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Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Despite facing criticism, senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday stood by his controversial comments that India faced a "total defeat" in aerial fight with Pakistan on the first day of Operation Sindoor on May 7. The former Union minister refused to apologise for his comments on the Indian military operation against terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK in aftermath of massacre of tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in April. Talking to reporters in Pune on ...Read More >
A global defense research report has challenged India's claims of air superiority, revealing details of significant losses sustained by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during a 52-minute aerial clash with Pakistan in May this year. According to a report in the British defense magazine "AeroMagazine", four Indian Rafale fighter jets were destroyed during the aerial skirmish. The serial numbers of the downed Rafale jets were BS001, BS021, BS022, and BS027. However, India has failed to present credible ...Read More >
Delhi: Vijay Diwas is observed annually on December 16 to commemorate India's historic victory in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. This war not only sparked significant changes in India but also led to the liberation of East Pakistan from West Pakistan, ultimately resulting in the formation of Bangladesh. Vijay Diwas honours the bravery and valor of the Indian Army and pays tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war. This year marks the 54th anniversary of this decisive victory, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At least 1 person was killed and several injured after Pakistan's security forces on Monday opened fire on protestors in PoK after people took to street over long-standing, unresolved issues.According to a report by Samaa TV, all markets, shops, and business centres were closed across the region as the Kashmiri population halted all commercial activities in solidarity from the Joint Action CommitteeShops markets and local business were closed as the Kashmir population came in support ...Read More >
United Nations, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) For Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif devastated air force bases must be a sign of victory and he can "enjoy" it, India has said lampooning his claims of winning the war against Bharat. But it also put him on notice that it won't give in to Nuclear blackmail and will go after terrorists and their sponsors. "If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangers look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it", Petal Gahlot, a ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 26: End of an era! India's iconic MiG‑21 warplane, after six decades of serving the Indian Air Force (IAF), took its last flight on September 26. The Indian Air Force bid adieu to the Russian-origin fighter jets, which were first inducted in 1963. The MiG-21 complete the circle of life at the Chandigarh Air Base, where it was first inducted over 60 years ago. Six Bison variants of the MiG-21, led by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh (call sign 'Badal 3'), soared above Chandigarh one ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Chief of Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, on Friday took the last flight of the iconic fighter jet MIG-21 for the Chandigarh airbase as the aircraft fleet was decommissioned after defending the Indian skies for 62 years with its glorious history of shooting down planes of Pakistan in both the 1965 and 1971 wars. The Soviet-era fighter MiG-21 Bison had hit the headlines in 2019 when Group Captain (then Wing Commander) Abhinandan Varthaman scripted ...Read More >
Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said on Friday that war and geopolitics cannot be seen in isolation and that war "is a medium to achieve political ambitions". He made the remarks while addressing a session on 'National Security Challenges in front of India' in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. While talking about how the government and the military have to work hand-in-hand for securing a country's national interest, Chauhan said that in a democracy "the military works under political leadership". ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US govt has declined to provide specific answers on the fate of Pakistan Air Force's F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor'."We refer you to the govt of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," the US State Department said. According to an NDTV report, Washington maintains continuous oversight of Pakistan's F-16 fleet through US contractors stationed in the country around the clock. These teams monitor the fighter jets' use under detailed end-use agreements between Islamabad and Wash ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 13: The US government has reportedly declined to provide specific answers regarding the fate of Pakistan Air Force-operated F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor'. The US State Department stated, "We refer you to the Government of Pakistan to discuss its F-16s," according to NDTV. The U.S. reportedly maintains continuous oversight of Pakistan's F-16 fleet through US contractors known as Technical Support Teams (TSTs). These teams are deployed in Pakistan around the clock ...Read More >
Intel failure on range of China-made PL-15 missile central to downing of India's Rafale jet-sources * Shootdown of Rafale had raised questions about effectiveness of Western hardware against Chinese alternatives * Pakistan claims successful electronic warfare assault though India disputes scale * Outcome of the battle ignites interest from other countries in purchasing Chinese fighter jets By Saeed Shah and Shivam Patel ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, August 2 (Reuters) - Just after midnight on May ...Read More >
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh emphasizes the non-negotiable demand for a two-day parliamentary debate on critical security issues, including the Pahalgam attack. He insists on Prime Minister Modi's response and asserts the unified stance of the INDIA bloc, highlighting concerns over 'votebandi' in Bihar. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday reinforced the opposition's stand for an extensive parliamentary discussion on urgent security and political issues, labeling these sessions as 'non-nego ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: The Opposition's INDIA Bloc will hold a crucial virtual meeting on Saturday to formulate a unified strategy ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The Congress party, which is leading the coordination for the meeting, has decided to shift the event from an in-person gathering at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi to a virtual format. This change has been made to ensure broader participation from Opposition leaders across the country. The meet ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said the opposition's demand for at least two days of parliamentary debate on issues like the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor, US President Donald Trump's claims and China is "non-negotiable". In an interview with PTI ahead of the Monsoon session starting Monday, he also asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must respond to all these issues on the floor of the House. The Congress general secretary in-charge communications ...Read More >
