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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
23 minutes to avenge 26 deaths: How India's Akash missiles and suicide drones pounded Pakistani airbases during Operation Sindoor
On 8 May 2025, India launched Operation SINDOOR as a carefully planned military response to the terrorist strike in Pahalgam just weeks earlier. That attack, which killed tourists, marked a grim evolution in asymmetric warfare—civilians were being directly targeted, not just soldiers. In retaliation, India avoided crossing the Line of Control or international boundary but still managed to hit multiple terrorist infrastructures deep inside enemy territory. What stood out was not just the speed or accuracy of the response. It was the sophisticated use of indigenous technology—across air defence, drone warfare , and electronic surveillance. This operation has become a defining moment in India's journey towards military self-reliance . The night of the attack—and defence Late on 7 May, Pakistan attempted coordinated missile and drone strikes on Indian military installations across multiple cities—Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, and more. India's air defence systems , armed with both legacy weapons and modern indigenous platforms, sprang into action. The Integrated Counter-UAS Grid neutralised the threats. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by By morning, Indian forces had already retaliated. They targeted air defence radars in Pakistan, including one in Lahore, which was destroyed. Indian systems not only defended but outmanoeuvred. Synergy of air defence systems India's response relied on a web of integrated technologies. The Akash missile system—an indigenous platform—was central. Capable of targeting multiple threats in real time, Akash is a mobile, short-range surface-to-air system equipped with Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM). Alongside Akash, India deployed proven systems like Pechora, OSA-AK, and low-level air defence guns. Live Events The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) brought all elements together—Air Force, Army, and Navy—creating a seamless, net-centric operational picture. These systems worked as one to repel the threat. Surgical precision strikes India's offensive actions were quick and clinical. Using loitering munitions—so-called 'suicide drones'—the Indian Air Force struck key Pakistani airbases, including Noor Khan and Rahimyar Khan. These munitions hovered above target zones before locking in and hitting high-value enemy installations, like radar and missile sites. There were no Indian losses. That precision came from tight coordination between surveillance, jamming, and drone delivery systems. Indian forces bypassed Chinese-made Pakistani air defences and completed their mission in just 23 minutes. Proof of threats, neutralised Post-operation recoveries painted a clear picture. India collected debris of: PL-15 Chinese-origin missiles Turkish-made UAVs labelled 'Yiha' or 'YEEHAW' Quadcopters, long-range rockets, and commercial drones These fragments proved Pakistan had sourced advanced foreign weapons. Yet, India's homegrown systems outperformed them, exposing the robustness of its defence tech. Layers of defence, years in the making On 12 May, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General Military Operations, briefed the press. He praised a blend of old and new technology, 'A unique blend of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems, Electronic Warfare assets, and Air Defence Weapons from both Army and Air Force' ensured defence against retaliation. He added that multi-layered defences—ranging from handheld missile launchers to long-range radar—prevented any damage to India's airfields and logistics hubs. Ghai underlined that these systems were built over the last decade through sustained government investment. 'They played a crucial role in ensuring that both civilian and military infrastructure across India remained largely unaffected during enemy retaliation attempts.' ISRO's eyes in the sky ISRO's satellite network quietly supported Operation SINDOOR behind the scenes. On 11 May, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed, 'At least 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of the citizens of the country. It has to monitor its 7,000 km seashore areas. It has to monitor the entire Northern part continuously. Without satellite and drone technology, the country can't achieve that.' These satellites enabled real-time surveillance and targeting accuracy. A growing drone ecosystem The Drone Federation of India (DFI) plays a vital role in India's rise as a drone power. With over 550 drone firms and 5,500 pilots, DFI aims to make India a global drone hub by 2030. It also runs initiatives like the Bharat Drone Mahotsav to showcase local innovation. Key players include: Alpha Design Technologies (Bengaluru) – in collaboration with Israel's Elbit Systems, builds SkyStriker drones. Tata Advanced Systems – long-standing defence partner to Indian forces, offering integrated tech solutions. Paras Defence & Space Technologies – pioneers in Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) capabilities. IG Drones – specialises in defence drones, partnered with the Indian Army and multiple government bodies. India's drone market is expected to hit $11 billion by 2030, accounting for over 12% of the global share. India's defence shift isn't sudden. It stems from years of reform. Since 2021, the government banned imported drones and rolled out a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to encourage domestic manufacturing. This long-term planning bore fruit during Operation SINDOOR. The operation proves that India no longer needs to depend on foreign imports to respond to national threats. Its tech is homegrown, its defences tested, and its vision clear.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IOCL urges calm as fuel panic buying begins amid India-Pakistan tensions
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited ( IOCL ) on Friday issued a public advisory urging citizens to avoid panic buying of fuel and LPG , assuring that stocks are ample and supply lines are fully functional. 'There is no need for panic buying—fuel and LPG is readily available at all our outlets,' IOCL said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). It added, 'Help us serve you better by staying calm and avoiding unnecessary rush. This will keep our supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access for all.' The advisory comes amid fears of supply disruption following cross-border hostilities. Operation Sindoor Tensions reached new heights following India's precision missile strikes under 'Operation Sindoor', launched early Wednesday. The operation targeted nine terror bases deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. The strikes were a direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives two weeks ago. Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan retaliated on the night of May 7 by attempting to target military installations across Northern and Western India using drones and missiles. The intended targets included critical locations such as Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Bhatinda, Bhuj, and more. However, the Indian military's Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence systems successfully intercepted and neutralised the incoming threats. Debris from the neutralised drones and missiles is being recovered from multiple locations, reinforcing evidence of Pakistan's offensive.
