Pakistan's massive losses in Operation Sindoor revealed, Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at PM over ceasefire
This episode of India First delves into the details and outcome of Operation Sindoor, highlighting the significant success emphasised by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, despite the losses incurred. The operation resulted in the bombing of nine terror bases and incapacitation of 13 air bases in Pakistan. Additionally, Pakistan's losses included six fighter jets, two airborne early warning systems, and one C-130 transport aircraft. Sources suggest Pakistan is concealing casualties by flattening debris at airbases, and its operations collapsed within eight hours. The broadcast also covers the political fallout, including Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's response, along with insights from military experts on the implications of the conflict.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
16 minutes ago
- News18
Former BJP Leader Lets Partner, His Aide Rape Her Teen Daughter; Arrested
Last Updated: According to the police, the minor was gang-raped several times by her mother's boyfriend and his aide, both of whom are in their thirties A BJP leader from Haridwar, who previously served as the president of the BJP Mahila Morcha's district unit, has been accused of allowing her boyfriend and his aide to rape her 13-year-old daughter. The assaults happened multiple times from January to March this year, police said. Police have confirmed that all three have been arrested, and has been booked under different sections of the POCSO Act and the BNS, including gang rape. According to the police, the minor was gang-raped several times by her mother's boyfriend and his aide, both of whom are in their thirties, in Haridwar, Agra and Vrindavan between January and March this year. The men perpetrated the crime with her mother's consent and in her presence, the police said, adding that they also threatened to kill the minor's father if she disclosed it to anyone. On Wednesday, the Uttarakhand Police arrested Anamika Sharma and her boyfriend, Sumit Patwal, from a hotel in Haridwar after a medical examination confirmed that her minor daughter had been sexually assaulted. Haridwar SSP Pramendra Dobhal also confirmed that Patwal's accomplice, Shubham, was also arrested late on Wednesday night from Shahpur, Meerut. The matter came to light on Tuesday when the minor told her father about her ordeal, following which he lodged a police complaint. A case was registered against the trio under BNS Sections 70 (2) (gang-rape), 351(3) (criminal intimidation), 3(5) (criminal act) by several persons in furtherance of common intention) and relevant sections of the POCSO Act. Sharma was stripped of the party's primary membership once her name surfaced in the case. However, BJP sources in Haridwar claim that she has not held any party post since August 2024, PTI reported. Anamika had separated from her husband and was living with her boyfriend at his hotel, while her daughter remained in the custody of her father. First Published: June 05, 2025, 20:04 IST
News18
16 minutes ago
- News18
'Pakistan Dangles Nuclear Bogie To Get Us All Excited & Nervous': Shashi Tharoor In US
Last Updated: Tharoor, while speaking at a public discussion with former US ambassador Kenneth I Juster, urged against undue worry, reinforcing India's strategic nuclear doctrine During a recent public discussion with Kenneth I Juster, the former US ambassador to India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor offered a nuanced perspective on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India's robust response against Pakistan with Operation Sindoor, particularly addressing concerns about potential nuclear escalation. Tharoor began by providing context for his international engagements, noting his privilege in leading a ' multi-party delegation ', underscoring that while not encompassing all 41 parties in the Lok Sabha, his group represents five significant political entities. This delegation embarked on a tour of several nations, including Guyana, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, and the United States, to effectively communicate India's anti-terror stance. Tharoor highlighted a poignant moment during the team's visit to New York. 'When we first landed in New York, we went to the 9/11 memorial and that I think set the tone for the trip because we wanted to situate this problem right there in solidarity with victims of terrorism from around the world," he said. Transitioning to the immediate aftermath of the Pahalgam attack and India's response, Tharoor dismissed any suggestion of nuclear escalation, terming it 'laughable". He said that the incident fell 'so far short of anything remotely approaching to a nuclear threshold". Tharoor attributed such fears to what he termed a 'nuclear bogie" often dangled by 'our Pakistani friends to get all of us excited and anxious". To substantiate his argument, Tharoor drew parallels with ongoing global conflicts. 'I mean, we have a nuclear power engaged in a war for 2.5 years in Europe, and no one has talked about nukes yet. Why would 2.5 days in India suddenly lead to fears of nuclear escalation?" he said, pointing to the Russia-Ukraine war. He further reminded the audience of the historical context of India-Pakistan relations, noting four past wars between the two nations. He pointed to the Kargil War of 1999, which occurred after both countries had declared themselves nuclear powers and lasted for a month, yet 'nobody talked about nukes". Tharoor concluded by urging against undue worry, reinforcing India's strategic nuclear doctrine: 'India, by the way, has already declared its policy of 'No First Use'." This policy, he implied, serves as a strong deterrent against any preemptive nuclear action, ensuring that India would not be the one to 'brandish a nuclear threat". (With PTI inputs) First Published: June 05, 2025, 20:08 IST
