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India strikes terror 2019

Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes...

Tue, Jan 9, 2024
'Qatal ki raat': When Modi snubbed Imran after Balakot

'Nine missiles from India had been pointed towards Pakistan, to be launched...

Wed, Jan 25, 2023
'India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot'

'As one might expect, he believed the Indians were preparing their nuclear...

Wed, Apr 3, 2019
SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

The order, a "negative" overall, will be a short term positive for corporate...

Wed, Mar 6, 2019
Who should play WingCo Abhinandan? VOTE!

Does Ajay Devgn get your vote?

Tue, Mar 5, 2019
'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan...

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list,...

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion...

Pak claims it prevented Indian submarine from entering its waters

The image showed that the footage was made at 2035 hours on March 4.

'Don't ask pilots to fly MiG-21s'

'Till date there have been 482 accidents on account of failure of this...

Terrorists are being trained to carry out attacks via sea: Navy chief

The Navy chief said this part of the world had witnessed multiple forms of...

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

'The travesty of recent Indian strategic thought is it emerges not from our...

IAF must reveal how many terrorists were killed

'Having been an air warrior myself for three decades, I am sure the IAF has...

Mon, Mar 4, 2019
Pak military drone shot down near Rajasthan border

The ground radars stationed there had seen the drone on the radar first.

Pak issues order to seize assets of all UN banned outfits

India handed over a dossier to Pakistan to take action against the JeM, as...

Pak may not oppose listing of JeM chief as global terrorist

"Time has come for Pakistan to decide in its own interests. We will do what's...

If Shah can claim 250 killed in IAF strikes, why can't PM: Cong

Singh said, "It is extremely shocking and tragic that the prime minister of...

Govt will make statement on toll, not us: Air Force chief Dhanoa

"We don't take chances with the medical fitness of a pilot," he said at a...

'IAF knew govt considering cross-border air strikes'

The IAF hit the JeM training facility using S-2000 precision-guided bombs...

We believe in action, not mere tokenism: Sitharaman

The Defence Minister said it has been decided to give women permanent...

Why US kept cool during India-Pak crisis

'Traditionally, the US tried to tamp down tensions whenever a crisis...

I am not worthy of Nobel Peace Prize: Imran Khan

The Pakistani PM said that one who solves the Kashmir dispute to pave the way...

Pakistan restores Samjhauta Express services to Delhi

The Samjhauta Express carrying some 150 passengers left Lahore railway...

How does India's military match up to Pakistan's?

Here is how the two countries stack up militarily, according to a report in...

'Air strikes showed India will not tolerate terrorism'

'We could quibble with each other whether there were 25 terrorists killed or...

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

The report came amid speculation on social media that JeM founder has died.

As long as we fix Pakistan we are happy

'The intensity with which we are focussed on Pakistan, particularly our...

Why IAF needs planes like this for anti-terror ops

'Employment of dedicated lightweight special forces aircraft may provide the...

Khurshid draws flak for 'Abhinandan matured as pilot under UPA' remark

After attracting criticism on the social media for "taking credit", Khurshid...

Sun, Mar 3, 2019
Despite injuries, Abhi wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

His health condition is being monitored by a group of doctors at the Army's...

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike...

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was...

Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

"I want to dedicate my gold to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. He has...

Air strike was not to kill, but send a message: BJP MP

Rather, it was the Indian media and social media where the unconfirmed...

How will India handle Pakistan's next attack?

'Offensive operations to capture objectives across the LoC to eliminate...

De-escalation: Beware the Saudis!

'No matter what Modi may boast about 'new India', the geopolitical reality is...

Sat, Mar 2, 2019
US seeks information on Pakistan's potential misuse of F-16s

The United States, which is the largest seller of high-tech defence equipment...

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

The Congress chief reiterated that Rs 30,000 crore was "wrongfully" given to...

Samjhauta Express train to run from India on March 3

The train will start running from the Indian side on Sunday, while on the...

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

The founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed undergoes regular...

Do NOT barter away national security

'The most unfortunate part is that after precipitating the crisis situation...

Lessons IAF must learn from this week's missions

'It is my opinion that not releasing the Balakote Battle Damage Assessment...

Fri, Mar 1, 2019
What if Nehru had used the IAF in 1962?

'If we had sent a few airplanes (into Tibet), we could have wiped the Chinese...

Abhi's return our diplomatic victory: Amit Shah

Shah also said that the return of pilot Abhinandan was a diplomatic victory.

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

'Whichever way you look at it, it is a blow to the JeM and to the Pakistani...

War is against terrorism, not any religion: Sushma at OIC

During her nearly 17-minute speech, she did not mention Pakistan.

