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India.com
09-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra pays special tribute to Indian Army amid Indo-Pak tensions, undeterred by fan backlash
Neeraj Chopra. New Delhi: Following the Pahalgam terror attack, tensions between India and Pakistan have increased significantly. India reported repelling drone and missile attacks on military installations Thursday night, and the Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted a large-scale infiltration attempt near Samba. 'We are proud of our Brave Indian Armed Forces who are fighting for our nation against Terrorism. Let's do our part and make sure to follow guidelines to ensure everyone's safety during this time. Jai Hind, Jai India, Jai Army,' He posted on his X account. Neeraj is scheduled to compete in the Ostrava Golden Spike athletics meet in June 2025 in the Czech Republic. Previous participation in 2023 and 2024 was cancelled due to injuries. 'I am excited to announce that I will take part in the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava this year. It's a legendary race and this year will be exceptional. My coach Jan Železný has not only won there many times, but also acts as the director of the whole event,' Neeraj said. 'I feel great and I hope you will see really nice and far-reaching feasts. I look forward to meeting you all,' he added. In May, the athlete is scheduled to compete in the Doha Diamond League and the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru. However, the Neeraj Chopra Classic may be cancelled or postponed due to current India-Pakistan tensions.
Economic Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
India utd, all for one, one for all
Live Events There is something deeply reassuring - empowering, actually - to find a country united as one. And, by united, one doesn't mean in some abstract, nebulous way in front of the tricolour on one of the national days. Even before Thursday's all-party meeting in which opposition parties were briefed on ' Operation Sindoor ', India's parliamentary parties across the political spectrum had, without prompting or conditions, aired their full support of GoI's and the armed forces' handling of India's calibrated, outcome-specific response to the Pahalgam terrorist attacks Rajnath Singh summed up this unified state when he said that 'we don't indulge in politics just to form a government, but we do it to build a country'. That remarkable cohesion has been on display since April a strident opposition leader like AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated last Sunday, 'Whatever action the government takes, we are with them,' one can be sure that politics can cut through the usual 'tu-tu, mein-mein' chase and put up a unified front when the nation is under ardent critic of the government - and the prime minister - Mamata Banerjee 's post on X, 'Jai Hind! Jai India!' on the day India conducted airstrikes, tells its own spirited message. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's statement that his party 'has categorically stood with the armed forces and the government to take any decisive action against cross-border terror ' tells us that this is no politically motivated homily, but a genuine, ardent call to stand behind those in charge of protecting the state against a common the going gets tough, the tough get going. They also put aside their political, ideological, even personal differences, to ensure that such timely toughness is maximised by unflinching support across India's long political table.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Mamata's plan, Dhaka's pitch: How Operation Sindoor echoed in Bengal
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has placed her administration on 'high alert' in the wake of India's military strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK).Mamata's May 7 directive came after she joined her counterparts from other states in a virtual meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah. The chief minister had earlier in the day hailed the military strikes with a 'Jai Hind! Jai India!' post on social directed suspension of all leaves for state employees with immediate effect even as precautionary measures were swiftly rolled out across Bengal to brace for any fallout of the escalating situation with drills, simulating war-time readiness, were conducted at 32 locations spanning 11 districts as part of emergency preparedness. The drills coincided with a high-level meeting held at the state secretariat where Mamata reviewed security in Bengal with key officials from both state and central agencies. 'We will fight shoulder to shoulder against terror. There should not be differences among us on the issue,' Mamata said after the meeting. 'The police and district magistrates have been alerted. All [government] leaves stand cancelled.'With state-run schools already shut for the summer break, Mamata urged private institutions to consider similar closures, although she clarified this was an appeal rather than a part of the precautionary framework, Mamata announced that the disaster management department would operate round the clock, particularly focusing on control rooms in north Bengal, a region sharing borders with several countries. 'Our disaster management department has been put on alert. The control rooms, especially those in north Bengal, will be open 24x7,' she chief minister also directed the agricultural marketing department to convene an urgent meeting to ensure unscrupulous traders do not exploit the situation by inflating prices of secretary Manoj Pant was appointed as the state's nodal officer to liaise with central agencies during this phase of heightened vigilance across Bengal's historical commitment to national unity and security, Mamata said: 'We love our country. Bengal always sacrificed for the nation. We have to be on the alert since we share border with other countries.' While she did not name any nation, Bengal's proximity to Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan lends urgency to her which shares a 4,096-km-long border with India, with a significant stretch running along Bengal, issued a carefully worded response, reflecting regional unease over the India-Pakistan tensions. 