'Operation Sindoor' name religion specific, says Congress leader

IANS | May 8, 2025 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday raised questions over the name of India's recent military operation against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying that the term "Operation Sindoor" was religiously associated.

High alert on borders: Ajit Doval briefs PM Modi

IANS | May 8, 2025 12:00 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Ahead of the all-party meeting here on Thursday, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the current situation on the Western border and developments after Operation Sindoor.

Trump offers 'help' to stop tensions escalate between India and Pakistan

IANS | May 8, 2025 4:08 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan after India launched airstrike on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, US President Donald Trump has expressed concerns and said that "he will be there" to offer help and wants the escalating conflict between the two countries to "stop".

Precision, technology, and depth: What makes ‘Operation Sindoor’ different

IANS | May 7, 2025 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Operation Sindoor has redefined India's military posture with a scale, depth, and technological sophistication unseen since the 1971 war. Unlike previous strikes in Uri (2016) and Balakot (2019), which were swift, targeted responses, Sindoor reflects a multi-domain, high-precision offensive spread across Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) — signalling a strategic evolution in India’s approach to cross-border terrorism.

'Forces followed ideals of Lord Hanuman, targeted those who harmed us': Rajnath Singh on 'Operation Sindoor'

IANS | May 7, 2025 6:21 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday applauded the Armed Forces for highly-successful military strikes across the border and said that they were carried out with precision, alertness and sensitivity, ensuring no civilian casualties. He also said that the Armed Forces followed the ideals of Lord Hanuman in neutralising the targets across the border.