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praises army's response to Pakistan's failed drone attack
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 9 (ANI): On Pakistan's failed drone attack last night, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, 'I salute all army officers for giving a fitting reply to Pakistan. We will not spare this enemy nation. I hope they have learned their lesson and won't attempt anything similar further.' He stated, 'All the people from civil administration, police administration, political groups, and intelligence are on our ground. The leaves of our government officials have been cancelled. Our health department has been strengthened. Schools have been shut down for those days.' Cheema added, 'No one needs to panic or be afraid. We have ensured all security arrangements. Stringent action will be taken against those involved in black marketing of ration.' The Indian Armed Forces successfully foiled a large-scale drone and missile attack launched by Pakistan targeting multiple military stations in Northern and Western India, including Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) said. The Indian military responded swiftly and decisively, neutralising the threat using both kinetic and non-kinetic means, following standard operating procedures (SoP). In a post on X, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff said: 'Military Stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur in proximity to the International Boundary, in Jammu & Kashmir targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. No losses. Threat neutralised by #IndianArmedForces as per SoP with kinetic & non-kinetic means.' Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, addressing the Ministry of External Affairs' press briefing, confirmed that India's Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems successfully countered the attacks. 'This morning, the Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan. It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised,' Colonel Qureshi said. She further detailed that during the night of May 7-8, Pakistan had attempted to strike military targets across a wide range of locations--Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Adampur, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Nal, Phalodi, Uttarlai, and Bhuj. However, India's robust air defence systems neutralised all attempted incursions, and debris from intercepted drones and missiles is being recovered from multiple sites, confirming the attack. The escalation followed India's launch of Operation Sindoor--a series of focused and precise strikes on nine terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. 'Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and the method of execution,' the Ministry of Defence had said on Wednesday. During Thursday's media briefing, Colonel Qureshi reminded that on May 7, India had clearly stated that any attack on Indian military assets would invite a 'suitable response. 'Following Operation Sindoor, the Union Government convened an all-party meeting on Thursday at the Parliament Annexe to brief political leaders on the security situation and India's calibrated military action. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the briefing, which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, among others .Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh also addressed the press conference following the all-party meeting. (ANI)
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Karachi Port significantly damaged due to Indian strike, Pakistan's official port account posts
Following India's Operation Sindoor, which destroyed terror sites in Pakistan, tensions escalated as Pakistan reportedly targeted military locations in India, though these were neutralized. India responded by targeting air defense systems and terror camps within Pakistan and PoJK. Amidst this, conflicting reports emerged regarding damage to Karachi Port, initially denied but later acknowledged by the Karachi Port Trust. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Friday said that the Karachi Port was damaged from India's recent military strikes. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the KPT stated that India's strike had caused "significant damage" to the Karachi Port, resulting in 'unacceptable harm to properties.'The statement added that emergency response efforts were ongoing, and updates on recovery would be shared regularly. 'We stand resilient,' it just an hour prior, the same account had denied any such damage, calling media reports of an Indian strike on Karachi Port 'completely false and baseless.' The earlier post read: 'The movement of ships, shipping, and cargo handling at Karachi Port is continuing as per routine.'The contradictory messages come amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan following India's ' Operation Sindoor ', a retaliatory operation in which Indian Armed Forces struck nine terror targets across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes targeted key locations linked to terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul the targets inside Pakistan were Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sarjal, and Mehmoona Joya, while the PoK strikes focused on Bhimber, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad. The Indian operation was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 the Indian strikes, Pakistan attempted to retaliate on the night of May 7 by engaging multiple Indian military targets in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, including key locations such as Srinagar, Pathankot, Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Bhuj, using drones and attacks were intercepted and neutralised by India's Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence systems. Debris from these neutralised threats is currently being recovered, confirming the attempted Thursday morning, the Indian Armed Forces also launched further precision strikes on Pakistani Air Defence Radars, with reliable sources indicating that a system near Lahore was successfully Pakistan has intensified unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), using mortars and heavy artillery in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, and Rajouri sectors of Jammu and a result of Pakistani shelling, 16 civilians, including three women and five children, have lost their lives. Indian officials stated that India was compelled to respond to silence Pakistan's artillery fire but remains committed to non-escalation.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IOCL urges calm as fuel panic buying begins amid India-Pakistan tensions
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited ( IOCL ) on Friday issued a public advisory urging citizens to avoid panic buying of fuel and LPG , assuring that stocks are ample and supply lines are fully functional. 'There is no need for panic buying—fuel and LPG is readily available at all our outlets,' IOCL said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). It added, 'Help us serve you better by staying calm and avoiding unnecessary rush. This will keep our supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access for all.' The advisory comes amid fears of supply disruption following cross-border hostilities. Operation Sindoor Tensions reached new heights following India's precision missile strikes under 'Operation Sindoor', launched early Wednesday. The operation targeted nine terror bases deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. The strikes were a direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 civilian lives two weeks ago. Following the Indian strikes, Pakistan retaliated on the night of May 7 by attempting to target military installations across Northern and Western India using drones and missiles. The intended targets included critical locations such as Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Bhatinda, Bhuj, and more. However, the Indian military's Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence systems successfully intercepted and neutralised the incoming threats. Debris from the neutralised drones and missiles is being recovered from multiple locations, reinforcing evidence of Pakistan's offensive.
