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Pakistan Returns BSF Constable After Cross-Border Incident in Ferozepur Sector

Pakistan Returns BSF Constable After Cross-Border Incident in Ferozepur Sector

Amritsar (National Times): After nearly three weeks in custody, Pakistan Rangers handed over Indian BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw at the Attari-Wagah checkpost on Wednesday, bringing an end to a cross-border standoff triggered by a routine patrol gone wrong. Shaw, who was posted to the border area just days earlier, crossed the international boundary inadvertently while supervising farmers harvesting wheat in a field near the border fence. Officials said Shaw was newly posted to the region and unfamiliar with the terrain, a factor that may have led to the accidental incursion. The incident occurred on April 23, just a day…
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“We Are Against Terrorism, Not Individuals”: Haryana CM Backs Operation Sindoor

“We Are Against Terrorism, Not Individuals”: Haryana CM Backs Operation Sindoor

Chandigarh, May 13, 2025 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini strongly condemned terrorism while addressing the media in Panchkula after participating in a 'Tiranga Yatra'. He stated that the world now clearly sees Pakistan as a terror-sponsoring state. “We are not against any individual or nation—we are against terrorism,” he emphasized.CM Saini lauded India's firm stance against terrorism, referencing the country’s decisive actions such as the surgical strike, air strike, and the recent Operation Sindoor, which targeted and destroyed terrorist camps. Commenting on the Pahalgam tragedy, he recalled how families, especially women, suffered due to Pakistan-backed terrorism. He said…
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Punjab CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Aid for Family Hit by Pakistani Drone Attack

Punjab CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Aid for Family Hit by Pakistani Drone Attack

Firozpur, May 13, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday expressed deep condolences to the family from Khai Fame village in Firozpur, which was struck by a Pakistani drone attack in recent days. One member of the affected family died during treatment in the hospital, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from the state government.In a public statement on social media, the Chief Minister confirmed that the government will provide financial assistance totaling ₹10 lakh to the grieving family. Of this, ₹5 lakh will come from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, while another ₹5 lakh will be contributed by Member…
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“Strike Deep, Strike Decisively”: India’s Operation Sindoor Reshapes Regional Security Doctrine, Leaves Pakistan Reeling

“Strike Deep, Strike Decisively”: India’s Operation Sindoor Reshapes Regional Security Doctrine, Leaves Pakistan Reeling

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s bold military campaign, Operation Sindoor, has delivered a resounding message: Terror attacks will no longer be tolerated with restraint. After coordinated and high-impact air strikes on May 9 and 10, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, New Delhi has entered what sources describe as “a new normal” in its fight against cross-border terrorism. Senior officials confirmed that the operation was not yet over, and India remains on high alert. The campaign was launched in response to the brutal Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians, including a Nepali national, were killed. “It’s…
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Pakistan Fires at Indian Posts Hours After Peace Deal, MEA Addresses Mid-Night Presser

Pakistan Fires at Indian Posts Hours After Peace Deal, MEA Addresses Mid-Night Presser

New Delhi (National Times): Barely hours after a high-level ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was announced, Pakistan has reportedly violated the terms by launching fresh cross-border shelling late Friday night, sparking outrage in New Delhi and endangering the fragile truce. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held an emergency press conference where officials condemned Pakistan's breach of the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border. According to the MEA, the violations occurred within hours of an understanding reached earlier in the day between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. "This intrusion…
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India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Donald Trump Announces After US-Mediated Talks

India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Donald Trump Announces After US-Mediated Talks

Washington/Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): In a significant breakthrough, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following intense diplomatic talks mediated by the United States. The agreement marks a critical step toward de-escalating the recent surge in hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, which had raised global concerns over regional stability. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to…
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Pakistan Alleges Indian Drone Infiltration Across Multiple Cities; Reports Civilian, Military Casualties

Pakistan Alleges Indian Drone Infiltration Across Multiple Cities; Reports Civilian, Military Casualties

Islamabad (National Times): Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate as Pakistan has accused India of launching a series of drone incursions across several of its cities. In a late-night press briefing, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR Major General Ahmed Sharif, claimed that Indian drones entered Pakistani airspace at multiple points between May 7 and 8. According to General Sharif, Pakistan’s air defence systems intercepted and downed at least 12 Indian drones. “Debris is being recovered from various regions including Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Attock, Bahawalpur, Miano, Chhor, and Karachi,” he stated. He added that one of the drones…
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Pakistan Signals Willingness to De-escalate Tensions with India, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Post-Operation Sindoor

Pakistan Signals Willingness to De-escalate Tensions with India, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Post-Operation Sindoor

Islamabad (National Times): Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed Pakistan’s readiness to “wrap up” tensions with India following India’s Operation Sindoor, a military operation that saw the Indian Armed Forces destroy nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were conducted in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people. Speaking to Bloomberg Television hours after India’s airstrikes on targets in locations including Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur, and Kotli, Asif emphasized Pakistan’s defensive stance, stating, “Pakistan will only respond if attacked.” He added, “We have been saying all along in the last fortnight that we’ll…
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LIVE | Armed Forces Briefing Media on Operation Sindoor: India’s Focused Strikes Against Terror Camps in Pakistan, PoK

LIVE | Armed Forces Briefing Media on Operation Sindoor: India’s Focused Strikes Against Terror Camps in Pakistan, PoK

New Delhi | May 7, 2025 — A high-level press conference is currently underway in New Delhi, where senior officials from the Indian armed forces are addressing the media on Operation Sindoor, India’s precision military strikes on terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh are jointly briefing reporters. The press conference follows the dramatic overnight strikes that hit nine strategic sites believed to be linked to the orchestration of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.“In the early hours today, the Indian armed forces launched…
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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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