THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress on Monday urged the Centre to clarify whether it is open to third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue, warning that such as stance could potentially violate the Simla Agreement. The grand old party pointed to US President Donald Trump's daily statements, claiming that he was intervening in the matter, and said a clarification from the union government on the matter was inevitable. While addressing a party programme here, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said

KOLKATA: The wife of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Sahu, who has been detained by Pakistan Rangers , claimed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to her over the phone and assured her of every effort to secure the release of the Border Security Force personnel. Rajani, wife of the BSF jawan, said the chief minister called her over the phone on Sunday evening after she expressed her desire to meet Banerjee to seek the CM's intervention to expedite her husband's release. Forty-year-o

NEW DELHI: Indian forces inflicted heavy losses to the Pakistan side via Operation Sindoor by destroying key military installations and downing fighter jets, apart from razing down nine identified terrorist camps, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said on Sunday. Giving details of Operation Sindoor at a detailed media briefing in New Delhi on Sunday evening, attended by senior military officials of the Army, Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy, the DGMO said that

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack , citing a series of retaliatory measures that included the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and Operation Sindoor. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra described the developments as a paradigm shift in Indias strategic posture. This is an extraordinary achievement. This is Naya Bharat. For the first time,

The Airports Authority of India has resumed operations at the 32 airports that were temporarily closed in the wake of the recent military standoff between India and Pakistan , an official press statement said on Monday. However, AAI has advised passengers to check flight status directly with the airline for regular updates. The suspension of civil flight services, which began on May 9, affected several key airports in northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar. The temporary clo

Civil aviation authorities are preparing to resume operations at 32 airports that were temporarily closed in the wake of the recent military standoff between India and Pakistan , official sources said on Monday. The suspension of civil flight services, which began on May 9, affected several key airports in northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar. The temporary closure was initiated following heightened tensions along the border, and flight operations remained suspended until

Jammu and Kashmir remained peaceful last night, with no hostilities reported between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, Indian Army said on Monday morning. The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International Border, the Army said in a brief statement, less than two days after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding. No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm n

RAIPUR : Thirteen people, all women and children, died and 11 were injured in a collision between a trailer truck and a truck in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, police said. Four children and nine women died in the road accident that happened late Sunday night near Saragaon on Raipur-Balodabazar road in Raipur district. Police officials said a family from Chataud village had gone to Bansari village to attend a family function. Relatives of victims mourn at Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital after a mini truck c

NEW DELHI: A day after India and Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire, Opposition leaders in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and latest developments in cross-border firing. In his letter dated May 10, senior Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi reiterated the Oppositions unanimous request to convene a special session of Parliament to demonstrate the c

NEW DELHI: Hailing the success of Operation Sindoor as a new chapter in history, the BJP on Sunday shared a cryptic message stating that the ceasefire is not an agreement but an understanding. Taking to his X handle, BJP national general secretary BL Santhosh, said, This pause is an understanding not agreement Govt. Political experts interpreted this one-line message quoting the government as an indication that India is still determined to continue with Operation Sindoor if any kind of misadv

The Chhattisgarh government has signed a MoU with the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), marking a major step towards transforming the state into a centre for textile and apparel manufacturing. During the recent CMAI FAB show in Mumbai, CM Vishnu Deo Sai engaged with the investors and industrialists, inviting them to invest in the state. He presented the states ambitious vision for the textile sector. The government is emphasising that the state is now not just focused on ease o

NEW DELHI: Even as the Border Security Force (BSF) continues to remain engaged on the western flank amid military tensions with Pakistan, the top officials of the force on Sunday reviewed the operational preparedness and prevailing security scenario along the Indo-Bangladesh border in parts of Assam and West Bengal frontiers with a focus on challenges posed by fast changing political situation in Bangladesh, officials said. The officials said that Additional Director General (ADG) of the forces

BHOPAL: After the signing of a historic MoU for the worlds largest groundwater recharge, the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge project, neighbouring states Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have identified more potential areas of inter-state cooperation, including a spiritual tourism circuit connecting the jyotirlingas in the two states. At the meeting with his Maharashtra counterpart on Saturday, Devendra Fadnavis, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav proposed the setting up of a religious touris

