Shopian encounter: Three terrorists killed, search operation still on, says Army
Also read: Cross-border shelling leaves five civilians dead in Jammu and Kashmir
Based on a specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in Shoekal Keller area of Shopian, the Army launched a search and destroy operation there, it said.
OPERATION KELLER
On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce… pic.twitter.com/KZwIkEGiLF — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 13, 2025
The Army said that the operation turned into a firefight after the terrorists opened 'heavy fire'. The forces retaliated and three terrorists were killed. The operation is going on, it added.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Print
3 hours ago
- The Print
Colours of India at Red Fort; 2,500 cadets and volunteers sit in ‘Naya Bharat' formation
While the prime minister's address began close to 7.30 am, guests drawn from different walks of life had begun to stream into the venue from early hours. Around 2,500 male and female NCC cadets (from Army, Navy and Air Force wings) and volunteers of 'My Bharat' — a youth connect initiative by the government — participated in the celebrations. They were seated on Gyanpath, opposite the ramparts. New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) From Bihar to Maharashtra, guests hailing from different regions of India attended the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort complex here on Friday, many bringing with them their signature cultural elements to the event, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing it as 'mini-India'. Many had come wearing traditional costumes or accessories reflecting the sartorial diversity of the country, while several others wore tricolour-themed clothes. Vedika Konkane, 5, daughter of a paramilitary personnel from Maharshatra, was dressed in a tricolour design frock. 'I really liked the floral petal shower from above (the helicopter),' she told PTI. One of the two Mi-17 helicopters that showered petals on the crowd carried the logo of Operation Sindoor. Sandeep Dherenge, sarpanch at a village in Pune district, attended the I-Day celebrations, along with his wife, and 12 other family members and acquaintances from his home village. They all wore a matching traditional white 'topi' worn by Marathi natives with a tricolour scarf thrown over the shoulders. 'We are 14 people in total. We came a couple of days ago to Delhi to attend the celebrations at the Red Fort. As our native state is known for forts, we felt very happy and proud to be part of our 79th Independence Day event in Delhi,' Dherenge told PTI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations at the Red Fort complex, where he unfurled the national flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Mughal-era monument. The success of Operation Sindoor was the defining spirit at the Red Fort complex here, with special artworks dedicated to India's military action being showcased as part of the celebrations. Operation Sindoor was launched early in May by the Indian armed forces to destroy multiple terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Several Union ministers, various members of the diplomatic corps, senior officials of the armed forces — Army, Navy and Air Force, including many of whom had taken part in Operation Sindoor, also attended the celebrations. Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India, shared a picture of him at the event and posted on X, 'Happy Independence Day! Honored to attend the celebration at Red Fort with Indian friends.' Denis Alipov, Russian ambassador to India, said, 'Dear Indian friends, heartiest congratulations to you on the occasion of 79th Independence Day! 'On the anniversary of the milestone of this global history, I wish that all the aspirations of the Indian nation moving ahead on the path of development and public welfare be fulfilled. Jai Hind. Jai Russia,' he said in a post in Hindi. Guddi Kumari, a school teacher hailing from Bihar's Katihar district, attended the celebrations along with his son. Her son took a picture of her as she stood against the backdrop of a large banner of Operation Sindoor that had a bilingual caption — 'Rashtra Pratham Nation First'. 'Every time we married women apply sindoor (vermilion), we invariably also think of Operation Sindoor,' she told PTI. View cutters installed at the complex near the ramparts carried the Operation Sindoor logo in a giant font with a floral artwork around it representing silhouetted images of armed forces personnel symbolising them as guardians of the nation. As many as 2,000 male and female NCC cadets (from Army, Navy and Air Force wings) and 500 'My Bharat' volunteers participated in the celebrations. The cadets and 'My Bharat' volunteers, wearing white or saffron clothes and caps, were seated on Gyanpath, opposite the ramparts and made a 'Naya Bharat' formation. The ones wearing saffron formed the word 'Naya Bharat', while the ones in white provided contrast. 'These cadets have worked very hard in the past two weeks, practising every day from early hours till dawn and beyond, rain or shine,' Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, Director General, NCC, told PTI. He attended the celebrations along with his son. Vidhi Chawla, 14, who studies in class 9 at a school in Delhi, said, 'The idea of 'mini-India' is indeed evident at such an occasion, where people from different places, having different cultures and languages, become one.' Besides, the official invitation cards issued to guests attending the grand event carry the logo of the operation, and a silhouetted image of the iconic Chenab bridge, an engineering icon, depicting the rise of 'Naya Bharat' (new India). 'As the nation is making giant strides towards realising the government's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, the theme of this year's celebrations is 'Naya Bharat'. 'The celebrations will serve as a platform to commemorate the continuing rise of a prosperous, secure and bold 'Naya Bharat' and provide renewed power to surge further ahead on the path to progress,' the defence ministry said on Wednesday. PTI KND ARI SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Indian Express
