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Death anniversary of India's first Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw observed in Nilgiris
The Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) in Wellington, Coonoor observed the 17th death anniversary of Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw on Friday (June 27, 2025). The event was marked with a wreath laying ceremony held at his final resting place in Udhagamandalam in the Nilgiris, a press release from the MRC stated. Field Marshall Manekshaw passed away on June 27, 2008 and 'his legacy remains eternally etched in the heart of every Indian soldier,' the press release added. 'The ceremony paid homage to one of India's greatest military leaders, who led the Indian army to victory in the 1971 Indi-Pak war and became the first Indian army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshall. Officer, Junior Commissioned Officers, and soldiers of the Madras Regiment and Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) gathered to honour his legacy and lifelong dedication to the service of the nation.' The ceremony began with the laying of the wreaths at the Manekshaw Memorial by senior officers, including the Commandant of the DSSC and members of the Parsi community, the press release added. A guard of honour was presented as a mark of respect followed by a two-minute silence in memory of Mr. Manekshaw. 'Field Marshall Manekshaw's illustrious military career spanned over four decades, from World War II to post-Independence conflicts. Revered for his strategic brilliance, charismatic leadership and unwavering courage, he remains an enduring symbol of India's military heritage,' the press release added.
News18
11-05-2025
- Politics
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Drone Sightings, Explosions, Blackouts: What Happened After India-Pakistan Ceasefire?
Jammu and Kashmir was shaken by a series of drone sightings followed by explosions hours after the Indi-Pak ceasefire announcement. Indian air defences neutralise Pakistani drones over Srinagar's Lal Chowk which were sent hours after both countries agreed to a ceasefire. (IMAGE: SOURCED) India-Pakistan tensions: India and Pakistan on Saturday announced to have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and cease all military action across land, air, and sea, following four days of military escalation, deadly cross-border drone attacks and missile strikes. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had said that Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan had called the of India at 3:35 pm on Saturday. 'It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today," he had said. Follow LIVE Updates However, barely hours after the announcement, Jammu and Kashmir was shaken by a series of drone sightings followed by explosions, prompting security personnel to engage air defence systems to bring them down. The episodes in Kashmir as well as Jammu province evoked severe concerns of possible violation by Pakistan of the freshly announced truce, officials said. advetisement In a late-night press briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri condemned 'a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today". 'For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding (which was) arrived at earlier this evening," Misri said. What Happened After Ceasefire? Pakistani forces engaged in gunfire and shelling along the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) and tried to strike civilian and army areas using drones. There were reports of mortar shelling and small arms fire from the International Border and LoC in RS Pura, Akhnoor and Nowshera in Rajouri district. In Srinagar, citizens reported several blasts after dusk, with air defence forces engaging a drone flying over the Batwara neighborhood, close to a strategic Army facility. Officials confirmed that the drone was downed. The blasts, which came about every 15 minutes and were preceded by flares illuminating the dark sky, caused instantaneous alarm and confusion. Drone activity was reported across the Kashmir Valley and subsequently destroyed by an anti-drone system over Baramulla town in north Kashmir around 8.20 pm. Another drone was reportedly brought down at Anantnag high ground, also in close proximity to an Army installation. Sightings of drones were also reported from Anantnag district's Verinag and Bandipora, and Safapora. A chain of explosions was heard throughout Jammu and Udhampur districts late Saturday night after suspected drones from the neighbouring country were seen moving in the area. Air sirens wailed through parts of Jammu city followed by explosions, resulting in temporary power cuts in some areas. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah vented his scepticism about the 'ceasefire" declaration on social media during the evolving events. 'This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up," he posted on X, adding, 'What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!" In a late night briefing, Misri said the armed forces have been given a free hand to deal with any further provocations along both the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC). Meanwhile, the Pakistani foreign ministry in a late night statement falsely accused India of violating the ceasefire agreement. The statement said that its forces have been told 'to act with restraint", which according to some observers, showed that the Pakistani Army undermines the Pakistani civilian government. Tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly after the Indian armed forces on Wednesday conducted precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had cross-border linkages under Operation Sindoor. Pakistan has since then attempted to attack a number of military installations and civilian population along India's northern and western borders. India has said it has responded befittingly. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! 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11-05-2025
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Drone Sightings, Explosions, Blackouts: What Happened After India-Pak Ceasefire?