NEW DELHI: Indian intelligence agencies have confirmed that several top Pakistani military and civil officials attended the funerals of designated terrorists killed in the Indian air strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7. The presence of senior leadership at these events, they said, further exposes Pakistans deep-rooted state support for terror networks operating from its soil. According to sources, Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mudassar Khadian Khas, also known as Abu Jundal, was among five high

NEW DELHI: Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said the Indian Armed respond to these fiercely and punitively if repeated later. Hours after India and Pakistan reached the understanding on stopping military actions on May 10, New Delhi on Saturday accused Islamabad of breaching it. In a late night media briefing on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousn

NEW DELHI: India has drawn a firm redline in its security posture with Pakistan: any provocation will trigger a sharper, more forceful response. If they fire, we firethats the new normal, sources said, following the cross-border strikes under Operation Sindoor, which they emphasised is still ongoing. Operation Sindoor is not concluded, there is a new normal in Indias response to cross-border terrorism, said sources familiar with the matter. Launched after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 2

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh will intensify surveillance and take action against Bangladeshi infiltrators and immigrants residing illegally in the state. As part of a special campaign, a directive from the state Home Minister Vijay Sharma, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister, mandates the formation of a special task force in every district of the state. This campaign is crucial from a national security perspective, as these infiltrators could pose serious challenges. There will also be action against

NEW DELHI: The BSF on Sunday said a second trooper was killed in action after Pakistan initiated cross-border firing in the Jammu region a day ago. Constable Deepak Chimngakham sustained fatal injuries during cross-border firing along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, Jammu district, on May 10, and attained martyrdom on May 11, the Border Security Force (BSF) said in a social media post. The BSF director general and all ranks express their deepest condolences to his family, it said. E

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI)-designate Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who will take oath as the 52nd CJI on May 14, said the Supreme Court cannot remain aloof when the country is in danger, referring to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack . We are part of the country, he added. When we heard about the news (incident), we were stunned. I convened a full court after taking permission from the Chief Justice (Justice Sanjiv Khanna) since he was not in the country. We immediately announced a tw

CHANDIGARH: Amid heightened security concerns along the Indo-Pak border, authorities in Punjabs border districts have issued fresh advisories, including voluntary blackouts and the closure of educational institutions. In Ferozepur and Pathankot, the district administrations have urged residents to switch off lights voluntarily at 8 PM and avoid stepping out unless necessary. All educational institutions including schools, colleges, and universitieswill remain shut on Monday in five border distri

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At 1:30 am on 7 May, shortly after a precision military operation concluded, Indias Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called his Pakistani counterpart, Major General Kashif Abdullah, to convey that India had struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor , was launched at 1:05 am and lasted just 25 minutes, during which the Indian Armed Forces fired 24 missiles at nine terrorist camps identified

NEW DELHI: India on Sunday said it inflicted tremendous losses to the Pakistan military, including downing its fighter jets featuring latest technologies and damaging key military installations close to even capital Islamabad, during the three-day confrontation between the two sides. Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said 35-40 Pakistani military personnel were killed in the combat and New Delhi achieved its desired objectives and that Pakistan will have to pay a v

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DEHRADUN: Amidst heightened tensions with Pakistan, India is reportedly accelerating its defence preparations, leading to increased demand for defence scientists and their expertise. This move is seen as crucial for maintaining readiness on the frontlines. Concurrently, defence scientists stationed in Dehradun have been swiftly dispatched to various fronts, officials added, signifying a heightened state of readiness across key defence establishments. These scientists are drawn from Dehradun's vi

NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was forced to lock his X account after he and his daughter were viciously trolled. The incident also drew widespread support from politicians across the spectrum and varied professionals, who used the same platform to laud the top diplomat and condemn the trolls. Misri, a 1989 Indian Foreign Service officer who served in crucial roles in the past, assumed office as the Foreign Secretary in July 2024. He caught the nations attention when he led the media