Beyond flags & fireworks: Young India redefines freedom in 2025
By Viraj Mandar Paranjape As India marks its 79th Independence Day, the Tricolour will wave from balconies, roar past on motorcycles, and glow on digital screens. But for today's youth, it's a personal, evolving idea shaped by daily struggles and the pursuit of dignity and not just confined to the history of Independence won in 1947. For 22-year-old Parisa Visal, the day will always honour revolutionaries, soldiers, and martyrs. But this year, her pride is laced with protest. Disturbed by the recent Supreme Court verdict on stray dogs, she insists animal rights must stand alongside human liberty. 'Even in mythology, animals had respect and rights,' she says. For her, Independence Day should also be about 'upgrading our mentality and lifestyle' as a nation. For Agneya Date (25), a young lawyer, freedom carries a sense of duty. 'We must build national character over personal freedom sometimes,' he noted. To him, patriotism isn't just symbolic. 'Rather than just posting tributes to Army on Instagram, we should ensure veterans get timely medical compensation and pensions.' He said true independence starts with decolonising our minds. Others see freedom through the lens of gender, economy, and personal agency. Prachi Upasani, 21, emphasised, 'Living without fear — to work, travel, and express myself without constantly worrying about harassment or judgment is the meaning of liberty.' She calls for breaking free from internalised patriarchy, stressing that independence must be both mental and emotional as much as physical. Upasani puts women's safety at the heart of the conversation. 'True independence for a woman will be the day she doesn't have to think twice about returning home safely,' she says as she calls for collective effort and sees a growing wave of youthful nationalistic discourse as a hopeful sign. For Isha Deshpande, 21, the concept takes on a more pragmatic shade. 'Personally, freedom has a monetary aspect,' she says. While she enjoys other freedoms, she feels true independence will arrive when she starts earning her own income, she told The Indian Express. Meanwhile, Mrugakshi Patki, 22, sees freedom as the ability to live authentically, without fear, judgment, or imposed limits. For her, it's not just the absence of restriction but the presence of choice — to think, speak, and act without seeking permission. 'True independence,' she says, 'is when you can simply be yourself without asking anyone, even yourself, for approval.'
India.com
6 hours ago
- India.com
Echoes of Yalta on Alaskan Ice: Trump and Putin Meet While the World Watches
US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:00 PM (IST) to discuss possible ways to end the war in Ukraine. This meeting comes at a time when Europe feels directly threatened by Russia, its relationship with the US is under strain, and Ukraine's future is uncertain. Yet, leaders from Europe and Ukraine will not be part of the talks. In a way, this summit in Anchorage, Alaska, is similar to the 1945 Yalta Conference (resort city on the Crimean Peninsula, by the Black Sea.), when the US, UK, and Soviet Union decided the future of post-war Europe without including France's leader, Charles de Gaulle. This means that, just like in 1945 when key decisions about Europe were made without one of its important leaders being invited, the Trump-Putin meeting will also discuss major issues — in this case, the war in Ukraine — without including leaders from Europe or Ukraine, even though the outcome will directly affect them. The Meeting And Venue This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the US and Russian presidents since June 2021, when Putin met then US President Joe Biden in Geneva. That meeting ended badly, and eight months later, Russia invaded Ukraine. Putin will also become the first Russian leader to visit Alaska. The US bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million. His last visit to the US was in 2015 to attend United Nations events. The meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will be Putin's first with Trump since Trump became US President again in January. During Trump's first term from 2017 to 2021, he and Putin met in person six times. Their last meeting was on June 28, 2019, at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is a large military base in Anchorage, Alaska. It combines an Air Force base (Elmendorf) and an Army base (Fort Richardson) into one facility. It is used for training, housing troops, and supporting military operations in the Arctic and Pacific regions. Hosting the Trump-Putin meeting here gives it extra security and keeps it away from busy public areas. Inside Trump's Mind Trump had once boldly said he could end the war in just 24 hours. About a month after becoming President, he spoke on the phone with Putin — a leader he often said he had known well for years — for an hour and a half (90 