Last Updated: Jammu and Kashmir was shaken by a series of drone sightings followed by explosions hours after the Indi-Pak ceasefire announcement. India-Pakistan tensions: India and Pakistan on Saturday announced to have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and cease all military action across land, air, and sea, following four days of military escalation, deadly cross-border drone attacks and missile strikes. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had said that Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan had called the of India at 3:35 pm on Saturday. 'It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time today," he had said. However, barely hours after the announcement, Jammu and Kashmir was shaken by a series of drone sightings followed by explosions, prompting security personnel to engage air defence systems to bring them down. The episodes in Kashmir as well as Jammu province evoked severe concerns of possible violation by Pakistan of the freshly announced truce, officials said. In a late-night press briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri condemned 'a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today". 'For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding (which was) arrived at earlier this evening," Misri said. What Happened After Ceasefire? Pakistani forces engaged in gunfire and shelling along the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) and tried to strike civilian and army areas using drones. There were reports of mortar shelling and small arms fire from the International Border and LoC in RS Pura, Akhnoor and Nowshera in Rajouri district. In Srinagar, citizens reported several blasts after dusk, with air defence forces engaging a drone flying over the Batwara neighborhood, close to a strategic Army facility. Officials confirmed that the drone was downed. The blasts, which came about every 15 minutes and were preceded by flares illuminating the dark sky, caused instantaneous alarm and confusion. Drone activity was reported across the Kashmir Valley and subsequently destroyed by an anti-drone system over Baramulla town in north Kashmir around 8.20 pm. Another drone was reportedly brought down at Anantnag high ground, also in close proximity to an Army installation. Sightings of drones were also reported from Anantnag district's Verinag and Bandipora, and Safapora. A chain of explosions was heard throughout Jammu and Udhampur districts late Saturday night after suspected drones from the neighbouring were seen moving in the area, the officials reported. Air sirens wailed through parts of Jammu city followed by explosions, resulting in temporary power cuts in some areas. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah vented his scepticism about the 'ceasefire" declaration on social media during the evolving events. 'This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up," he posted on X, adding, 'What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!" In J&K's Nagrota, an army jawan was injured after he engaged with a suspect who was spotted near the perimeter of the city's military station on Saturday evening, the White Knight Corps said. Blackouts were declared in Kathua, Kargil, Reasi, Baramulla, Srinagar, Firozpur and Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir. Electricity was later restored in most of these places. Punjab and Rajasthan also declared blackouts after drones were spotted in cities and districts along the border. Blackout measures were reimposed in several districts of Punjab, including, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga, Kapurthala, and Muktsar. Blackouts have been reported in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer while drone activity has been reported in Gujarat's Kutch district. Six drones were spotted near Harami Nala and Jakhau, and three more near Khavda. A complete blackout was declared across Kutch. Sirens were sounded in Bhuj. In a statement issued at 5.24am, Amritsar deputy commissioner said that power was restored in the city, but that it remains on red alert. 'We have restored the power supply for your convenience, but we are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don't move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows. We will be informing you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don't panic," the statement said, according to ANI. In a late night briefing, Misri said the armed forces have been given a free hand to deal with any further provocations along both the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC). Meanwhile, the Pakistani foreign ministry in a late night statement falsely accused India of violating the ceasefire agreement. The statement said that its forces have been told 'to act with restraint", which according to some observers, showed that the Pakistani Army undermines the Pakistani civilian government. Tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly after the Indian armed forces on Wednesday conducted precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had cross-border linkages under Operation Sindoor. Pakistan has since then attempted to attack a number of military installations and civilian population along India's northern and western borders. India has said it has responded befittingly. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : ceasefire India jammu and kashmir Operation Sindoor pakistan srinagar Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 11, 2025, 07:28 IST News india Drone Sightings, Explosions, Blackouts: What Happened After India-Pak Ceasefire?