Indian Express
17 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Decode Politics: Allegations of Dawood links to being courted by BJP, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader sparks Maharashtra row
In December 2023, the BJP launched a strong offensive against Sudhakar Badgujar, then the Nashik unit chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), over his alleged links to the Dawood Ibrahim gang. On Monday, Badgujar was seen meeting Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, a move that triggered an immediate backlash from both the local BJP and the Sena (UBT) that moved fast to suspend Badgujar following the meeting. The BJP, which previously pursued multiple inquiries against Badgujar for his purported underworld connections, now finds itself facing internal dissent. BJP workers and lower-level leaders have expressed strong opposition to the prospect of the Sena leader's induction, viewing the leadership's sudden engagement with him, aimed at bolstering the BJP's position ahead of the civic elections, as a betrayal of its stated principles. * Who is Sudhakar Badgujar? Till this March, the 55-year-old Badgujar served as the Sena (UBT)'s Nashik district unit chief and Deputy Leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT). His political career began in 2007 when he was elected as an independent corporator in the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC). At the time, Sena corporator Vinayak Pandey became Mayor with the backing of independents, of whom Badgujar was one. This early alliance marked the beginning of his association with the Shiv Sena. Badgujar formally joined the party on June 14, 2008, in the presence of senior leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut. He quickly rose through the ranks. From 2009 to 2012, he served as the Leader of the House in the NMC, and after the corporation came under the control of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, he served as the Leader of the Opposition from 2012 to 2015. He contested the Nashik West Assembly constituency twice, first in 2014 on a Shiv Sena ticket, and again in 2024 for the Sena (UBT), but lost both times to the BJP's Seema Hiray. Despite electoral setbacks, Badgujar has remained a constant presence in local politics, serving as a corporator for over 15 years. Also known as a successful contractor with substantial financial clout, he has maintained close ties with Sanjay Raut and is one of the few well-resourced leaders in Nashik who remained loyal to Thackeray following the split in the Shiv Sena. * What were the BJP's allegations against Badgujar? In December 2023, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane accused Badgujar of associating with convicted Dawood aide Mohammed Salim Mira Shaikh — known in Mumbai underworld circles as Salim Kutta, he had once urged a TADA court to drop the offensive epithet from court records — who was a key figure in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. Rane alleged that Badgujar had hosted the gangster at his farmhouse in Nashik. Following these allegations, the Nashik Police registered an FIR against Badgujar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to probe the matter. An externment order was later issued against Badgujar, which he legally challenged. In the run-up to the Maharashtra Assembly elections that he contested on a Sena (UBT) ticket, the Sena leader was at the centre of another row when his son Deepak was booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in connection with a 2021 murder case. Badgujar lost the election. The veteran leader has been treading cautiously since the Fadnavis-led government came to power, leaving his political future open-ended. With the BJP entrusting Nashik's political affairs to minister Girish Mahajan, a close confidant of the CM, Badgujar began re-evaluating his allegiance to the Sena (UBT). Speculation about his growing proximity to the BJP intensified after reports of frequent backchannel communication with Mahajan. It was his Monday meeting with Fadnavis during the latter's visit to Nashik that signalled a possible realignment. Although Badgujar later downplayed the significance of the meeting, claiming it was solely to discuss issues affecting NMC workers, the political fallout was swift. Within 24 hours of the meeting, Sena (UBT) expelled him from the party. * Why does the BJP want Badgujar, and how has the local unit responded? The BJP is looking for a strategic advantage in Nashik ahead of the municipal corporation elections, where it came to power in 2017 after a strong performance. While Badgujar may not enjoy the stature of a major state leader, he is regarded as a shrewd operator with a strong grasp of the political machinery at the civic level in Nashik. His financial clout and influence on local dynamics make him a potentially valuable asset for the BJP in its bid to retain control of the NMC. However, his potential entry into the BJP has triggered discontent in the local BJP. Nashik West MLA Seema Hiray is among those opposed to Badgujar joining the party. 'There has been no discussion on Badgujar joining our party. I have contested against him twice. He has harassed our workers and made objectionable remarks about our leaders. We have urged our senior leadership not to induct such a person into the party,' she said. Despite the local resistance, the BJP's state leadership appears to be weighing the broader political benefits. Asked about it, Girish Mahajan offered a measured response: 'Every party works towards expanding its base. We, too, are doing the same. However, no final decision has been taken as of now.' As the party deliberates, Badgujar remains in a wait-and-watch mode, awaiting the green light. 'I will decide on my political future soon,' he said.
