Fireworks over Rafale: Cong mocks fighter jet, BJP hits back

IANS | May 5, 2025 11:47 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A political storm has erupted after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai mocked the Centre by waving a toy Rafale jet adorned with lemons and green chillies -- a gesture traditionally used to ward off evil. While Congress leaders defended it as a symbolic demand for action against terrorism, the BJP slammed it as a direct insult to India's armed forces.

For 11th consecutive day, Pakistan resorts to firing on J&K LoC, Indian troops respond strongly

IANS | May 5, 2025 8:18 AM

Jammu, May 5 (IANS) For the 11th consecutive day on Monday, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing on the Indian positions on the Jammu and Kashmir Line of Control (LoC) as the Indian troops responded promptly and proportionately.

Artillery deficit, warfighting capacity of 90 hours and economy in doldrums: Why Pakistan will bite the dust

IANS | May 4, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) As the tensions between India and Pakistan simmer and head towards a crescendo post the Pahalgam massacre on April 22, there are wide apprehensions of an all-out war breaking out in the sub-continent. Pakistan has already started getting panic attacks and is now resorting to hollow threats, empty blusters and rhetoric about its nuclear arsenal.

Rajnath Singh to discuss defence ties with Japanese counterpart tomorrow

IANS | May 4, 2025 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Discussions to deepen bilateral defence cooperation will top the agenda during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's meeting with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani here on Monday, an official said.

Govt fully prepared to act against Pahalgam perpetrators: NCBC chief Hansraj Ahir

IANS | May 4, 2025 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes and former Minister of State for Home Affairs, strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, saying the government is fully prepared to respond and will not spare anyone involved in such acts.

BLA militants ‘block’ Quetta-Karachi highway, set ablaze several govt buildings in Balochistan

Hamza Ameer | May 4, 2025 4:48 PM

Quetta, May 4 (IANS) A major attack by the Fateh Squad of the proscribed militant outfit – the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan’s Mongochar area of Kalat district, has resulted in vandalism of several government buildings, and blocking of the Quetta-Karachi highway.

FairPoint: The exodus never probed, the blood we see in Pahalgam

Deepika Bhan | May 4, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) As information about the April 22 Pahalgam massacre emerges, it is becoming increasingly clear that a crucial local support system aided the terror attackers.

Pakistan ISPR’s web of lies exposed; used Chinese drones, fabricated chats, invented stories to blame India

IANS | May 4, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Days after Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) along with its Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar shifted blamed on India for the terror incidents of its soil, it has emerged that the rouge nation and its state machinery invented a series of lies, to deflect blame for Pahalgam terror attack and also to hold India accountable for the chaos and turmoil in its own territory.

Houthi ballistic missile hits near Israel's biggest airport, Defence Minister vows 'sevenfold retaliation'

IANS | May 4, 2025 2:33 PM

Tel Aviv, May 4 (IANS) A ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday after multiple interception attempts by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) failed, prompting a temporary halt in all takeoffs and landings at the country's main international airport.

IAF chief meets PM Modi amid India-Pak tensions post-Pahalgam attack

IANS | May 4, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) In a significant development against the backdrop of escalating tensions with Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, sources said.

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Fireworks over Rafale: Cong mocks fighter jet, BJP hits back

For 11th consecutive day, Pakistan resorts to firing on J&K LoC, Indian troops respond strongly

Artillery deficit, warfighting capacity of 90 hours and economy in doldrums: Why Pakistan will bite the dust

Rajnath Singh to discuss defence ties with Japanese counterpart tomorrow

Govt fully prepared to act against Pahalgam perpetrators: NCBC chief Hansraj Ahir

BLA militants ‘block’ Quetta-Karachi highway, set ablaze several govt buildings in Balochistan

FairPoint: The exodus never probed, the blood we see in Pahalgam

Pakistan ISPR’s web of lies exposed; used Chinese drones, fabricated chats, invented stories to blame India

Houthi ballistic missile hits near Israel's biggest airport, Defence Minister vows 'sevenfold retaliation'

IAF chief meets PM Modi amid India-Pak tensions post-Pahalgam attack

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