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PM Narendra Modi's doctrine on dealing with terror: Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor is the Modi government's clearest articulation of a zero-tolerance, no-compromise policy to safeguard national security, the Modi Doctrine

Will support efforts to tackle terror threat: UK on India-Pakistan conflict

The UK stands ready to work with India and Pakistan to ensure a lasting ceasefire and will lean in to support efforts on both sides to deal with horrendous terrorism, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has told the British Parliament. During a debate on Kashmir in the House of Commons on Tuesday, Lammy said he remains in regular contact with his counterparts in New Delhi and Islamabad to encourage both nations to maintain their commitment to hard-won areas of diplomatic cooperation, such as the Indus Water Treaty. The UK welcomes the commitments made by India and Pakistan to pause any further military action. Given our strong and close relationships with both countries, the UK stands ready to work with both sides to make a lasting ceasefire a reality, Lammy told MPs. Let me be clear that the horrendous terrorism we saw 26 nationals stripped and shot was horrific, and we condemn it. We will continue to work with close partners to deal with this terrorist threat all of us have to lean in

Hope India-Pak deal will help resolve outstanding issues: UN spokesperson

With India and Pakistan having reached an understanding to end hostilities we're in a better place, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said and hoped the countries would use it to deal with their outstanding issues. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. The ceasefire is holding. I think we have seen we're in a better place than we were before. We hope that the ceasefire will continue to hold, and we hope that the parties will use this to deal with a lot of the outstanding issues between them, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said at the daily press briefing Tuesday. India carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and .

The new normal: India's stand on terrorism is clear with Operation Sindoor

Given Pakistan's uncertain and fragile polity, along with the state-terrorist nexus, there is always a risk of such weapons falling into the wrong hands with consequences for the entire world

Schools to reopen in Punjab's border districts from May 14 after closure

Schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan will reopen on Wednesday, officials said. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan, spanning the districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Gurdaspur. While schools in Gurdaspur reopened on Tuesday, authorities in the other five border districts said academic institutions would reopen on Wednesday. The state government on May 8 ordered the closure of academic institutions for three days as a military standoff between India and Pakistan soared. While schools in most districts reopened on Monday, they remained shut in the six border districts and Sangrur. The district authorities in Pathankot, Tarn Taran and Amritsar on Tuesday said all schools would reopen on Wednesday. "Schools will open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm," the Amritsar district administration said. The district authorities in Amritsar and Pathankot also urged citizens to observe a voluntary blackout on Tuesday. "W

Operation Sindoor: Over 300,000 flight tickets cancelled in 6 days

Besides cancellation of domestic flights between May 7 and May 12, the airlines have also been financially impacted by the closure of Pakistan airspace to Indian carriers' international flights

Highlights: Echoes of Operation Sindoor's success heard across the globe, says PM Modi

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'Vacate illegally occupied territory', India's stern message to Pak on PoK

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the only issue India has with Islamabad regarding Kashmir is the return of illegally-occupied territories to India by Pakistan

Insult to army: Cong slams BJP over MP minister's remarks on Col Qureshi

The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP over its leader and Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's purported objectionable remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who was a prominent face during media briefings on Operation Sindoor, and demanded his sacking. The Congress shared the video in which Shah is purportedly heard making objectionable remarks, saying, "'Jinhone humari betiyon ke sindoor ujade the humne unhiki behen bhej kar ke unki aisi ki taisi karwayi (those who wiped sindoor (vermilion) off our daughters' forehead... we sent their sister to teach them a lesson)'." Shah later claimed his remarks were being twisted by some people. "We respect the actions taken by the Indian forces that avenged the Pahalgam terror attack in which the vermilion was wiped off the forehead of our sisters. I don't want to say anything to those who are twisting my remarks. She (Qureshi) is a sister who has enhanced our prestige, it should not be seen in any other context. We respect her and will continu

‘Parast ho jao lekin dhol bajao’: MEA on Pakistan

‘Parast ho jao lekin dhol bajao’: MEA on Pakistan | Op Sindoor | India-Pakistan

India briefs 70 nations on Op Sindoor, unveils new normal with Pakistan

India briefed 70 nations on Operation Sindoor, stating it targeted nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK and marked a new normal in military response to cross-border attacks

PM Modi lauds IAF in Adampur, Trump visits Saudi, Seniors quit Flipkart & more

PM Modi visited the Adampur Air Base in Punjab today, where he lauded the Indian Air Force’s role in 'Operation Sindoor' and called their actions a source of 'immense pride for the nation.'

India showed its capability, power during conflict with Pak: Jitendra Singh

India demonstrated its capability and power to the outside world in the recent four-day conflict with Pakistan, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday, crediting the development strides made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule. Visiting areas in Kathua affected by Pakistani drone intrusions along the international border, Singh promised 600 family bunkers' for residents and a centralised, technology-driven siren system in the district. Indian armed forces on May 7 launched a missile strike on nine terror infrastructure targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack. The strike led to intense clashes for the next three days before the two countries reached an understanding to stop military action and firing. All this, I think, was a good opportunity for India to prove to the world where it is standing now and what our capabilities and power are, the minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office told reporters

Battle of Basantar: How Indian win at Shakargarh Bulge broke Pakistan in 1971

India's victory at the Shakargarh Bulge during the 1971 war shattered Pakistan's defences in the west and became a turning point in Indo-Pak military history

Operation Sindoor: How a Covid-era change to spending rules came in handy

During Covid, the government increased the Contingency Fund limit from ₹500 cr to ₹30,000 cr, a measure that made it easier for the expenditure dept to disburse funds without Parliamentary approval

Spilling Indians' blood calls for destruction: PM Modi at Adampur airbase

At Adampur airbase, PM Modi hails armed forces for Operation Sindoor, says 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' reflects soldiers' pledge and echoes in face of enemy threats

Gehlot questions PM on 'understanding' with Pak, says he disappointed India

Ashok Gehlot said that PM Modi failed to clarify the circumstances under which India agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan

Three terrorists gunned down in J-K's Shopian; army says op ongoing

Earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir police released photos of three terror suspects for their alleged involvement in the Pahalgam attack and announced a reward of ₹20 lakh

Oppn will question govt about Trump's claims on brokering ceasefire: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that the opposition will question the government at the all-party meeting, regarding US President Donald Trump's claims that his administration helped broker a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan. The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said he will urge the government to call an all-party meeting soon, to discuss the latest developments in border tension between India and Pakistan, including "ceasefire". Speaking to reporters here, he said, "Trump is saying things to claim credit. These people (PM and central government) are saying no. It is a sensitive matter. When an all-party meeting is called, we will discuss what's the matter, what happened and what were the telephone talks and ask all these things. In response to a question whether PM Modi gave in to Trump's mediation, he said "It won't be right for me to speak about it now. We have our party meeting today. I'm going for that. I will ask (centre) to call an all-party .

PM Modi visits Adampur air base in Punjab, interacts with soldiers

Adampur is one of the air bases that Pakistan had attempted to target on the night of May 9 and 10