India-Pakistan tensions Archives

12 May

Pakistan Defended Terrorists While We Conducted Precise Surgical Strikes Across the LoC – Air Marshal Bharti

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnti-drone strike, Ceasefire Violation, India-Pakistan tensions, LoC

New Delhi | National Times Bureau: India has once again taken a firm stance against Pakistan’s repeated ceasefire violations and support for terrorism by launching precise strikes along the border. In a joint press conference held by the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the three armed forces, it was revealed that Indian forces used laser guns to target multiple Pakistani drones.“Terror Plots Were Brewing in Pahalgam” – Lt. General Rajiv GhaiLt. General Ghai stated that for years, Pakistan had been promoting terrorist activities in India. These sinister plots were primarily being orchestrated from Pahalgam. In response, Indian forces…

08 May

Gurdaspur Enforces Nightly Blackout Under Civil Defence Act Amid Border Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabCivil Defence Act 1968, Gurdaspur blackout, India-Pakistan tensions

Gurdaspur, May 8, 2025 — In view of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur has announced a mandatory district-wide blackout from 9 PM to 5 AM, effective immediately and continuing until further notice. The order has been issued under the Civil Defence Act, 1968.The blackout is aimed at bolstering security in this sensitive border district. All residents are required to turn off exterior and visible lights and remain indoors during the blackout period.Only Central Jail, Gurdaspur, and hospitals are exempted, though these institutions have also been directed to properly shield all light sources to maintain…

08 May

Missiles Found in 3 Amritsar Villages After Operation Sindoor; Army Deployed, Police Leaves Cancelled

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmritsar Missiles, Anti-Missile System, India-Pakistan tensions, Missile Interception, Operation Sindoor

Amritsar,ay 8, 2025: Tensions spiked near the India-Pakistan border late last night as suspected missiles were found in three villages of Punjab’s Amritsar district, triggering security alerts and immediate deployment of the Indian Army.The missiles, discovered in Dudhala, Jethuwal, and Pandher villages, were reportedly neutralized mid-air by India’s anti-missile defense system. They failed to detonate upon landing, avoiding a major catastrophe.Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh confirmed the presence of unidentified military objects and stated that army teams had been called to investigate. “Only the army can confirm the exact nature of these objects,” he added. Police quickly secured the areas.The…

07 May

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan tensions, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack

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…

30 Apr

PM Modi Grants Armed Forces Autonomy on Target Selection and Timing Post-Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia-Pakistan tensions, Pahalgam attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi, April 30, 2025 — In the wake of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has authorized the Indian armed forces to independently determine the timing and targets of any retaliatory actions. This directive was issued during a high-level security meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and top military officials. The Prime Minister's directive underscores a significant shift, granting the military greater operational autonomy to respond to threats as they see fit. This move aims to enhance India's defensive posture amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, which has…

30 Apr

Jittery Pakistan Alleges Imminent Indian Strike, Seeks UN Intervention as Tensions Soar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia-Pakistan tensions, Pahalgam attack, Shehbaz Sharif, UN intervention

Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma)— Amid escalating regional tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has raised alarm bells internationally by claiming that India is preparing for a military strike within the next 24 hours. The unprecedented claim was made by the Pakistani government on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urgently appealed to the United Nations for intervention to "prevent a crisis in South Asia."In an official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry alleged that intelligence inputs and troop movements suggest an imminent Indian operation targeting specific locations across the Line of Control (LoC). No evidence was publicly provided to back the…

28 Apr

Over 1,000 Indians Return from Pakistan via Wagah Border Amid Rising Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan tensions, Indian nationals return, Pakistan, Wagah border

Amritsar, April 28, 2025 – More than 1,000 Indian nationals have returned from Pakistan through the Wagah border over the last six days, following the Indian government's directive to short-term visa holders to exit Pakistan promptly.According to officials, 1,098 Indians have crossed back into India through the Attari-Wagah border between April 23 and April 28. On Monday alone, 178 Indian nationals arrived via the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Attari. This movement comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued…

15 Mar

India Hits Back at Pakistan Over Kashmir Remarks at UN General Assembly

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan tensions, Jammu and Kashmir, UN General Assembly

New York, March 15, 2025 – India has slammed Pakistan for its "unjustified" reference to Jammu and Kashmir during a United Nations General Assembly session, asserting that such remarks will not validate Pakistan's claims or justify its support for cross-border terrorism.India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, delivered a strong response on Friday during an informal General Assembly meeting held to commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia."As is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today made an unjustified reference to the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir," Harish said. "Such references will neither validate…