Fact-check for Pakistan: Minister shares video of PM's Adampur air base visit
The surrounding air echoed with chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' as Prime Minister Modi visited Punjab's Adampur air base early this morning. Hours after the visit, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took a dig at Pakistan, which had claimed to have destroyed the Adampur air base during its attack on the night of May 9–10, in response to India's Operation Sindoor.advertisementThe Prime Minister's visit was significant as it demonstrated the air base was in fine condition, refuting reports of any damage.The Union Minister posted a video of the Prime Minister meeting jawans at the Adampur air base on X and said, 'Fact-check for Pakistan, which claims to have attacked the Adampur Air Base. PM Narendra Modi interacted with our brave jawans.'
In a post on X, the Prime Minister shared a few photos with the jawans and called it a 'very special experience'.'Earlier this morning, I went to AFS Adampur and met our brave air warriors and soldiers. It was a very special experience to be with those who epitomise courage, determination and fearlessness. India is eternally grateful to our armed forces for everything they do for our nation,' the Prime Minister said.
advertisement
Adampur was one of the four key Indian Air Force stations that Pakistan claimed had suffered major damage after being targeted on the night of May 9–10, in response to India's Operation Sindoor.India Today's Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) team reviewed medium-resolution satellite imagery from the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA for at least 10 air bases and airports.The imagery did not show any visible damage to the runway, administrative buildings, or aircraft hangars for Avantipur and Udhampur air base in J&K, Pathankot, Bathinda, Adampur in Punjab, Suratgarh air base in Rajasthan, and Sirsa in Haryana.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Mint
36 minutes ago
- Mint
‘Why did you invite Modi for G7 Summit?': UK PM Carney replies, ‘India should be…'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said that it 'made sense' to have India, the fifth largest largest economy, at the G7 Summit. Carney was responding to a question on extending an invitation for the Summit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that G7 countries will hold discussions on important issues, including security and energy, in their upcoming summit, adding that India's presence at the intergovernmental political and economic forum is essential. 'There are certain countries that should be at the table for those discussions in my capacity as G7 chair consultation,' he said. 'India is the fifth largest economy in the world, effectively the most populous in the world central to a number of supply chains, so it makes sense. And in addition, bilaterally, we have now agreed importantly to continued law enforcement dialogue so there's been some progress… I extended the invitation to Prime Minister Modi in that context and he has accepted,' Carney added. PM Modi on Friday confirmed he would attend the G7 Summit in Canada after an invitation from newly elected Carney. "Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister Mark J Carney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit," PM Modi said in a post on X. The announcement comes after a period of severely strained relations between the two countries, triggered by Canadian allegations that Indian 'agents' were involved in the June 2023 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar – a Canadian citizen and prominent pro-Khalistan activist – outside a Sikh temple in Vancouver. India strongly denied the claims, and both nations expelled senior diplomats in a tit-for-tat escalation. 1. The South African high commission told The Canadian Press that Canada invited President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the summit. 2. According to CBC news, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on May 4 that Canada invited him to the summit and he will attend. 3. Canada also invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend and he confirmed again this week he will be there. 4. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that Canada had invited her nearly two weeks prior but she had not yet decided whether she'll attend. (With inputs from agencies)
New Indian Express
an hour ago
- New Indian Express
Delhi Assembly unveils 100-day ‘report card'
NEW DELHI: The Assembly on Friday celebrated the completion of 100 days of the Eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly with a ceremonial release of its Report Card – a document that highlights its key achievements, innovations, and its 'evolving, inclusive legislative ethos.' The event was held within the Assembly premises in the presence of Union minister Harsh Malhotra who lauded the Assembly's work, describing the Report Card as 'a reflection of remarkable accomplishments' and lauding its theme of 'Virasat' and 'Vikas'. He further praised Speaker Vijender Gupta's balanced leadership, highlighting a shift in the conduct of Assembly proceedings in the first 100 days. 'In this period, not once have we witnessed the kind of disruptions that had become commonplace in the previous decade,' he remarked. 'Gupta has upheld democratic traditions, provided equal space to the Opposition, and ensured the dignity of the House.' Gupta, in his address, reaffirmed the Assembly's commitment to transparency, sustainable development, and cultural preservation. He highlighted key milestones achieved during the Assembly's first 100 days, including the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) to facilitate a paperless legislature and the laying of the foundation stone for a 500 kW solar power plant.
Hans India
2 hours ago
- Hans India
IAF to conduct large-scale combat drills near India-Pak border; NOTAM issued
New Delhi: India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a major Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise scheduled to take place near the southern sector of the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan from Saturday, June 7, to Sunday, June 8. The exercise is part of the IAF's regular operational preparedness and will be conducted in airspace near the border. According to the NOTAM, the aerial drill will commence at 3:30 p.m. on June 7 and conclude at 9:30 p.m. the following day. During this period, airspace over the designated region will be restricted to ensure the safe and seamless execution of air operations. An official from the Indian Air Force confirmed that the combat exercises will feature a range of advanced air assets, including frontline fighter jets such as Rafale, Mirage 2000, and Sukhoi-30, in addition to surveillance platforms and other support systems. Although the Ministry of Defence has not officially connected the exercise to ongoing geopolitical tensions, the timing and location of the drill carry notable implications. This sector has become a focal point amid rising tensions following a deadly cross-border terror attack in Pahalgam. That incident triggered reciprocal airspace restrictions by both India and Pakistan, significantly straining bilateral relations. India recently closed its airspace to all Pakistani-registered and military aircraft from April 30 to May 23. This action followed Pakistan's earlier decision to bar Indian flights from its airspace, marking an escalation in diplomatic and military frictions. The situation remains tense along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, where frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops have prompted firm retaliatory responses from Indian forces. This comes against the backdrop of India's 'Operation Sindoor', which was launched on May 7, in retaliation to the terror attack in Pahalgam, where terrorists killed 26 innocent people.
