People back Operation Sindoor, Modi govt seen as strongest in tackling terror: Opinion Poll

IANS | May 19, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A nationwide opinion poll conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications has revealed overwhelming public support for the Modi government's military response to the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The covert strike, dubbed Operation Sindoor, has not only received widespread approval but also significantly enhanced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's domestic and international image, according to the findings.

UP businessman arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan

IANS | May 19, 2025 8:52 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (IANS) Days after the arrest of Haryana-based YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage, the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a businessman from Rampur for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Suspicious boat triggers maritime security alert off Gujarat coast

IANS | May 18, 2025 11:42 PM

Ahmedabad, May 18 (IANS) A suspicious, unidentified boat spotted approximately 22 nautical miles off the Jafrabad coast in Gujarat has sparked a heightened maritime security alert. The incident, reported on Sunday, set off an extensive aerial and naval search operation involving the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and marine police.

Op-Sindoor: Top clerics meet Rajnath Singh to convey Muslim community's gratitude to Modi govt, armed forces

IANS | May 18, 2025 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A delegation comprising clerics of leading dargahs across the country, accompanied by BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, on Sunday met the Defence Minister, Minority Affairs Minister and the Law Minister at their residences here and expressed gratefulness on behalf of the entire Muslim community to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and Indian Armed Forces for the Operation Sindoor.

Jairam Ramesh flays govt; says only one Congress leader included in all-party delegation to expose Pak on terrorism

IANS | May 18, 2025 2:03 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Accusing the Narendra Modi-led Central government of "complete insincerity" and resorting to political games on serious national issues, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, on Saturday, released a statement before the media, saying with regret that only one out of the four leaders from his party were being selected for the government's proposed delegations to foreign countries.