Heavy shelling by Pak in areas along LoC, woman injured

The firing and mortar shelling continued night long in several sectors of...

Like father, like son: Flying MiG-21 runs in the Varthaman family

Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World...

Yes, Masood Azhar is in Pakistan, admits Pak FM

Shah Mahmood Qureshi also claimed that Azhar is unwell to the extent that he...

Pak FM skips OIC meet over Sushma's attendance

Pak FM Qureshi informed Parliament that he requested the OIC to either...

'We soldiers fight for the Indians standing behind us'

'When people who are safe in their homes think that everything is peaceful --...

Kashmir's troubled future

'Fighting terrorists is one thing. Fighting insurgents is worse. Fighting a...

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

'A good opportunity has thus been provided for both countries to back away...

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.''It...

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

Simultaneously, the US has urged both India and Pakistan to take immediate...

Thu, Feb 28, 2019
'India may escalate it a bit further'

'Will it lead to a full-scale war? I doubt it.''But I do think there will be...

Govt imposes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir

The group was banned for five years under anti-terror law on grounds that it...

Putin dials PM Modi, supports India in fight against terror

Modi thanked Putin for Russia's steadfast support for India's efforts to...

Armed Forces present evidence of shooting down Pakistan F-16

The tri-services chiefs while addressing the media also said that the forces...

Congress accuses PM, BJP of doing 'crass politicking' on airstrike

"This is not the appropriate time to be going ahead with political...

Ready for talks with India on all issues including terrorism: Imran

The report quoted Khan as saying that he 'tried to call Modi last night'...

Pilot project happened, now real one has to be done: Modi

"Earlier one was a practice," Modi said.

US has some 'decent' news from India and Pakistan: Trump

The US president said that there is a lot of "dislike" (between India and...

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

"The solution to terror is peace, development and progress and not...

'Our leaders should reciprocate': Reactions on Abhi's release

First reactions from Indian politicians and public figures over release of...

India, Pak cancel Samjhauta Express, passengers stranded

No date of resumption of services has been fixed so far, they said.

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

IT ministry asks YouTube to remove videos of Abhi

The ministry had asked YouTube to remove the clips following directive from...

Wreckage of downed Pak F-16 seen in PoK

Sources added that Commanding Officer of Pakistan's 7 Northern Light Infantry...

Pak should return Abhi immediately, no question of deal: India

"India has not asked for any consular access to the IAF pilot. We want him...

Opposition parties slam PM for going ahead with poll programme

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati termed PM's programme 'ridiculous and a...

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

'They will keep him there for quite some time.''There are no easy...

India will fight, live, work and win as one: PM

Some people, for their selfish interests, dislike a strong government, he...

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the...

Air strikes will help BJP win over 22 LS seats in K'taka: Yeddyurappa

Later, Yeddyurappa said that his remarks were reported out of context.

Pak's claim of not targeting military installations false: MoD

They said that the Pakistani jets clearly targeted multiple military...

'A true soldier.. hope he returns home safe'

Pakistan held Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Wednesday after fighter...

Deny terrorists safe haven, block their access to funds: US to Pak

The US has also urged the two South Asian neighbours to avoid further...

Have we forgotten the lessons of Doklam?

'In the case of an India-Pakistan confrontation, the Chinese may undertake...

'Pak has no choice. It has to return our pilot'

'One of the things that gives a downed pilot strength is the knowledge and...

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

The proposal is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list...

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

For Air India and Jet Airways, airspace closure over Pakistan would mean...

'We'll be swept away should the 2 nations clash': Living along the LoC

'People are very scared. And frightened. There is apprehension of war.''We...

Tensions with Pakistan ground 65 flights; passengers stranded

Around 47 flights from New Delhi alone were cancelled, while 16 flights from...

Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Let the country speak in one voice: Jaitley on Opposition's statement

The finance minister said that the statement issued by the 21 parties is...

#BringbackAbhinandan: 'Praying for the safe return of our brave pilot'

Leaders from across the political spectrum said they are praying for the...

Will India women pull out of match vs Pakistan?

Senior pacer Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday said that BCCI will decide whether...

IAF pilot in Pak custody; Clouds of disquiet darken over India, Pakistan

He said the Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force...

Pakistan resorts to mortar shelling in Poonch

The Pakistani troops were seen firing mortars and missiles from civilian...

'Pakistan can't sustain even 3-4 days of war'

'There is hope that in the next 48 to 72 hours there will be some kind of...

UK calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint, asks for de-escalation

May told the House of Commons that the UK remained in regular contact with...

India asks Pakistan to immediately return IAF pilot, ensure his safety

The external affairs ministry conveyed strong objection to the neighbouring...

