India debunks social media claims that US used Indian airspace to launch strikes against Iran
New Delhi: India on Sunday dismissed as “fake” claims by certain social media handles that the US fighter jets used Indian airspace to launch strikes against Iran. The US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran overnight, with President Donald Trump warning of additional strikes if Iran retaliates. “Several social media accounts have claimed that Indian […]
Defence ministry announces essay competition themed on Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Sunday announced an essay competition themed on Operation Sindoor that will run from June 1-30. The ministry, in a post on X, said the top three winners will receive a cash reward of Rs 10,000 each and get an exclusive chance to attend the 78th Independence Day celebrations […]
Reveal truth to country: Cong to govt after CDS’ remarks on losses in Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: The Congress asked the government on Saturday to be truthful about the country’s losses during the conflict with Pakistan after Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan remarked that India rectified tactics and hit deep inside enemy territory after aircraft “loss”. Gen Chauhan, however, dismissed as “absolutely incorrect” Islamabad’s claim of downing six […]
India will never give in to nuclear blackmail: EAM Jaishankar
Vadodara (Gujarat): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, and those who “sponsor, nurture and utilize” terrorism should be made to pay a heavy price. Speaking at a convocation ceremony of foreign students of Parul University, a private varsity here, he also commented that it […]
Three judges appointed to SC, top court to regain full working strength
New Delhi: Three judges, including two high court chief justices, were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday. Once they take oath, the apex court will regain its full working strength of 34 judges, including the chief justice of India for a brief period. Supreme Court judge Justice Bela M Trivedi is set to superannuate […]
Operation Sindoor showed no one can mess with India: Amit Shah
Nanded: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the success of Operation Sindoor has sent the message to not just Pakistan but also the world that no one can mess with India’s armed forces, its people and borders. He was addressing a ‘Shankhnaad’ rally in Maharashtra’s Nanded. “Operation Sindoor has sent the message to […]
PM Modi asks NDA govts in states to adopt best governance practices for ‘Viksit Bharat’
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Sunday that caste enumeration is a step towards bringing into the mainstream of development those left behind, as he emphasised that his government does not believe in caste politics but in the empowerment of the marginalised. Addressing a conclave of NDA chief ministers and deputy chief ministers, […]
All-party delegation led by Tharoor arrives in Guyana to convey India’s message of zero-tolerance for terrorism
Georgetown: An all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived here on Sunday morning to convey India’s strong message of zero-tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The delegation, which includes Sarfaraz Ahmad (JMM), Gants Harish Madhur Balayogi (TDP), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Deora (Shiv Sena), Tejasvi […]
Pakistan put in abeyance principles guiding Indus Waters Treaty: MEA
New Delhi: India’s decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is only a natural outcome of Pakistan putting in abeyance the principles, including friendship and goodwill, guiding the agreement, the Ministry of External Affairs has told a parliamentary committee. The MEA has said changes in the ground situation, including engineering techniques, climate change […]
Intruder shot dead by BSF along Indo-Pak border in Gujarat
Ahmedabad: The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead a Pakistani intruder attempting to enter from the India-Pakistan international border in Gujarat, an official said on Saturday. Alert BSF troops spotted a suspicious person advancing towards the border fence after crossing the international border in Banaskantha on Friday night, the BSF stated in a release. “They […]
