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19 May

Enemies waved White Flag: Indian Army Foils Pakistani Infiltration and Drone Attacks

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGolden Temple, Indian Army, Pakistan

Amritsar (National Times): In a bold display of valor and tactical superiority, Indian Army soldiers revealed details of a fierce cross-border conflict that took place between May 7 and 9, during which Pakistan launched a series of coordinated infiltration attempts and aerial strikes. The most alarming threat came on the night of May 8–9, when Pakistan attempted to target Amritsar’s Golden Temple with kamikaze drones and missiles, all of which were neutralized by India’s air defence systems. “They suddenly fired on us and attempted to infiltrate. We responded swiftly and with accurate firepower. By morning, the enemy was forced to…

19 May

Indian Army Thwarts Pakistani Missile Strike on Golden Temple Using Advanced Air Defence Systems

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Golden Temple, Pakistan

Amritsar (National Times): In a daring show of military preparedness and technological superiority, the Indian Army successfully intercepted and neutralized a Pakistani air assault aimed at the revered Golden Temple in Amritsar on May 8. The attempted attack came amid heightened hostilities following India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. According to Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15 Infantry Division, the assault involved long-range missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drones. Thanks to pre-emptive intelligence and swift deployment of modern air defence assets such as the AKASH missile system…

15 May

Donald Trump Claims Role in Defusing India-Pakistan Conflict, Yet Again

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Doha (National Times): Addressing U.S. military personnel in Qatar, President Donald Trump asserted that he had played a pivotal role in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan, suggesting that his behind-the-scenes diplomacy helped avert a possible military escalation. In his characteristically freewheeling style, Trump recounted what he described as a dangerous standoff between the two South Asian rivals. “I think it is settled,” he told the audience. “It looked like it was really going to be escalating out of control.” Trump's remarks hinted at a sharp increase in hostilities that, according to him, were simmering just last week. While details…

15 May

Political Tensions Hit Tourism: Turkey and Azerbaijan Face Backlash from Indian Travellers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAzerbaijan, India, Pakistan, Turkey

New Delhi (National Times): The ongoing diplomatic fallout from the India-Pakistan conflict has spilled into the tourism industry, with Indian travelers cancelling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan en masse after both nations expressed support for Islamabad. Top Indian travel companies are witnessing a wave of cancellations and reduced interest in these popular holiday destinations. "Since last week, there has been a 60% drop in new bookings and a 250% increase in trip cancellations for Turkey and Azerbaijan," confirmed a spokesperson from MakeMyTrip. EaseMyTrip, another major travel player, reported that Turkey has seen a 22% rise in cancellations, while Azerbaijan's figure…

14 May

Pakistani Spy Arrested in Panipat for Leaking Classified Information; National Security Agencies Step In

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Pakistan, Panipat

Panipat (National Times): In a significant development, Haryana Police have arrested a suspected Pakistani spy in Panipat for allegedly transmitting sensitive information to operatives across the border. The accused, 28-year-old Nauman Ilahi, hails from Kairana in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, and was apprehended on May 13 in Sector 13/17 of Panipat. In Contact with Terrorist Based in Pakistan According to Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Kuldeep Yadav, Ilahi was found to be in contact with a suspected terrorist named Iqbal, who is believed to be operating out of Pakistan. Investigators allege that Ilahi used WhatsApp and other social media…

14 May

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBSF, India, Pakistan, Punjab

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…

13 May

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

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaNayab Singh Saini, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan, terrorism

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…

13 May

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Compensation, Drone Attack, Firozpur, Khai Fame, Pakistan, Punjab

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…

11 May

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

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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…

10 May

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

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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…