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India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and those who "sponsor, nurture and utilize" terrorism should be made to pay a heavy price. Speaking at a convocation ceremony of foreign students of Parul University, a private varsity here, he also commented that it has become a "fashion in some quarters to openly become transactional" in international relations. "In Pahalgam (terror attack) what we saw was an attempt to devastate the tourism economy of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as well as an evil design to bring (about) religious discord," the minister said. "The barbarity of the killings required an exemplary response which was delivered by destroying terrorist command centers, especially in Bahawalpur and Muridke. It is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture and utilize terrorism for their ends are made to pay a high cost," he added. Times have changed, and epicentres of terrorism are no longer ...

Haryana to hold statewide civil defence drill 'Operation Shield' on May 31

The Haryana government will conduct a major statewide Civil Defence Exercise, "Operation Shield", on May 31, across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Scheduled to begin at 5 pm, this comprehensive drill is being organised under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks, and other wartime scenarios in the light of current national security concerns, an official statement said here on Friday. The mock exercises are scheduled for May 31 between 5 pm to 9 pm and should not be the cause of alarm for the citizens, officials said. Earlier, this drill was scheduled for May 29 but was postponed as per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, it said. Giving further details, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana's Home Department, Sumita Misra on Friday stated that the exercise aims to test existing emergency mechanisms, improve coordination between the civ

Operation Shield: Why are blackout drills being held in border states?

The Indian government is launching a large-scale civil defence mock drill called ‘Operation Shield’ on May 31.

Indian all-party delegation wraps up Saudi visit, calls it 'productive'

An all-party Indian delegation wrapped up a key visit to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming strong India-Saudi ties and India's firm zero-tolerance stance on cross-border terrorism amid rising regional tension

Operation Sindoor proved power of indigenous weapons to world: PM Modi

Modi emphasised the power of indigenous weapons, like Brahmos, used during Operation Sindoor while addressing a rally in Kanpur

Tharoor's swipe at Colombia; tensions with Congress: What's happening? | Op Sindoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has made waves on a global anti-terror diplomacy tour—but not just abroad. From calling out Colombia over Pakistan to sparking a row within his own party, here’s what really

All-party team in Latvia to affirm India's zero tolerance on terrorism

An all-party parliamentary delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has arrived in Latvia to convey India's resolute and proactive policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. The delegation members were received by Indian Ambassador to Latvia Namrata S. Kumar on their arrival at the Riga International Airport on Thursday. On Friday, Ambassador Namrata briefed the all-party delegation on India-Latvia relations and Latvia's role in the Baltics, the European Union, and the United Nations, the Indian Embassy in Riga said in a post on X. The delegation, which arrived here from Greece, will meet members of the parliament of the Republic of Latvia 'Saeima', high officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, think tanks, academia and other stakeholders, the embassy said in a statement. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror,

J&K progress won't stop; those who harm us will get a befitting reply: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the development of Jammu and Kashmir, which he said began in 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will not stop or slow down despite recent provocations, and warned that those attempting to harm India will face a "strong and decisive" response. Delivering a message of reassurance and resolve from the border district of Poonch, Shah said the pause in development caused by recent disturbances is only momentary, and the Union Territory's progress will soon regain its momentum. The home minister lauded the bravery and readiness of the armed forces and the civil administration, acknowledging the sacrifice of a senior official during the recent India-Pakistan military conflict. He also praised the administration's swift response in evacuating civilians to safer places during the shelling. The development of Jammu and Kashmir will neither stop nor slow down. The pace that began in 2014 will continue. Anyone who tries to harm us will

'How many Rafale jets shot down by Pak?' asks Revanth Reddy; BJP responds

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's question to PM Modi on Rafale jets allegedly downed by Pakistan drew sharp BJP backlash, with leaders accusing Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative

Danish Ambassador condemns terrorism, shows sympathy toward India

Kristensen said that Denmark does not have any specific cooperation on counter terrorism with India. But Denmark cooperates with India in the UN and elsewhere

Pak betrayed India's goodwill on Indus Waters Treaty with terror: Tharoor

India no longer has time for acting based on goodwill unilaterally, says Congress MP in Bogota, Colombia

'Operation Shield' mock drill in 5 states on May 31: Check key details

'Operation Shield' mock drill in Punjab, J&K, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan will be held on Saturday from 5 pm; sirens, blackout, evacuation drills planned

Kashmir's separation issue ended with Article 370 abrogation: Salman Khurshid

Khurshid's recent remarks mark a departure from his earlier position. In 2019, he had argued that Article 370 was not a barrier, but a bond that linked Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of India

Surjewala calls Tharoor 'part of Congress family' to pacify party leaders

Congress' Randeep Singh Surjewala made these remarks after Shashi Tharoor in Panama mentioned that India has changed its approach in the past few years

PM Modi to meet family of Pahalgam terror attack victim in Kanpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi at Chakeri airport here on Friday, an official said. "The bereaved family members have been apprised about the PMO's decision that Prime Minister Modi will meet Shubham's wife Ashanya and his parents, Sanjay Dwivedi and Seema Dwivedi, at Chakeri airport soon after the PM's special plan lands," Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh told PTI, Businessman Shubham Dwivedi (31) was among the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. His wife told PTI that they have been informed about the PMO's decision by senior officials of the state government. A week back, Lok Sabha MP from Kanpur Ramesh Awasthi had written to the PMO, requesting Prime Minister Modi to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi. Awasti said in the letter that the family has "thanked PM Modi for Operation Sindoor as it has brought peace to the soul of Shubham Dwivedi and has expressed desire to tha

'Disappointed': Tharoor on Colombia's stand on Pak deaths after Op Sindoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a global delegation, says Colombia erred in expressing condolences for Pakistani deaths instead of victims of terrorism after Operation Sindoor

On India Inc's radar: Operation Sindoor, US tariffs and AI impact

Beyond defence issues, Rajnath Singh also touched upon broader issues clouding the economic landscape, linking the increasingly fractious global order marked with rising conflicts

India denies US claim that trade offer averted full-scale clash with Pak

India on Thursday said the issue of trade did not come up at all in talks between Indian and American leaders during its military clashes with Pakistan, virtually rejecting Washington's repeated claims that its offer of trade stopped the confrontation. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a New York court that India and Pakistan reached a "tenuous ceasefire" only after President Donald Trump offered both nations trading access with the US to avert a "full-scale war". In the last few weeks, Trump has also repeatedly claimed that he threatened India and Pakistan that the US will stop trade with the two nations if they don't stop the conflict. India has been consistently maintaining that the understanding on cessation of hostilities with Pakistan was reached following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two militaries. "From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7 till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action

Terrorists are roaming, so are our MPs: Jairam Ramesh stirs up controversy

Jairam Ramesh reignited row over Operation Sindoor, saying govt was silent on Pahalgam attackers while MPs 'roam' abroad

Tech integration in Op Sindoor a global case study: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister said on Thursday that tech-led coordination during Operation Sindoor marks a turning point in India's defence strategy