Latest news with #CabinetCommitteeofSecurity
Mint
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘Operation Sindoor': PM Modi hails action by armed forces during Union Cabinet meeting, say sources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, hours after 'Operation Sindoor' was launched to destroy terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. 'PM Modi hailed action by armed forces during the Cabinet meeting,' sources told news agency PTI on Wednesday. He will also chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which will take stock of the evolving situation, sources said. The meeting is also likely to pass a resolution on the overnight operation carried out by the defence forces, the sources said. Retaliating against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. The prime minister had earlier given full operational freedom to the armed forces to decide on the targets, manner and timing of the action against terror in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in which 26 tourists were killed. Before the meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval briefed the prime minister on the situation.
The Print
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
PM Modi chairs meeting of Union Cabinet
New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, hours after 'Operation Sindoor' was launched to destroy terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. He will also chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which will take stock of the evolving situation, sources said.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi chairs meeting of Union Cabinet after 'Operation Sindoor'
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, hours after 'Operation Sindoor' was launched to destroy terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. He will also chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which will take stock of the evolving situation, sources said. The meeting is also likely to pass a resolution on the overnight operation carried out by the defence forces, the sources said, Retaliating against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces early Wednesday carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. The prime minister had earlier given full operational freedom to the armed forces to decide on the targets, manner and timing of the action against terror in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in which 26 tourists were killed. Before the meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval briefed the prime minister on the situation.
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Daily Briefing: The Army's freehand in Pahalgam response
Good morning, From India's storied Golconda mines—the birthplace of legends like the Koh-i-Noor and Darya-i-Nur—emerged The Golconda Blue, once destined to fetch a whopping $35–$50 million at Christie's. It was poised to become the largest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ever auctioned. Its anonymous owners have instead opted for a private sale within the family, pulling the gem from public view. But its legacy is anything but quiet. Once owned by the Maharaja of Indore, passed to famed jeweller Harry Winston, and briefly held by the Maharaja of Baroda, the Golconda Blue has a rich history. Read about it in our explainer. On that note, let's get to today's edition. Big Story As the government readies its response to the April 21 Pahalgam attack, India's top defence leaders gathered at the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. Per sources, PM Modi told them the armed forces have ' complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets and timing of our response'. A meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS)—comprising the Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Home Minister, Finance Minister and External Affairs Minister—is expected later today. So, what should India's response be? Our columnists C Raja Mohan, M N Sabharwal, and Manish Sabharwal weigh in. Raja Mohan argues that India's retaliation must not just punish but compel a political reckoning inside Pakistan. (Read) Meanwhile, the Sabharwals examine the strategic arc of India's Kashmir policy and why this attack demands a forceful reaction. Adding fuel to the fire, Pakistani minister Attaullah Tarar has warned that Islamabad has 'credible intelligence' suggesting India could launch a military operation within the next 24–36 hours. Only in Express The diplomatic measures in the wake of the Pahalgam attack have spelt despair for several families. As India ordered Pakistani nationals to return to their countries, the Attari border post has become a site of teary farewells and heartbreak. For many, the suspension of visas for Pakistani nationals has meant separation from spouses and children. My colleague, Kamaldeep Singh Brar, documents their stories. Similar scenes are playing out miles away in Jammu and Kashmir, where many fear a midnight knock by the police, which will send them to Attari alongside other deportees. From the Front Page Bottom line: In the ongoing case over the alleged use of Pegasus, an Israeli-made spyware, to surveil journalists, activists and politicians, the Supreme Court has underlined that there is nothing wrong if a country has spyware and employs it for security. The only question would be against whom it is used. (S)heroes: Last year, Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister announced his government's plans to create an experimental women-led district administration. In the first such district, Lahaul and Spiti, all seven top governance and administrative posts are now held by women. Must Read Fair winds: India is all set to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets after its Rs 63,000 crore deal with France. An expert, Rear Admiral Mukul Asthana (Retd), explains the significance of the aircraft for the armed forces and why the Rafale fighter jets would improve interoperability between the Navy and the Air Force. Island Voice: The Great Andamanese, which includes a mixture of tribal languages such as Jero, Sare, Bo, and Khora, has fewer than 10 speakers alive. In the face of this extinction, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have embraced a unique linguistic identity as speakers of Andamanese Hindi. Unlike Hindi, the language does not have any gender agreement or number agreement. Read Adrija Roychowdhury's fascinating piece on the origins and evolution of Andamanese Hindi. And Finally… A handy companion for many, ChatGPT has a new offering for its users. OpenAI is set to launch a new shopping option, especially for users who research and buy products with the help of the AI chatbot. For now, the feature is advertisement-free, which may have Google worried. 🎧 Before you go, don't forget to tune in to the latest '3 Things' podcast episode. Today's lineup: Crackdown on Bangladeshi illegal immigrants in Ahmedabad and the shutting down of tourist sites in J&K. Business As Usual by EP Unny
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE Updates: Pakistan Army resorts to ‘unprovoked firing' along LoC for second time in 2 days
Jammu Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack News Live Updates: As tensions remain rife between the two nations, the Pakistan military resorted to unprovoked firing across the Line of Control (LoC), with Indian troops effectively responding, military sources told news agency PTI on Saturday. This is the second time in as many days that a gunfight ensued between India and Pakistan along the International Border since the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Pakistani military fired at Indian positions across the LoC on Thursday night as well. No casualties have been reported in the firing. India's measures against Pakistan: A day after the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) in New Delhi, following which the Centre announced multiple punitive measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the 65-year-old Indus Waters Treaty, closing of the Attari land-border crossing and the expulsion of Pakistani military attaches. Pakistani nationals who entered the country via the Attari border were also asked to leave India before May 1. Pahalgam terror attack: On April 22, Tuesday evening, a group of terrorists entered the Baisaran valley in Anantnag's Pahalgam and opened fire on tourists in the area. At least 26 people died in the terror attack, while many were left injured. Preliminary investigations by J&K Police and NIA suggested that there were around 5 attackers, aided by two locals. Three terrorists – Hashim Musa alias Sulaiman, Ali Bhai alias Talha Bhai and Adil Hussain Thokar – were identified by security personnel two days after the attack. © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
