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Operation Sindoor: India hits terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK in response to Pahalgam massacre

India retaliated to the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror sites across Pakistan and PoK in a tri-service military operation.

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1 year ago

May 7, 2025

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Indian Air Force jets during Operation Sindoor mission

In a decisive and coordinated military operation named Operation Sindoor, India struck nine terror-related sites located in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) early Wednesday morning. The strikes were launched in retaliation to the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, where 26 civilians lost their lives. This is the most significant retaliatory action since the 2019 Pulwama attack.

The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force jointly executed the strikes at approximately 1:44 am. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally monitored the developments of the mission as it unfolded. The Indian government emphasized that the strikes were focused, measured, and aimed strictly at terror infrastructure, with no Pakistani military facilities being targeted.

Nine locations targeted with precision, including key terror hubs

India targeted nine locations, which included areas across both the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. As per reports from Pakistani military sources, the strikes hit locations in Kotli, Bhimber, Gulpur, Muzaffarabad (two sites), Sialkot, Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Chak Amru. Muridke is known to house the headquarters of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, while Bahawalpur is associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed operations.

Sources familiar with the mission stated that the Indian Air Force used SCALP (Storm Shadow) cruise missiles, carried by Rafale jets, along with Hammer Smart Bombs to carry out the precision strikes.

Pakistan retaliates along LoC, civilian casualties reported

Following the operation, Pakistan initiated cross-border firing and artillery shelling across the Line of Control. In one such incident in the Bhimber Gali sector of the Poonch-Rajauri region, three Indian civilians were reported killed due to shelling. Indian troops responded in a calibrated and appropriate manner, defence sources confirmed.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the strikes as an “act of war” and vowed a strong response. Pakistan’s military also raised concerns about the future of the Simla Agreement and the LoC framework.

Diplomatic fallout precedes military action

Before the military response, India had taken a series of diplomatic steps to signal its displeasure over the Pahalgam killings. These included suspending the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, cancelling visas issued to Pakistani nationals, halting bilateral diplomatic movements, and shutting its airspace to Pakistani aircraft. PM Modi also declared that India would no longer allow its rightful share of water to flow out of the country.

He reiterated this stance during a public address, stating that India’s water resources will now be used solely for domestic progress and interests.

Airspace disruption, military drills intensify preparedness

The strikes have also affected air operations across the northern region. IndiGo and SpiceJet issued advisories, stating that flights to and from Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Dharamsala may be disrupted due to airspace restrictions.

Air India announced the cancellation of flights operating to and from several cities including Jammu, Leh, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, and Rajkot. Srinagar airport has been completely shut for civilian flights for the day.

Simultaneously, the Indian Air Force began a two-day military drill in Rajasthan near the international border with Pakistan, further signalling preparedness. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued, restricting flight operations over the Thar desert region from 9:30 pm until 3 am on Friday.

Nationwide civil defence drill marks first since 1971 war

Coinciding with the strikes, India began a national-scale civil defence exercise covering 244 districts. This marks the first such mock drill since the 1971 India-Pakistan war and is aimed at enhancing readiness for any hostile eventuality.

Historic parallels with previous Indian responses to terror

India’s move draws comparisons with past retaliatory actions. In 2016, India carried out surgical strikes across the LoC following the Uri attack. In 2019, after the Pulwama suicide bombing, India conducted airstrikes on a terror training camp in Balakot, marking the first time since 1971 that the Indian Air Force crossed the international border for military action.

That response had resulted in an aerial dogfight between Indian and Pakistani jets, with Wing Commander Abhinandan famously shooting down a Pakistani F-16 before being captured and later released by Pakistan.

“Justice is served”: Government and armed forces stand united

Following the successful operation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” on X. The Indian Army echoed the sentiment with a statement reading, “Justice is served. Jai Hind.” The Indian Embassy in the US also confirmed that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval briefed his American counterpart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the strikes.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump commented that the US was aware of an impending response and expressed hope that the situation de-escalates quickly.

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3 dead, several trapped after six-storey building collapses in Delhi, rescue operations continue

Three people died and two were critically injured after a six-storey PG building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan. Several others are feared trapped.

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September 6, 2026

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Three people have died and two others are critically injured after a six-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon. Several more people are feared trapped under the debris as rescue operations continue at the site.

Nine people have been rescued so far, while authorities are searching for others who may still be trapped. The building, which was being used as a 75-bed paying guest accommodation, collapsed at around 1:30 pm, according to officials.