Amritsar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition in Punjab and Congress lawmaker Partap Singh Bajwa, on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss continuing threats to the Golden Temple through threatening emails. Speaking after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala and other Congress leaders, Bajwa said that he met with of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said the opposition's demand for at least two days of parliamentary debate on issues like the Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor, US President Donald Trump's claims and China is "non-negotiable". In an interview with PTI ahead of the Monsoon session, he also asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must respond to all these issues on the floor of the House. The Congress general secretary in-charge communications said the INDIA bloc is united ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major revelation two months after the Operation Sindoor, Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier has rejected Pakistan's claim of shooting down Indian Rafale fighter planes. Speaking to French website Avion Chasse, Trappier also said that while India lost one Rafale, the jet was not lost during combat but due to technical reasons. Notably, the Pakistan Air Force had claimed to have downed five Indian Air Force fighter jets on May 7. The PAF claimed that it shot down th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday said the Centre must agree to a discussion on India-China relations in Parliament so that a consensus can be built for a collective response to the geopolitical and economic challenges that the neighbouring country poses to India, directly and through Pakistan. Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development and Sustenance) Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh has publicly confirmed what has been tal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - India's Deputy Army Chief, Lieutenant General Rahul Singh admitted tactical setbacks in May 2025 escalation as Pakistan's forces displayed textbook-style strategic readiness which Indian forces did not expect. Lt Gen Singh said Pakistan's intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities during the recent standoff had taken Indian forces by surprise. Referring to sensitive military engagements during the crisis dubbed Operation Sindoor, he said Pakistan demonstrated real-time trackin ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4: Noting that a senior Army officer has revealed some details of the "extraordinary ways" by which China helped the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday that the party would press for a discussion on full gamut of India-China relations during the monsoon session of Parliament beginning July 21. In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh said the Modi government must agree to such a discussion so that a consensus can be built for a collecti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Noting that a senior Army officer has revealed some details of the "extraordinary ways" by which China helped the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday that the party would press for a discussion on full gamut of India-China relations during the monsoon session of Parliament beginning July 21. In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh said the Modi government must agree to such a discussion so that a consensus can be built ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) The BJP on Friday hit out at the Congress, alleging that the party has time and again taken positions that benefit China instead of India. This came after the Congress earlier said the Narendra Modi government must agree to a discussion on India-China relations in Parliament so that a consensus can be built for a collective response to the geopolitical and economic challenges that the neighbouring country poses to India, directly and through Pakistan. Also Read | Marathi ...Read More >
Rana Sanaullah is adviser to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif New Delhi: A top Pakistani politician has admitted his country's military had only 30 to 45 seconds to determine whether a BrahMos cruise missile fired by India during Operation Sindoor could have a nuclear warhead. Rana Sanaullah, adviser to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, also pointed out that the risk of a nuclear war weighed heavily during the India-Pakistan conflict, which broke out after Pakistan-linked terr ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) has almost completed the Rs 132.49 crore phase 1 of the Tajbagh renovation and beautification project and is now awaiting Rs 95.87 crore to start phase 2 of the project. Under the first phase, NMRDA strengthened and beautified the main dargah, constructed a shopping complex, a choti dargah, shops, and other structures, including marble flooring. According to NMRDA sources, Phase 1 of the project received Rs 132.49 crore adminis ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has denied the bail application of accused Ashraf Khan alias Nisrat for posting objectionable content against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces. While rejecting the bail application of the accused, Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal noted that it has become a "fashion among certain groups of people" to misuse social media in the name of freedom of expression. The judge criticised the misuse of social media as a false excuse for free speech. ...Read More >
U.S. and India trade negotiators were pushing on Wednesday to finalise a tariff-reducing deal ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 negotiating deadline, but disagreements over U.S. dairy and agriculture remained unresolved. WHY ARE FARM GOODS IMPORTS SENSITIVE IN INDIA? Agriculture and its allied areas contribute just 16% to India's $3.9 trillion economy, but sustain nearly half of the country's 1.4 billion population. As farmers remain the most powerful voting bloc, Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
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