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Civil defence drill postponed in 3 states, Punjab to hold it on June 3

After the government decided to carry out a civil defence exercise on Thursday in states and Union Territories adjoining the western border, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab on Wednesday postponed the scheduled mock drill. The Haryana government on Wednesday evening said the civil defence exercise Operation Shield scheduled for Thursday stood postponed following the Union Home Ministry's directions. "According to the instructions of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Haryana Home Department announced the postponement of the comprehensive civil defence exercise, Operation Shield, which was scheduled to be conducted on Thursday," an official statement said. All the deputy commissioners and other stakeholders have been informed about this, the statement said. The Chandigarh administration also announced postponement of the civil defence exercise. A statement issued by the UT administration on Wednesday evening said, "As per the directions received from the Government of India, it

India's right to self-defence backed globally: S Jaishankar in Italy

S Jaishankar thanked Italy for backing India's right to self-defence. He highlighted growing India-Italy ties in trade, defence, and global cooperation

Civil defence mock drills to be held in 3 states tomorrow; check details

The drills in Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, J&K, and Haryana will test readiness for emergencies like wars, missile attacks, and aerial strikes

SC says Ashoka University professor can post online, but not about FIRs

The Supreme Court said it will reconsider the request in July but limited the investigation to the two FIRs against him in the Operation Sindoor Facebook post case

Indonesia supports India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism

Indonesian officials on Wednesday supported India's zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism as an all-party parliamentary delegation led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha arrived here with a mission to convey New Delhi's unequivocal stance against the menace. The delegation met with Muhammad Husein Fadlulloh, Vice-Chairperson of the Committee for Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation, and Muhammad Rofiqi, S.H., Chairperson of the Indonesia-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, to sensitise them on India's strong commitment against terrorism, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta posted on X. "Indonesian side conveyed that they condemn terrorism and believe in dialogue for solving problems, not terrorism as it is against humanity, supporting India's zero-tolerance approach," it said. The delegation arrived in Jakarta earlier in the day as part of India's diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor. "India stands committed to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Through this outreach, Indi

Panama assures support as Indian MPs convey strong anti-terror message

Panama has assured India of its support for the "war against terror" as an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met National Assembly President Dana Castaneda here to convey New Delhi's strong message of zero-tolerance for terrorism. The delegation reached the Central American country on Tuesday. It is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. In an early Thursday morning post on X, Tharoor said the delegation called on Castaneda, who was accompanied by senior members of Parliament Edwin Vergara and Julio de la Guardia, and "explained our mission to her and received strong assurances of understanding and support for India's war against terror". During the meeting on Wednesday, the Congress MP presented the National Assembly President with a Kashmiri shawl, and she reciprocated with a warrior symbol. "After I ..

India's desire for peace not reciprocated by Pak: Tharoor in Panama

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in Panama urges global pressure on Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack, says India's patience is tested but national unity is firm

Break silence on US' repeated claim about India-Pak ceasefire: Cong to PM

The Congress on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his "silence" on the Trump administration's repeated claims on how the India-Pakistan "ceasefire" was brought about. Congress general secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh said, "The Prime Minister should let the country know whether it is true that the US Commerce Secretary Howard Luttnick filed a statement in the New York-based US Court of International Trade on May 23rd, 2025 swearing that President Trump used his tariff power to broker a 'tenuous ceasefire' between India and Pakistan and bring about a 'fragile peace'?" There was no immediate reaction from the government on it but it has maintained that India-Pakistan understanding on cessation of hostilities was arrived at following direct negotiations between the two sides. In a post on X, Ramesh further said, "Mr. Luttnick follows in the footsteps of President Trump himself who made this assertion 8 times in 11 days in 3 different countries. The US Secretary of

Omar Abdullah holds Cabinet meet in Pahalgam: 'Bloodshed won't stop J&K'

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet met in Pahalgam today and plans another session in Gulmarg to help restore public confidence and revive tourism after the recent terror attack

BSF maintains high alert along IB as Operation Sindoor continues, says IG

Asserting that Operation Sindoor is on as Pakistan cannot be trusted, Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand on Tuesday said the border force has not let its guard down along the International Border. The IG expressed apprehension of infiltration attempts along the borderline and said the Border Security Force (BSF) remains on high alert. "We cannot let our guard down. We are maintaining the highest possible vigil along the border," Anand told a press conference on Operation Sindoor here. He was replying to a question about the possibility of infiltration of terrorists along the IB under the cover of Pakistani shelling and the security measures taken post Operation Sindoor. He said a high degree of operational preparedness has been maintained along the border. "There were inputs that the enemy may plan to conduct some kind of mischief, cross-border firing, or stage infiltration. We are ready and vigilant," he said. The IG said Pakistan cannot be trusted. "We be

'Small-eyed Ganesh idols come from abroad': PM urges Indians to buy local

PM Modi urges Indians to buy local products, citing imported 'small-eyed Ganesh idols' and foreign Holi colours, as part of a broader push for self-reliance and national development

