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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India-Pak engagement only on battlefield: Abhishek
Kolkata: Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday said India shouldn't engage with Pakistan in any form, including sports, hours before he was leaving for Delhi to attend the monsoon session of Parliament. "India must not engage with Pakistan in any sphere. The only engagement we should have with Pakistan is on the battlefield, and the only prize worth winning is Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)," the Diamond Harbour MP said in a social media post. His comments come a day after the Asia Cup 2025 schedule was announced in which India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group. The rival nations are set to play each other on Sept 14. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Banerjee said calls to keep politics out of sport must stop, adding that attempts to allow sporting ties with a nation allegedly involved in proxy wars wasn't diplomacy but "a bloody betrayal". "Let justice, not entertainment be our goal. If there is to be a match with Pakistan, let it be fought at the LoC and let PoK be the only trophy we seek," Banerjee said in his post where he also referenced the recent Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. "Anything less is an insult to our martyrs and injustice and betrayal to the victims of Pahalgam. Period!" he added. Later, while speaking to reporters at the Kolkata airport, Banerjee said Trinamool MPs will continue to speak in Bengali in Parliament and accused BJP-governed states, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat and UP, of engaging in systematic violence and discrimination against Bengalis. Asked for his views on illegal immigration, Banerjee said managing borders falls under the jurisdiction of the Union ministry of home affairs, BSF and CRPF. He demanded the resignation of the Union home minister and chiefs of the BSF and IB for what he called "repeated security failures". On the upcoming assembly polls in Bengal, Banerjee said if BJP continues on its current political path, the verdict in the polls will be even more decisive than in 2021 and 2024. "Those torturing the people of Bengal, remember — the lesson in 2026 will be even more severe," he said.
Mint
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Monsoon Session: Ruckus by Oppn over Bihar SIR ahead of Op Sindoor debate; Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned till noon
Parliament Monsoon Session: Members from Opposition parties disrupted the procedings of both the houses of Parliament over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar as Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha resumed on Monday ahead of a debate on Operation Sindoor. Both the Houses were adjourned amid the disruptions. The Lok Sabha will meet againt at 1 pm and Rajya Sabha at 2 pm. The Lok Sabha was expected to witness a fiery debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor from today. Members of the ruling alliance and the Opposition are expected to clash over the two issues steeped in national security and foreign policy imperatives. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—led ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and opposition parties will field their top leaders during the discussions in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will speak on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha around noon, according to news agencies. Deputy Leader in the House, Gaurav Gogoi, is expected to lead the opposition party's charge on the first day of the debate. Twenty-six civilians were killed in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, after which India retaliated through precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). But before the debate could begin, the oppsotion disrupted both the houses over Bihar SIR leading to adjournments. Opposition members raised slogans like against SIR as soon as Lok Sabha reconvened for question hour on Monday morning. The MP's have been demanding an assuranc efrom the government on a debate on Bihar SIR. lSpeaker Om Birla urged the Opposition members to let the house function as an important debate is scheduled for the day in Lok Sabha. He adjourned the house till 12 noon. The protests returned at 12 and the Speaker adjourned it till 1 pm again. "First, you ask for a debate on Operation Sindoor, then in the House, you come into the Well of the House. If you want to participate in a discussion, please take your seats. Do you want a discussion on Operation Sindoor or not?...Should I adjourn the House?" an angry Birla said. Similar scenes were witnessed in Rajya Sabha where the house was adjourned till 12 noon and later 2 pm. "Opposition has made a U-turn. This will not work. After half an hour, the Parliament proceedings will resume. The Defence Minister will open the debate. I urge everyone to listen to him. No Opposition party should speak the language of Pakistan," Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said. A bone of contention has been persisting between the government and the Opposition: the latter's demand for a discussion in Parliament over the ongoin Special Intensive Revision(SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar by the Election Commission. A united opposition stalled Parliament in the first week primarily over this issue, as it has claimed that the exercise is aimed at helping the BJP-led alliance in the poll-bound state, amid the EC's assertion that it is solely focused on ensuring that only eligible people cast their votes. The Election Commission of India has yet again asserted that no names will be deleted from draft rolls without following due process, amid opposition claims that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's voters' list will deprive crores of eligible citizens from their right to vote.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
NCERT to add special module on Operation Sindoor in curriculum for higher classes
Ahead of its scheduled discussion in the Parliament's monsoon session, NCERT is developing a special educational module on Operation Sindoor for senior classes. The module is nearly complete and expected to be released regular textbooks, this will be a standalone case study, focusing on India's strategic military response following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Operation Sindoor refers to the precision airstrike carried out by India on May 7, 2025, targeting terror launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC).advertisementThis classroom module is aimed at helping students understand how nations respond to terror threats and how defence, diplomacy, and coordination between ministries play a role in national security. At present, the module is being developed only for higher secondary classes, but NCERT may later adapt the content for middle school students as IS OPERATION SINDOOR?Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian government in response to the April 27, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed several Indian soldiers and civilians. On May 7, Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).The operation was praised for its swift planning and coordination across the military and external affairs wings of the NCERT module aims to provide a factual overview of the mission -- covering key aspects such as the role of the armed forces, the decision-making process behind such counter-terror actions, and the wider implications for diplomacy and regional NEW BOOKS FOR CLASSES 6 AND 8This initiative is part of NCERT's broader efforts under the National Curriculum Framework 2023 (NCF 2023) and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).New textbooks for Classes 6 and 8 have already been released in subjects like English, Social Science, Sanskrit, and a new vocational textbook titled Kaushal books focus on experiential learning, Indian heritage, and present-day challenges. The upcoming Operation Sindoor module continues this trend—bringing current affairs and national events into the classroom to help students stay informed and critically engaged.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon havoc in Pakistan leaves 266 dead, over 600 injured since June 26
