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India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India has shown zero tolerance for terrorism
Rajnath Singh has urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization members to take a united stand against extremism India has demonstrated zero tolerance for terrorism and will not hesitate to target terrorists wherever they are, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh, who is in Qingdao, China for a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers, called on all members of the group to "unequivocally" condemn terrorism. "India's zero tolerance for terrorism is manifest today through its actions. This includes our right to defend ourselves against terrorism," he said. Regarding New Delhi's strikes on May 7 against suspected terrorist facilities in Pakistani-controlled territory, the Indian defense minister added: "We have shown that epicenters of terrorism are no longer safe and we will not hesitate to target them." Singh said SCO members should tackle common challenges "related to peace, security, and [a] trust deficit." He added, "India believes that reformed multilateralism can help build cooperation to prevent conflict between countries by creating mechanisms for dialogue and collaboration. No country, however large and powerful, can manage alone." The defense minister stressed that peace and prosperity are incompatible with terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-state actors and terrorist groups. "It is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture, and utilize terrorism for their narrow and selfish ends must bear the consequences," Singh said in a veiled reference to Pakistan. "Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists." At the SCO meeting, India refused to sign a joint statement. "On our side, India wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in the document which was not acceptable to one particular country and therefore the statement was not adopted," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing in New Delhi on Thursday. In an interview with RT this week, Indian MP Shashi Tharoor said Pakistan continues to provide safe haven for terrorists and allows them to freely operate training camps. Pakistan has denied allegations of involvement in terrorist activities in India.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India has shown zero tolerance for terrorism defense minister
Rajnath Singh has urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization members to take a united stand against extremism India has demonstrated zero tolerance for terrorism and will not hesitate to target terrorists wherever they are, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh, who is in Qingdao, China for a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers, called on all members of the group to "unequivocally" condemn terrorism. "India's zero tolerance for terrorism is manifest today through its actions. This includes our right to defend ourselves against terrorism," he said. Regarding New Delhi's strikes on May 7 against suspected terrorist facilities in Pakistani-controlled territory, the Indian defense minister added: "We have shown that epicenters of terrorism are no longer safe and we will not hesitate to target them." Singh said SCO members should tackle common challenges "related to peace, security, and [a] trust deficit." He added, "India believes that reformed multilateralism can help build cooperation to prevent conflict between countries by creating mechanisms for dialogue and collaboration. No country, however large and powerful, can manage alone." The defense minister stressed that peace and prosperity are incompatible with terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-state actors and terrorist groups. "It is imperative that those who sponsor, nurture, and utilize terrorism for their narrow and selfish ends must bear the consequences," Singh said in a veiled reference to Pakistan. "Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists." At the SCO meeting, India refused to sign a joint statement. "On our side, India wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in the document which was not acceptable to one particular country and therefore the statement was not adopted," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing in New Delhi on Thursday. In an interview with RT this week, Indian MP Shashi Tharoor said Pakistan continues to providesafe havenfor terrorists and allows them to freely operate training camps. Pakistan has denied allegations of involvement in terrorist activities in India. (
Epoch Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
India Says Pakistan Violated Cease-Fire, Armed Forces Giving ‘Appropriate Response'
The cease-fire between India and Pakistan announced on May 10 appeared to have been short-lived as reports of continued fighting between the two nations in the Kashmir region were confirmed by India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. 'For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan,' 'The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations, and we take very, very serious notice of these violations,' he continued. 'We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility.' The foreign minister also confirmed that India's armed forces were given instructions to 'deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations' along both the international border and the line of control in the divided Kashmir region. Blasts were heard in Srinagar and Jammu, according to Reuters, just hours after the cease-fire was reportedly agreed to. The cease-fire was celebrated by President Donald Trump, who credited his administration with mediating the discussion. Related Stories 5/10/2025 5/9/2025 Meanwhile, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continued to share discussions between Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar and several world leaders such as European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed his nation just after 11 p.m. local time, declaring 'victory' and describing India as the aggressor. 'India, because they are so proud, they just tried their best to attack our borders through drone attacks, through missiles, and they have also taken innocent lives. They have destroyed mosques,' he said. 'They wanted to target all those places that were very precious to us, and we then decided we were going to retaliate in the same way.' He praised his nation's military for overcoming the Indian cannons and successfully blocking the Indian air forces. The Epoch Times reached out to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comment. Misri, in confirming the agreement to stop fighting on May 10, also said that the military chiefs of both countries would meet on May 12. The fighting began on May 7, with India executing air strikes in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan against infrastructure associated with the terrorists responsible for the April attack that killed 26 people in Indian-controlled Kashmir. While India claimed it was not targeting any Pakistani installations, the leadership in Islamabad called the airstrikes an act of war and began to retaliate. India also accused Pakistan of being involved in the terrorist attack, which Pakistan denied. So far, more than 60 people have been killed in the conflict, which threatens to destabilize the subcontinent with all-out war between nuclear-armed powers. It was unclear at the time of this article's publication whether the death toll would rise due to the ongoing fighting. Kashmir has been the setting of several clashes between India and Pakistan since their creation in 1947, as part of their independence from the British Empire after World War II. Once a single territory, Pakistan and Bangladesh, which at the time was called East Pakistan, were created for the region's Muslim populations. Andrew Thornebrooke and Reuters contributed to this report.
