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Al Arabiya
3 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Russia says its forces have gained control of two villages in eastern Ukraine
Russia's defense ministry said on Sunday its forces had captured the villages of Mykolaivka and Myrne in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
United News of India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
OP Sindoor a watershed moment, heralds new era in India's natl security
Chennai, June 1 (UNI) Saluting the Indian Armed forces by hailing Operation Sindoor as a watershed moment in India's journey, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday said it heralded a new era in the country's national security. This operation will enable Gen Next to study it as a a major shift as to how India asserted itself on the global stage, he said, in his address at an event organised by the Chennai Citizens Forum (CCF) titled 'From Battlefield to Diplomacy: Operation Sindoor Decoded'. Mr. Ravi also hailed Indian scientists and technologists for developing indigenous advanced sensor systems that were used in the operation, signifying India's advancement in R and D. Noting that there has been a major shift in India's approach since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, the Governor listed several cross-border terror attacks since Independence and on how the Indian political leadership responded to them. UNI GV 2150
NDTV
15-05-2025
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- NDTV
"Goal To Hit Terrorism Was Achieved...": Jagdeep Dhankar Praises Op Sindoor
Jaipur: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday hailed the Indian Army for Operation Sindoor and said that India has given a very big message to the world that terrorism will no longer be tolerated. Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the former vice present Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Library here. On this occasion, he said that Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed forces following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, has set a new standard globally. "Today, first of all, I will salute the valour of the Indian Army. The goal to hit terrorism was achieved while keeping peace in mind and this is the first time that a precise hit has been made on the hideouts of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in their most effective province by going inside the international border whose proof no one in the world is asking for," Dhankar said. He said, "The whole world has seen the strength of India. India has given a very big message to the world. That message is that we will not tolerate terrorism. Because terrorism is a matter of concern not for any country but for the whole world." Dhankar said that India has not only fought a military battle but has also fought and won a very big diplomatic battle under the leadership of the prime minister. He said, "Water flowing to Pakistan through the Indus Water Treaty was stopped. The message was given to the country and the world that there will be no consideration of it until the situation becomes normal from India's point of view. Such a big initiative was never thought of or considered." In the context of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, he also said, "When the prime minister felt that India's identity has been challenged, he gave a message to the world from the land of Bihar and completely lived up to that message."
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
HC orders FIR against MP Minister for objectionable remarks against Colonel Sophia Qureshi
Jabalpur, May 14 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the registration of an FIR against state Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah in connection with his objectionable remarks about Colonel Sophia Qureshi, who had conducted regular media briefings on Operation Sindoor executed by the Indian Armed forces to destroy terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The court directed that the FIR should be lodged by Wednesday evening. A division bench comprising Justices Atul Sreedharan and Anuradha Shukla took suo motu cognizance of media reports on the matter and passed the orders to the state's Advocate General Prashant Singh. The court directed the AG to immediately inform the Director General of Police (DGP) about the order and warned that non-compliance could lead to contempt proceedings. The FIR against Minister Shah is to be filed under sections 152 (action endangering the sovereignty, unity, integrity of India), 196(1)(B) (acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony between different groups) and 197(1)(C) (imputations and assertions prejudicial to national integration) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Minister Shah, known for his oft-repeated controversial statements, is facing flak over a viral video where he made the objectionable remarks. The BJP central leadership and the state unit have taken cognizance of the matter. After facing backlash, Minister Shah apologised, but a video of him laughing after making the apology statement also went viral, stoking a further controversy. UNI XC AKT SSP
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Overwhelming edge of Navy contributed towards Pakistan's urgent 'requests for ceasefire': Vice Admiral A N Pramod
Vice Admiral A N Pramod stated that the Indian Navy's sea operations significantly contributed to Pakistan's ceasefire request. This followed the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian Navy swiftly deployed its assets, including carrier battle groups and submarines. Weapon firings were conducted in the Arabian Sea. Indian Navy forces remained forward deployed, ready to strike. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Director General Naval Operations Vice Admiral A N Pramod on Sunday informed that the Indian Navy 's operational edge at sea played a decisive role in Pakistan's "urgent request for ceasefire."The Indian Armed forces on Sunday held a detailed news conference addressed by the Director Generals of Military operations, Naval operations and Air operations, detailing the success of Op Sindoor in eliminating terror targets deep inside further said that Operation Sindoor is still on and all countries with whom India had conversations after April 23 and after military actions have been informed that if Pakistan fires, we fire- this is the new speaking in a press briefing on Operation Sindoor, Vice Admiral Pramod said, "Along with the kinetic actions by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, the overwhelming operational edge of the Indian Navy at sea contributed towards Pakistan's urgent requests for a ceasefire yesterday."Additionally, Vice Admiral Pramod said the Indian Navy executed a swift and calibrated maritime response after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, deploying major combat assets within 96 hours."In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attacks, on innocent tourists by Pakistani-sponsored terrorists, the Indian Navy's carrier battle group, surface forces, submarines, and aviation assets were immediately deployed at sea with full combat readiness in concert with the joint operation plan of the Indian Defence Forces," Vice Admiral said during a press Vice Admiral stated that weapon firings were conducted in the Arabian Sea to refine procedures and validate readiness. "The aim was to revalidate our crew, our armament equipment and platform readiness to deliver various ordnance on selected targets precisely," he the drills, forces remained forward deployed in the northern sea region. "Our forces remained forward deployed into the Northern Sea in a decisive and deterrent posture with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets, including Karachi, at a time of our choosing," the Vice Admiral Admiral Pramod said Pakistan's naval and air assets remained largely inside harbours or close to shore. "The forward deployment of the Indian Navy compelled the Pakistnaval and air units to be in a defensive posture, which we monitored continuously," he emphasised the Navy's operational awareness throughout. "We had and continue to have good battlespace transparency, using our maritime domain awareness grid."India's response, he said, was deliberate. "Our response has been measured, proportionate, non-escalatory and responsible from day one.""The calibrated approach considered all options, including the ability of the Indian Navy for offensive action from and at sea," Vice Admiral Pramod said that the use of naval force was part of a larger, integrated plan."As part of this escalation control mechanism, the application of force by the Navy was planned in a synchronised manner, in coordination with the Army and Air Force," he highlighted the inter-service cooperation, noting, "The highlight being teams from the three services working closely in an integrated manner. "Vice Admiral Pramod said, "As we speak, the Indian Navy remains deployed at sea in a credible deterrent posture to respond decisively to any inimical action." (ANI)
