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India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Fact Check: Russia's retaliation for Ukraine's Spider's Web? This video is from 2024
In a massive attack, Ukrainian drones targeted five Russian airbases and reportedly damaged over 40 military aircraft ahead of the Istanbul peace talks. Calling the operation 'brilliant', Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the preparations for it took over a year and a this, a video claiming to show Russia's retaliatory attack on Ukraine has gone viral on social media. The video shows airstrikes in what appears to be a residential area, causing huge fireballs and plumes of Notably, Russian shelling and air attacks killed five people outside the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, while a drone attack on the Sumy region injured at least six early on the morning of June the viral video on Facebook, one person wrote in Hindi, 'Russia's counterattack begins. Russia has started launching missile attacks on military and defence bases in many cities of Ukraine. Let's pray Russia doesn't use nuclear weapons.' An X user wrote, 'Update: Russia launches counterattacks on Kiev. Ukraine's drone barrage reportedly destroyed 40 Russian strategic bombers on their home bases. Russia retaliates by launching attacks on Ukraine's capital and 100+ military bases.'India Today Fact Check, however, found that the video dates back to July 2024 and does not show a recent Russian strike on PROBEadvertisementReverse-searching keyframes of the viral video led us to a July 2024 post containing the clip. This makes it evident that the video is old and does not depict a recent Russian attack. The post claimed that it was a Russian cruise missile attack on the Ukrainian capital of then found a Daily Mail video report uploaded to YouTube on July 9, 2024, which featured the viral clip. The description of the video stated that Russia, using Kh-101 missiles, hit several targets, including a hospital, in Ukraine's capital on July 8, 2024. According to an Associated Press report from the time, Russia conducted a massive missile attack, targeting five Ukrainian cities and damaging the country's largest children's hospital, Okhmatdyt. However, Russia denied attacking the hospital and said that it had only struck military targets. Russia used Kh-101 missiles in this attack, and Ukraine claimed to have shot down 11 of it is evident that an almost-year-old video is being falsely shared as a recent Russian retaliatory strike on Ukraine.(Written by Abhishek Pathak)Must Watch Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Drone threat persists, sparks smuggling fears on Western border
Gandhinagar: While India thwarted more than 600 aerial attacks involving drones and missiles from Pakistan along the Gujarat and Rajasthan borders during the recent military conflict, the residents of the border areas are concerned that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by Pakistan may eventually open up a new smuggling route for contraband. On Saturday, Abhishek Pathak, inspector general of the Border Security Force Gujarat Frontier, which covers the international boundary between India and Pakistan along Gujarat and Munabao, Barmer, in Rajasthan, told the media that the security agencies foiled more than 600 drone attacks from Pakistan during this period, out of which about 40% attacks were targeted at Gujarat. Significantly, drones continued to be dispatched from across the border after the declaration of ceasefire between India and Pakistan. A villager told ET on condition of anonymity that the movement of flying objects from Pakistan continued several days after the ceasefire. "These movements have been rather frequent," he said, adding that unless checked, it might open up a smuggling route for contraband in the area. Munabao and its adjoining areas have rarely reported smuggling of contraband in recent years as the border is well-guarded. On the contrary, there has been a spurt in narcotics smuggling through the sea route. Live Events Speaking from Jamnagar, a senior member of the state security apparatus said that a Pakistani drone had reached the coastal town during the recent clash. "Not just the Rajasthan border, the drones can reach here as well and there is every possibility that they would be used for dropping contraband sooner than later," said the person.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
India thwarted over 600 missiles, drone attacks on Gujarat Frontier; 40% of them in state itself: BSF IG
More than 600 aerial attacks in the form of missiles and drones were thwarted by security forces on the southern end of India's border with Pakistan, comprising Bhuj sector in Gujarat and Barmer sector in Rajasthan, earlier this month, Abhishek Pathak, the Inspector General (IG) of the Gujarat Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF), said on Friday. The Indian forces either destroyed or forced the missiles and drones to turn back with no harm caused to civilians and no damage to infrastructure, the IG said during a press conference held by the BSF at the Gujarat Frontier Headquarters in Gandhinagar. The Gujarat Frontier of the BSF, part of its Western Command, is responsible for maintaining watch over the Bhuj Sector and the Barmer Sector. When asked by The Indian Express to share a break-up of the number of attempted attacks over the skies of Gujarat itself, IG Pathak said, 'About 40% of the attacks were in Gujarat while the rest were in the Barmer sector (of Rajasthan).' When asked about the type of drones and missiles deployed by Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, IG Pathak said the investigation was still underway into their make and type. IG Pathak said that Pakistan had even deployed tanks and heavy artillery at the border. He said everything was being analysed to 'improve our response next time'. 