BHOPAL: Stray dogs have exposed security at a government hospital in central Madhya Pradeshs Narmadapuram district. The body of a youth kept in a hall instead of the mortuary, for autopsy, was reportedly mutilated by stray dogs at the Narmadapuram district hospital early on Saturday. A youth identified as Nikhil Chourasia was returning from a marriage along with two friends when they met with a road accident, resulting in Nikhils death late on Friday night. His two friends, Ritik and Rohit, are

NEW DELHI: With the United Nations Security Councils (UNSC) 1267 sanction committee scheduled to meet next week, India has decided to send a team to the meeting. According to sources, the team will present the latest evidence highlighting Pakistans complicity in terrorism. The evidence will also focus on the role of The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 innocent civilians were killed. The 1267 s

GUWAHATI : The All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) in Assam on Sunday expressed its willingness to send 10,000 Bodo youth to the India-Pakistan border if their services are required to help protect the nation. Whenever necessary, ABSU is willing to send 10,000 Bodo youth to the Indo-Pak border as civilian volunteers, following training, to defend the nation in its hour of need, the student organisation said in a statement. It recalled that during the Kargil War of 1999, the then insurgent group Bodo

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court recently overturned a Chhattisgarh High Court judgment that had convicted a man for murder and other offences, observing that in a case based solely on circumstantial evidence, the accused cannot be held guilty. The apex court, while making this observation, allowed the appeal of the accused-appellant, Firuram Sahu, and acquitted him of all charges. There is absolutely no chain of circumstances available in the case which could lead to a conclusion of g

CHANDIGARH: In a sharp escalation of the ongoing water dispute between Punjab and Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today accused the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) authorities of attempting to release additional water to Haryana. For the third time in fifteen days, Mann visited the Nangal Dam and warned the BJP and BBMB that any such attempt could create a major law and order problem in the state, adding that both would be held responsible. He stated that if any BBMB officer now

RANCHI: A 15-year-old girl from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, fled her home to avoid being forced into marriage. She was found at Ranchi Railway Station while attempting to board a train to an unknown destination. Fortunately, a team from Nanhe Farishte rescued her and handed her over to the Child Helpline. Nanhe Farishte , a special unit launched in May 2018 across Indian Railways, was established to ensure the safety of vulnerable children travelling by train. According to RPF Divisional Security Com

India Pakistan ceasefire LIVE The Army briefed the media Sunday evening on Operation Sindoor, with DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai leading the presser. This came less than a day after the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Hours after the truce, explosions were reported in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. On Sunday, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the situation at the western borders and gave full authority to commanders for counteraction. The COAS has granted full authority to the Army Commanders for countera

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that while the creation of Bangladesh is often hailed as a diplomatic triumph, history tells a different story. He stated that Indias decisive and historic military victory in 1971 broke Pakistan in two and gave birth to Bangladesh. But while our soldiers delivered a stunning battlefield success, Indias political leadership failed to secure lasting strategic gains, he posted on X. Sarma also remarked that India supported a secular

NEW DELHI: Nishant Pitti, Founder and Chairman of EaseMyTrip, cautioned travellers about the potential national security risks posed by certain travel platforms, highlighting that companies with significant Chinese ownership may be accessing Indian passport data. Pitti, in a post on social media platform X, cautioned that popular travel apps with Chinese ownership may be accessing Indian passport data, adding that it is a matter of national security. In the X post, Nishant Pitti, Founder and Cha

RANCHI: Jharkhand Police have arrested a youth from Ranchi for misusing social media to raise anti-India slogans. The youth, identified as Farhan Mallick, had raised the slogan 'Ghazwa-e-Hind' on his Instagram post, besides posting objectionable comments against the Indian Army, using slogans and the flag of a terrorist organisation. He was arrested after veteran BJP leader and Ranchi MLA CP Singh alerted Ranchi police, sharing social media details of the youth. Taking swift action, Ranchi polic

SRINAGAR: People of Jammu and Kashmir woke up to a calm and quiet morning, unlike their previous days, when sounds of heavy blasts, sirens and explosions tormented them. There are no fresh reports of border ceasefire violations or drone sightings, and there was a semblance of normalcy. The markets in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley are again abuzz with activity, with people shopping without any fear of drone attacks. Yesterday was a very scary evening as loud explosions could be heard aro

