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05 Jun

Tharoor Asserts India Acted Alone in Operation Sindoor, Rejects Trump’s Mediation Claims

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New Delhi, June 5, 2025 — Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly affirmed that India independently decided to conclude its military operations during Operation Sindoor, countering claims of foreign mediation, including from U.S. President Donald Trump. Tharoor stated that the country’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack was “measured, firm, and sovereign,” designed solely to dismantle terror infrastructure without provoking a wider conflict.Amid circulating narratives about diplomatic interventions, Tharoor clarified that no formal request or engagement was made with any third party for mediation between India and Pakistan. “India’s response was based on its own assessments and strategic…

05 Jun

‘Operation Sindoor’ is not ‘Operation Lotus’, Says MP Raja Warring

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a strongly worded post on social media, Congress MP Raja Warring lashed out at both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab units, accusing them of politicising the Indian Army’s recent counter-terror operation, codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Warring wrote, “It is way too clear that the AAP Punjab and the BJP Punjab are two sides of the same coin. Now both of them are trying to do petty politics in the name of ‘Operation Sindoor’.” He slammed BJP leaders for posturing as though they had personally taken part…

04 Jun

Under Pressure After Operation Sindoor, Bilawal Bhutto Urges Dialogue and Intel Sharing with India

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New York, June 4, 2025: In a striking turn of tone, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, now leading a delegation to the United Nations, made a public appeal for dialogue and intelligence cooperation with India amid mounting pressure following the massive setbacks Pakistan suffered during Operation Sindoor.The plea came on the same day India’s all-party delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Washington, D.C., to further the country’s global diplomatic outreach regarding Operation Sindoor and India’s broader counterterrorism position.Bhutto addressed a press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York, calling for reconciliation and cooperation, stating that…

04 Jun

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Operation Sindoor’s Success, BJP Accuses Him of ‘Standing with Pakistan’

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Chandigarh (National Times): A fresh political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questioned the success of Operation Sindoor, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to accuse him of siding with Pakistan and undermining India’s armed forces. The controversy deepened a day after Mann made a jibe at the BJP with his “One Nation, One Husband” remark over the reported plan to distribute sindoor (vermilion) as part of the post-Operation Sindoor outreach. Mann Takes Aim at Centre’s Claims Speaking to the media, Mann said, “It’s obvious why the BJP government withdrew the plan to send ‘sindoor’ to…

03 Jun

Respect Privacy of Armed Forces Personnel, Families: Defence Ministry Issues Advisory to Media

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New Delhi, June 3, 2025: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued an official advisory to media organizations across the country, urging them to uphold the privacy and dignity of Indian Armed Forces personnel and their families especially amid ongoing operations like Operation Sindoor.While acknowledging the media’s vital role in informing the public about the Armed Forces’ achievements and sacrifices, the Ministry expressed concern that certain recent coverage had breached acceptable limits. It noted that some reporters had approached the private residences of senior military officers and attempted to contact their families actions deemed "deeply inappropriate" and potentially compromising to…

03 Jun

“Bhagwant Mann Must Resign and Apologise”: BJP Slams Punjab CM Over Remarks on Operation Sindoor

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come down heavily on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his controversial remarks mocking Operation Sindoor, a recent military response by India to terrorist activity. During a press conference, CM Mann made a jibe at reports suggesting that the BJP would distribute sindoor (vermilion) to households, saying, “Will you wear sindoor in Modi’s name? Is this a ‘One Nation, One Husband’ scheme?” The remark has triggered outrage from BJP leaders, who termed it “disrespectful” and “insensitive.” BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sharing…

31 May

India Recovered After Aircraft Losses in Early Strikes, Adapted Strategy for Operation Sindoor Success: CDS Chauhan

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New Delhi, May 31, 2025 — In a powerful statement reflecting India's evolving military strategy, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasized that India has learned vital lessons from past setbacks and taken corrective action to avoid repeating tactical errors. Speaking in the context of the ongoing Operation Sindoor, General Chauhan highlighted the armed forces' refined approach and operational preparedness in response to recent security challenges."Every military force grows from experience. India has evaluated earlier engagements and rectified tactical mistakes that had previously cost us," said the CDS. He asserted that Operation Sindoor has demonstrated the Indian military's…

31 May

India Secures Diplomatic Victory as Colombia Withdraws Statement Sympathizing with Pakistan

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Bogotá/New Delhi, May 31, 2025: In a major diplomatic win for India, Colombia has officially withdrawn its earlier statement expressing condolences to Pakistan over casualties following India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor. The retraction comes after strong intervention by an Indian all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.The delegation, which included BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, met Colombia’s Vice Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio and conveyed India’s deep disappointment. They clarified that the May 7 Indian strike targeted only terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.…

30 May

Tharoor in Colombia: Indus Treaty Suspended Due to Pakistan’s Terror Complicity, India Exercising Self-Defence

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Bogota (Colombia), May 30, 2025: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multiparty Indian delegation in Colombia, declared that the Indus Waters Treaty has been placed in abeyance by the Indian government as a justified response to Pakistan's sustained betrayal of goodwill through cross-border terrorism.Speaking in Bogota, Tharoor stated that the 1960 treaty, originally framed in a “spirit of goodwill and harmony,” has been persistently violated in essence due to Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism over the last four decades. “India, despite being an upper riparian state, has adhered to the treaty's terms with generosity. But the time for unilateral goodwill has ended,”…

29 May

India’s BrahMos Strikes Foiled Planned Pakistani Offensive: Shehbaz Sharif Admits

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Islamabad/Baku, May 29, 2025: In a rare and significant admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged that India's BrahMos missile strikes preempted and derailed a planned Pakistani military offensive earlier this month. Speaking during his visit to Azerbaijan, Sharif confirmed that the Pakistani Army had intended to launch a retaliatory assault on India at 4:30 AM on May 10, following Fajr prayers.However, before this operation could be executed, India carried out preemptive strikes using BrahMos missiles targeting critical military locations within Pakistan, including an airbase in Rawalpindi. This move, as per Sharif, directly disrupted Islamabad’s coordinated strike plan.The escalation…