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Drones, cyberspace add new paradigm to military conflicts: Ex-DGMO

Operation Sindoor has brought into sharp focus the importance of drones in modern warfare, which along with space and cyberspace will write the new paradigm of future military conflicts, a former Director General of Military Operation, who oversaw the Doklam crisis, has said. In an interview with PTI Videos on Thursday, retired Lt. Gen. Anil Kumar Bhatt also expressed his displeasure at suggestions in social media by many war-mongers, who were unhappy with the conflict ending in four days on the grounds that it was an opportunity to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He said war should be the last option and should not be waged since India had achieved its strategic aims.

Trade talks between India-US underway, far from being final: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came on the same day as US President Donald Trump claimed that India has proposed zero tariffs on American goods

Jaishankar speaks to Afghan FM, thanks him for condemning Pahalgam attack

India on Thursday welcomed Kabul's firm rejection of attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan during a phone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. In the first publicly acknowledged phone conversation, Jaishankar also "deeply" appreciated Muttaqi's condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack. "Welcomed his firm rejection of recent attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan through false and baseless reports," Jaishankar said, in an apparent reference to a report in a section of the Pakistani media that claimed India had "hired" the Taliban to carry out a "false flag" operation at Pahalgam. "Underlined our traditional friendship with the Afghan people and continuing support for their development needs. Discussed ways and means of taking cooperation forward," he added. The external affairs minister described the conversation as "good". India has not yet recognised the Taliban .

India revokes Çelebi's security clearance amid tensions with Türkiye

BCAS revokes Celebi's security clearance citing national security; DIAL ends contracts, IndiGo defends Turkish Airlines codeshare, Adani terminates DragonPass deal

In war and peace, national unity also means rejecting divisive forces

It is reasonable to assume that the security establishment is also assessing every aspect to plug gaps, if any, and further improve preparedness for the future

Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be placed under IAEA supervision: Rajnath

EAM Jaishankar says ties with Pakistan will remain 'strictly bilateral'; reiterates Indus Waters Treaty will stay in abeyance until cross-border terrorism ends

Defence stocks continue rally; Sika Interplant, Astra Microwave up over 9%

Defence sector stocks shine as investor interest rises after showing of India-made armaments and systems during the recent Operation Sindoor

Govt notice to Amazon, Flipkart over sale of Pakistani flags, merchandise

The government has directed Amazon, Flipkart and others to remove listings of Pakistani flags and related items after CCPA issued notices over violation of national sentiment

Datanomics: Pakistan's defence expenditure exceed its IMF bailouts

In 2024, the country received $1 billion under an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) worth $7 billion approved for disbursal over 37 months. The same year, it shelled out $10.2 billion in defence spends

No radiation leak from Pak nuclear facility, says atomic energy watchdog

The IAEA response negating any radiation leak in Pakistan follows social media buzz that claimed Indian forces hit nuclear sites of the country during 'Operation Sindoor'

Turkish businesses under lens after country backs Pak in clash with India

Reservations for destinations including Turkiye and Azerbaijan have dropped by 60 per cent over the past week, while cancellation rates have surged 250 per cent

Aviation minister visits J-K, reviews security at Srinagar, Jammu airports

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday reviewed the security arrangements at Srinagar and Jammu airports as he visited the Union Territory for the first time after the conflict between India and Pakistan. Jammu and Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir were among the airports that were shut temporarily for civilian flights in the wake of the conflict, and were reopened for civilian flights this week. Naidu arrived at the Srinagar airport in the morning and held a comprehensive discussion with security agencies and relevant stakeholders, according to a release issued by the minister's office. He also reviewed the passenger facilities and infrastructure development at the Srinagar airport and later visited the Jammu airport. An official said the minister reviewed the security arrangements at the two airports. Besides, Naidu visited Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Security measures were enhanced, and at least 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country were temporarily shut

'Must exercise restraint': SC rebukes MP minister over Col Qureshi remark

SC criticises MP minister Vijay Shah over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi questions bypassing MP High Court and says ministers must exercise restraint

Army chief visits forward areas in Baramulla, lauds troops for Op Sindoor

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, on his visit to the forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday, lauded troops for dominating the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor. He asked them to always remain prepared to respond to any challenge with decisive force. In an X post, the Army said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps. "General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, visited forward locations of the Dagger Division, Chinar Corps and interacted with all ranks. Addressing the troops, he commended them for their valour, josh and vigilant actions towards dominating the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor," Additional Directorate General of Public Information said in the post It said the Army chief lauded the role played by the troops in destruction of terror camps in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. "The COAS appreciated the role played by the Dagger Division in providing succour to the civilians subjected to dastardly ..

3 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter, second clash in J&K in 48 hours

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir engaged terrorists in Awantipora days after Operation Keller in Shopian, where three were killed following the April 22 Pahalgam attack

'Are nukes safe with Pak?' Rajnath Singh raises alarm after Op Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questions Pakistan's nuclear safety after Operation Sindoor, calling for global attention amid rising cross-border terror tensions

Schools reopen in border districts of Jammu region after 8 days closure

Schools in five border districts of Jammu region reopened on Thursday after an eight-day closure following heightened Indo-Pak tensions. The reopening brought a sense of relief to students, teachers, and parents across the region. The schools in five border districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch reopened today after restoration of normalcy. However, schools close to the Indo-Pak border will remain closed, a senior official from the education department said. The schools in 30 locations identified as falling close to the Line of Control and International Border will continue to remain shut as a precautionary measure. In districts where schools reopened, students were welcomed with special morning assemblies focusing on peace and safety. We are very happy to return to school after eight days. We feared that the war-like situation might keep us away for a longer time. It's a happy moment to meet our friends again, Urvashi, a student of K C Public School, said. Alesha,

FIR against Vijay Shah for remarks on Col Qureshi; minister issues apology

An FIR was registered against Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah in Indore district on Wednesday night for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi, following the orders of the state High Court, an official said. In a post on X, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said instructions were given to take action against Tribal Welfare Minister Shah following the orders of the HC. Meanwhile, Shah again apologised for his controversial remarks against the army officer and said that he respects 'sister Sofia' and the army. The minister apologised after the High Court reprimanded him and ordered to register an FIR against him. After the court order, the demand for the immediate dismissal of Shah from the cabinet intensified. In a video shared on X, Shah said, "The sentiments of every society have been hurt by my recent statement. For that, I am not only ashamed, sad from the heart, but also apologise." He described Colonel Sofia as "the sister of the country" and said th

Pakistan-Turki dosti zindabad: Erdogan to Pak PM as Indians boycott Türkiye

Following Türkiye's open support to Pakistan, #BoycottTurkey was trending on social media platforms as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan

India ramps up efforts for UN listing of LeT front TRF, meets top officials

An Indian delegation met top officials of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate here even as New Delhi stepped up efforts to designate The Resistance Front, an LeT proxy, as a UN-listed terror outfit. The Resistance Front (TRF), a front for Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility for the attack that killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. An Indian technical team, which is in New York, interacted today (Wednesday) with the Monitoring Team of the 1267 Sanctions Committee and other partner countries in the UN. They also met with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), sources told PTI. A readout from UNOCT and CTED of the meeting with the Indian team Wednesday, provided to PTI, said that United Nations Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov of the Office of Counter-Terrorism and Assistant ...