'We learnt that Pakistan had not only increased manpower along the border, but also deployed heavy artillery and tanks in forward areas. In view of this situation, the BSF along with the Army, the Navy and the Air Force completed its preparations and officials also visited border areas to brief the personnel and review the preparations,' Pathak said. Speaking about BSF's preparations, Pathak said Gujarat Frontier had deployed 'high-calibre weapons and surveillance equipment' at all the border posts after getting inputs about Pakistan army's mobilisation. Regarding the intruder from Pakistan who was shot and killed on May 23 while attempting to cross the international border, IG Pathak said that according to the Rules of Engagement (ROE), he was challenged and asked to stop his advance but he did not, leading to the BSF troops firing and killing him on the spot. 'We have shared his photograph with Pakistan. We did not find any identification documents on his person and we are still waiting to see whether they (Pakistan) will claim his body,' said Pathak. (With PTI Inputs)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pak fired missiles, 200 drones towards Gujarat, amassed tanks, but could cause no harm: BSF
Pakistan fired missiles and 200 drones towards Gujarat during Operation Sindoor but failed to cause any harm to military installations, soldiers or civilians as every attack of the neighbouring nation was foiled by Indian forces, a senior Border Security Force officer said on Friday. Pakistan had even deployed tanks and heavy artillery at the border, said Inspector General Abhishek Pathak of BSF's Gujarat Frontier, who asserted everything was being analysed to "improve our response next time". The force is tasked with securing areas from Barmer in Rajasthan to Kutch district of Gujarat along the India-Pakistan border. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as retaliation to the horrific April 22 Pahalgam attack, resulting in decimation of terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan. The two nations agreed to cessation of hostilities on May 10. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar on the role of BSF during Operation Sindoor, Pathak said, "Of nearly 600 drones sent by Pakistan towards our border from Rajasthan to Kutch, some 40 per cent (200 drones) entered Gujarat. However, we foiled the attack with the help of the Army and Indian Air Force, as no damage was caused, neither to our forces nor to civilians. Some of these drones were shot down." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "We learnt that Pakistan had not only increased manpower along the border, it also deployed heavy artillery and tanks in forward areas. In view of this situation, BSF along with Army, Navy and Air Force completed its preparations and officials also visited border areas to brief the personnel and review the preparations," Pathak informed. Missiles were also fired towards Gujarat by Pakistan but no damage was caused on the ground, he added. Speaking about BSF's preparations, Pathak said Gujarat Frontier had deployed "high calibre weapons and surveillance equipment" at all the border posts after getting inputs about Pakistan army's mobilisation on the border. Live Events About the drone attacks by Pakistan, Pathak said the BSF as well as Army and other concerned departments are analysing them to improve the response for the future. "This is perhaps the first time when such a situation arose. There are many learnings for BSF, other forces and concerned departments. We are analysing these aspects to improve our response next time. There is always a scope for improvement in any system," Pathak asserted.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Drishyam 3 release date announced in BSE filing, Ajay Devgn to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in 2026 crime thriller
Ajay Devgn will return as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, the next installment in the popular crime thriller franchise. A formal disclosure submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange by Panorama Studios has revealed that the film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. While an official announcement from the makers is still awaited, the regulatory document has already caught public attention online. Production confirmed via stock exchange filing The confirmation came through an official letter from Panorama Studios to the Bombay Stock Exchange under Regulation 30 of SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements. The filing was made public on May 29, 2025, and later went viral on May 30. It stated that the company has entered into a production agreement with Digital 18 Media Private Limited for the making of Drishyam 3. 'We are pleased to inform you that the company has entered into a Production Agreement with M/S. Digital 18 Media Private Limited, for the production of a Hindi feature film titled 'Drishyam 3,' starring Mr. Ajay Devgn and others, directed by Mr. Abhishek Pathak,' the official letter mentioned. Abhishek Pathak returns as director Abhishek Pathak, who directed Drishyam 2, will return to helm the third installment as well. The collaboration between Panorama Studios and Digital 18 Media continues with the third film, building on the commercial and critical success of the previous entries. The Drishyam franchise began in 2015, followed by Drishyam 2 in 2022. The second part starred Ajay Devgn alongside Shriya Saran, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna, and Ishita Dutta. #Drishyam3 coming 🔥#AjayDevgn 💥 October 2 release date aligns with franchise's storyline The chosen release date—October 2—is significant for fans familiar with the franchise. The storyline of Drishyam has always included Gandhi Jayanti as a key plot reference, making the 2026 date a thematic continuation. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn is also gearing up for his next release, De De Pyaar De 2, which co-stars R. Madhavan and Rakul Preet Singh. No break between announcements and action With the production announcement already submitted as part of legal disclosure obligations, it is clear that the groundwork for Drishyam 3 is well underway. The combination of returning cast, thematic continuity, and strategic release timing has already generated significant anticipation.