Minutes). On February 18, top US and Russian officials met in Riyadh — their first face-to-face meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Ten days later, Trump and Vice President J D Vance openly scolded Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of the media at the White House. At that point, Putin appeared to be in a stronger position. In April, after talks led by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and France's President Emmanuel Macron, Trump met Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at the Vatican and called it 'very productive.' Later, he wrote on social media that Putin had no reason to fire missiles at civilian areas. In July, Trump told the BBC that he was 'disappointed in' Putin, but was 'not done with him' yet. Just hours earlier, Trump had announced plans to send weapons to Ukraine and warned that Russia would face strong tariffs if a ceasefire deal was not reached within 50 days. The President then cut this deadline to 10 days, saying he was disappointed with Putin. He complained that after their 'nice' and 'respectful' talks, Russia still carried out missile attacks on civilians. On August 7, just a day before the deadline, Trump said the next move was Putin's — 'It's up to him… Very disappointed.' This week, Trump tried to lower expectations for the Alaska summit. He said, 'This is really just a first meeting to understand each other,' and predicted he would know 'probably in the first two minutes' if a deal was possible. But on Wednesday,13th August, after an online meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders, which he called 'a 10' (meaning excellent) and 'very friendly', Trump warned of 'severe consequences' if Putin refused to make a deal. Trump, who is eager to end wars and conflicts, wants to prove to the world that he has brought peace in Ukraine. He also hopes to win the Nobel Peace Prize and seems to feel that Putin is tricking him, which makes him frustrated. Putin's Conditions For Putin, just arriving in Alaska will feel like a win. The West has treated him as an outcast (someone rejected or excluded by others), and he faces war crimes charges, yet he will be standing on American soil. Getting recognition from the leader of the world's most powerful country will show that attempts to isolate him have failed. Putin is making big demands — he wants to keep the Ukrainian territories that Russia currently controls, block Ukraine from joining NATO, and remove Zelenskyy from power. In the past, he has made it clear that for any ceasefire, Ukraine must give up all of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. During the Istanbul talks in March, Russia stated that a 30-day ceasefire would begin only after Ukraine completely withdrew from these four regions. He will also want sanctions on Russia to be reduced, as they have hurt its technology and defence industries. Russia's budget deficit is growing, and its earnings from oil and gas exports are under pressure. Zelenskyy Facing the Heat Zelenskyy's main goal right now is a ceasefire — to stop the attacks on Ukrainian cities and the killing of Ukrainians. But Kyiv has also said that for any talks to matter, the next step must be working toward a lasting peace that both sides will respect. 'We agree with President Trump's plan — first have a ceasefire, then sit at the negotiating table and discuss all other issues,' Zelenskyy told reporters this week. The other goal is NATO membership, and Zelenskyy has said Russia 'has no right to block this.' Ukraine also wants ongoing Western military support to strengthen and modernise its armed forces. Ukraine has made it clear that it will not give up any land currently occupied by Russian forces. How India Sees It As Trump tries to pressure Russia, he has put a 25% penalty on India for buying Russian oil, along with 25% tariffs on Indian exports to the US. For Trump, India is the easiest target — the US has little influence over China, which is the biggest buyer of Russian energy. NATO chief Mark Rutte had earlier warned India, China, and Brazil that they could face serious economic penalties if they kept doing business with Russia. Right now, India and Brazil face 50% US tariffs, the highest in the world. India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Putin at the Kremlin last week. The next day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Russian President, and three days later, Modi called Zelenskyy. The result of the Alaska summit is very important for India. New Delhi hopes that if Trump feels he has achieved a 'win', he might reconsider the 25% penalty. A few hours after Trump announced his meeting with Putin, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, 'India welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation.' 'This meeting could help end the Ukraine conflict and create a chance for peace. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said many times, 'this is not an era of war',' MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, as reported by Indian Express. Along with hoping the penalty for buying Russian oil is removed, India is also interested in helping rebuild Ukraine once the war is over. India will also watch how China acts in the peace talks, and whether the US — after ending the Ukraine war — can turn its focus back to the Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China, Indian Express reports. ——E.O.M (Girish Linganna is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace & Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany. Contact: girishlinganna@ )
