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Indo-Pak tensions: PM Modi holds meet with Rajnath Singh, EAM, officials

NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting

Govt extends financial aid to Maldives via rollover of $50 mn Treasury Bill

It was noted that since March 2019, India has been facilitating subscription of several such Treasury Bills by the SBI and rolling them over, annually, interest-free

Op Sindoor: Satellite images show strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan, PoK

Indian armed forces release satellite images of Operation Sindoor strikes on terror bases and military assets across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir after Pahalgam attack

'War is not Bollywood movie', says ex-Army chief on Operation Sindoor

Speaking at an event in Pune, Naravane said if ordered, he would go to war, but diplomacy would be his first choice

After Pahalgam attack, India told nations it will strike Pak's terror infra

After the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, India communicated to various countries that its response to every Pakistani military action would be more forceful and decisive

US advocates 'direct dialogue' between India-Pak after de-escalation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio encouraged 'continued efforts to improve communication' between India and Pakistan

Isro using 10 satellites to ensure national security: Chief V Narayanan

Addressing the 5th convocation ceremony of the Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal yesterday, Isro chief highlighted the organisation's effort to ensure the country's safety

Operation Sindoor: Here are key takeaways from DGMOs' press conference

Indian armed forces neutralised 100+ terrorists, destroyed 11 air bases and killed 35-40 Pakistani soldiers in retaliation to the Pahalgam attack during Operation Sindoor

India's strikes on 8 Pak military facilities forced Islamabad to seek truce

The US president on Saturday claimed credit for mediating a "full and immediate ceasefire" between India and Pakistan after a long night of talks led by the US

Govt rejects false claims of drones over J&K, explosions in Udhampur

The PIB's Fact Check Unit also dubbed as "fake" claims on social media that drones had been spotted in certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir

India calls Pak's nuclear bluff, rejects Kashmir mediation: Govt sources

Will respond 'fiercely' and 'punitively' in case of violations by Pakistan, say Armed forces

All our pilots are back home; Op Sindoor objectives achieved: Armed forces

Indian armed forces to respond 'fiercely' and 'punitively' if Pakistan continues violations of understanding to stop all firing and military action

Why the Indus river system is truly Pakistan's economic 'jugular vein'

With India keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, Pakistan's agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, faces uncertainty. SANJEEB MUKHERJEE analyses

India-Pakistan LIVE: Will hold talks with Pakistan DGMO at 12 noon on Monday, says Lt Gen Ghai

Operation Sindoor highlights: India and Pakistan reached an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action with effect from 5 pm on Saturday; catch all live updates here

Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos supersonic missile plant in Lucknow

Inaugurating the BrahMos missile plant in Lucknow, Rajnath Singh calls it a symbol of India's strength and deterrence amid tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack

BJP hails PM Narendra Modi, says India isolated Pakistan diplomatically

In a post on X, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said Pakistan "pleaded for an understanding" after suffering "catastrophic losses"

If India gets 10 Abdul Kalams, we can nail R&D: Former DRDO scientist

Bengaluru-based Ramarao was part of the missile-building team put together by India's "Missile Man" and former President A P J Abdul Kalam

IC-814 hijacker, Pulwama attacker among those killed in Op Sindoor: Army

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said that more than 100 terrorists were killed during strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan on early May 7 operation

Commanders given full powers to respond to Pak over ceasefire violation

India and Pakistan announced reaching an understanding on Saturday to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect

Tech, arms used in Pak conflict rooted in self-reliance: Jitendra Singh

India celebrates National Technology Day on May 11 every year to mark the anniversary of the nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998