Month: May 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter Scale hit Tibet in the early hours of Monday.The epicentre was located at latitude 29.02°N and longitude 87.48°E, at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to National Center for Seismology's X handle.According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 2:41 am IST. There are no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Paramilitary soldiers patrol near Dal lake in Srinagar on Sunday. LoC, N-threat can no longer be used to hit India with terror strikes, say sources NEW DELHI: India successfully managed to achieve three main objectives - political, military and psychological - from the May 7 military strikes, according to government sources. "The military aim was, as the PM said, terrorists ko mitti mein mila denge. That was achieved in Bahawalpur, Muridke and Muzaffarabad. The political was to raise the cost of terrorism for Pakistan and to keep Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance till Pakistan stops promoting cross-border terrorism.And the psychological objective was 'ghar mein ghus ke marenge' and that no place is safe for you. All three were successfully achieved," the source said.The sources said India's military strikes on terrorist camps marked a new normal in ties - that […]

[ad_1] Former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal, now JNU chancellor, was among those who expressed displeasure on X, arguing that Pakistan had been let off NEW DELHI: A day after India and Pakistan announced a stoppage of military activity, posts on the face-off continue to swamp social media. Getting suddenly into 'pause' mode drew another groan of disappointment from the Right, especially in the manner it came about. Noted columnist Swapan Dasgupta, a member of BJP national executive with 1.1 million X followers, posted, "This ceasefire/'understanding' hasn't gone down well in India for (at least) 2 reasons: 1) It was peremptorily announced by Trump who suddenly appeared out of nowhere & pronounced his verdict 2) It is clear that Pakistan still sees terror strikes against Bharat as a virtuous act, even if it is regarded as an act of war."Former foreign […]

[ad_1] The last rites of jawan Murali Naik were performed with honours Sunday TIRUPATI: Time stopped Sunday in Kalli Thanda as the village in Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh mourned and saluted M Murali Naik, an Army soldier killed in exchange of fire with Pakistani forces near Uri in J&K on Friday. People from all walks of life took part in the final rites of Murali (25), the only son of M Ramesh Naik and Jyoti Bai.As condolences poured in from across the country after he died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor, Murali's remains were brought to his native village late Saturday night and kept there for people to pay their last respects.His final rites were performed Sunday after the military and police extended the traditional gun salute and other honours. Thousands joined his funeral […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Air Marshal AK Bharti on Sunday briefed on Operation Sindoor and said that the armed forces successfully destroyed terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir achieving its objectives with precision.During a press briefing regarding Operation Sindoor, he said the results were evident to the world.Regarding the operation, Air Marshal Bharti said, "Have we achieved our objectives of decimating the terrorist camps, and the answer is a thumping yes, and the results are for the whole world to see."'Our job to hit target, not count body bags'The Air Marshal further added that the operation was aimed at hitting designated targets with precision, "not to count the body bags," referring to the matter of the number of estimated casualties."Whatever methods and whatever means we have chosen, it had the desired effects on the enemy targets. How many casualties? How […]

[ad_1] J&K LG Manoj Sinha paying tribute to BSF Sub-Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz (PTI photo) JAMMU: J&K lieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes Sunday to Army rifleman Sunil Kumar and BSF sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz, who died after being hit in Pakistani shelling in RS Pura sector the previous day.Sinha also visited the family of Raj Kumar Thapa, Rajouri’s additional district development commissioner who died in shelling from across the border on Saturday.Paying tributes to Sunil, who hailed from Arnia in Jammu, Sinha posted on X: “India will never forget his selfless service and supreme sacrifice. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family.” The LG also saluted Imteyaz’s sacrifice, saying “his valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten”.Later, Sinha met the family of Thapa at their Jammu home, describing him as a distinguished public servant who worked assiduously to fulfil the aspirations […]

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: A pause in military action between India and Pakistan took hold Saturday evening along LoC in Kashmir’s Uri sub-division, following days of heavy Pakistani shelling, drone attacks, and cross-border firing. However, hundreds displaced from border villages remained in shelters as security forces cleared unexploded ordnance Sunday.J&K police urged evacuees not to return home, citing ongoing bomb disposal operations.Specialised teams are sweeping villages for unexploded shells, warning that remnants from attacks pose a serious threat.“These dangerous devices can remain active for extended periods and may detonate with minimal disturbance, posing extreme danger to untrained people,” police said in a public safety notice. “All citizens evacuated from frontline villages are advised to refrain from returning until official clearance is provided.”Operations are expected to take several days depending on weather and contamination levels. “Your safety remains our highest priority,” police added, […]

[ad_1] Vehicles ply on the Tawi bridge, in Jammu on Sunday. (ANI Photo) JAMMU: An uneasy calm descended Sunday on the forward areas along the international border and LoC in J&K’s Jammu division after days of heavy shelling by Pakistan, including for a few hours after a pause was declared on military operations.Residents of towns and villages in Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Samba and Udhampur gingerly got back to work amid confirmation that there was no ceasefire violation and drone activity from across the LoC since midnight.“With Pakistan, you never know. They violated the LoC ceasefire in Feb 2021 and 2003, too. That explains why we are still treading cautiously,” said Vishal Sharma, a resident of Poonch. “Our Army will surely keep a close watch.”Applauding the Army and police for shielding and evacuating people from the forward areas of Poonch and […]