'The government of Bangladesh is closely observing the evolving situation in India and Pakistan. Bangladesh expresses its deep concern over the situation, and urges both the countries to remain calm, show restraint and refrain from taking any steps that could further aggravate the situation,' the foreign affairs ministry of the interim government in Dhaka said in a the spirit of regional peace, prosperity and stability, Bangladesh remains hopeful that tensions will be defused through diplomatic endeavours, and that peace will ultimately prevail for the benefit of the people in the region,' the statement caution stems from several factors: the volatile India-Pakistan dynamic often translates into broader regional instability, which can affect trade, cross-border migration and border management, all of which directly impact Bangladesh. The country hosts large camps of displaced populations, remains sensitive to regional refugee inflows, and shares deep economic, political and currently volatile ties with India. Bangladesh, under the interim administration, has started to rekindle its relations with Pakistan by opening to the chorus of concern in Dhaka was a social media statement by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairperson Tarique Rahman. 'As there is escalation of tension in the neighbourhood, we condemn military attacks and extend condolences to the victim families. We urge stakeholders to show restraint and take steps for peaceful solution to the conflict. A stable and peaceful region, built upon shared interests and aspirations, serves the best interests of all,' wrote Bengal, Mamata issued a strong message to the media and digital content creators, urging responsible reportage. 'Those who spread wrong information through social media, digital media or other form should be cautious. We went through the central guidelines today. It prescribes action against anyone spreading misinformation. The media has great responsibility at this hour. There should not be any news that provokes people and triggers unrest,' she discouraged sensationalism during a time of national concern. 'This not the time to increase TRPs (television rating points). This is the time to protect the country and stand by those who are fighting for the nation. Television channels should not invite people at random to their debates. Many people make irresponsible statements without knowing the actual situation. I think the Centre has issued you a guideline,' she told media announcements came as geopolitical tensions ripple across the subcontinent post-Operation Sindoor. While national security concerns dominate the headlines, the responses from regional stakeholders like Bangladesh indicate the broader anxiety over the implications of renewed hostilities in South to India Today MagazineMust Watch
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘We stand united against terror': Mamata backs Centre after Operation Sindoor
Hours after the Indian Armed Forces carried out 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (May 7, 2025) extended her support to the Union government, asserting that the State stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with the Centre in the fight against terrorism. 'We are together in the war on terror. There should not be any differences among us,' Ms. Banerjee said at a press conference held at the State Secretariat. The Trinamool Congress chief had earlier hailed the military operation with the slogans 'Jai Hind! Jai India!' Follow Operation Sindoor updates on May 7 Ms. Banerjee also took part in a virtual meeting convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which saw the participation of Chief Ministers from other border States. Emphasising the need for public calm, she urged media organisations to exercise restraint and report only verified information. 'There is no need to panic. Please do not spread misinformation,' she said. To ensure preparedness in light of the current security scenario, the Chief Minister announced the activation of disaster management cells in both Nabanna, the Kolkata-based State Secretariat, and Uttar Kanya, the North Bengal secretariat. She also appealed to English-medium private schools to begin their summer recess earlier than scheduled, from May 9, coinciding with Rabindra Jayanti, as a precautionary measure. State-run schools, she said, had already declared holidays. Trinamool general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee lauded the armed forces for their 'unmatched bravery and extraordinary valour.' In a post on social media, he shared a photograph of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi addressing a media briefing on the operation. 'This powerful image reaffirms India's unity in the face of external attempts to divide us,' he said. Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari described the day as one of 'immense satisfaction,' crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for the successful strike. Calling the name 'Operation Sindoor' apt, in the context of the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Mr. Adhikari said, 'The people of the country should also strike against anti-national forces and tukde-tukde gangs.'
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Mamata Banerjee's 'Jai Hind' Post After Operation Sindoor Sparks Reactions
Kolkata: A reaction hailing India posted by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on X, presumably on 'Operation Sindoor' that the country launched against Pakistan, attracted snide comments from people on Wednesday morning. Chief Minister Banerjee, who is generally known for ending any statement, verbal or written, with the slogan "Jai Bangla" on Wednesday made a post on her official X handle which read "Jai Hind! Jai India!" Jai Hind! Jai India! — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 7, 2025 Soon after the comment was posted there were snide reactions from individuals. One person questioned whether the Chief Minister's X account had been hacked and the post "Jai Hind! Jai India!" was made by the hacker. "Very unlikely post. Account hacked????" read the reply to the post by the Chief Minister. Another respondent reminded the Chief Minister of her demand in March 2019 seeking evidence from the Union government about the Indian Air Force's strike at Balakot in Pakistan. While raising the demand at that point in time, Mamata Banerjee stated that the people of India had the right to know the details of the destruction caused in the operations. "When India strikes back, Mamata Banerjee, you tweeted 'Jai Hind! Jai India'. But in 2019, you praised the IAF one day and demanded proof the next - casting doubt on their valour. Patriotism isn't seasonal, Didi. Stop the chameleon politics," said another respondent to the post by the Chief Minister. A third respondent to the post requested the Chief Minister to ensure that the Information Technology cell of Trinamool Congress spreads the message of nationalism for the next few days. Another respondent reminded the Chief Minister of past instances where she criticised the Indian Army. "Remember how you criticised the Indian Army! Why can't you write a post appreciating the Armed Forces and the Modi govt? Very difficult na? Quam must be hurting so much," his reply read.
