoor’ After Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBahawalpur, cross-border strike, Indian Air Force, Muridke, Operation Sindoor, terror camps

New Delhi, May 7 — In a bold military response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam last month, India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes around 2:00 AM, focusing exclusively on militant infrastructure.Defense officials described the operation as “precise and proportionate,” emphasizing that no civilian or military infrastructure was targeted. The strikes were intended to dismantle critical support systems of terror groups operating across the border.The nine locations hit in the operation were:1. Bahawalpur – 100 km…

07 May

Over 10 Civilians Killed in Pakistan’s Shelling Along J&K Border, India Responds

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Srinagar (National Times): Pakistan’s unprovoked artillery shelling and firing across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir claimed the lives of over 10 innocent civilians during the night of May 6-7, 2025. The Indian Army condemned the indiscriminate attack, stating that it is responding proportionately to Pakistan’s aggressive actions, which followed India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror bases. The Pakistani shelling targeted multiple posts opposite J&K, disrupting civilian areas and causing widespread fear. “During the night of 06-07 May 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing, including artillery shelling from posts across the Line…

06 May

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Retaliation After India’s Operation Sindoor

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Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a fiery response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, which struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), labeling it a “cowardly” attack by a “cunning enemy.” In a post on X, Sharif claimed that India targeted five locations in Pakistan and promised a robust retaliation, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “The cunning enemy has carried out cowardly attacks on five locations in Pakistan,” Sharif declared. “Pakistan has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India, and a forceful response is being…

06 May

India Strikes Back: ‘Operation Sindoor’ Dismantles Terror Launchpads in Pakistan and PoK

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): In a bold and decisive move, India has launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a military campaign aimed at destroying terrorist launchpads and planning centres inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). The strikes come just days after the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 25 Indians and one Nepali tourist, shocking the nation and prompting calls for accountability. Indian Armed Forces have targeted nine terror sites, meticulously avoiding Pakistani military facilities to keep the action within a non-escalatory and restrained framework, according to official sources. “This is not revenge; this is justice. Our actions are precise and rooted…

06 May

Indian Air Force Begins Two-Day War Game Near Pakistan Border Amid Rising Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Air Force, Pahalgam attack, Pakistan border, War Game

New Delhi, May 6: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a high-intensity two-day war game along the Pakistan border, just weeks after the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The exercise, starting Wednesday, will involve the IAF’s top combat aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Mirage 2000, and the indigenous Tejas, alongside AWACS surveillance planes.The air drills aim to simulate real-time enemy engagement, with fighter jets conducting both offensive and defensive maneuvers targeting simulated ground and aerial threats. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has already been issued for the region, covering large sections of airspace along the western…

05 May

Putin Assures Modi of Russia’s Full Support in Combating Terrorism Following Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNarendra Modi, Pahalgam terror attack, Russia-India relations, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, May 5 — In a strong diplomatic show of solidarity, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, condemning the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that took the lives of 26 Hindu pilgrims. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, Putin assured Russia's full support to India in its fight against terrorism.Calling the assault a “brutal crime,” President Putin stressed the need for swift justice against the attackers and their backers. He reiterated Russia’s resolve to work closely with India to eliminate terrorism in all forms.The two leaders…

04 May

Three Soldiers Killed After Army Truck Falls Into Gorge in J&K’s Ramban

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArmy truck falls gorge, J&K soldiers killed, Ramban accident

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir), May 4 — In a tragic accident, three Indian Army personnel lost their lives on Sunday after the truck they were travelling in plunged around 500 metres into a gorge near Battery Chashma in Ramban district. The vehicle was part of an army convoy when the driver reportedly lost control, leading to the fatal fall.According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the incident occurred when the army vehicle veered off the road and tumbled into the deep gorge. Confirming the deaths, Ramban Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulbir Singh called it a “very unfortunate incident” and noted…

04 May

Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Forces Air India Flight Diversion to Abu Dhabi

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New Delhi, May 4 — An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi on Sunday after a missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, triggering panic and prompting multiple airlines to halt operations to the country.Flight AI139, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was about an hour away from Tel Aviv when the missile hit. In response to the escalating security threat, the aircraft was redirected and landed safely at Abu Dhabi. The flight is scheduled to return to Delhi, while Air India has immediately suspended all services to and from…

04 May

BSF Expansion to Bolster Security Along Pakistan and Bangladesh Borders

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New Delhi, May 4 — The Border Security Force (BSF) is set for a major expansion as the Centre moves forward with plans to raise 16 new battalions and set up two additional sector headquarters to reinforce India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. These battalions will add around 17,000 personnel to the BSF’s strength and enhance surveillance along over 6,700 km of frontier terrain.The two new sector headquarters will be located in Jammu and Mizoram, aimed at tightening vigilance on the western and eastern borders, respectively. Each will be headed by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-rank officer. The BSF currently…