NEW DELHI: In a landmark move that brings Sikkim one step closer to realising its long-cherished dream of rail connectivity, the Ministry of Railways has approved the Final Location Survey (FLS) for a new railway line from Melli to Dentam via Jorethang and Legship. The ambitious project, set to be executed by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been allocated a sanctioned budget of around Rs 2.25 crore. Sharing the update with this the TNIE , ED (I&P) at Railway Ministry, Dileep Kumar on S

Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence, US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform on Saturday. It 5:25 pm IST when Trump broke what few had expected: India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. Minutes later, New Delhi and Islamabad confirmed that this was indeed true. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar posted on X confirming the truce, while India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri read out a statement that a

CHANDIGARH: Punjab police has apprehended two individuals for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in New Delhi. In two other cases, arms and ammunition carried by drones across the border have been recovered by joint operations launched by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav wrote on social media platform X that Malerkotla Police apprehended one accused based on credible intelligence

LUCKNOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor here. The Rs 300 crore facility is a key part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and represents India's commitment to self-reliant defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence said. It includes not only missile production but also testing, integration, and a materials complex for aerospace-grade components.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor , launched in response to the recent deadly attack by terrorists in Pahalgam, remains ongoingdespite a ceasefire declared by both New Delhi and Islamabad just a day earlier. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the IAF urged the public to avoid speculation and spreading unverified information. Since operations are still underway, a detailed briefing will be provided in due course, the statement read. The Indian Air Force

Following the announcement that India and Pakistan have agreed to cease all military actions, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal demanded that an-all party meeting be called while urging political parties not to attend it until the government assures that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present there. Addressing a press conference, Sibal said, I urge all political parties not to attend the all-party meeting unless the Prime Minister assures his presence. If Dr. Manmohan Singh were Prime Minister to

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered the release of additional water to meet requirements of the Army at the Rajasthan border. The decision came after the Rajasthan government requested the Punjab government to supply extra water citing military needs at the border region. In an official statement late Saturday evening, CM Mann said that the Rajasthan government had sought more water from Punjabs quota as the military deployed at the Rajasthan border needed additiona

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, a day after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions. NSA Ajit Doval , Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and all three service chiefs were among those who attended the meeting. India had accused Pakistan of violating the terms of the understanding on Saturday ni

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trumps remarks on the Kashmir issue, urging that the American establishment educate him on the historical background of the conflict. Tewari dismissed Trumps assertion that the Kashmir dispute was a 'biblical 1000-year-old conflict' Someone in the US establishment needs to seriously educate their President Donald Trump that Kashmir is not a biblical 1000-year-old conflict. It started on October 22, 1947 78 years ago when Pakistan

RAIPUR: The countrys first hydrogen fuel cell truck to promote cleaner transportation for mining logistics has been deployed at the Chhattisgarh governments coal block by Adani Enterprises on Saturday. Each truck, equipped with smart technology and three hydrogen tanks, can carry up to 40 tons of cargo over a 200-kilometer range. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off the first truck that will be used to transport coal from the Gare Pelma III Block in Chhattisgarhs Raigarh district to the sta

IMPHAL: Eleven militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur on charges of extorting locals, police said on Sunday. The arrests were made from Imphal West, Kakching, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts on Saturday. Among those arrested were four cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (MC Progressive). Police recovered two pistols and 27 live rounds of ammunition from their possession. Security forces also seized additional arms and ammunition during the operations. Authorities sai

US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised India and Pakistan for agreeing to a ceasefire and offered to help mediate on Kashmir, a day after announcing that a truce had been reached between the two nations. His latest remarks come after India said that Pakistan had been grossly violating the ceasefire , which came into effect from 5 pm on Saturday. In a new post via his social media platform, 'Truth Social', Trump thanked the leaders of India and Pakistan for understanding that it [was] time t

JAMMU: A soldier was killed when he was hit by a fragment of a Pakistani drone, which was successfully intercepted by the Army Air Defence at an air base in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Saturday, officials said. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control and International Border on Saturday. Tension between India and Pakistan soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the