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“India Stands United”: Operation Sindoor Draws Rare Political Consensus Amid Terror Crisis

“India Stands United”: Operation Sindoor Draws Rare Political Consensus Amid Terror Crisis

New Delhi | May 7, 2025 — In a rare and resolute display of political unity, opposition parties across India have extended full support to the armed forces and the government’s decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The cross-party backing of Operation Sindoor, India’s precision airstrike campaign targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, signals a collective stance against terrorism at a moment of deep national grief.The April 22 attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 28 civilians — including 25 Indian nationals and a Nepali tourist — many of them honeymooning couples. The…
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Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Shut Indefinitely as India-Pakistan Tensions Soar Post-Operation Sindoor

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Shut Indefinitely as India-Pakistan Tensions Soar Post-Operation Sindoor

Amritsar (National Times): The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, a vital lifeline for Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, has been closed until further notice following India’s military operation, Operation Sindoor, conducted in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The closure, announced as a precautionary step amid escalating security tensions, has disrupted the movement of devotees and cast a shadow over the symbol of cross-border religious harmony. On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces executed Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist camps in areas such as Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur, and Kotli, which India alleges were hubs for orchestrating attacks, including the April 22…
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The Meaning Behind ‘Sindoor’: India’s Cultural Response to Terror

The Meaning Behind ‘Sindoor’: India’s Cultural Response to Terror

New Delhi, May 7, 2025 — In a powerful message of grief and resolve, India launched “Operation Sindoor” early Tuesday morning in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 civilians, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali tourist. The operation targeted nine terrorist camps deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and its name carries more than military intent—it carries mourning.The attack in Baisaran Valley saw heavily armed militants open fire on Hindu tourists, most of them newlywed couples. The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, initially claimed responsibility, calling it a protest against non-local…
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India Strikes Nine Terror Camps in ‘Operation Sindoor’ After Pahalgam Attack

India Strikes Nine Terror Camps in ‘Operation Sindoor’ After Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, May 7 — In a bold military response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam last month, India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, targeting nine terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes around 2:00 AM, focusing exclusively on militant infrastructure.Defense officials described the operation as “precise and proportionate,” emphasizing that no civilian or military infrastructure was targeted. The strikes were intended to dismantle critical support systems of terror groups operating across the border.The nine locations hit in the operation were:1. Bahawalpur – 100 km…
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Over 10 Civilians Killed in Pakistan’s Shelling Along J&K Border, India Responds

Over 10 Civilians Killed in Pakistan’s Shelling Along J&K Border, India Responds

Srinagar (National Times): Pakistan’s unprovoked artillery shelling and firing across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir claimed the lives of over 10 innocent civilians during the night of May 6-7, 2025. The Indian Army condemned the indiscriminate attack, stating that it is responding proportionately to Pakistan’s aggressive actions, which followed India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror bases. The Pakistani shelling targeted multiple posts opposite J&K, disrupting civilian areas and causing widespread fear. “During the night of 06-07 May 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing, including artillery shelling from posts across the Line…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Retaliation After India’s Operation Sindoor

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Retaliation After India’s Operation Sindoor

Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a fiery response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, which struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), labeling it a “cowardly” attack by a “cunning enemy.” In a post on X, Sharif claimed that India targeted five locations in Pakistan and promised a robust retaliation, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “The cunning enemy has carried out cowardly attacks on five locations in Pakistan,” Sharif declared. “Pakistan has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India, and a forceful response is being…
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India Strikes Back: ‘Operation Sindoor’ Dismantles Terror Launchpads in Pakistan and PoK

India Strikes Back: ‘Operation Sindoor’ Dismantles Terror Launchpads in Pakistan and PoK

New Delhi (National Times): In a bold and decisive move, India has launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a military campaign aimed at destroying terrorist launchpads and planning centres inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). The strikes come just days after the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 25 Indians and one Nepali tourist, shocking the nation and prompting calls for accountability. Indian Armed Forces have targeted nine terror sites, meticulously avoiding Pakistani military facilities to keep the action within a non-escalatory and restrained framework, according to official sources. “This is not revenge; this is justice. Our actions are precise and rooted…
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Indian Air Force Begins Two-Day War Game Near Pakistan Border Amid Rising Tensions

Indian Air Force Begins Two-Day War Game Near Pakistan Border Amid Rising Tensions

New Delhi, May 6: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a high-intensity two-day war game along the Pakistan border, just weeks after the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The exercise, starting Wednesday, will involve the IAF’s top combat aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Mirage 2000, and the indigenous Tejas, alongside AWACS surveillance planes.The air drills aim to simulate real-time enemy engagement, with fighter jets conducting both offensive and defensive maneuvers targeting simulated ground and aerial threats. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has already been issued for the region, covering large sections of airspace along the western…
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Putin Assures Modi of Russia’s Full Support in Combating Terrorism Following Pahalgam Attack

Putin Assures Modi of Russia’s Full Support in Combating Terrorism Following Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, May 5 — In a strong diplomatic show of solidarity, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, condemning the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that took the lives of 26 Hindu pilgrims. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, Putin assured Russia's full support to India in its fight against terrorism.Calling the assault a “brutal crime,” President Putin stressed the need for swift justice against the attackers and their backers. He reiterated Russia’s resolve to work closely with India to eliminate terrorism in all forms.The two leaders…
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Three Soldiers Killed After Army Truck Falls Into Gorge in J&K’s Ramban

Three Soldiers Killed After Army Truck Falls Into Gorge in J&K’s Ramban

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir), May 4 — In a tragic accident, three Indian Army personnel lost their lives on Sunday after the truck they were travelling in plunged around 500 metres into a gorge near Battery Chashma in Ramban district. The vehicle was part of an army convoy when the driver reportedly lost control, leading to the fatal fall.According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the incident occurred when the army vehicle veered off the road and tumbled into the deep gorge. Confirming the deaths, Ramban Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulbir Singh called it a “very unfortunate incident” and noted…
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