Daily Record
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
India-Pakistan conflict: Donald Trump confirms immediate ceasefire has been agreed
The US President made the announcement as tensions threatened to boil over. Donald Trump has announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire as tensions between the neighbours started to boil over "terror targets". The US President's unexpected declaration came as tensions between the neighbouring countries hit a high after India launched missiles into Pakistani-controlled regions of Kashmir earlier this week. This came after a gun massacre on April 22 at a popular tourist site in Kashmir that left 26 civilians dead, mostly Hindu Indian tourists, reports the Mirror. Trump wrote on Truth Social: "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also said the two nations agreed to a ceasefire, shortly after the US President's announcement. Dar said: "Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!" US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the neighbouring nations would start discussions on a range of issues. Rubio wrote on X: "I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. "We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace."
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tensions rise as Pakistan launches military campaign against India: What we know so far
Islamabad has said the move is in retaliation for New Delhi's strikes on its territory and the Pakistani-controlled part of Kashmir Pakistan has announced the launch of a large-scale military operation against India - Bunyan Al Marsoos - in a new wave of escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Islamabad has said the move is in retaliation for Indian strikes on its territory and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir. India earlier launched Operation Sindoor, targeting what it described as "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan. The strikes followed a deadly terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley that killed 26 civilians last month - which India holds Pakistan responsible for. Islamabad - calling New Delhi's operation an act of "unprovoked aggression" - has responded with shelling across the Line of Control, the de facto border in Kashmir. Pakistan's 'unbreakable wall' Pakistan launched its operation overnight Friday into Saturday after reporting that Indian forces had struck three of its air bases, including Nur Khan near Rawalpindi, just 10km from Islamabad. Pakistan condemned the strikes as "blatant aggression" but said its air defenses intercepted the attacks. Pakistan's Operation Bunyan Al Marsoos (unbreakable wall) was announced on X. Islamabad said the operation aims to "protect Pakistan's sovereignty, security, and oppressed citizens" and called it a "befitting" response to Indian "aggression." The government claimed to have "successfully targeted key Indian military installations," destroyed a brigade headquarters at G Top, and hit a missile storage site in northern India. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan had no choice but to retaliate to the Indian attacks, but later signaled willingness to deescalate if India halts further strikes. New Delhi's response India's Foreign Ministry accused Pakistan on Saturday of attacking military sites along its western border using drones, fighter jets, and loitering munitions. It said Pakistan attempted to infiltrate Indian airspace at more than 26 locations and carried out indiscriminate strikes on civilian targets, including health centers and schools. Indian officials denied Islamabad's claims of critical infrastructure damage, calling them "lies, misinformation, and propaganda." The military released time-stamped images of intact air bases and confirmed only limited damage to personnel and infrastructure at Udhampur, Bhuj, Pathankot, and Bathinda. India also denied claims that its S-400 systems and BrahMos base were hit. New Delhi confirmed that it conducted "retaliatory" precision airstrikes early Saturday on Pakistani air bases at Nur Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sialkot, and two radar sites, saying they were verified military targets. Later, the Indian Army said it destroyed several terrorist launchpads near the Line of Control in response to Pakistani strikes, calling them "hubs for planning and executing terror attacks against Indian civilians and security forces." It later said that India does not seek escalation and will show restraint if Pakistan reciprocates. India's Operation Sindoor India launched Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, claiming it targeted "terrorist camps" rather than Pakistan's Armed Forces or civilians. "Our actions have been focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature," the Indian government said, adding that it has shown "considerable restraint in the selection of targets and method of execution." New Delhi said it struck nine suspected terrorist-linked sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Islamabad, however, claimed that 31 civilians were killed in the initial strike and called the operation an act of "unprovoked aggression," vowing to respond accordingly. Initial causes of escalation India said the operation was launched in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in India's Jammu and Kashmir federal territory in late April that killed 26 tourists. The Resistance Front, believed to be linked to the Pakistani-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. Indian investigators said they identified the attackers' planners and communication hubs connected to Pakistan. Islamabad denied having any involvement and called for an impartial probe. International reaction The Group of Seven nations urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint and "engage in direct dialogue towards a peaceful outcome." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, and offered Washington's help in defusing the crisis. However, US Vice President J.D. Vance said Washington would not intervene. He told Fox News the situation is "none of our business," though he acknowledged concern over the risk of conflict between nuclear powers.