Torrential monsoon rains sweeping across Pakistan have claimed at least 266 lives, including 126 children, and left 628 others injured since June 26, the country's disaster management body said on Friday. In its latest report, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that 14 people were killed and 17 injured in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours alone. The overall toll includes 94 men, 46 women and 126 children. Punjab has recorded the highest number of casualties at 144, followed by 63 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25 in Sindh, 16 in Balochistan, 10 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and eight in Islamabad. Injuries were also widespread, with 488 reported in Punjab, 69 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 40 in Sindh, 18 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, four in Balochistan and three in Islamabad. Heavy rains and flash floods have caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure. In the past 24 hours, 246 houses were damaged and 38 livestock were lost. Since the start of the monsoon, over 1,250 homes have been damaged and 366 animals have died. Live Events In Punjab, Governor Sardar Salim Haider visited flood-affected areas in Pindi Bhattian and acknowledged the widespread destruction. A critical flood situation has developed in Chachh, Attock, as the Indus River swells with outflows from Tarbela Dam. In Chiniot, low-level flooding was reported in the Chenab River. In Haripur's Khanpur Tehsil, landslides damaged several houses, while a road in Hali Bagh Kalali remained blocked for two days due to a massive slide, delaying relief efforts. Rain continued to lash Swat and surrounding regions, while in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, flash floods triggered by rainfall have left eight dead and over 10 missing. A major landslide was reported near Tatta Pani. The NDMA said it is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating rescue and relief operations with provincial authorities.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
India's Actions Were Measured, Non-Escalatory: Centre On Op Sindoor
New Delhi: Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a "barbaric" attack by "Pakistan-sponsored terrorists", and the action focussed on dismantling terror infrastructure and neutralising terrorists likely to be sent across to India, the government said on Thursday. In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said India's actions were "focussed, measured and non-escalatory". The Ministry of External Affairs was asked whether it is a fact that Operation Sindoor was "announced under international pressure", and the "factual position" in this regard. Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman also asked about the impact of "sudden announcement of ceasefire in Operation Sindoor" on the morale of the Indian forces which were "achieving significant success", but suddenly "declaring ceasefire was against their morale and the sentiments of the people of the country". Union Minister said Operation Sindoor was launched to respond to a "barbaric cross-border terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. It focussed on dismantling terrorist infrastructure and neutralising terrorists likely to be sent across to India". Pakistan, however, attempted targeting Indian civilian areas, in addition to some military facilities, he said. "These provocations and escalatory actions by Pakistan were met with a strong and decisive response from the Indian armed forces, inflicting significant damage on the Pakistani military. Subsequently, on 10 May 2025, the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan approached his Indian counterpart to request cessation of firing and military activities, which was agreed to later that day," the MoS said. Under Operation Sindoor, India had decimated nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7 in pre-dawn precision strikes. It was carried out to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror strike. In a separate query, the MEA was also asked whether the ministry had taken efforts to "alienate" Pakistan in the world forum. As part of the UN Security Council's routine annual process, the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of its subsidiary bodies and committees are selected from amongst its permanent and elected non-permanent members. In addition to Russia and France, Pakistan has been selected as one of the Vice-Chairs of the UN Counter Terrorism Committee for 2025, Singh said. It may be noted that India was the Chair of the UN Counter Terrorism Committee in 2022. Similarly, India was also the Chair of the same committee during its 2011-12 term, the MoS added. "The Government of India has been sensitising all concerned interlocutors on the menace of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Due to India's persistent efforts, the global community has a greater understanding of India's concerns on cross-border terrorism," he said. India's efforts over the years have led to the listing of several Pakistan-based terrorists and terrorist entities under the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee and the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) "grey listing of Pakistan", the minister said. The UNSC press statement in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack also "strongly condemned" the terror attack and acknowledged the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers, sponsors and financiers of the attack accountable, he said. Several world leaders have recognised and supported India's actions to combat terrorism following the Pahalgam attack. Most recently, the US has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, he said. In a separate query, the MEA was asked whether the government has "formally raised concerns" with the US regarding continued military aid and arms supplies to Pakistan, which could be "misused against India"; and whether India has taken "diplomatic steps" to counter "growing China–Pakistan military cooperation, particularly in PoK". Mr Singh, in his written response, said the government of India "closely monitors" all military and security-related developments in its neighbourhood and regularly takes up "our concerns in this regard in interactions with our partners at appropriate levels". "India has consistently conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States, with a view to ensuring that these developments do not compromise India's security or regional stability," he said. It has been India's consistent and principled position that the entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh "are, have been, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India". The government closely monitors all developments that have a bearing on India's national interest and takes timely and necessary steps to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security interests, the MoS said. "Counter-terrorism remains a vital pillar of the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership. India and the United States maintain a robust institutional framework for cooperation, including a dedicated Counter-Terrorism Dialogue mechanism that meets regularly. "Both sides collaborate closely on terrorist designations at domestic and international forums, and extend mutual legal assistance, including on extradition matters," he added.