Building was being used as a PG accommodation

According to police, the building was around 40 to 50 years old and consisted of a basement and five upper floors. It was being used as a paying guest accommodation, with repair work reportedly underway in the basement when the collapse occurred.

The building was located in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University’s South Campus, an area with a large student population.

An eyewitness said at least 50 students were believed to have been inside the building when it collapsed. A student at the scene also reported hearing cries for help from beneath the rubble.

Rescue operation underway

Teams from the Delhi Police, National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Service and Delhi Disaster Management Authority have been deployed for the rescue operation.

At least 12 fire tenders have been sent to the spot. An excavator has also been deployed, while additional machinery is being brought in to remove concrete slabs and girders from the debris.

Locals were also seen helping with the initial search before rescue teams and machinery reached the site.

The adjacent building has been vacated as a precautionary measure, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. She added that rescue work was being carried out on a war footing and that authorities were coordinating efforts to assist those affected.

Government agencies coordinate rescue efforts

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said concerned agencies, including the Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service and DDMA, had been directed to work together to ensure swift rescue operations.

Local BJP MLA Anil Sharma, who was at the site, said some students were still believed to be trapped and that some were reportedly making calls from inside the collapsed structure.

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj blamed alleged corruption for the incident and raised questions about building safety and inspections. His comments were political allegations and no official cause for the collapse has been established in the report.

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PM Modi takes aim at critics with Dimagi Naxal remark at SRCC centenary address

PM Modi revived his dimagi Naxal remark at SRCC’s centenary celebrations and spoke about India’s development journey.

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10 hours ago

September 6, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi revived his ‘dimagi Naxal’ remark while addressing the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi on Saturday, using the term to criticise his opponents.

Speaking to students at the Delhi college, PM Modi described the phrase as a “homeopathic pill” and said it had prompted those he described as “dimagi Naxals” to come forward and reveal their views.

The prime minister also used his address to speak to Gen-Z about India’s development journey and asked students to consider the challenges the country had faced in the past.

PM Modi recalls past crises

During his speech, PM Modi referred to the 2013 Kedarnath disaster and the 2008 global financial crisis while criticising the handling of national emergencies by previous governments.

He said the government at the time of the Kedarnath disaster was shaken and questioned its ability to respond to the crisis.

Referring to the 2008 banking crisis, PM Modi alleged that the government of the time failed to effectively deal with the situation and claimed that India’s banking system was pushed close to collapse.

Prime minister lists challenges faced by his government

PM Modi also highlighted several major global crises that occurred during his government’s tenure.

He mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, disruptions to global trade and supply chains, and the crisis in West Asia.

The prime minister said there had been concerns that India would struggle during these crises but argued that the country had continued to move forward.

PM Modi’s earlier SRCC visit

PM Modi had earlier visited SRCC in 2013, when he was the chief minister of Gujarat. His speech at the college received significant attention, particularly on social media, ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

His latest visit came during the college’s centenary celebrations, where his address focused on young people, India’s development ambitions and the challenges faced by the country.

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India Metro Rail Network May Overtake US in 2 Years

India’s metro rail network has reached 1,170 km across 26 cities. Union minister Manohar Lal said the country could overtake the US in network length within two years.

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1 day ago

September 5, 2026

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India is on track to become the country with the second-largest metro rail network in the world after China, with Union Minister Manohar Lal saying the country could overtake the United States within the next two years.

India’s metro rail network has now expanded to 1,170 km across 26 cities. The network is only 216 km shorter than the US metro rail network, which stands at 1,386 km, according to figures cited by the minister.

India’s metro network expands rapidly

Speaking after the inauguration of an extended metro service in Indore, Manohar Lal highlighted the pace at which metro connectivity has grown in India.

He said metro services were operational across just 245 km in five cities when Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014. The network has since expanded to 1,170 km across 26 cities.

The minister said India could overtake the US in terms of metro rail network length in the next two years and become the world’s second-largest country in this segment after China.

China currently has around 8,000 km of metro rail lines, according to the figures cited by the minister.

Indore metro extension inaugurated

The minister made the remarks after inaugurating an extended section of the Indore metro. The project was built at a cost of around Rs 2,850 crore.

The Indore metro was earlier operating commercially on a six-km stretch between Gandhi Nagar and Super Corridor-3 stations. Following the extension, the service will operate on a 17-km route between Gandhi Nagar and Malviya Nagar Chauraha.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the metro service would mark a new phase in Indore’s development. He also said the network would eventually be extended to Ujjain and other nearby areas.