Indian Armed forces carry out Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan
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The Hindu
16 minutes ago
- The Hindu
NCERT releases two modules on Operation Sindoor for students from Classes 3 to 12
Over three months after the Pahalgam killings and subsequent military conflict between India and Pakistan, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced two new modules on 'Operation Sindoor — A saga of valour' for Classes 3 to 8 and 'Operation Sindoor — A mission of honour and bravery,' for Classes 9 to 12. The modules state that 'Pakistan denied any involvement and didn't take any steps to stop the terrorists' and also states that the attack was 'directly ordered by Pakistan's political and military leadership.' The modules are meant as supplementary reading material for schoolchildren and are available online on NCERT website. Operation Sindoor has been described as 'a confluence of India's policy, intent and decisive capability,' and as 'our answer to protect peace of our country and stop these attacks (Pahalgam and so forth).' The module states that Operation Sindoor was named as such to honour the pain and strength of wives who had lost their soldier husbands to conflict. The module mentions the killing of 19 soldiers in Uri in 2016 and 40 CRPF jawans in Pulwama in 2019. It also mentions that 'the situation (in Jammu and Kashmir) changed over the years with abrogation of Article 370.' It further mentions that 'India's intelligence agencies found that Pakistan-based groups were planning terror attacks from across the border.' Additionally, it says, 'Operation Sindoor was India's way of stopping terrorism, led by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HuM) and Pakistan's spy agency, ISI.' The module for Classes 9 to 12 states that 'Since independence, Pakistan has often tried to disturb peace in India — sometimes through war, and at other times, through terrorism.' It further states that abrogation of Article 370 paved way for development of Jammu and Kashmir, but 'Pakistan was not ready to accept this progress.' Candlelight marches The module also states that there were candlelight marches by civilians and how communities across India stood up to protest against the attack. It further states, 'Muslim communities in Hyderabad, Lucknow and Bhopal wore black armbands and openly denounced the attack. In Kashmir, shopkeepers closed their shops in protest. Villages near the border demanded strong action and supported the Armed Forces,' the module states. 'The local population stood up and spoke against terrorists. Their response breaks stereotypes and shows the real voice of peace-loving people,' it added. The module also mentions, 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strategic guidance was very clear and empowering.' The module also states that 'On May 8, Pakistan escalated the conflict by attacking our airbases, logistic nodes, forward posts, all along the LoC and Army formation HQs — some using Unmanned Aerial Systems.' It goes on to say, 'Our (India's) integrated air defence grid and Counter-UAS grid were already in place. These systems — like the S-400, MRSAM, AKASH and traditional air defence guns — proved highly effective.' The module states that Pakistan intensified attacks on May 9 and targeted schools, religious places and civilian infrastructure. Indian Army neutralised 35-40 Pakistani Army personnel, as per intelligence inputs, the module states. 'The response (India's) shook Pakistani establishment as our airstrike breached their air defence, creating visible gaps that the world saw,' the module says. The NCERT has prepared special modules as supplementary reading material for students, focusing on key national themes. So far, 16 such modules have been released, including those on Partition Horrors and Chandrayaan Utsav among others. They are designed in a classroom format as a dialogue between a teacher and students intermingled with Q&A format activities.
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Chandigarh University officials along with Nepal's Social Development Minister Ghanshyam Bhandari at the launch of Indo-Nepal Maitri Scholarship in Kathmandu, Nepal Chandigarh University has allocated an annual budget of Rs 9.40 crore under the Indo-Nepal Maitri Scholarship for students aspiring to take admission at both campuses including CU Mohali and CU Lucknow. Addressing the press conference, Advisor to Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Prof (Dr) RS Bawa said, 'India plays a significant role in helping Nepali students access quality global education by offering scholarships, exchange programs and academic collaborations. While the close historical and cultural ties between India and Nepal goes as far back as 3,000 years but in the modern era, both nations' official ties date back to the signing of the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, making them about 75 years old in 2025. India has always played the role of a Big Brother in assisting Nepal across various fields, including science, healthcare, infrastructure, power, education, defence, airports and railways, agriculture, disaster relief, as well as cultural and religious cooperation. Celebrating the 75 years of Indo-Nepal friendship, peace and love, Chandigarh University has announced Indo-Nepal Maitri Scholarship worth Rs 9.40 crore annual scholarship to empower the academic dreams of meritorious students from Nepal.' Prof Bawa added, 'Pursuing quality higher education from a prestigious university is a dream often marred by financial constraints that coerce many students to discontinue their academic journey midway every year. 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Time of India
43 minutes ago
- Time of India
NCERT brings Operation Sindoor to classrooms, calls it a promise of peace
NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has rolled out two special supplementary modules on Operation Sindoor for Classes III to XII, presenting the mission as not just a military response but also a pledge to safeguard peace and honour the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack . The material has been introduced a little over three months after the counter-offensive. The modules underline that despite Pakistan's official denial, the Pahalgam attack was carried out on the 'direct orders' of Pakistan's military and political leadership. Detailing India's retaliatory action, the material notes: 'India launched missiles and air strikes, targeting nine terrorist sites situated in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on May 7, 2025. Out of nine targets which were finally chosen and approved, seven of these terror camps were destroyed by the Indian Army, while the Indian Air Force destroyed terrorist targets in Muridke and Bahawalpur, which are the nerve centres of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. ' The council has reiterated the government's position that civilians were not harmed. 'Every target was double-checked. Only terrorist bases were attacked. This operation showed that India would not let terror masterminds escape punishment,' one module states. The two modules are titled Operation Sindoor: A Saga of Valour for Classes III–VIII and Operation Sindoor: A Mission of Honour and Bravery for Classes IX–XII. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo They aim to raise awareness among students about India's military capability and resilience. The material describes Operation Sindoor as 'a triumph of bravery, strategy and innovation,' highlighting India's use of advanced air defence systems like the S-400, which shot down enemy aircraft and neutralised drones. The modules also place emphasis on the wave of public solidarity after the Pahalgam attack. They describe nationwide candlelight marches and note that 'Muslim communities in Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Bhopal wore black armbands and openly denounced the attack. In Kashmir, shopkeepers closed their shops in protest, and border villages demanded strong action in support of the Armed Forces.' The secondary module stresses that local Kashmiri populations 'stood up and spoke against terrorists, breaking stereotypes and reflecting the real voice of peace-loving people. ' Explaining the choice of the name, the modules state that 'Operation Sindoor' was selected as a tribute to the widows of victims, symbolising solidarity, empathy and respect. The content situates Operation Sindoor within the continuum of India's firm responses to terror, drawing parallels with the Balakot air strikes of 2019 after Pulwama and earlier wars in 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999. It underscores that groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen and Pakistan's ISI were behind the attacks. 'It was not just a military operation; it was a promise to protect peace and honour the lives lost,' the modules conclude.
