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India’s post-Pulwama strikes reflect strategic shift: Military sources highlight deep-state targets

IANS | May 12, 2025 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Following the 2019 Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent Balakot airstrikes, India's military and strategic establishment reassessed its doctrine of deterrence, with an emphasis on raising the bar both militarily and politically. This reassessment resulted in the "carefully calibrated" strikes under 'Operation Sindoor', which marked a departure from previous patterns of limited or reactive engagement, said military sources.

Trying to assuage their people: India on Pakistan's 'family man' spin for terrorist Hafiz Abdur Rauf

IANS | May 12, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India on Monday dismissed Pakistan's attempts to distort facts around the impact of Operation Sindoor, calling it a predictable disinformation campaign aimed at misleading its own citizens and downplaying the extent of damage inflicted by Indian strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Delhi L-G slams previous AAP govt for ignoring his solar energy tips

IANS | May 12, 2025 2:44 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, on Monday, criticised the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for ignoring his suggestions in the past for expanding the solar energy footprint of the state Assembly.

NCW condemns online abuse targeting Foreign Secretary Misri and daughter

IANS | May 12, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has strongly condemned the online abuse and doxxing directed at Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family, particularly his daughter, following a ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan.

PM Modi chairs high-level meet with top ministers, NSA, CDS, tri-service chiefs

IANS | May 12, 2025 12:52 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval.

Centre approves reopening of 32 airports as tensions ease on India-Pakistan border

IANS | May 12, 2025 12:33 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Centre on Monday issued the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to reopen the 32 airports that had been shut down since May 9 due to the cross-border drone and missile attacks following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre of 26 tourists by Islamabad-backed terrorists.

'Operation Sindoor' proves every inch of Pakistan is within India's reach: BJP

IANS | May 12, 2025 12:19 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Monday lauded the success of 'Operation Sindoor', stating that the Indian armed forces' strikes against terror targets deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) have sent a strong global message that no part of Pakistan is beyond India's reach.

Security forces maintain high vigil as calm prevails on LoC, international border

IANS | May 12, 2025 9:47 AM

Jammu/Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) There was no report of any drone incursion or cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir during the night intervening May 11 and 12 as people rose to a peaceful morning on Monday, but the security forces maintained the vigil.

PM Modi extends greetings on Buddha Purnima, hails Lord Buddha's message of peace

IANS | May 12, 2025 9:04 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting that the life and teachings of Lord Buddha will always guide the world towards compassion and peace.

Chhattisgarh: 13 dead, several injured in tragic road crash near Raipur

IANS | May 12, 2025 7:16 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) In a devastating road accident near Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 13 people, including women and children, lost their lives when their Swaraj Mazda vehicle collided with a trailer truck on the Raipur-Balodabazar highway.

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India’s post-Pulwama strikes reflect strategic shift: Military sources highlight deep-state targets

Trying to assuage their people: India on Pakistan's 'family man' spin for terrorist Hafiz Abdur Rauf

Delhi L-G slams previous AAP govt for ignoring his solar energy tips

NCW condemns online abuse targeting Foreign Secretary Misri and daughter

PM Modi chairs high-level meet with top ministers, NSA, CDS, tri-service chiefs

Centre approves reopening of 32 airports as tensions ease on India-Pakistan border

'Operation Sindoor' proves every inch of Pakistan is within India's reach: BJP

Security forces maintain high vigil as calm prevails on LoC, international border

PM Modi extends greetings on Buddha Purnima, hails Lord Buddha's message of peace

Chhattisgarh: 13 dead, several injured in tragic road crash near Raipur

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