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Page 110 - External Affairs & Defence Security News

'Operation Sindoor' targeted terrorists, not civilians: Foreign Secretary

India's Operation Sindoor was a precise response to the Pahalgam attack, targeting only terror sites in Pakistan and PoK, says Foreign Secretary Misri

'Operation Sindoor' targeted terrorists, not civilians: Foreign Secretary
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 6:21 PM IST

Operation Sindoor: What are HAROP drones India has bought from Israel?

Designed as a loitering munition, HAROP drones are a hybrid between a drone and a missile, capable of autonomous recon, target identification, and lethal strikes, all without prior intelligence input

Operation Sindoor: What are HAROP drones India has bought from Israel?
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

Jaishankar warns Pakistan of 'very, very firm response' to any retaliation

S Jaishankar's remarks came at the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting held earlier today

Jaishankar warns Pakistan of 'very, very firm response' to any retaliation
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

Operation Sindoor: India says air defence system at Lahore neutralised

The Ministry of Defence said the action was part of 'Operation Sindoor', with Indian forces targeting air defence radars and related systems at several Pakistani locations

Operation Sindoor: India says air defence system at Lahore neutralised
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 3:34 PM IST

Adopt liberal approach while considering disability pension to army men: SC

The top court noted that the decision of the authority to discharge a serviceman is based on a medical report which is devoid of reasons

Adopt liberal approach while considering disability pension to army men: SC
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 2:27 PM IST

At least 100 terrorists killed in 'Operation Sindoor', says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister told the meeting that 'we don't do politics just for forming governments, but also to build the nation'

At least 100 terrorists killed in 'Operation Sindoor', says Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Operation Sindoor still on, says Kiren Rijiju after all-party meeting

The meeting was the second one in a fortnight, as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack

Operation Sindoor still on, says Kiren Rijiju after all-party meeting
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 2:07 PM IST

UNGA chief Yang urges restraint as India, Pakistan tensions escalate

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Yang also advocated dialogue and diplomatic solutions

UNGA chief Yang urges restraint as India, Pakistan tensions escalate
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 1:55 PM IST

Singapore issues advisory, asks citizens to defer travel to J&K, Pakistan

Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Wednesday asked travellers to exercise caution, particularly in border regions between Pakistan and India

Singapore issues advisory, asks citizens to defer travel to J&K, Pakistan
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

Israel revises advisory urging its citizens to leave Kashmir immediately

The Israeli Foreign Ministry called on Israelis to avoid visiting the Jammu and Kashmir region, with the exception of Ladakh

Israel revises advisory urging its citizens to leave Kashmir immediately
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

Saudi minister visits India to discuss rising tensions with Pakistan

Aljubeir's visit comes as the already frosty ties between India and Pakistan plummet further following the Indian military's targeted strikes on nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and PoK

Saudi minister visits India to discuss rising tensions with Pakistan
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 12:13 PM IST

Made-in-Bengaluru SkyStriker UAVs deployed in Operation Sindoor

An undisclosed number of SkyStriker drones, made in Bengaluru through an India-Israel partnership, were deployed in India's cross-border strikes during Operation Sindoor

Made-in-Bengaluru SkyStriker UAVs deployed in Operation Sindoor
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 11:47 AM IST

'Devil quoting from scripture': BJP's Shergill slams Pak, defends strikes

Jaiveer Shergill responded after India conducted 'Operation Sindoor', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir

'Devil quoting from scripture': BJP's Shergill slams Pak, defends strikes
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 11:01 AM IST

Iran FM Araghchi arrives in Delhi for Joint Commission meet, stronger ties

The high-level dialogue comes as both nations mark the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty

Iran FM Araghchi arrives in Delhi for Joint Commission meet, stronger ties
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 10:10 AM IST

'It's all on social media': Pakistan minister on claim of downing IAF jets

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says claim of downing Indian jets is based on social media posts, as India dismisses it with a fact check and warns against spreading misinformation

'It's all on social media': Pakistan minister on claim of downing IAF jets
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 9:52 AM IST

UK Parliament debates India-Pakistan conflict, appeals for de-escalation

India launched Operation Sindoor early Wednesday, hitting nine terror targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan's Punjab province in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack

UK Parliament debates India-Pakistan conflict, appeals for de-escalation
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

Day after Op Sindoor, Pak again resorts to unprovoked firing across LoC

The firing, involving both small arms and artillery, targeted areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, and Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir

Day after Op Sindoor, Pak again resorts to unprovoked firing across LoC
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 8:36 AM IST

Pak shuts airspace for commercial flights at Lahore, Islamabad airports

Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor

Pak shuts airspace for commercial flights at Lahore, Islamabad airports
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 7:43 AM IST

Op Sindoor takes terror fight to Pak; 9 terrorist hubs targeted in 25 mins

9 terrorist hubs in PoJK, Pak's Punjab hit in 'measured and non-escalatory' missile and drone strikes

Op Sindoor takes terror fight to Pak; 9 terrorist hubs targeted in 25 mins
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 12:38 AM IST

'If I can help, I'll be there': Trump offers to mediate India-Pakistan row

US President Donald Trump urges calm between India and Pakistan amid escalating tensions; backs peaceful dialogue as India conducts airstrikes in response to terror attack in Pahalgam

'If I can help, I'll be there': Trump offers to mediate India-Pakistan row
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 12:02 AM IST