Terror acts could've been curbed if Patel's 1947 advice was heeded: PM Modi

Exposing Pakistan, PM Modi claimed that the country cannot defeat India in a war, and as a result, they have resorted to a proxy war

PM Modi's 11-year reign will be written in golden letters in history: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11-year reign will be written in golden letters in history. Speaking at the 150th anniversary of Madhavbagh Laxminarayan temple here, Shah, who spoke in Gujarati, said that those who didn't know the value of "ek chutki sindoor" were informed about it through 'Operation Sindoor'. "Modi has completed 11 years as the prime minister. The son of Gujarat is committed to the nation's development, economic growth and national security. Those who violated the national security have been taught a lesson," he said. PM Modi has made people feel proud to be an Indian and enhanced the value of the Indian passport overseas, the home minister said. Shah said it was due to the strong political will that the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath corridor were constructed during Modi's tenure. He lauded the efforts of trustees in running the Madhavbagh Laxminarayan Temple in the heart of Mumbai. The institution h

Defence shares extend rally; GRSE, BEML, BDL gain up to 5% in weak market

Share prices of BDL, Data Patterns, GRSE and Paras Defence have more-than-doubled and zoomed up to 131 per cent from their respective three-month lows.

All-party delegation briefs Singapore minister on India's anti-terror stand

An all-party parliamentary delegation in a meeting with a senior Singaporean minister conveyed India's stance on the events since the terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and the new normal in its policy of combating terrorism. The delegation led by JD(U) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha arrived here from South Korea. "All-Party Parliamentary Delegation called on H E Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs of Singapore. The delegation conveyed India's stance on the events since the terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and the new normal in India's policy of combating terrorism," the High Commission of India in Singapore posted on X. During their stay here, the delegation will meet with Singaporean Ministers, Members of Parliament, representatives of think tanks, academia, businesses, media and the Indian community. Earlier, High Commissioner Shilpak Ambule briefed the delegation, setting the context for engagements in Singapore to .

Ravi Shankar Prasad asks Indian diaspora in France to back anti-terror push

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad exhorted members of the Indian community in France to make every effort to showcase Brand India as a beacon of peace that is fighting against the global curse of terrorism. Addressing a gathering of community leaders and prominent members of the Indian diaspora in Paris on Monday evening, the all-party delegation led by Prasad conveyed the message that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam last month was a deliberate attempt to undermine peace and development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. India's response with Operation Sindoor was precise, targeted, proportionate and non-escalatory and targeted at Pakistan-backed terrorist camps. When I see the growth of India, I am very proud of all of you because you are the brand ambassadors (of the country), said Prasad. Please properly showcase Brand India, that we are for peace, we are for amity. But if innocent Indians are killed by terrorists, they will have to pay a cost. That is the winning Operation

Trump sought mileage from Indo-Pak conflict, made false claim: US lawmaker

US Congressman Shri Thanedar said on Monday that there was no basis for President Donald Trump to take credit for stopping the conflict between India and Pakistan, and accused him of seeking political mileage from the situation. In an interaction here at the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Thanedar said that after the Pahalgam attack in which terrorists killed 26 people, it was natural for India to respond with Operation Sindoor' and the US certainly accepted New Delhi's position. He said India and Pakistan are capable of solving their issues. Neither India nor Pakistan invited the US to mediate, he said. Thanedar, a second-term US Representative representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District, has introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Trump. I don't think there was any basis for the announcement made by Trump. He only wanted to seek mileage out of it, so he made the announcement," he said. Earlier this month, India launched Operation Sindoor and hit terror

Datanomics: Govt finances get a cushion from RBI, more needed for stability

Defence expenditure was pegged at 1.4 per cent of GDP in the Budget for 2025-26 but it may widen, depending on tensions between India and Pakistan

Have roti in peace or face bullets: PM Modi's warning to Pakistan

PM Modi, speaking in Bhuj, said Pakistan must choose peace over terrorism and highlighted India's resolve against cross-border terrorism

Op Sindoor paused after DGMO talks at Pak's request, Jaishankar on US role

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday told a parliamentary panel that Pakistan was informed by the DGMO about Indian strikes on terror camps in their territory only after they were executed, sources said. He also said he never spoke to Pakistan and cleared the air about alleged US "interference", saying the decision to halt the military operation was taken bilaterally after a request from the Pakistan side. Addressing members of the Consultative Committee on External Affairs here, the minister said the cessation of Operation Sindoor was done only after Pakistan DGMO asked for the halting of hostilities and there was no question of US mediation between the two, the sources said. The Congress and Rahul Gandhi have been targeting Jaishankar, alleging that he had informed Pakistan beforehand about the Indian strikes at terror camps. Referring to the criticism by the Congress, Jaishankar told the MPs that it was unfortunate that some leaders were doing politics over his ...