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"Things have changed after Modi ji came ": EAM Jaishankar vows firm response to Pakistan's terrorism

EAM Jaishankar addresses India's changed stance towards cross-border terrorism under Modi govt, efforts in the Gulf region, and the importance of countering terrorism effectively, emphasizing the need for a strong response.

Samant Goel, 'linked' to Pannun case, played role in Uri and Balakot strikes

Former RAW chief Samant Goel played a crucial role in Balakot and Uri strikes. The Washington Post reported his involvement in approving the assassination attempt on Khalistani terrorist Pannun, despite India's denial and refutation. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has categorically refuted the claims in the Washington Post report, calling them “unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter”.

India can hit enemy within and across border, says Rajnath Singh

Addressing an election rally in Kathua, which falls under Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, he also said that India's stature has grown at the international level under the BJP government.

Amid Iran drone strike in Israel, IAF increases security at air bases: Here is how five-layered system will protect 30 high security spots

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a plan to upgrade ground perimeter security at 30 of its air bases across the country, following the installation of a similar integrated perimeter security system (IPSS) at 23 air bases. The new security measures include a multi-layered, hi-tech surveillance and intrusion detection system, with features such as smart power fences, CCTV cameras, radars, and underground vibration detection systems. The move aims to bolster security in the wake of persistent threats of terror attacks on military establishments.

Rajnath Singh offers assistance to Pakistan to combat terrorism

India has repeatedly emphasised that it will not tolerate cross-border terrorism and it cannot keep aside terrorism to improve ties with Islamabad. New Delhi has also said the onus is on Islamabad to create a conducive atmosphere in which there is no terror, hostility or violence.

Congress treats one family as supreme, BJP people: Rajnath Singh

"The track record of Modi ji's politics has been fabulous. And it was fabulous because we treat people as supreme whereas the Congress treats a family supreme," the senior BJP leader said addressing a public meeting in support of BJP candidate Arjun Ram Meghwal in Kolayat in Bikaner.

'Qatal ki Raat': How PM Modi declined Imran Khan’s midnight call

Ex-Indian high commissioner Ajay Bisaria has revealed the inside story of how India's post-Pulwama coercive diplomacy spooked Pakistan, forcing it to rethink its terror policy. The Pakistan government, spooked by 9 Indian missiles apparently pointed at them, reached out to Ajay Bisaria, the Indian high commissioner, to facilitate a conversation between Imran Khan and PM Narendra Modi. Bisaria checked with people in Delhi and got back to the Pakistanis, saying PM Modi wasn’t available at that hour and that any urgent message could be conveyed to the high commissioner himself. Bisaria didn’t hear from them again that night.

Five LeT militants killed in Kulgam; weapons found

In an overnight encounter in Samno village of DH Pora area of Kulgam in southern Kashmir, five militants associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed and one army personnel was injured. The militants killed in the encounter were identified as Yasir Bilal Bhat, Danish Hameed Thoker, Ubaid Ahmad Padder, Sameer Farooq Sheikh and Hanzal Yaqoob Shah, all residents of southern Kashmir.

Anyone trying to cast evil eye on India to get befitting reply: Rajnath Singh in Maoist-hit Kanker

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned India's "neighbor" that if anyone tried to harm the country, a befitting reply will be given. Speaking at a rally in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Kanker district, he also claimed that the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) would have been wiped out from the country had the Congress in Chhattisgarh "cooperated fully."

India can hit terror networks across border if need arises: Rajnath Singh

He said that given the improved situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the oppression and injustice being meted out to the people in PoK, the day is not far when the people of PoK will demand that they want to be part of Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Singh said while the common people of Jammu and Kashmir were kept away from the mainstream for a long time, it posed a "hindrance" in taking action against anti-national forces.

'Jaishankar Doctrine' and India's 'challenging' relationship with China

This prescription by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is loosely being termed as the "Jaishankar Doctrine" by foreign affairs experts, as some tough messages have been sent across to China by India in the recent past. While India's firm counter-action against China's incursions during the Galwan stand-off of 2020 sent an incisive message across the border, Jaishankar's strong words during the past few days have been indicative of this 'doctrine'.

India today can meet its security challenges: EAM S Jaishankar

Forces who indulge in cross-border terrorism against India for decades now know this is a "different India" which will give them a reply, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, stressing that today the country can meet its national security challenges posed by China and Pakistan. Addressing the Indian community in Uganda on Wednesday, Jaishankar spoke about the transformation of the country into a new India.

Not a setback to BJP, says Karnataka CM after prominent seer's call to stop raking up issue of Uri Gowda, Nanje Gowda

A section of people in the old Mysuru belt and some ruling BJP leaders have claimed that erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan did not die fighting the British, but was killed by two alleged Vokkaliga chieftains Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda. The claim has been contested by prominent historians.

'Insensitive remarks can hurt deeply.' Singer Ali Zafar feels Javed Akhtar's comments on Mumbai terrorist attack 'uncalled-for'

The singer said he was not aware of what the lyricist said.

Government brought defence policy out of shadow of foreign policy after surgical, air strikes: Amit Shah

The strikes were a determined reply against terror but also a demonstration of the government's resolve to put the nation first, the minister said at the HT Leadership Summit.

Beyond corporatisation: The road ahead for ordnance units

Because of this monopoly, there was no incentive for OFB to improve its quality of products and implement a dynamic system of getting customer feedback on both quality and delivery.

Infiltration bids along LoC to increase exponentially warn intelligence agencies

19-year-old Lashkar-e-Taiba ultra, Ali Babar Patra was captured in the ongoing operation to prevent infiltration bids in Uri sector. He revealed the details of his terror training and how the Pakistan Army is allegedly involved.

PRP Group on a mission to transform the lives of the marginalised

PR Professionals has consistently gone out of its way to help out others.

Army stocking up munitions for 40-day war

Defence ministry sources say all the different types of ammunition for the Army will be built up to “10(I) levels”, which mean adequate stocks to undertake 10 days of “intensive” full-spectrum fighting, by 2022-2023, as per the latest assessment.

Lack of response to 26/11 different from Uri, Balakot operations: EAM Jaishnakar

India has called Pakistan's nuclear bluff twice: Ex-Army officers

Calling Khan's nuclear war threat "immature" and "plain brinkmanship", Lt Gen Sharma said all this rhetoric was done to direct the international attention towards Kashmir.

'Parrikar had shown great leadership in approving surgical strike in 2016'

Then Army chief and Army Commander were present in the meeting during which Parrikar asked "what can we do now", Dua recalled.

Special forces trained for surgical strike even before Uri: Lt General (retd) D S Hooda

Hooda headed the the Army's Northern Command when special forces commandos carried out a cross-border operation in September 2016 after the Uri terror attack, in which 19 soldiers were killed.