Pakistan must return Abhi unharmed, promptly

'It is the bounden duty of the Indian government to leave no stone unturned...

Pakistan army takes U-turn; says 'only 1' Indian pilot in its custody

Earlier, Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor claimed...

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties...

Shooters Ravi, Deepak asked to report to duty by Indian Air Force

Done with the World Cup, shooters Ravi Kumar and Deepak Kumar said they have...

Won't be in my control or Modi's if this escalates: Imran Khan

Khan said all wars have been started on miscalculations on the time and the...

Pakistan must act against terror, says US after India's strike on Jaish

Last week, US National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Indian...

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

The AAI owns and manages more than 100 airports, including those shut...

Pak claims 2 Indian aircraft shot down, 2 pilots in custody

One pilot is injured and has been shifted to a hospital, while another one is...

'Taking on terrorists through air strikes is extremely difficult'

'It is purely based on real-time hard intelligence.''Timing is important....

If US can kill Osama in Pakistan, why can't India: Jaitley

Jaitely's statement comes amidst the escalating tension between Indian and...

India denies Pak claim it shot down 2 IAF jets

Defence sources that they were verifying reports that an F16 Pakistani jet...

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Indian officials said Pakistani fighter jets on Wednesday violated Indian air...

Day after air strike, 2 Jaish terrorists killed in J-K's Shopian

The officials said the slain terrorists were affiliated with proscribed...

In China, Sushma justifies air strike, says dont' want to see further escalation

Sushma said after the Pulwama terrorist attack, Pakistan instead of taking...

What will Pakistan's response be?

'Having spent four years in that country and been able to assess the thought...

Industries, airports near border on alert

State governments in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are...

Attack exposes Pak air defences

They have been exposed again by the IAF's ability to strike 80 km into...

Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Recognise India's legitimacy to ensure security against terror: France

France, which stands by India in the fight against terrorism in all its...

20 minutes, 350 terrorists killed: IAF destroys JeM camp in Pakistan

The pre-dawn operation, described as "non-military" and "preemptive" struck a...

5 soldiers injured as Pakistan resorts to heavy shelling along LoC in J-K

The Pakistan army used heavy weaponry, firing 120 mm mortars targeting...

Hours after airstrike, PM Modi takes metro ride to ISKCON event

Inside the coach, he interacted with some of the commuters and posed with...

'Missions like this need complete surprise'

'If the other side knows you are coming, then you are the guy who is going to...

'Air strikes will give peace to the martyred soldiers'

Family members praised the government, saying it was a revenge taken by the...

At all-party meet, leaders assure govt of support in anti-terror action

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj briefed them about the operation that...

Mirage 2000: The plane that destroyed Pakistan terror camps

In the early hours of Tuesday, 12 Indian Air Force Mirage-2000 fighter jets...

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

The country's top security body "concluded that India has committed uncalled...

Let it end, say people in J-K as tension escalates after air strikes

Villagers along the Line of Control in Poonch and Rajouri have been asked to...

Pak can no longer allow extremists to operate from its soil: Australia

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne also urged India and...

'Indian Army, always ready': Army tweets poem after air strike

Peace overtures, the poem says, is possible only when you are in a powerful...

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

'We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and do more to...

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

Bollywood hails India's air strikes against Jaish e Mohammad terror camps in...

Won't let country bow down, says PM after India strikes terror camp in Pak

Modi on Tuesday said the country is in safe hands and nothing is above the...

IAF air strike in Pakistan killed up to 350 terrorists: Sources

Everyone at the camp was sleeping and Pakistani defence establishment had no...

US should not give aid to Pak until it stops harbouring terrorists: Haley

Trump Administration has "already wisely restricted assistance to Pakistan,...

'IAF means India's Amazing Fighters'

Some of the reaction to India's bombing on Pak terror camps.

After IAF strike, Pak drone shot down near border in Gujarat

Debris of the UAV was seen near Nanghatad village in Abdasa taluka of Kutch.

'Large number' of JeM terrorists eliminated in IAF airstrike: Govt

India, the FS said, expects Pakistan to dismantle all terror camps, including...

Cabinet Committee on Security meets after IAF air strikes in Pak

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other top officials of the prime...

12 IAF jets drop 1,000kg bombs on terror camps in Pak: Sources

The air strike was carried around 3:30 am, the sources said.

Indian planes flew into our airspace, says Pak

Pakistan's claim comes in the wake of tense relations between the two...

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

'The Pakistani military has encouraged and supported terrorist organisations,...

Pakistan has pulled the trigger on itself

Pakistan has taken too much of a chance with Pulwama - with the wrong...