Pahalgam attack Archives - National Times

30 Jul

Jaishankar Denies Foreign Mediation in Operation Sindoor Ceasefire, Blames Pakistan for Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCeasefire, FATF, Indus Water Treaty, Modi government, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack, Pakistan, S Jaishankar, terrorism, TRF

New Delhi, July 30, 2025 — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday firmly rejected any claims of foreign intervention in the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, clarifying that the halting of military operations against Pakistan was not influenced by trade negotiations or international pressure. His statement came during a special discussion on the Operation in the Rajya Sabha, where he categorically stated that no communication occurred between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump from April 22 to June 16.Jaishankar dismissed opposition claims that the ceasefire was influenced by U.S. mediation and trade leverage. He stressed that India’s…

28 Jul

Jaishankar Clarifies: No Trade Linkage in Operation Sindoor Talks, Pakistan Requested Ceasefire via DGMO Channel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCeasefire, DGMO, Donald Trump, India-Pakistan, Jaishankar, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack

New Delhi, July 28, 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly stated in the Lok Sabha that there was never any trade-related linkage discussed with the United States concerning Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized that the request for a halt in military action came directly from Pakistan via the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) communication channel, not as a result of any external pressure.Intervening during a special parliamentary discussion on India’s decisive Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar underscored that India's diplomatic outreach was key in securing global support after the Pahalgam attack. According to…

28 Jul

Mastermind Behind Pahalgam Attack Killed in ‘Operation Mahadev’; Two Others Also Eliminated

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Srinagar (National Times): In a major breakthrough in India’s counter-terrorism efforts, the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack was gunned down along with two other Pakistani terrorists during a high-intensity encounter in Srinagar’s Dachigam region, officials confirmed. The mission, dubbed ‘Operation Mahadev’, was led jointly by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police. The primary target, identified as Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Suleiman Shah, also known by his alias Hashim Musa, was reportedly the brains behind the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. Intelligence agencies had been tracking Musa’s movement for weeks. Sources also linked him to…

26 Jun

India Declines to Sign SCO Defence Declaration Over Pahalgam Attack Omission

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New Delhi, June 26, 2025 — India refused to sign the joint defence declaration of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Qingdao, China, citing the deliberate omission of the Pahalgam terror attack while referencing Pakistan’s internal conflict in Balochistan. The move marks a strong diplomatic statement against selective acknowledgment of terrorism.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh represented India at the summit and objected to the exclusion of the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, where 26 Indian soldiers lost their lives. In contrast, the draft declaration explicitly mentioned militant activity in Pakistan’s Balochistan region, including the March hijacking of the Jaffar Express train.Calling it…

10 Jun

India Demonstrates Unified Commitment on Terrorism After Operation Sindoor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaglobal diplomacy, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack, parliamentary delegations

New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened over 50 Members of Parliament from seven multi-party delegations today at his official residence, marking the culmination of an extensive diplomatic campaign to globalize India's position against terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor.These parliamentary delegations, representing parties including the BJP, Congress, DMK, NCP(SP), and Shiv Sena, journeyed to more than 30 countries spanning continents to brief governments, lawmakers, think tanks, and the international media. Led by prominent figures such as Shashi Tharoor, Anand Sharma, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Supriya Sule, and Brijesh Chowta, their mission underscored India’s zero-tolerance…

26 May

PM Modi Warns Terrorists and Their Sponsors: ‘End Is Near for Those Who Dare Wipe Off Sindoor of Our Sisters’

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Dahod (Gujarat), May 26, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a stern warning to terror groups and their foreign sponsors during a public rally in Dahod, declaring that the days are numbered for those who threaten Indian women and national security.Referring to the devastating April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, PM Modi said, “Those who dared to wipe off the sindoor of our sisters, your end is near.” His remarks came in the aftermath of India’s retaliatory military campaign, Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).Operation Sindoor, launched…

08 May

100 Terrorists Killed in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh Briefs Leaders at All-Party Meet

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New Delhi, May 8, 2025 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh revealed in an all-party meeting today that at least 100 terrorists were killed during India’s precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor. The strikes, carried out across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, were launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives.According to Singh, the operation targeted nine terror camps using advanced weapons, including SCALP missiles and HAMMER bombs, striking key militant hubs in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. He emphasized that the strikes were focused, and that India remains alert and prepared for any escalation, though…

07 May

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Armed Forces, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack, Political Unity

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…

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…

06 May

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Air Force, Pahalgam attack, Pakistan border, War Game

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…